Page 435 – Evolving
Oct08
on October 8, 2010
at 12:02 am
Chapter: Chapter 19 - The Big Night
Characters: Brooke Lennox, Monica Rumble
Is Jeff right? Is victory coming next panel? Monica’s back is hurt, Brooke has the upper hand and fighting smart and has herself a tight leghook pin. If she can’t score the pin now, will she ever?
Voting Incentive!
Again, not wanting to ruin anything but wanting to give you something to vote about, check out the latest voting incentive to see what Brooke is up to, victory or otherwise.
Wow! Amazing match for sure. Sure looks like Brooke pulled it off there. Great spots; great art in every panel! Congrats boss!
Fantastic job on the artwork this update, especially love panel five where you can see the flow of the move its a nice effect and used nicely here. Brooke’s facial expression in panel one is great, the look and move alone show why her and the Def Tech are best friends lol. That is why I like the Upstarts as characters, Sun and Sabrina fan though, they have a lot common traits in styles and personality that pop up at different times. I mean Brooke went from a goof int he ring to a focused powerhouse, like a certain other blond can be outside of concerning her rehab lol.
I say Monica kicks out the pin, Brooke seems to have forgot to cover the other arm again, sigh. Based on the VI my prediction, pain and lots of it possibly for Ms Monica. With Monica’s injured back it looks like Brooke may be thinking of “Breaking Up” Monica chance to win. Cause nothing soothes an aching back like a gory neckbreaker, Monica might want to come up a game plan fast,
No way is it over yet. I don’t think anyone’s won a wrestling match with a simple vertical suplex in the history of the sport, no matter how badly the opponent’s back is hurt, haha.
*goes crazy seeing Monica scratch up Brooke’s face*
That cheating little RAT! How dare she even scratch perfection! I hope the Goddess breaks her back for that! Yet we see her underhanded tactic fail like all of her others. See, gaze upon Brooke when she takes a match serious and be in awe people! Even if it is just little monica needs some humble. Like Jeff said stop being in denial, this match was decided when it was made.
It seems next week She is about to finish her off. And I say finally. Brooke has better things to do then give Monica her 15 minutes of fame.
Evolution in action! Brooke is not longa’ a fluff ball in Mo Chen’s eyes! Monica’s got almost no options here and her back must be screaming at her!
Whoa… I no sure I’d take the big blonde’s invite for a spar anytime soon.
As usual, the mighty mite has to resort to dirty tactics, but it doesn’t help. As a true Brain about the sweet science used to say ‘A good big man will beat a good little one’. It applies to women too. All else being equal, Brooke should have this well in hand.
Which, of course, means Monica will kick out and rally. Unfortunately. Unless the Monica rivalry is ready to end and the Goddess move on to other foes, there’s got to be another rally in the Poke’Monica. Besides, a suplex isn’t a match winner. I see Monica getting out of this, but maybe not out of the match.
Go Aphrodite!
NOOOO! My future ex wife can’t be beaten by a bimbo like that! >.>
NOOOOOOOOO!
I think the goddess of fury is a much more apt name for Brooke here XD. WOW! I liked the eye rake off the rack. 😀 Brooke s definitely looking good here. Hopefully Brooke finishes her off Amanda does the bag thing and they can go off and down mass quantities of junk food. This looks like it’s over unless the voting incentive says different I should check that now….
I took a peek at the voting incetive..ummm I Monica is gonna be begging Snow Kitten for the use of her inverter. On the other hand, Brooke could help Monica with her back and hang her tree of woe style on on the turn buckle (insert evil laugh here)
It appears upon a third review that was that HEEL Monica up to her nasty tricks AGAIN, eyraking is deplorable!
When faced with a massive slam or a cheap trick, the cheap trick is the way to go. I know in mixed wrestling i have a couple tricks that can through a male opponent off their game. Evil Laughter <but still sweet>
My managa’ JC said, he could say the same for reprisals when facing a female opponent… 🙂
Monica is scratching and clawing to stay alive but it might not be enough. Brooke is bigger and stronger and has been pounding Monica’s back with some very painful power moves. It’s tough to see Monica in so much pain in the next frame. There are lots of ways Brooke could hurt her from position she’s in. Can Monica’s back take it?
I kinda thought Monica taps on the panel 1.. but Monica used rake to the eye on Brooke. nice counter..
Panel 3: Monica bounces off the ropes.. Monica never learns.. I really love Monica, but why she never learn,.. piff!!
Panel 5: snap suplex.. is basic move to hurt the back, but..I don’t think it will 3…. on it. Monica is not that weak..
Brooke should done a spinebuster.. or powerbomb.. that could destroy Monica..
I really love Monica to win..
COME ON MONICA!!!
COME ON ‘MIGHTY POKEMON’ MONICA!!
Judging by the voting incentive, I think this one will break the right way. Even though Brooke will probably be insufferable afterward. Thanks, Albone.
I like that eye rake, you really feel that reading the page. I think this whole match has been great and the in-ring action is where our esteemed artist really shines. I am cheering on Brooke here, and hoping she puts away that annoying little runt Monica. That was a good comeback and I think Brooke is as good as Monica now that the element of the surprise rage in the beginning is past.
wait a sec. BROOKE stringing moves and combinations together? am i in the right comic here? like several others the suplex shouldn;t close the deal for Brooke but it looks like she has found the body part to isolate and wear Monica down with.
Given Brooke’s power edge she should be able to do a lot of damage to Monica’s back and ‘Mighty’ Monica is going to be even more at a strength disavantage because of it. Can’t use too much power if your back’s giving out on you. Going to take Monica even more out of her regular game plan and force her to use more high risk stuff that eventually got her into this situation. i don;t think i’ve ever typed this here before but…. advantage…Brooke?
Ooh, bad move, Monica. Bad bad move. You scratched Brooke face, which means that you will have an Australian berserker on your hands now. Great suffering shall ensue. And speaking of great suffering… ::trying to get up from Snowy’s back stretcher, and it’s just not working:: Ouch…
I echo jpiv’s comments – I don’t really see how Monica can recover in this match, since somehow Brooke has turned into an actual wrestler with some skill. Could Brooke really be Def-Tec in a mask? (and a body suit, wig, and inflatable bra…).
Chris C. – Dynamite Kid? Granted though, that’s at least 20 years ago now!
Salazen – Who said that? Given the capitalisation on Brain, I’m guessing Bobby Heenan? They were plain wrong, anyway. Speed > Strength 90% of the time in a real fight.
I have to wonder whether the eye rake was intentional, or something Monica only realised she was doing once she’d started. Could this match be the start of a gradual heel turn for the Mighty one? As for the voting incentive, I’d guess at this point that Monica barely makes the kickout, Brooke gets cocky, and it costs her. Brooke’s expression seems to say “What could I do to you next” in a way which makes it clear that she wants Monica to know she’s toying with her. It’s the same expression she has every time she plays a game she’s not quite ready for!
As others have said, great art! I can really feel the impact of the moves in this one.
As is pointed out later, yeah, it was Heenan, and you’re right that he was usually wrong. He’d say that to build up matches between his biggest stable members and the more speedy wrestlers of the day.
Still a fitting comment for Aphrodite v Monica, especially since it’s a power on power match in a lot of ways. 😀
You know, it just occured to me that at one point Brooke wanted to join Hells Belles very badly. I wonder if a showing like this would get Chloe’s attention,assuming she won of course. If I am correct Chloe once said that they only accept winners. but anywqay just a stray thought. great job on this page. Brooke never looked better.:D
Ninja’d! It’s a good though about Chloe and you are right about her only wanting winners, but it would take more than this for Brooke to show up on Chloe’s radar. Chloe’s pretty happy with having 3 members, though not always happy with both of them. 😛
Thank you, Champ! I’m glad you liked the moves and as always, trying to improve the art. 🙂
Jabberwocky, I’m thrilled you dig the page as well as the outcome. It seems like a light went on, finally, for Brooke. Or rather, the opportunity presented itself and her potential kicked in and she’s definitely gunning it now. It’s always fun to do the wrestling matches, but especially with the Upstart girls, trying to weave their personalities in the match too whether they’re up or down. That’s a great slogan for the ‘Break Up.’ LOL
Chris, maybe this will be the first? XD
BBD, I totally understand your ire. I think that Monica’s desperation counter to the backbreaker was instinct rather than planned if that helps. I totally agree: see what happens when Brooke gets it together?
DynaMo, I think we’ve seen Brooke take it to the next level. She could easily regress, which is in her character, but I think it’ll be a lot easier to reach this level again, so to speak. Avoid any invitation to spar with Brooke if you’re not 100%. 😉
Hey Salazen! The Brain always had some wonderful nuggets of information. It’s possible that Brooke knows that this isn’t a match winner and still clinging to her preening ways? If so, that sort of thing can cost her. But she’s on top, literally, and I think only Michael personally finds that appealing. XD
Allen, with support like that, Monica is going to make sure she puts her all in trying to kick out of this pin attempt!!
Wokinshadoze, maybe the thought of junk food as an after match reward is what’s spurring Brooke on? lol As to the voting incentive, it’s getting tough to find a preview that wont’ ruin what’s coming up especially because it’s in Brooke’s nature to think about rubbing it in after a victory. Heh, Brooke-victory. 😛 Monica’s definitely not afraid to get her hands dirty when the situation calls for it.
Well said, Snowy! Hmmmm, I may need to investigate these ‘tricks’ you reserve for male opponents.
Excellent question, Selcaro and it’s not a done deal that the voting incentive isn’t post-match. In either case, Monica’s back is in some pain and with a power wrestler like Brooke with a bit of a cruel streak, it’s not saying anything good for Monica, except maybe her chiropractor.
MGC, maybe Brooke will take your advice and use a powerbomb on Monica, whether it’s post-match or not! And it wouldn’t be the first time for Monica either. 😉
Darkmark, I think as long as the sun rises, Brooke runs the risk of being insufferable. Heh.
Thank you, Ken. Things are settling down a bit for both wrestlers and Brooke’s on top. Of course, a rally by Monica could definitely upset that apple cart, provided she’s not pinned in the very next panel.
You see it correctly, Jpiv, Brooke is chaining some moves! Advantage Brooke is hard to think but what about this: what if she’s further damaging Monica’s back so she’s unable to use her Dominator finisher? We saw Brooke escape it once but how can Monica try it again with her back jacked up? Is that….strategy from…Brooke? 😛 Krystin must be smiling right now.
Good luck on the back stretcher, Cookie Ogre. XD Yes, Brooke isn’t happy with any sort of attack on her face and she’s not the kind to forget that sort of thing either.
LOL Ghosteraser, that would be some feat if Krystin was impersonating Brooke. Don’t forget that in Monica/Brooke2, Monica did a quick rollup on Brooke and got the quick win. Lightning strikes 2X?
stygimoloch, I think you’re right about the unintentional eye rake. It just seems like a improv, desperation move. Whether it’s post-match or not, you definitely read Brooke’s face correctly in the voting incentive. Now what would someone like Brooke think of next? 😀 Thanks for the compliments!
oh my looks like monica is not above fighting dity i like it
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! Looks like Brooke’s got this. Looks like for the next page she’s figuring out some post match embarrassment for Monica. Good stuff! 🙂
My FACE! You scratched my beautiful face! And now… you DIE.
As my favourite series says: “Not in the face!”
Well, I have to admit that’s not flashy at all. That’s just good solid wrestling… dare I say it? I’m actually rooting for Brooke? Quick someone get me a shot of whiskey followed by another.
But, Monica’s been around the ring a few times. I don’t think this will be enough to take her out. It’s turning into a slugfest and the Hardcore match hasn’t even started yet.
Comichero, she’s pulling out all of the stops. She wants to win! She can’t lose to someone like Brooke, can she?
RAWF, it definitely could be the end of the match with some post-match plotting from Brooke. What do you think she’s got in mind? 😉
Amanda, I think I need to consult with you when I’m writing dialogue. That would’ve been perfect. Happy Birthday again!
Hey Kurt! If you’re having whiskey, I’ll keep you company. XD Are you going Team Brooke? Don’t be ashamed, many others have switched unexpectedly and without knowing the reasons why. We’ll have to see if everyone is still rooting for Brooke at the end. I think you’re right about this degenerating into a slugfest, but even with Monica’s experience, I think Brooke has the advantage in that situation.
no Al i would imagine not she wants retribution for past greivances
“She can’t lose to somebody like Brooke, can she?”
Oh, yes she CAN.