Well, for once, it seems that the majority of commenters called it right. I keep forgetting Scapula’s make-up skills.
It’s very sad to see Sam go. She was kind of endearing, in her own way. But, to be honest, I was mostly rooting for Scap–on this occasion at least.
Now, the real question is was that Rizz in the Scap costume? Or is she gonna be a bit miffed when she finds out Scap stole her sportsbra to kill her ex?
Wait, so Scap’s plan was to shoot Sam…. just like all his henchmen were doing when she ran in? If one of them had actually managed to kill her, would he have just been like: “Uh… good job guys. I guess untie me now?”
THAT is what I call resolving a problem. Aidan, have you been eating the hell outta some Writing Wheaties? Where is all’a his coming from? I. Am. Floored.
Not what I would have done. You know what? I’m not even gonna share what I would have done. You guys probably don’t need to hear things like that. A head shot is way cleaner.
I’m waiting for this to explode in Scapula’s face. Mobsters have tried this schtick too, and some have been successful. Most ended up dead. In this world there are way too many psychos to kill them all and most of them aren’t afraid of you once they get out of line of sight.
*Sigh*. Fine….. Just so you know, sadism isn’t a choice.
If I were really looking to screw with Sam and damn the consequences, first I’d have set up a decoy (much like here). Then I’d have beat the hell out of Rizz, connected her to the chair with fine wire lined with fish hooks, and connected said wire to an electric feed…… not really even enough to be noticed as more than a tingle, but said feed would be connected to enough C4 or semtex plastered along the back of the chair to blast Rizz’ back completely off if the feed was interrupted, tripping a sensor. Yes, I’m aware using an electric-feed system around electrically detonated explosives is risky. Consider it a backup if the sensor fails.
Then, after Sam proceeded to snap/cut/rip the wire (rending her hands, seriously cutting up Rizz, and killing her in the process), I’d have had dear darling Jemini step out with an automatic weapon to finish her off just because.
What I initially suspected from Scapula was essentially this and I’m waiting to see if the Scapula decoy was Rizz. You know, a la the ambush on the police from the recent Batman movie featuring a horrible dead actor as the Joker (whatever the heck the moody nutjob’s name was). After all, if Sam flat out killed the decoy, you could even rub it in that she’d just killed Rizz, and if not you could consider it a reward before execution. You know, like a last cigarette.
Unless scap has terrible aim and only glanced her face, or her face has enough muscle in it to stop a bullet, Sam is probably dead. After all, That’s a lot of blood to come flying out of one’s face.
Any head wound bleeds like mad. A shot with a rubber bullet at that range would splatter you with enough blood to make it look like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the muzzle flare would cook significant skin off to boot. A standard military ball round will penetrate an unprotected skull with about as much difficulty as a coconut shell, IE not much. It’s entirely possible to survive a bullet to the head at that range, but very unlikely. Percentages are well below the decimal point and only get lower by the minute, though the muzzle flare can cauterize the injury and help briefly. Even in cases of survival the person’s mental faculties and personality are likely to undergo a massive shift, probably for the worse in both cases….. if they ever wake up at all.
On the other hand, hey, we’ve seen FrankenSam in Scapula’s nightmares! He could be inspired!
Upon further reflection, the most impressive thing about Scap’s disguise is how he managed to simulate Rizz’s muscles to the point where they’d pass an up-close inspection (and hug).
I can’t imagine Sam cashing in her chips with just one lil’ bullet to the head. That moose skull of hers is prolly like ferroconcrete. I’d empty that magazine into her just to make sure.
Well, for once, it seems that the majority of commenters called it right. I keep forgetting Scapula’s make-up skills.
It’s very sad to see Sam go. She was kind of endearing, in her own way. But, to be honest, I was mostly rooting for Scap–on this occasion at least.
Wow
Damn.
Also props to those who called this yesterday.
SWEET CHRISTMAS! WOW..I knew something like this was gonna happen, but god damn you still managed to shock me. Well done Mr Dada!
Well…dang. We’ll have to wait and see if she’s actually dead, and not just seriously injured but still, dang.
and by dang I mean HOLY F****** C****** G*********** ASFGH!!!
Huh. So that was indeed Scap, then? His disguise skills have certainly gone far an so did his planning…
Knock knock. Who’s there? BOOMSHAKALAKA!
Now, the real question is was that Rizz in the Scap costume? Or is she gonna be a bit miffed when she finds out Scap stole her sportsbra to kill her ex?
Damn! I was afraid of this…
Also panel 2 is so powerful! From the framing, the action, & Sam’s pose. It’s so well done!
Wait, so Scap’s plan was to shoot Sam…. just like all his henchmen were doing when she ran in? If one of them had actually managed to kill her, would he have just been like: “Uh… good job guys. I guess untie me now?”
Now thats an intriguing little cliffhanger! …but forgive me, I dont want it to be Sunday, to quickly!
MWAHAHAHAHA! BEAUTIFUL WORK! Scap is finally going to get somewhere at this pace.
Silent but deadly. Very deadly.
WHOA! Did I just see that? Wha Wha? gruesome.
THAT is what I call resolving a problem. Aidan, have you been eating the hell outta some Writing Wheaties? Where is all’a his coming from? I. Am. Floored.
You….you….
I got no words…..
Scap’s making the Hobgoblin look like Ned Leeds. 😀
It would REALLY suck if this don’t kill her(thick skull) and piss her off more.
Not what I would have done. You know what? I’m not even gonna share what I would have done. You guys probably don’t need to hear things like that. A head shot is way cleaner.
I’m waiting for this to explode in Scapula’s face. Mobsters have tried this schtick too, and some have been successful. Most ended up dead. In this world there are way too many psychos to kill them all and most of them aren’t afraid of you once they get out of line of sight.
No, no, no! Please enlighten us! I’m a big fan of your work!
As long as, er, I’m not on the receiving end, that is. 😀
*Sigh*. Fine….. Just so you know, sadism isn’t a choice.
If I were really looking to screw with Sam and damn the consequences, first I’d have set up a decoy (much like here). Then I’d have beat the hell out of Rizz, connected her to the chair with fine wire lined with fish hooks, and connected said wire to an electric feed…… not really even enough to be noticed as more than a tingle, but said feed would be connected to enough C4 or semtex plastered along the back of the chair to blast Rizz’ back completely off if the feed was interrupted, tripping a sensor. Yes, I’m aware using an electric-feed system around electrically detonated explosives is risky. Consider it a backup if the sensor fails.
Then, after Sam proceeded to snap/cut/rip the wire (rending her hands, seriously cutting up Rizz, and killing her in the process), I’d have had dear darling Jemini step out with an automatic weapon to finish her off just because.
What I initially suspected from Scapula was essentially this and I’m waiting to see if the Scapula decoy was Rizz. You know, a la the ambush on the police from the recent Batman movie featuring a horrible dead actor as the Joker (whatever the heck the moody nutjob’s name was). After all, if Sam flat out killed the decoy, you could even rub it in that she’d just killed Rizz, and if not you could consider it a reward before execution. You know, like a last cigarette.
Also, I did mention yesterday to beware the hostages….
Unless scap has terrible aim and only glanced her face, or her face has enough muscle in it to stop a bullet, Sam is probably dead. After all, That’s a lot of blood to come flying out of one’s face.
Any head wound bleeds like mad. A shot with a rubber bullet at that range would splatter you with enough blood to make it look like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the muzzle flare would cook significant skin off to boot. A standard military ball round will penetrate an unprotected skull with about as much difficulty as a coconut shell, IE not much. It’s entirely possible to survive a bullet to the head at that range, but very unlikely. Percentages are well below the decimal point and only get lower by the minute, though the muzzle flare can cauterize the injury and help briefly. Even in cases of survival the person’s mental faculties and personality are likely to undergo a massive shift, probably for the worse in both cases….. if they ever wake up at all.
On the other hand, hey, we’ve seen FrankenSam in Scapula’s nightmares! He could be inspired!
Oh shit…didn’t see that coming
NOOOOOOO!!! NOT MY SAMMY! D:
I think many of us share this sentiment. But a story’s gonna go how a story’s gonna go, right?
Upon further reflection, the most impressive thing about Scap’s disguise is how he managed to simulate Rizz’s muscles to the point where they’d pass an up-close inspection (and hug).
I can’t imagine Sam cashing in her chips with just one lil’ bullet to the head. That moose skull of hers is prolly like ferroconcrete. I’d empty that magazine into her just to make sure.
And you would be a wise man to do it.