the blorbo zone

The parallels between these shots/scenes is making me insane

The vertical position of the shot, despite it being the act of pinned down. But one is "upside down" and the other "rightside up" of:

Grace. Pinned down. Unable to move. Unable to save himself. Becoming unconcious. Ultimatley a death sentence in both cases.

In one case surrounded by people (friends) who Could help. Could step in to say "hey this isnt right", but won't.

In the other, one other person (an alien, but also a friend) is with him, but he is trapped behind a barrier, unable to help.

Except.

Except! He does!! He breaks through the barrier!! At a great danger to himself, almost fatal in fact, to help Grace!! Because he can not stand by and watch a friend die again, not if there is even a single thing he can do to help!

The guards/soldiers dragging an unconscious Grace off to his doom.

Rocky dragging an unconscious Grace to safety and medical care.

Just.... Grace:

Actively trapped and Doomed by passive inaction.

Vs

Less than four months left!! I'm SUPER excited to talk about the two exclusive editions available at BAM & B&N-- I think we'll get to reveal them within a week-ish! But in the meantime:

Preorders are open at theadventurezonecomic.com !!

Here's a version that's a direct crop of the actual page:

and a tumblr exclusive: here's the bottom of that big splash panel without a ton of giant text over it! @mcelroyfamilystaff

Holding a paper, with a red robe draped over one arm.

As the Red Robe, with no visible expression but a heart in his dialogue bubble.

Facing away, sweating and looking distressed.

Pointing at himself and saying: "These are my favorite clothes. My name is Barry J. Bluejeans. I am not a big fan of this cave. My name is Barry Bluejeans."

Holding a sword and looking slightly injured, saying: "If you gave me the option, I would not do it again."

Saying: "I need to sleep - listen - I've partied pretty hard before in my life, I'm gonna need to sleep this one off."

Gazing at the gold coin that he's holding.

Looking defensive, saying: "No - well, maybe."

Wearing armor over his usual outfit and slinging a sword over his shoulder. The drawing is labeled: "bodyguard fit."