The last pages : the white background with warm light, the series of Cobb's facial expressions 'in slow motion' (an entire page for about a second of time) followed by Ark's, and then he looks at the camera (which multiplies the impact of the scene my brain was screaming aaaargh) When Ark says to Cobb 'I know you're in love with me' : placing the twist in a small speech balloon to make it completely unexpected Cobb's flasback : Ark with two hands on his eyes when introducing the eye of dawn, or Cobb bound in the shadows while Ark is entering the light : two examples of wonderful symbolic shots that use contrast between shadow and light to create an atmosphere You just use the comic format better than many professionals : using close-ups to emphasize the emotion of the scene, or wide shots to give some sweep (first time the two are naked, first time we see the village.) using manga-inspired abstract backgrounds to give dynamism, cuteness. I was basically daydreaming about it.Īnd it has nothing to do with an excellent scenario, but only with proper writing and, mostly, an amazing mise-en-scène.
When I first read it (about 30 pages were out) I just got so attached to Ark and Cobb, transported by both their love and the fear their couple was doomed to never continue after the night. I never suspected that with such a simple story, a comic could move me so much. Thank you deeply for what you've accomplished here.
