Friday, August 3, 2012

Etrigan - Angel and Demon - J.D. Coughlan


For those unaware, Zauriel was a character created by Grant Morrison, a fallen guardian angel who spent some time on the JLA.

Panel 1: Large. Zauriel's orrery. Etrigan comes smashing through the window, breathing flame. Zauriel is taken by surprise, but still grabs for his sword.

ETRIGAN: Hear my words, angel-who-fell! I bring news straight from Hell!

Panel 2: Zauriel brandishes his sword fiercely.

ZAURIEL: Etrigan!

ZAURIEL: What unholy purpose has brought you here?

Panel 3: Close on Etrigan as he grins.

ETRIGAN: The Masters of your old dominion, from whence you were cast due to opinion...

ETRIGAN:  ...hath conspired with darkest damnation and both decided, to my elation...

ETRIGAN: ...in a move most uncommon...

Panel 4: Very close on Zauriel's horrified face.

ETRIGAN (OP): ...I am to be your guardian demon!

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4 comments:

  1. Man, I almost forgot about Zauriel. Great match-up. And the twist at the end is great, esp. focused on Zauriel's reaction. It's a great set-up to what can be a cool story. Kudos!

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  2. This is maybe my favorite piece of yours J.D. The character match up is awesome and in the story you're telling it adds some many nice elements to explore. When I read a one page script and instantly see how great it would work on page I know that its strong stuff.

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  3. While I don't know much about the character, I really like the idea of pairing him with Etrigan, and you sell it quite well on this page. "Guardian demon" is a great line.

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  4. Good concept (despite my lack of knowledge around Zauriel) that you get across effectively in the script. Solid.

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