10/12/2014
For the unacquainted: Scapula isn’t the only supervillain that Jemini has a history with (or even a bad history).
When Throgor first encountered Jemini (or one of her escaped duplicates) he promptly fell in love with her. When the Jemini duplicate was killed, Throgor sank into depression until Scapula promised that he would find the original Jemini in exchange for Throgor’s allegiance (all of which can be read in THE JEMINI KILLER story arc).
Toxsick had a secret affair with the real Jemini, providing her with information about the Sinister Monster Doom Legion and getting some lovin’ in return. She later tried to have him killed; instead, Toxsick escaped the attempted murder and in retaliation destroyed her first duplication operation. He later told the story to Scapula, albeit with all the parts about him being a traitor unmentioned.
Soooooo…that’s why there’s a bit of tension today.
So, yeah. That could have gone better. Like, say, Jemini could have maybe had a chat with Scapula at home about this (maybe yelling at him or shaking him violently would have helped). For what it’s worth, he still displays a rather remarkable amount of durability for a fourty-something smoker. And hey, maybe this time she’ll listen when he says the den of killers and gangers is a dangerous place?
Now, that seared hand. A couple bits of advice. Step one, get it into something that will neutralize the caustic substance. Do not touch anything made of plastic if you can help it…… melting plastic into your skin is a very painful thing and it also hurts like hell to have removed. Do NOT stick your hand into something like baking soda. Try water (to wash it off and neutralize it) or flour (to soak it up and neutralize it). Afterwards apply burn ointment or honey (which coats burned tissue with a protective skin and may even help it disinfect). Get to a doctor as soon as possible.
To be fair, Jemini has had several chats with Scapula about the matter; he just flat-out ignored her. Of course, maybe now we know WHY Scapula never wanted her around his operation (see also Jemini’s recent claim, which isn’t far off the mark).
There really many things as unpleasant as a chemical burn (well, there are, but I’d rather not think of them). Hopefully this lair has one of those emergency chemical showers. Come to think of it, they probably have a lot of safety precautions since there are so many stupid punks with weapons around!
At least they’re smart enough to bail when the higher ups are murdering each other.
I had suspected that was the reason Throg… Troll… I had suspected that was the reason he was about to crush Scapula, though I had forgotten about the whole assassination attempt on Toxsick thing.
It looks like Scapula is taking all those claw attacks really well, however! Look, no blood!
At least not on the outside.
Scapula knows how to take a hit by now (even if he whines afterwards), and perhaps he’s got no more blood left in his dusty old frame!
As for Throgor being a “troll”, he has never once left a mean or degrading comment on-line, so at least give him that much credit.
You know, when I started reading this comic, it was partly because I liked the art style. It reminded me of the old-school comics I used to borrow from my cousin (read: take them when he wasn’t looking, reading them and putting them back as fast as possible.).
I grew fond of the characters and the world, which is why Scap is one of my current favorites on the web.
With that being said, the art in this cocmi again seems closer to the old school then the comics have been as of lately. I like it very much. ^^
Thank you kindly, Cyrian. There is a bit of a throwback in today’s comic, I guess, because we’re dealing with some of the series’ oldest characters, or perhaps because this is but a brief reprieve from the ‘noir’ mood the MEMENTO MORI storyline has set up. Whatever the reason, it’s nice to know that people enjoyed.
Why doesnt Scap just have his army riddle these fools with bullets???????
They all ran out of the room shrieking like weenies!
That, and it’s best to stay out of the way when higher-ups are fighting mad, like parents, teachers, bosses, or nations.
Oh just wait. This is going to get just a TINY bit worse.
Before the day is done someone shall stub their toe.
Hm. For some reason I was kinda hoping that Jemini or maybe Scap would have a backup plan. It would make sense if Scap did at least. Too bad the lackeys are too scared to defend their leader, probably just waiting to see who comes out on top so they can start taking orders again.
Whether or not they follow Scap, Jem, Throg, or Tox, one thing is for certain: their leader will be a big meanie.
youd think working with such crazy bastards scapula would have taken better precautions.even brainwashing them like gem.
It’s not as easy as it sounds; Hypnausea’s brainwashing required four months of isolation for the subject and a carefully monitored administration of drugs.
Scap has, at most, gotten his crew to sit around quietly for about a week tops.
Man, the SMDL Thanksgiving feast is gonna be AWKWAAAAARD!.. Y’know, if everyone in this room lives that long,
Every holiday they have together is awkward! Throgor eats all the food and Hypnausea fondles all the guests!
That, that was an awesome page.
Thankya, Michael! I aim to please (or irritate, depending on who is reading).