Hey, all you necrofowliacs! Welcome to the next installment of this “Dead Duck” episode, “THE DOGMA OF DEAD DUCK!” Here’s your trivia fix:
- There was so much emotional catharsis at work as I drew this page. So much cruelty I’d seen done, so much anger I’d felt, such a thirst for retribution…it all came pouring out on this page, which, at the time, was a huge technical achievement for me in terms of hand drawn and digital art.
- An a technical note, I really liked the design of the stove. I had no visual reference in mind per se, but I thought of director Terry Gilliam describing the kitchen in the fantasy novels, “The Gormenghast Trilogy”, (by Mervyn Peake), and I think that might have influenced the design.
- I’ve rarely drawn someone’s death in anything but a comical context, so this was a fascinating challenge for me. I drew upon so many dramatic movie deaths, particularly those from the ends of “Raiders of the lost Ark” and “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade”.
- As the steam rises from the extinguished fire place, and the villain’s ashes scatter into the atmosphere, it’s my hope that it’s a visualization of the reader’s own sigh of relief, seeing that Zombie Chick is safe and sound, if a bit shaken.
- Dead Duck has never been as concerned or protective of Zombie Chick as he has in this story. So to anyone who’s previously believed that he was ambivalent towards her, I hope this proves otherwise. There’s real love there.
See you on the next page!
–Jay
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Nice one, Ducky. I’m guessing some latent leftovers from that demon JP had it out with back a ways. I really like that last scene, specially DD’s obvious concern (and yes, love) for ZC. Have to admit, while I enjoy her loopy observations, I live for those moments of ZC’s focused lucidity. It’s a nice way to keep her from being just a 2D sidekick.
Well done, my man, well done.
ZC asks a very interesting question…and I have a feeling the answer is going to be squirm-inducing.
Ducky just wasted a guy, and Zombie Chick’s lucid…yup, something is afoot here.
Jay, cartoonists, authors and creators are always on a quest to make characters that not only they can love, but their readers can too. You sir, have succeeded. I liked Ducky and ZC, always have. Now, I can honestly say they’re one of my favorite duos. Great work as always.
I’m guessing the crap just hit the fan neh?