Some of you have been commenting on Swifty’s inability to change. I confess I actually take quite a bit of pride in the fact that, essentially, Swifty doesn’t change. No matter what you throw at him. Anyone know an older person like that? I sure do.
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What I mean is that Swifty should have SOME Emotions within him that would have some sympathy for others. I mean what made him truly be a hero, besides family obligations, if he isn’t caring for others around him and the situation they lead their lives in ?
I mean one could say that it partly due to time bubbles that Swifty’s life is a bit of a mess. š
Swifty cares about a lot of people: Cami. star Maiden, Rhonda, Michelle, Tom.
You can also be disgusted with most people while still wanting to do the right thing. Also, I think his attitude is one way to deal with the emotional stress of hero hood. Captain shut down and checked out emotionally even turning to alcohol and abandoning his family at one point, Swifty is stand offish and smart-mouthed. I can see why it’s more likely Vap would have a redemption arc while Swifty doesn’t, Swifty’s a pain, but hasn’t really hit rock bottom like Cap or Tangerine either.
Of course you as a reader connects with whomever you do, I like Swifty more than Cap personally. Though I can understand why people wouldn’t like Swifty.
Swifty shows his emotions in other ways. The strips with him and Cami are especially touching.