Maybe not the best way to handle the situation. This storyline is obviously inspired by current events. I think we have become a bit too comfortable with the government involving itself in our lives. I remember when people were much more skeptical. Maybe it’s the tribalism that has gotten out of control. People seem to be ok with government overreach if it affirms their beliefs and tribe and punishes the “bad guys”. Just remember, as soon as the other side takes over, the crack down that you’re cheering on of the people you don’t agree with will be turned toward you. And if you’re part of the other side right now, remember this feeling when you get into power, and maybe don’t make things worse by escalating it. Or do whatever you want. I’m still holding out hope that the aliens will show up soon.
The Atlantean Update
I’m making good progress on my other comic, The Atlantean. I’m narrowing down the process and how I’ll work best for a large project like this. I’ve settled on a good system that’s working for me. All of the pages are laid out with panels and rough lettering. Then I do big chunky blobs of values to thumbnail the rough layouts for each panel and work through the design.
After that, I’ll do a first pass of rough sketches over the value blobs and then another round of tighter pencils.
Then on to inks…
These pages are all still works in progress and subject to change or completely redrawn before all is said and done, but I thought it would be fun to show you the process so far.
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-Brad