Episode 5: Daggers Are More Personal

So Episode 5, a dramatic turn of events.

No wait, they’re still in conflict. Nothing has changed. The plot continues to not move forward. Yay.

So my therapist said I should be less negative and instead of rip into each thing for its faults, find one thing I like and dislike about each panel. Well. Okay.

Panel 1: I find endless amounts of crosshatching to be soothing. It is also disgustingly time consuming.

Panel 2: So I like the pose. I feel as though we may have Captain Morgan here. I doubt the visual pun will carry through. Also, I am tired of drawing hands clasping swords.

Panel 3: The unexpected as a punchline is a tried and true tradition. Morgan should get his shoes off the bed. Also, his height appears to have changed or perhaps that’s my “unique” handling of perspective.

Panel 4: Morgan’s expressions have been quality this go round. This is due in part to me disliking to draw figures on a side profile. I am sick of this background. Or lack of background.

Panel 5: Margot’s Euro-Mash accent delights me to write. Really. I go back and rewrite his dialogue so I can use it as often as possible. What the heck is that over Morgan’s head? Smoke? I don’t know.

Panel 6: Expressions and postures, I’m pleased with these things. I am less pleased that the bed has turned into a pile of mashed potatoes.

Panel 7: The book title is silly. This is one of those purely “Hey, this is a silly comic” moments. I like to draw hands. When you get them right, it’s very exciting. The other ninety times you draw them, however…

Panel 8: Oh my gosh it’s a punchline!! Hooray! What is that over there? A sound effect? Classy stuff, only the best from Vampyre Comix. Did you notice how I managed to avoid drawing feet for nearly every panel? I’m very proud.

Also, I don’t really have a therapist.