(There used to be
perhaps the best Red Skull page ever written here. But then Red Skull found
out, decided he didn’t like it, and got his hands on it.)
(1 Panel)
Panel 1: SPLASH PAGE – It has the appearance of a
NAZI-esque WWII-style propaganda poster for HYDRA. Should give the imagery of a
previously existing page having been torn down and this page being put up in
its place.
On the poster is a
bust-style image of RED SKULL, who is looking directly at the reader. He’s
angled to look like he’s towering over the reader and looking down at them in a
style that should come off equal parts terrifying and ‘Red Skull is watching you’.
His very presence should command attention from the reader. One of his hands is
extended out in front of him, holding a crumpled up piece of paper that should
be the very page that was previously torn down. The overall effect should come
off as ‘yes, I did this; let this be a warning that I can do it to you as well’.
TEXT (1): (Top of page)
This page has been deemed unacceptable for public consumption by the HYDRA
censorship authorities!
TEXT (2): (Directly
beneath RED SKULL) HAIL HYDRA!
TEXT (3): Report all subversive activities and media to HYDRA!
TEXT (4): Remember, HYDRA’s ability to maintain order and
keep you safe depends on You!
TEXT (5): Report ALL unacceptable activities to the
proper HYDRA authorities!
TEXT (6): HYDRA – True Order in an Chaotic World!
TEXT (7): (Should read
like a stamp attached after the fact) APPROVED: HYDRA CENSORSHIP
AUTHORITIES – HAIL HYDRA
(END PAGE)
HYDRA approves of this. HAIL HYDRA!
ReplyDeleteSome solid pseudo-propaganda / censorship on display here. I think you do a solid job of mimicking the tone-deaf double-speak that is so common with those efforts (particularly within the realm of fiction).
ReplyDeleteThe small meta-touches like your title and opening parentheses are also solid. Thumbs up.