Took us a little while to get here, but we’ve finally caught up with Dr. Rocket and Captain Spectacular one year later. There was a lot of thought (mostly on Marc’s part) that went into Dr. Rocket’s new look. Points to those of you who can identify the influences.
If you’re reading this and scratching your head–congratulations, you should be. That’s really the point of this whole chapter. I figured the longtime readers had their advantage long enough and needed to be tossed in the same boat as the first time readers. Don’t worry, the boat’s not gonna sink. We’re gonna fill in the blanks as we go, but that’s next chapter stuff. For now, just enjoy the ride. We’re going to a crazy place.
To even the field just a little, I’ll remind everyone that when last we saw Dr. Rocket and Captain Spectacular they were major buddies hatching a plan to leave Zurida’s thrall and their imprisonment in her palace. Cap had just suffered a deeply personal loss as his son was killed by an errant laser bolt, an indirect result of Tangerine’s actions. Zurida, of course, is Cap’s ex-wife and bringing him to the palace in the first place was all about rekindling that relationship. Things have gone a bit south since then, obviously.
Comixology update: We’ve ironed out the pacing and content of the first two issues. Hoping to have some solid release news soon… maybe even show off the covers. I’ll keep you all posted!
It’s Pabst, Blue Ribbon! Those bastards
I was wondering if that was a real brew Marc drew in there or not.
So to save his owe life, the villain turned his back on his own planet. š
Wow, I cannot wait to see what other plans you have for Dr. Rocket.
I doubt it was for his own life. Look at that cough he has. Dr Rocket’s time is still running out and the only thing I can think of beyond his own life that would really turn him to Zurida’s side is his daughter.
I’m gonna let this mystery percolate a bit.
How well Cap is resisting the torture is the interesting question.
And will be answered in the next strip.
Service!
I don’t know if it right, but for some reason Dr Rocket’s new outfit reminds me of Blofeld and Hugo Drax , since they had the same tailor. He just needs Harvey there to stroke. I’m interested in finding out how the got to this point, I imagine it’s probably more than just Zurida’s idea of couples therapy. Or maybe not, because it’s Zurida. This could just be what happens if you forget and leave the toilet seat up.
Not exactly right on the influence on Dr. Rocket’s outfit, but you’re very, very close. Perhaps a better look at it on Wednesday will help.
I think you might be right about Zurida. Of course, if my wife is anything to judge by, all women would toss us in torture chambers for our crimes against toilet seats.
There’s just one thing… Dr. Rocket seems angry, or at least disgruntled, he doesn’t exactly look like he’s enjoying torturing CS. It could be he’s been forced to somehow. Though of course he might just be bitter that Jerry got away (again apparently).