Annotated 18-12
Lovely use of angles in panel 2 and more subtly in panel 3.
As I said earlier, Kon’Kr needed this moment after he submitted so easily in the last chapter and yet was established as someone brave enough to attack human villages “nonstop” even at his age. Phil is very much of the mind that any unusual ability implied in the text should be shown in action– and I don’t disagree, but it’s a principle he’s very good about bringing up and sticking to. Call it [flexes arms] “Chekov’s guns.”
The readers figured out the Katie Couric connection by this point, but one of them thought Kon’Kr was therefore Walter Cronkite, whom I normally think of as a more levelheaded sort.
I’m not quite sure when we decided that Kur’Ik was going to become an auxiliary member of the cast. It might’ve been right here.
“The Savasi, so stealthy.” Apparently.
Come to think of it, that actually might be the case. Gravey’s surprise attack of Auraugu and an upcoming savasi ambush of an outpost come to mind.
I got to admit, I gained a some respect for Kon’Kr after this scene. Even if he would sooner skewer me then talk to me.
Not with you wearing that face, he won’t.
Lol! Current avatar notwithstanding. ;-)
Really loving the aesthetic of the wood elven armour, has a very classical art imagines ancient Greece feel to it. Kon is a badass, and Kur is continuing the fine videogame and rpg tradition of writing things down as they’re happening so heroes can find them later (even though it would be far more sensible to get the hell out of there and write about it later).
The last two pages are actually really lovely, even though they’re depicting some rough stuff.
“I’ll let you know when I see any.” Is a great line, and reminds me of my dad.
Getting strong Cohen the Barbarian vibes from Kon’Kr.
Kon’Kr appears to be doing all of this with his eyes closed, and I like to think that it’s because he’s just that good.
This specific moment really surprised me. The pro-peace narrative lead me to expect Kon’Kr would be nothing but a war-happy fool, a xenophobic grandpa simpson. He’d felt a touch anvilicious and that set my expectations.
Reminds me of the Revolutionary War story about the 90 year old who took part in harassing the British on their way back from Lexington…
Shot two officers and when they sent a detachment to flank him he killed three with his saber… and then escaped…
Never fight with an old man. If he’s too old to fight he’ll just kill you.