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Flash forward a few days later: all hands on deck to contain the invasion of giant comic book insects. Yes, in true funny book manner, these are not even scientifically accurate. But that didn’t stop them from a massive incursion into our realm! As the situation is precarious and a large crisis, Centennia has sprung into action, we can also see Captain Rhys of Section P (courtesy of James Damaged), Blue Knight, and even “Alan” being somehow in the middle of all this. |
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Splash page time! The remaining villain returns from the comic book realm as an Insect Raider, alongside a lot of new associates! Captain Evening and the team got their priorities right at moment’s notice, the auctioneer less so… or perhaps he’s the only one who got it right…? Classic pose that was certainly subconsciously inspired by the film poster for “Heavy Metal”, by Moebius’ Arzach, and by Reinder Dijkhuis’ “Tes Durban”, though our scratchy scribbling didn’t do any Justice to the originals. |
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Reinforcements arrive at the scene! Blue Knight, Living Skeleton and “Alan” enter the fray. The Knight (aka “Dennis” aka “Denise”) struggled to put the armor on properly in the car, obviously, but luckily fixed things as soon as they arrived. You can see previous amazing deeds of this sword on the last page… oh wait, never mind, the action already continues! |
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Back at the Fortress of Evening, we find out that the Blue Knight’s Original first name was Denise (“Denise Dennis”? No wonder does she prefer the abbreviated just one name!), and that she was already separated from this supposed husband, when she left her old life behind. She sure is pleased to leave this conversation to help out Captain Evening and The Odds, but her new / old appendage is not easily disposed of. (We also revisit some interesting adventures from the beginning of The Odds’ careers, and the backstory of Dennis’ sword. We haven’t tried out its magical properties in quite a while!) |
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Comic books as escapism– this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase! Liath is losing her patience with these nogoodniks, just as the second Raider is discovering the magical properties of her sword– it can cut through barriers between realms. Even into a comic-book realm?! This is new! The immediate danger has passed / is contained, but it wouldn’t be The Odds if they didn’t heed their responsibility to get the gangster (and their sword). |
