As issue one comes to a close…someone is doing a little after hours detective work. Who could it be and why are they interested in what Amanda’s mother left in the safe deposit box? We’ll have to wait until issue[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mimic #1: Amanda
The bank has certainly seen better days. Doubt they have “super powered collateral damage” covered by their insurance! You can bet word is going to travel fast though! With just one more page to go, we get a refrain from[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
And he’s outta here! The immediate threat removed…the adrenaline rush is starting to dying off for Amanda and she’s left with a lot of questions. Other people are going to have a lot of questions as well…but she doesn’t plan[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Amanda seems…oddly in control. Ren and I went through a few iterations of this page sequence before landing on this. I think it feels dramatic and dynamic. Hopefully you get the sense of power behind Amanda’s uppercut as well! The[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you’ve been following along…you’ll know that this punch should of killed Amanda. Curious isn’t it?
I love this sequence as well. From the subtle look of surprise and a strange energy runs up through Amanda’s arm… to the exaggerated perspective really highlighting the overwhelming difference in strength between the robber and Amanda in the large[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This sequence really gets to the heart of the story I want to tell. This isn’t a “Superhero” story. Rather, its a story about ordinary people, some of whom happen to have extraordinary powers. Amanda isn’t a hero. In[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In case last page didn’t make it clear…we see now that this man has come to rob the bank. When we were designing this character, it was important to me that he was a bigger guy, but not overly muscular.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In a printed version of this issue…this is absolutely our two page splash! Love the perspective of this and the detail in everyone’s face, each one showing a different expression of fear. You also get a real sense of power[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I really love the all black panel with the white envelope that starts this sequence. It gives whatever is in that file real weight…but unfortunately for us and Amanda that is going to have to wait. Hold onto your seats,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…