Page 81 – Explanation
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Decisions, decisions, but it looks like Sabrina might be basing what she decides next on some earlier drama with Brooke. That probably won’t make for a smooth ride. And as Brooke eavesdrops on Sabrina and Vincent’s conversation, it doesn’t seem like she’s too keen on Sabrina right about now either.
So what do you make of Vincent’s explanation? On the up and up, or is he full of crap? And how smooth was he dropping the interest in Brooke? (Not very, I’m thinking.)
Looks like Vincent has his mind on Brooke and not getting his head kicked in. And as you can see, Sabrina changed into some pants (in lieu of a skirt) before threatening Vincent with a superkick. Smart girl. 😉
I tried a few new things with the coloring, so I hope its not too distracting or noticeable. And I actually made that halftone pattern in panel 3. *hurts arm patting myself on the back*
Be sure to check out NAAN’s wonderful rendition of Sabrina here. You can see more of NAAN’s great work at her webcomic, Legendary Beings Ara and Celi.
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Poor and lame excuses, Vincent gave.. and very humiliating for Vincent. if a girl trying to kick, defend yourself, maybe tackle her and then running away.
So what do you make of Vincent’s explanation?
I say.. Full of crap..the reason is.. Vicent said “I just want to make sure you all got home okay” episode 78.. They got home okay.. now why the hell is Vincent is still there, peeking. number 2#. Vincent said “I’m hungry, I thought you might be too.” The whole evening they went to a match, and then party, then you expect them to get hungry. give them a shut eye for awhile.. since Vincent knows their apartement, he could visit them sometime, but not peeking at them.
Sabrina is sucking up, now Sabrina said “Well, I’m kinda hungry” Sabrina changed her mind quickly.
Maybe, that quarters game isn’t enough for Vincent, he wants more of Brooke.
I’m no detective, but I want to guess. maybe Brooke text Vincent, to come over and then, Brooke and Vincent will meet at the backdoor. which the result of episode 79. Brooke changed her clothes, Brooke is tempting Vincent, to see Brooke’s Ultraboobs.
I wonder what’s Sabrina’s analyzing.. We’ll find out on Monday.. 🙁
If Sabrina want to counter-attack Brooke. this is her chance, Go with Vincent now. Sabrina will say to Vincent “Brooke is sleeping right now, how about you’ll take me instead”
this technique is great in countering Brooke offensive words. I just don’t know how Brooke will take this. Maybe that’s the time we’ll she some smashing. BROOKE SMASH ULTRA-B*TCH. She’ll be very furious.
but if Brooke use more mind games over Sabrina, let’s say.. Brooke is kinda happy when Sabrina and Vincent got out for breakfast. uses more anger to charge up plans for execution, make Sabrina’s first worst loss rival agnels. I mean not only a loss, but injured Sabrina in the process. Let’s face it, Sabrina hasn’t fully recovered and fully rest from that Loretta’s chair shot, and still Sabrina ignored the doctors order.
It’s becomes more chilling… hahhaha..
M.G.C. ,you have great points! The idea this is a setup by Brooke makes a lot of sense, she would be getting digs in on both Krystin and that cow Sabrina… extra devious! If it’s a setup, Sabrina won’t be able to keep Vince alone, Brooke will make sure of that.
Vince is great at fast talking. Is the crosshatching in panel 3 to show his desperation to come up with an excuse? I don’t buy his denial “I’m not a creepy stalker fanboy! Honest! I’m really not!”.
I think Sabrina doesn’t buy it either and is thinking “He’s not a *bad* creepy stalker fanboy, I can live with that”.
What is Krystin’s expression in panel 5b? I’m thinking it’s “aw geez, more drama”.
Sabrina has a lot of learning to do:
1) She’s in the big league now. If she messes up it’s not in front of a dozen half bored fans in a nearly empty arena that forget about her on the way home. Plus, the competition’s tougher. In more ways than one.
2) She’s famous. There are a lot of people who don’t watch Rival Angels who know who she is, thanks to all those posters, ads, and billboards. Does the Rival Angels organization put on “Now you’re famous. Deal with it” lectures?
3) She’s naive. Not totally so but she has to learn what the Big Time is like. Not learning will stop her career as it starts, and she doesn’t have much time. She doesn’t know how little time she has. And… the other girls are waaaay ahead of her on this.
All in all, this is a great setup for conflict and drama, which makes for a great comic.
I don’t usually stay up past midnight, I was up for other reasons and thought I’d check. I look forward to each episode.
We’re still on chapter 6: Rules of Engagement.. one of the best drama, suspence and mind gamed chapter, I ever read.
I kinda guess, Brooke really found the weakness of Sabrina, but first let’s compare.. The Hells Belle situation and Brooke/Sabrina situation. Chloe got mad at Jennifer Needles, Chloe has sheer dominants to Jennifer and Katherine, which they fear Chloe, and they respect Chloe. Hell’s Belle knows how to turn the tide, not turn the situation to worse. and Chloe got mad at Jennifer, I think Jennifer understand, the pressure of Chloe’s undergoing now, to destroy Sabrina, and Katherine reason it out in cool words, which put their issue into ice..
In the upstart, Sabrina didn’t display the dominants against her fellow roomates, that why Brooke had a grudge against Sabrina. let’s say after the fatal four way match. Sabrina stepped on Brooke, and intimidate Brooke.. Sabrina grabs a microphone, and then stepped on Brooke’s body, then Sabrina said to Brooke “I…. AM….. ULTRAGIRL” then split on Brooke face, I think Brooke won’t interfer in Sabrina’s chat with Vincent. I think, Brooke will just get on the corner and be alone. kinda sad..
I don’t think Sabrina have to fear, in using sheer dominants over her roomates. coz I knows Sun will back her up. That’s what Sabrina needs sheer dominants over them.
Where the hell, is Sun.. is she sleeping… good, Sun is taking a rest. after the rest, planned out and practice to prepare for her next match.
NICE! I’m glad Sabrina changed into pants; and they’re loose enough to move so that the boot picture earlier makes sense.
I think Vincent succeeded in his fast talk roll, but failed his charm one. 😉 Bringing up Brooke was a bad idea.
I don’t know that I actually buy his explanation, but it’s almost reasonable; and, with how tired they are, it probably seems more reasonable then it would otherwise. I hope they don’t go out to breakfast with him. Besides that fact that he’s a little creepy, they all have to be really tired by now and would probably crash on him if they did.
MGC, what can be said about Vincent? He’s a guy who’s been out partying and trying to score some breakfast with some pretty girls. So naturally, he’s frazzled, but he could probably be a tad cooler. 😛 Good comparison of the Hell’s Belles and the Upstarts. There’s no way that this sort of thing would have happened with the Hell’s Belles, especially with Chloe running the show. Good points about what could’ve happened if Sabrina laid the smackdown on Brooke right away. Its fair to think that their problems might not be what it is today. Where is Sun you ask? 😉
Roller Derby Fan, you think Vincent is laying on the denial a little too much? lol Krystin’s expression is pretty much in line with what you’re thinking, mixed in with some disbelief.
Some good points too about her having to learn some things, and I think we’ll see that come up. Whether or not Sabrina learns from them still remains to be seen. Your third point is dead on, and its got the potential to cause some hard times for Sabrina. Look for point #2 to come up around page 90. I’m glad the comic was up when you checked, I am glad you’re a reader! 🙂
A Mouse, I was hoping that you’d like Sabrina’s wardrobe change. Yeah, Vincent sort of showed his cards with the Brooke comment and that’ll have an effect on what Sabrina’s next decision is. I think Vincent’s explanation is fairly reasonable, but the back door thing shows he’s persistent and you can view that either good or bad.
‘Nother awesome page, Alan! Excellent!
Happy 4th! Glad we’re gettin’ some fireworks around the old RA!
I’m getting hungery after reading this, who’s up for launch? Great page,i’m glad i’m not vincent.
I hope Vincent doesn’t run into Allan M. If he’s digging some other chick, just let him go. Especially since she barely knows the dude. And if sweater meat is his thing, let him have it.
I thought the colours were very nice. Another well drawn page. I really like the background in panel 4, the cut-through of brooke listening in, and sabrina’s remember-ness.
Bottom line, though. neither chick should go for vincent. he’s a putz. is that his bike, by the way, in the first panel?
Thanks Dan! Have a great 4th of July. 🙂
Lunch all around Prince Charming, coming up. Vincent’s just glad he’s not unconscious right now.
Thanks Jamie, glad you dug the page. And I’m glad that panel 4 worked out, I was at a loss for hot to show it, and bam! it came to me. I’ve been meaning to work in a flashback-y type panel for a while, so I’m glad the last panel worked out too. Yep, good eyes, that is Vincent’s bike in panel 1!
I’ve just read through your archive and I have to say I’m very impressed. You’re knowledge of wrestling is obviously good. I’ve been wanting to read/create a women’s wrestling comic for a while and I doubt I could do better than you have. I’ll try to give you some helpful (hopefully) criticism.
The characters are all well developed, their personalities coming through especicially in matches. Sometimes I think the art isn’t consistent, like in the last few pages Sabrina was looking a little chubby in the abdomen while she doesn’t normally.
Here’s my wish list.
I want to see a leather strap match, I always thought that would be a great, relatively low risk, match for women in WWF.
I’d also like to see you address safety issues, like sterilizing the ring after matches, and injuries and stuff.
Hello Cresc and welcome! I’m thrilled that you like Rival Angels and thank you for the compliments. 😀
And thank you for the critique as well, I always appreciate the feedback because its really the only way if I’m doing something right (or wrong). As to the wishlist, I can tell you that a leather strap match is coming, but I can’t say that its coming soon. I feel something like that sort of match needs the proper buildup. Injuries will certainly play into Rival Angels because I couldn’t realistically not bring it up.
By the way, I really dig your Nightgig.com site. The zoomline tutorial was criminally easy to understand and something I’ll be using in the future. 😉
@cresc
What’s this got to do with the World Wildlife Fund? 😉 Yeah, I know that’s not what you mean.