PLAYING GOD Chapter 9

Playing God - a Valiant story written, drawn, edited, and published online for ValiantFans.com in 2008-2009.

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PLAYING GOD Chapter 9

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:o
man if I had the money I'd love to buy the original art to page 43. 42 is pretty amazing but that last panel on 43 is awesome and haunting. Like I've said, truly channeling BWS with that one and doing it better, IMO.

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The story is fascinating as well. My biggest question is if he has the power to undo everything (where have we heard that one before, right?) why hasn't he? What is holding him back. Bravo!
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Zaphod wrote::o
man if I had the money I'd love to buy the original art to page 43. 42 is pretty amazing but that last panel on 43 is awesome and haunting. Like I've said, truly channeling BWS with that one and doing it better, IMO.

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The story is fascinating as well. My biggest question is if he has the power to undo everything (where have we heard that one before, right?) why hasn't he? What is holding him back. Bravo!
That's an excellent question. :wink:

BTW, dave has noticed something that nobody else has, but it's his call if he wants to spill it. :thumb:
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best yet, without a doubt

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X-O HoboJoe wrote:
Zaphod wrote::o
man if I had the money I'd love to buy the original art to page 43. 42 is pretty amazing but that last panel on 43 is awesome and haunting. Like I've said, truly channeling BWS with that one and doing it better, IMO.

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The story is fascinating as well. My biggest question is if he has the power to undo everything (where have we heard that one before, right?) why hasn't he? What is holding him back. Bravo!
That's an excellent question. :wink:

BTW, dave has noticed something that nobody else has, but it's his call if he wants to spill it. :thumb:
AH HA! So, you ADMIT there is something! 8-) This was the best one yet. The "direction" of the art, in particular, was VERY dramatic this time out. Well done all around :clap:

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Thanks to all involved in putting this together!

This last one was the best so far!

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The last installment was terrific and this chapter took it a step beyond that. I really love the panel layouts on this one too.

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Dell. Hobo. You guys are doing jaw-dropping work here. I look forward to each installment like I look forward to the next issue of The Walking Dead.

Your talents are wasted in your respected fields of work. Writing and drawing are your true talents.

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jedimarley wrote:Dell. Hobo. You guys are doing jaw-dropping work here. I look forward to each installment like I look forward to the next issue of The Walking Dead.

Your talents are wasted in your respected fields of work. Writing and drawing are your true talents.
Thanks. That is some major high praise, I hope we continue to live up to it.

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Wonderful dudes.

I agree with Jedi. I like everything about Playing God..... except the waiting.

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Daniel Jackson wrote:The last installment was terrific and this chapter took it a step beyond that. I really love the panel layouts on this one too.
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I'm enjoying this too, very sweet. So...do I cheer for "Solar" to reboot things or side with all our classic heroes? Decisions, decisions....

This chapter's dialogue was very good. A touch of constructive criticism, if you don't mind :oops: Maintain realistic dialogue. In an early chapter Dr Eclipse refers to our heroes as 'good guys' (implying he thinks of himself as bad). This momentarily distracted from the story, how many people look at themselves that way? It's more degrees of ignorance, self-justification, and compromise which lead one down darker paths.

That's all I can really nitpick. Anxiously awaiting the conclusion; the art is good and sometimes, REALLY GOOD. This chapter's Solar effects were sharp. Well done, when can I reserve and purchase a printed copy??

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What a great story! This really is getting more interesting with every issue! :thumb:

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yah me!
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i won't spill the beans. i'll just say that if you reread some pre-unity you can find exactly what i discovered.

that being said, it makes these new installments that much cooler-because it ties in! :wink:

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dave wrote:i won't spill the beans. i'll just say that if you reread some pre-unity you can find exactly what i discovered.
And by "Pre-Unity," dave means the WWF books.

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BloodOfHeroes wrote:
dave wrote:i won't spill the beans. i'll just say that if you reread some pre-unity you can find exactly what i discovered.
And by "Pre-Unity," dave means the WWF books.
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well they WERE before unity! :wink:

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don't forget to read four color dell number five-hundred something-you know the one. 8-) :lol:

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dave wrote:don't forget to read four color dell number five-hundred something-you know the one. 8-) :lol:
Color? Oh, that will be soon enough!!!


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