Jasmine- I am loving this already! I can't wait to see where this goes.
Thanks! More soon i hope.Grimtidings - I like the concept (although naked women stealing stuff is definitely not the way to keep a low profile). Lots of angles that could be exploited for a mind-controlled payoff. The art style is not what we usually get around here but a refreshing change. I guess my only (if you can call it that) complaint is... not enough pages!
LOL well a certain villain has a certain sense of humor in the stuff she does. More pages? Well as a short story I think this one is ok were it is, I am looking into another one that longer, alright, much longer. Keep your eyes peeled.The Collector - Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! Great work as always!
Thanks! Glad you liked it.Leto17- Thanks! This looks like alot of sexy fun!
^_^ thanks leto, just getting started (cracks knuckles)Dumbtime- This is looking great at the start. I think the collaboration idea is an awesome one. Can't wait to see more down the road.
And more coming I hope, while I'm not using alot of the characters from the original draft, I'm sure you'll like the next two follow ups, uhm, after nick's Duality Dame origin story, check that out when it drops!bluemax2- Looks great so far. Love the concept. Can't wait to see what the Ringmistress does to the League.
Any idea when the next installment is coming?
thanks and keep up the good work.
regards,
Bluemax
Well, for a teaser (points to akonkid and FIn) as for other 2D art work, I got something cooking. I'm sure it won't disappoint.Begbie_Rentonspud- So, I just finished reading the new (first) issue of Sword and Shield. And I have to say... *a-hem*... me, me, me, me... "Awe-SOME!" A massive kudos has to seriously go out to both TrishBot & MC Tek on this one. I'll get to the art in a second because the praise for it is probably going to blow up some egos and, quite possibly, get a 22-page second issue out of it... Okay... Wishful thinking, but we'll get to that soon. First let's touch upon the writing.
As per usual, another great script from the twisted MCing mind of TrishBot (with the basic storyline from the artist, MC Tek). I'm not just saying that because we're friends or because she let me do up a cover for her series, "Hypnotica". I'm saying it because I am, first and foremost, a fan. I'll admit, a lot of the stories on MCComix are beyond excellence. You can't get a lot of good stories in the mainstream like you do here. With Trish's work, however, it's like you get the best of both worlds (and we're not talking hermaphroditic porn. Yes, I threw out a "Clerks" reference.) Trish's handle on the characters is actually quite amazing. Being able to give each person a voice is a pretty hard road to drive on, considering a lot of writers tend to push for their faves to stand out more. Trish can actually bring a lot of characters into the forefront without crowding the plate, so to speak. And this first chapter is a pretty good example of that. The main story is focused on the crime fighting twins, but we also get treated to a brief introduction of the villain, the almost obligatory guest star in the ever cute Pink Pussycat and a mystery character in the shadows. This first issue just shows off Trish's continually consistent ability to maintain a balance and understanding of what (and who) she has to work with.
As for the art... MC Tek is a welcome breath of fresh air to MC Comix. I, personally, am drawn to the art of hand drawing. Don't get me wrong, I do love the digital stuff. Wish I could do it myself, some times. But it's sort of like going to the cinema and all the animated movies are fully computer generated. Then you get that one that's not and you're drawn to it, no pun intended. MC Tek has a very nice technique going on. For me, the style is like a blend of anime and a simplified Disney-esque takle. Adorable while still maintaining the fact that this a superhero tale. And it is actually nice to see the use of the traditional comic panel system that works much like Trish's ability to flow from one plot point to the next. This type of work is pretty pain-staking, but the results are just totally amazing. I can't wait to see what in stored for the next issue.
Now for the bad... Sorry, guys, but it wouldn't be a proper critique without one. And seriously, it's not that bad. It's just one little thing. I do actually wish there was just one little extra panel on the last page. The issue was pretty action driven, but the last page has Ring Mistress standing over a defeated League. If there was one panel of someone in the act of getting knocked out, it might have been a nice little transition. But all in all, a very amazingly well put together issue with great art and a great beginning to an intro story. Kudos.
MC Tek latest fan,
Begbie_Rentonspud
Wow, great critic begbie, to be honestly I think trish is one of the best writers I've come across, some truly jaw dropping stuff(points to Hypnotica #8 go read it if you haven't!) she great at pointing out my goofs too, written or drawn. I thank Fin and Akon for letting use their characters in a wise way. The story actually is longer then I originally thought up, still it works out very well and I hope you guys enjoy it. As for my art, thanks a bunch been working on it for a while, the Disney reference is a first for me, usually I get a Joe Mad! Reference first before anything else, so thanks alot, means alot. I'll see if I can work in that extra panel Begbie.