Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Ryan K. Lindsay - Soon Enough - Grant McLaughlin


1 - A young girl (maybe 12 or so) stands in a comic book store in front of a shelf full of comic book trades.  She looks somewhat intimidated (think "deer in the headlights").  A clerk is shelving books nearby.  No dialogue.

2 - The girl turns to the clerk.  The clerk leans forward on her knees, moving herself closer to the girl's height.

GIRL (quietly): E-excuse me?

CLERK: Yes?

3 - The girl is gaining some confidence.  The clerk puts on a pensive look, pondering the question in an attempt to come up with the most appropriate suggestion.

GIRL (1): I want to read comics, but I dunno where to start.

GIRL (2): Can you help me?

CLERK: Hmmm.

4 - The clerk has a clear "aha!" moment.  She has a look of pleased satisfaction on her face at what she's thought of.

CLERK: I think I have just the thing.

5 - The clerk grabs a book off the shelf.  No dialogue.

6 - The clerk holds out a comic book.  She wears a big smile.

CLERK: Have you ever heard of Ryan K. Lindsay?
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3 comments:

  1. Shaun RichensJune 5, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    A heart warming page, and one that is clearly a glimpse into the future for our man Lindsay.

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  2. Ryan K LindsayJune 7, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, man, so sweet. If this only happens once in the world somewhere then it'll all have been worth it.

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  3. Ben RosenthalJune 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    That was sweet, Grant. I really enjoyed it. Man, even Ryan's name makes him sound like a writer.

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