The following script takes place in the DCnU, wherein Aztek has never made an appearance and is an entirely unknown entity. Liberties have been taken; but as there’s no continuity to contradict, I feel I’m obliged to spin things as I like.
PANEL ONE
Within the ancient ruins of an Aztek temple hides the ultra-modern headquarters of the Q Society. Aztek Codices adorn the walls; the room in which Aztek stands – clad in his iconic armour– is a shrine to his people, with contemporary additions, such as the flatscreen monitor adorning the front wall, its screen currently blank. In front of the screen stands a shadowed figure; a secretive member of the Q Society, a man whom Aztek answers to. For reference, this man is Ra's al Ghul – though we’ll keep that a secret for now.
RA’S AL GHUL
Tezcatlipoca has surfaced.
The black’s presence taints a great American city.
PANEL TWO
The screen flashes to life, displaying a shot of Batman’ cape outspread, looking particularly fierce.
RA’S AL GHUL
[off panel]
His darkness will soon be felt across the planet.
PANEL THREE
Ra’s Al Ghul, still in shadow, identity still obscured, points at Aztek.
RA’S AL GHUL
Your destiny comes to a head.
PANEL FOUR
On Aztek. His mouth is a hard line. He is a warrior. Determined and focused. Ready to face his destiny.
AZTEK
For Quetzalcoatl.
PANEL FIVE
Aztek takes off, flying up and away from Ra’s.
RA’S AL GHUL
No…
PANEL SIX
On Ra’s Al Ghul, face how visible, looking up at the sky, watching his stooge head for battle.
RA’S AL GHUL
For me.
Nice work weaving this into the DCnU. I also can't believe this is Ra's debut on thoughtballoons (it is, isn't it?).
ReplyDeleteNice work, this almost has the feel of a kids book, to me. Just this page - I don't know what comes after but I could see this with a very open Immonen line on the page. Nice.
Nice solid script.
ReplyDeleteTell me...watched any Goldeneye lately? :P
Such a solid opener to the week. For me it felt kind of pulpy and big adventure style, which I really liked. The character is kind of an odd ball idea and I could totally see him in an over the top never know what is going to happen kind of book. Good work.
ReplyDeleteNeat script and I liked the inclusion of Ra's.
ReplyDeleteThe dialogue was a little OTT in places (particularly the last line) but I think it actually works and jives with the tone of the page/scene.
Yes I just used the word jive's. Christ.