Dr. Daniel Lampham is a character I'd hoped to get into the webcomic eventually and I'm happy that this comic marks his debut. The doc was co-created by myself and Friend-of-the-Checkered Man Joe George. Joe and I worked together back in the early-mid 00's on a couple TOACM minicomics and doc here appeared in issue #2 "Chemistry". Originally doc was a pediatrician who is mistaken by several evil mad scientist types as one of their kind (the "Pediatrician of Doom"). Here, doc is instead the chief physician at the Sunnydale Home for the Not-So-Normal-Minded.
This script was a bear to write and I hope it came together nicely for you. As always, I'd love to hear your comments.
FOOTNOTES:
- The Sunnydale Home for the Not-So-Normal-Minded was first referenced way back in TOACM #087 "Sunnydale" from 2/8/2011.
- Panel 1: The third (unreadable) line on the sign in the lower right reads, "A part of the CHETCO. corporation".
- Panel 2: Though un-named here, this character is Dr. Daniel Lampham who first appeared in TOACM #2 "Chemistry part 1" (2004).
- Panel 3: This is a shot from the Orb's assault on Exotic City. Here Capitol Hill and Hurricane Jones fight alongside members of the ECPD against Orb's drones a midst the rubble.
- Note: Capitol Hill was killed by the Orb during his assault on Exotic City. Liberty Park was developed on the sight of the final battle. The Capitol Hill memorial statue central to this story line was erected at the heart of the park to commemorate the fallen hero.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
I mentioned that this strip was a bear to produce from the script to the final artwork. Check out the pics below to see the differences from the pencils and inks to the final product, especially the configuration of the panels themselves!
See you next week!
-Denver
Fantastic page, as usual buddy. Do I see a certain Sergeant in that panel? I think I do!
Question – do you mean “orbs?” I see many orbs attacking. The “orb’s” attack would indicate it is a singular orb attacking, since it shows possession. Possibly one main orb had many subordinates?
The Orb was the name of the super-villain and he did in fact attack Exotic City with numerous small “orb” drones. Does that make sense? =o)
Thanks for the kind words buddy!
This is getting deep. In a good way. Beautiful architecture in that first panel, Denver. -v
I hope it’s not getting too melodramatic and off-putting, but this is the story. I want TOACM to be a stew of action, humor, adventure, suspense, and yes, melodrama (maybe even some romance someday).
Always a pleasure to read the comic, Denver! Fun to read and such eye candy!
Eye candy? Wow…thanks Tim! I don’t see my art as eye candy so thank you! =0)
Everything about this is just flippin’ fantastic. The story, the layout, how it flows. And that last beat with the reporter – great! The gray tones almost look like ink wash too. This just gets better and better.
*blush* Thanks Jim. Coming from a such a talented storyteller as yourself, that means a lot!
It’s coming together quite well, I think. More missing pieces added to the puzzle.
You sure got “Changing of the Guard” going full throttle again in no time. Can’t believe how much story you fit in this one page, I totally agree with James, it flows really well. Panel 4 is just great, love Hurricane’s expression and his posture conveys so much!