(Originally, I was
planning on taking a page from Ben Rosenthal’s book and re-working a page I
previously wrote but was unhappy with.
But then, when I
thought about it, I realized the correct answer for this week would be to pay
another visit to what I think has managed to become my signature duo here at
Thought Balloons, the unlikely but always fun pairing of Animal Man and Gorilla
Grodd.
Notably, this
particular script is heavily based on a particular newspaper comic strip you
may well recognize – bonus points to the first one to correctly guess which
one!)
(4 Panels)
Panel 1: DARKSEID overlooks his minions as he
prepares for war.
TITLE TEXT BOX: Baker & Grodd by Stangeland Jr.
ANIMAL MAN: (Text Box)
We have a massive problem. Darkseid is getting ready to attack Earth. Again.
Panel 2: Human citizens as they go about their daily
lives.
ANIMAL MAN: (Text Box)
And we have no idea who to trust or how to stop him this time.
GRODD: (Text Box)
BAH! Foolish weakling. I already have a solution!
Panel 3: Three gorillas fly through the air, SUPERMAN
style, complete with capes. GRODD should be among them, and have a SUPERMAN
style ‘G’ on his chest.
GRODD: (Text Box)
KRPTONIAN-POWERED SUPER GORILLAS!!
Panel 4: Inlaid within the corner of PANEL 3. GRODD
and ANIMAL MAN are discussing the issue. ANIMAL MAN is wary of GRODD’s plan, GRODD
isn’t keen on ANIMAL MAN not liking it.
ANIMAL MAN: I’m not sure you’re taking this seriously, Mr.
Grodd.
GRODD: I’m taking it seriously like you would not believe!
(END PAGE)
Always happy to see Buddy and Grodd return, although I'm sorry to say that I can't identify the comic strip of inspiration, but I can certainly appreciate the results. As always, I appreciate the combined whimsy of their interactions and the mutual frustration that it creates.
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to see this duo return. This is just another example of the creative Thought Balloons has to offer - this team up is so much fun and you've build it up into up so it has its own mythos around here.
ReplyDeleteThis entry like the ones before is a hoot.
Like Grant I am afraid I can't place where you pulled your inspiration from for this strip.
Actually, I think this is the best outing for Baker and Grodd you've done yet. The dialogue is gold, and the 4th panel is over the top, off the wall fun with a capital FUN. Great piece, MK!
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