ONE:
We’re back on PEGASUS, at the QUARTERDECK. The ship has turned, at this point, crossing broad reach.
DRAKE in the FG, the GLASS raised, looking past us. He’s concentrating.
Behind him, we can see SABRE and WEST hunched over a MAP that has been hastily spread out, their backs mostly to us. Beyond them, COFFEY at the WHEEL, back also to us.
1. WEST: They still have the wind, for all the use they give it.
2. WEST: And losing our speed with the about.
TWO:
Close on SABRE, looking up at WEST. The order is clear and firm.
3. WEST: They’ll try to come ‘neath us–
4. SABRE: They mean to close and board us, West.
5. SABRE: Mister Bull will bring the boilers to pressure with all speed…
THREE:
Closer on DRAKE, still with the GLASS, as SABRE – past him – turns toward him.
6. SABRE: …wings not to sweep until my order—
7. DRAKE: Something’s coming.
Something’s DEFINITELY coming…
Just thought I’d mention how great the composition of this piece is. Not sure why, but I really like the way this page is laid out, showing the deck, then focusing in and then refocusing on Drake.
“boilers to pressure”
now we’re cooking *dodges*
Seems reasonable that the Pegasus would have wings. Can’t wait to see any other tricks.
That kind of comment deserves a punishment!
I just read the first chapter again; I had forgotten we saw the wings back then.
I love the aether glow/shine on Drake’s face and hand in the last panel, it’s a great detail.
Something wicked this way comes!
Why do the words “our speed with” and “about” in the first panel look like they were cut out of another bubble and pasted there?
I think you’re seeing the guidelines for the lettering there. The line is as written, and in the proper place.
Whoops! I meant to touch that up before posting. I’ll fix it up tonight, and everyone in the future will assume you guys are crazy / seeing things.
This is a gorgeous page.