Page 118 – Looking Up
Just steady teasing the start of the Monica Rumble/Katherine Smith match! Promise, it’ll kick in next episode. They look ready to go though, don’t they?
Another page where I tried to get maximum panels and story and I think I did a better job of it. And behold, Krystin is warming up to Sabrina! Of course, still a tiny bit of tension between Krystin and Sun, but that seems like it’ll take care of itself on its own.
Hey, it’s Vincent, Tee-homas and Mike! And where else but the Lolipop and looking to party. I’m sensing they have a big bag of quarters this time around. And check out player Vincent trying to charm Sabrina and not doing too bad of a job. Only Brooke knows why he’s bad news for her and her career, but Brooke’s indisposed and as we saw, encouraging Sabrina into a situation where Sabrina can lose her career. More on that to some shortly…
The TV tournament start already ? I thought it’s starting next show, seeing that Sabrina just got her qualifications. Does this mean Sabrina is going to fight twice in one show ?
Got my tv tuner card installed and stuffs. I’m thinking I’m going to do it on SVR2009 though. From what I can see, I’ll be able to get total customization and all that.
Ya-Ha!!”Power-Gal” Katherine Smith VS Monica Rumble. iT’s excite me.. it really excites me.. Ya-Ha!!
Panel 1: Monica Rumble is feeling pressure right now, tense, nervous. as if a bit of fear in her facing “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith..
Panel 2: even though, Monica is calling Katherine to come and fight. looking at her carefully and detailed, it’s fear..
Panel 3: “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith is smiling. as if she already knows the result..
analyzing this. as if Monica Rumble already faced “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith in the past, in which.. “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith won all the matches.
I like Monica Rumble and Katherine Smith’s fonts.. Cool…
Panel 4: Sabrina said “but I think you and Brooke were great” check the footage Sabrina? Brooke and Krystin got squash.. is that joke, Sabrina just did.
Panel 6: I think Krystin and Sun tension are just for fun. Sun is always playful.. I think Sun is better in the Catgirls stable. hehheh.. in the locker room? perfumes? what tha! about the cellphone, I think it’s simple cellphone, not a touchscreen, is not Sony Ericson though.. more likely Nokia.. hahha..
Panel 7: Hey! Beautiful… what the hell is Vincent thinking..Hey Beautiful X( Call her by her name Vincent.. not using a adjective..
Panel 8: Temptation, Temptations… Sabrina’s left arm is heard, party again.. Oh boy!!
By the way where’s “White Queen” Chloe De Sade and “The Red Maiden” Jennifer Needles, are they ringside?
Come On Katherine Smith.. Come On…Katherine Smith..
Let’s Go Kat Smith.. Clap Clap.. Let’s Go Kat Smith..
Let’s Go Kat Smith…Clap Clap… Let’s Go Kat Smith..
Come On Katherine Smith.. Come On…Katherine Smith..
Banner 1: “Come On Power Gal Katherine Smith”
Banner 2: “Apply for Chloe De Sade’s Knight. Knight me, “White Queen” Chloe De Sade”
Monica Rumble VS “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith:
“Power-Gal” Katherine Smith advantage:
1. “Power-Gal” Katherine SMith, is more stronger, taller and got the weight advanatge over Monica Rumble.
2. Monica Rumble won’t be able to execute the dominator, coz of Katherine’s height and weight.
3. “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith, Running PowerBomb is enough to destroy Monica Rumble.
4. “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith, got great confidence, as if she knows the result. showing no fear towards her chilling opponent.
Monica Rumble Must do to win.
1. Brawl against Katherine Smith.. less slamming much punch and kicks..
2. Must. I say Must escape the running powerbomb..
3. Chnage finishing manuver.. any alternative finisher Monica?
4. Target Katherine’s Leg.. make kneel down.. injure her leg..
I wish both luck.. to Monica Rumble and “Power-Gal” Katherine Smith…
Cheer..WHOOOOO!!
Come On Katherine Smith.. Come On…Katherine Smith..
Let’s Go Kat Smith.. Clap Clap.. Let’s Go Kat Smith..
Let’s Go Kat Smith…Clap Clap… Let’s Go Kat Smith..
Come On Katherine Smith.. Come On…Katherine Smith
You can do it Power-Gal… You can do it Power-Gal.. You can Do it Katherine Smith
Go Power-Gal.. Go Power-Gal.Go.. Katherine Smith..
Banner 1: “Come On Power Gal Katherine Smithâ€
Vincent.. Vincent.. Tsk.. Tsk.. showing off your Bluetooth device eh? shsshh..
Sabrina should have one of those bluetooth device..
I wonder why? why? why? After the match they always party.. get some R&R upstart girls.. and Sabrina, why won’t you invite Loretta for that party too?
hmmm thinking of it.. I wonder if after matches. The Hell’s Belle go on a party too? hmmm:?:
ps2kid, this is the Main Event for this show and the start of the TV tournament. Sabrina won’t have to fight more than once this night, at least officially. 😉
That’s cool news, Allen, I eagerly look forward to seeing what you come up with. 😀
MGC, I’m glad you liked the page! Lots of good observations and comments. I think your keys to victory are pretty solid too, so it’ll be fun to see who takes the best advantage in this match. Don’t you worry, the Hell’s Belles are at ringside and I do believe we’ll see them in the next pages. And about the Lolipop, what can I say? The girls like to unwind after a hard days work. Of course, they’re not their yet… The Hell’s Belle’s like to party, they do everything in excess. I’m also happy to see Vincent’s bluetooth phone get the response that its been getting. LOL
Okay, the ear phone thing just solidified Vincent’s dickhood in my books.
Nice page, but I think you needed one of them jaggedy tails on Vincent’s balloon in panel 8 (cuz he’s talkin through the phone).
I was on the fence with using the jagged broadcast balloons. Its something that I would definitely change if you guys think it would help.
@M.G.C. – he may have called her ‘Beautiful’ because he has a lot of girls and can’t keep all their names straight. 🙂
@albone – I think something that differentiated voice-over-phone would be helpful; I mean, I figured it out quickly enough, but it would be helpful. you could use different colors, or the jaggedy tail Jamie suggested, or differently shaped speech bubbles, or different fonts, or change the thickness of the outline of the speech bubble, or … well, you get the idea, there are a lot of different ways you could identify voice-over-phone. I’d suggest picking something that’s easy to apply to what’s already there, but that might just be my laziness shining through.
-A. mouse
“Tell her to bring Brooke”
… Yeah, right! If Vinny actually does this, he’s even more of a jerk than we already know.
I mean, calling you girlfriend, inviting her out to party, and then specifically asking her to bring along her friend with the big boobs… not cool! Even if you’re only relaying the request from one of your pals.
Jamie, A Mouse, ask and you shall receive. 🙂
Thanks for weighing in on the debate, I appreciate the feedback.
Definitely not cool JackAce, we’ll have to see if Vincent goes for it or not! But Vincent wouldn’t be afraid to blame it on his guys either, so you never can tell.
All the blaming in the world can’t help him if he’s the one who’s doing the asking…
Seriously, I’m pretty sure Sabrina’s fling with Vinny is gonna go down the drain pretty soon. After all, both Sun and Krystin know that he’s got something to do with Brooke’s plan to ruin Sabrina. It takes only one of them to talk, and aif either feels inclined to do so, Brooke’s not going to be around to stop her…
My take on the phone speech bubbles: The jagged edges work pretty well, partly to give that text a distinct look and ’cause phone calls sound different from face to face speech.
Look at the panel in the lower left: Even though only Sabrina is in it we know Sun and Krystin are talking and we know who’s saying what. That’s not always obvious over the phone.
Monica vs Kat… I don’t think Monica looks scared, I think she’s determined. Kat… this is the picture parents use to get their kids to do their chores… “If you don’t pick up your room the mean lady on TV will get you”…
Both Monica and Kat’s portraits are off center, very dynamic, very tense. I’m a grown man and I’d be scared of Kat’s grin… the typefaces add personality. It would be a hoot if Kat were to speak in that typeface when she’s trying to intimidate someone… Oh, and the type colors tell us what the sound effect text and thought balloon borders will be like: Monica’s is yellow and Kat’s is red.
I agree with the other comments about Vince, our local Creepy Stalker Fanboy, funny he didn’t say “I won my match too!” seeing as he’s “Oh yeah…. I’m a wrestler too!”.
Not a lot seems to happen in this ep but it sets up things that are gonna happen… and maybe not the things we think… subtle page to foreshadow things to come…
Okay.. it’s time to Rumble… pun intended.
While it looks like the ‘outside the ring’ stuff is about to get interesting and I’m really looking forward to where Krystin plays into things as she gets more time and maybe a chance to shine, Yes, I -like- her and want to see more of her, the match is where it’s at for me at the moment. As usual, MGC and I have some different views.
Monica Rumble — Shorter. Lighter. Grappler style. Uses a major power move for a finisher.
‘Wild’ Kat Smith — Former basketball player. Grappling/power style. Another with a big power finisher.
Kat’s strategy, if I was coaching her: Get the match to a brawl. Don’t waste time with holds and use that size and power to your advantage. If it’s all about punches and kicks, she has the reach and the size to dominate.
Monica’s strategy if I was her coach: tie her up. Grappling is made to hold and focus your power. Suplexes will use Kat’s height to simply add more impact as that extra mass is whipped around. Under no circumstances allow her to turn the fight into a brawl. Keep her tied up and off her feet as much as possible
With the over a half a foot height difference but only 25 lb weight difference between her and someone that’s big on the power game, Monica probably has the sort of power and leverage of a Taz or a Rick Steiner. I don’t foresee her having issue with pulling off a Dominator if she gets the chance.
On one final note, I was just looking over the tourney sheet and just registered something new about Sabrina. A RUGBY scholarship? No wonder she’s so tough. Give blood. Play rugby.
@Salazen..
Nice 💡 awesome.. and nice nickname you gave Katherine.. “Wild” Kat Smith.. 😀
JackAce, the Vincent/Sabrina/Brooke thing is going to come to a head, its just a matter of how it goes down and who gets burnt in the process. And Brooke just found herself a new friend, so things are going to get interesting.
Thanks for weighing in on the speech bubbles, RDF. I agree, I think it looks better and easier to differentiate the speakers. Now that is an idea, to have Kat use that typeface for intimidation! 😀 I’m rolling at the remark about Vincent and why he didn’t talk about his match either. You don’t believe he’s a wrestler?! 😛 Definitely foreshadowing to come and we have the Rumble/Smith to look forward to next episode.
Time to Rumble, Salazen! Krystin is going to become very interesting I think, in just a little while and we’re going to see a little more into her motivations. Nice views and observations, you’d make a hell of a manager. You got Monica pegged to a tee. Excellent catch on Sabrina’s college activities. The Lady Ruggers are no joke!
So … what about that ‘forum’ idea ?
The forum is almost ready to go. I have to play with the CSS because we have white text on a white background and that just won’t do. After that though, it should be smooth sailing.