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stansonkelly [2008-03-23 16:38:22 +0000 UTC]
Ok, I'm going to try and give a critique here. Take it for what it's worth. The page needs more sequencing. More panels in order to bring the reader along visually with the dialogue. I see what you're going for with the eyes closed then open in the last panel, but it needs more than the wide shot in between with the script.
Examples: Start with the wide shot, then cut to some closeups. 'Evolve in order to survive'- bring the reader in to some specific evolutions on him. The hand, the tail, the horns... 'Face your extinction'- make him look REALLY beat on as if he's dead. Some blood trickling out the lips perhaps or a close-up of a hand clutching at the ground. Or if he's been dreaming, maybe some dementia, his body wracked and twisted. Something to show his actual survival is at stake and it could go either way. If he's evolving, think of a butterly fighting its way out of a cocoon. Re-emergence is a struggle. Better example, think of Raziel in Kain getting thrown into the vortex. You need to match the dialogue with the visuals. It looks too calm for what you've written. When he opens his eyes it should be a defining moment. One of power and overcoming death, stronger than before.
Anyway, don't take this as a critiCISM, it's a critique. Just some things you might want to think on as far as the storytelling goes. My own comic efforts are far from perfect lol
K
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iggygirl [2008-03-23 04:32:20 +0000 UTC]
Love the colouring, especially in the middle panel. The skin/scales look great.
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idolhands In reply to MoonLightSpectre [2008-03-23 14:56:15 +0000 UTC]
oh yeah, you should definitely look into having someone print this. But you're like me, with such a grand scale "pet project". It really looks professional, even better than many. I know a convention in the United States who would love this to death.
I like the font even though it is unusual.
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MoonLightSpectre In reply to WhiteHowler7 [2008-03-22 22:12:19 +0000 UTC]
hmm I'll probably try printing it myself oh photo paper and adjust then^^
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WhiteHowler7 In reply to MoonLightSpectre [2008-03-22 22:16:39 +0000 UTC]
see, that can be misleading. it's often the paper they use ar the printers that causes it to print too dark.
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MoonLightSpectre In reply to WhiteHowler7 [2008-03-22 22:19:03 +0000 UTC]
ooow...well if I ever find anyone interested in my stuff I'll make sure I'll have this in mind^^ thanx!
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