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.
