Later, he would admit he was happy to do it, too... (12/2)

RedSquirrel456 · Post by **RedSquirrel456** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:22 pm

Well, I guess that trick with the lux barrel should have been pretty obvious (hindsight is always twenty-twenty). Quentyn looks real refreshed in that last panel now that WC is back in action. Looks like we're on the verge of a beat-down... or, if Quentyn is smart, he'll run his furry little tail off before the place becomes inebriated with spectators (and the authorities). Of course, WC has to get back into his own hands before he can go anywhere...

Calbeck · Post by **Calbeck** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:03 pm

"They's a-gonna be a whuppin'..." -

Artistically speaking, LOVE that treatment of a lux-soaked Quentin. A bit of polish to take out the jaggies, and that'd make a fine poster.

SolidusRaccoon · Post by **SolidusRaccoon** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:23 pm

Great Artwork, now it's part time.

Jaydub · Post by **Jaydub** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:09 pm

It looks like Quentyn will be the only one left with a Lux weapon when Wildcard comes to him.

This is good.
Let's hope that Wildcard draws enough so the Lux overload will ease up before the Wakadu or his boots zap out on him.

Maxgoof · Post by **Maxgoof** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:35 pm

Yeah, and it also looks like Ralph had to so some quick thinking.

"Okay, the lux capacitor blows out all the lux items, then Quentyn just dashes at them with his Whackadu and Lux Boots and....

"Oh crap...."

So, he puts in lux absorbtion, and assumes that knowing it is coming will be enough for him to soak it in and protect his weapons, while the others, not prepared for it, won't have time to react.

Shyal_malkes · Post by **Shyal_malkes** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:47 pm

I love how the strip has a kind of syncrosity about it (did I spell that right or does the word even exist?) that is that at the same time Quentyn is siphoning off the power, the other effects of the lux pulse bomb are also happening at the same time.

I also love the purple effects in the lower left panel.

DracoDei · Post by **DracoDei** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:13 pm

The boots should have been somewhat drained from the chase, and we already know that the have a level of charge above that they can safely sustain above what they normally would carry (remember when he first got them?)... the Wakadu is a problem. He could always just throw it at them...
And I am not so sure Ralph wasn't aware of this problem before. He COULD have fixed it in the last page... just make the room 5 times as long or more... of course that would have allowed the smug little wave, but...
Quentin can't always do EVERYTHING right...

The JAM · Post by **The JAM** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:35 pm

[...unWARP!!!]

Good evening.

Is he floating or standing on his toes?

Also, if his boots don't blow up, he'll have enough charge to high-tail it out of there if the gangs start chasing him.

Now, all he has to do is yell,

WILDCARD, RETURN!!!

And watch it shoot through the rubble and land on his paw.

?Zacatep?ngolas!

Until next time, remember:

I

AM

THE

J.A.M. (a.k.a. Numbuh i: "Just because I'm imaginary doesn't mean I don't exist")

Good evening.

[WARP!!!]

Shyal_malkes · Post by **Shyal_malkes** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:36 pm

I think the only times when he hasn't planned weeks or months in advance what he's drawn and colored is when an emergency happens. like that one titles "now lemme tell you about *my* week"

everything else I think he does in advance and if something doesn't fit right he rethinks it.

Sharuuk · Post by **Sharuuk** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:36 pm

shyal_malkes wrote:I love how the strip has a kind of syncrosity about it (did I spell that right or does the word even exist?) that is that at the same time Quentyn is siphoning off the power, the other effects of the lux pulse bomb are also happening at the same time.

I also love the purple effects in the lower left panel.

I think the word you wanted was "SYNCHRONICITY".

S'aaruuk

Sharuuk · Post by **Sharuuk** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:38 pm

GREAT JOB RALPH!!!!! The Lux innundated Quentyn panel is superb......love the coloring.....and I agree it would make a GREAT poster.

S'aaruuk

UncleMonty · Post by **UncleMonty** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:01 pm

Hmmm... Quentyn is not a strong lux user, and so he can't conduct lux power as well as most. Considering that, where he is, what's happening around him, and the condition of his boots, I'd choose "Jump as high and as far as you can" as a usable tactic. Burn some of the lux, get out of the danger zone, and impress the heck out of the locals all at once, with your dramatic "Patriot Missile launch" exit.

Sure Wildcard is still buried, but it's safe enough right where it is for the moment, whether it does the "return to sender" thing or not.

RDB · Post by **RDB** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:26 pm

RedSquirrel456 wrote:Well, I guess that trick with the lux barrel should have been pretty obvious (hindsight is always twenty-twenty). Quentyn looks real refreshed in that last panel now that WC is back in action.

Anybody else reminded of the end of Secret of NIMH when Mrs. B grabs the amulet?

http://www.thornvalley.com/gallery/stud ... neGasp.jpg

From http://www.thornvalley.com/gallery/studio/album11

Ron, tends to lose it at that scene...

Madmoonie · Post by **Madmoonie** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:33 am

HA! HA AGAIN! I told you! I told you all! It was energy overload designed to burnout the sappers and charge WC at the same time! I was so right! HA!

(Happily dances victory dance!)

Madmoonie · Post by **Madmoonie** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:34 am

By the way....love the strip. Quentyn looks awesome!

Mjolnir · Post by **Mjolnir** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:39 am

The JAM wrote:Now, all he has to do is yell,

WILDCARD, RETURN!!!

And watch it shoot through the rubble and land on his paw.

I think I'd prefer:

"WILDCARD, COME TO MY HAND!"

- Mjolnir

Maxgoof · Post by **Maxgoof** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 5:54 am

Mjolnir wrote:
The JAM wrote:Now, all he has to do is yell,

WILDCARD, RETURN!!!

And watch it shoot through the rubble and land on his paw.
I think I'd prefer:

"WILDCARD, COME TO MY HAND!"

- Mjolnir

How about

"READ 'EM AND WEEP, BOYS!"

Narnian · Post by **Narnian** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:05 am

I am thinking that Wildcard can drain the excess lux out of Quentyn as soon as he gets his paws on it.

Squeaky Bunny · Post by **Squeaky Bunny** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:36 pm

By the Power Of Grey Squirrel, I AM THE POWER!!!!

Starcat5 · Post by **Starcat5** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:30 pm

Oh thank Heaven, I am unable to visualize Quentyn in a loincloth. My sanity has been spaired.

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