I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I almost enjoyed this one too much. For a while, every time I looked at it I would chuckle.
I sketched out alternatives to this panel, and most of them involved punching or more involved fight choreography, but there’s something brutal and dismissive about Pastor backhanding Charles that fit the characters and the moment perfectly. Charles talks a big game, but crumbles when challenged. Therefore, Pastor doesn’t even give him the dignity of balling up his fist: He just lets Charles taste the back of his hand.
Also, in case you missed it last week, Brian McLachlan, creator of the webcomic, The Princess Planet, and friend of WORLD OF HURT is unveiling a new Blaxploitation-themed webcomic called Smooth N’ Natural. He’ll be making a big announcement very soon, but you can catch a sneak peek at www.smoothnnatural.com.
- JEP
Awesome! This deserves a print.
One long word:
Heheheheheheheheh
Heh, heh…that sneer says it all.)
Perfect!!! I love the snarl on Pastors face. That’s the only way to deal with that creep. The broken glasses, the big sound effect behind Pastor, and the black hand slappin the taste right out of his mouth all works terrifically. This is why we keep coming back. Genius!!!
I chuckled, and I didn’t even draw it. I think you’re allowed.
Sweet.
The link only served to make me think of how nice it would be to see a color panel from you.
Say once a month?LOL
That’s your t-shirt image, right there!!
Without a doubt the single best panel you have done so far. Brilliant! And I agree with the others, there needs to be prints of this made up. Very Nice Jay!
WOW! This brings me back. Not to blaxploitation movies necessarily, but to the artwork of Jack Kirby! Larger than life! Man, I would’ve loved to have seen a black character in such a glorious display of masculinity as a kid. Heck, I’m loving it now. This deserved a single panel. Great job.
Awesome Jay!
Now that’s the beginning of your trailer! (yeah, I already started working on it)
I’ll post a link when I’m done. If there’s something specific you want in it (or something specially made up that you’d like the world to see about Pastor, just email me.
Damn.
I’ve got to preface this question by saying this panel is AMAZING! And, it makes me feel good to see Charles get smacked. Completely agree with your reasoning to backhand him instead of giving him the honour of a punch.
What is throwing me off is that, to me, he should be falling the other way if he was just backhanded. So, falling with the flow of the punch. Did he turn post smack to fall? For the panel to work this effectively, you’ve got to see his face, the physics just seem off. Maybe I just haven’t backhanded enough people
In a word—-Bloody Marvelous–literally….
Although one could argue that a back fist or a shuto knife-hand strike beneath the nose would’ve been just as effective—but this, my friend, works soooo much better on so many levels.
‘Cause nothing sez “Instant Emasculation” more than a “Man Slap” across a Punk’s face.
Somewhere, Shaft, Truck Turner, Slaughter, and the Trouble Man are all nodding their heads in Badass agreement.
Now can you dig it?!
And let me throw in my vote that THIS panel should be the poster/tshirt/ad banner for WOH. Another hit outta the ball park, Jay. Bring it on home.
What did the five fingers say to the face?
Pastor’s backhand is so epic, it snaps glasses.
Marcus-
That’s a really good idea. I started putting plans together for that last night, based on your suggestion.
MAS-
That was my reaction, too. It’s been a long time coming for good ol’ Charlie Bouchier.
Dave-
Pastor’s always been fairly dispassionate when he’s dispatched a foe, so I thought a disdainful sneer would really sell how much content he had for Charles.
Summey-
Thanks! “Creep” is the perfect word for Charles.
Mistah Pete-
I try to stay above the fray, but I’m only human.
“dollar” Bill-
Aww man, I’m awful at coloring! Even though I might suck it up and try my hand at coloring it for a print….might.
Matt S.-
I considered this and Episode 16: “Back With A Vengeance” for t-shirts. Better yet, I think it would be hilarious if I used them to create faux motivational posters.
Parker-
Thanks! Once I dropped the sound effect in, I knew I was onto something.
Jay Kelley-
“Kirby?!” Dude, how’m I supposed to get my head through the door after that statement?
Jessica-
That’s awesome! I have the perfect tune for it, too. I’ll drop you a line this evening. Thanks!
Doug G.-
Yeah…yeah.
AA-
Hmmm, now you got me thinking. I was thinking that in the previous strip, they were both approaching one another , but sideways and both facing the same direction. Once Pastor extends his arm, the slap takes Charles on the side and front of his face, so I thought he’d fall in that general direction of the swing. I don’t know. This is kinda like the Zapruder film of pimpslaps.
Mr. Patton-
I can definitely dig it! You summed it up perfectly: “Instant Emasculation.” I did think about a killing blow, but I needed Charles alive and conscious for another reason, too. It’s always great to hear from you. Thanks!
Ramon-
I knew YOU were going to say that. I just knew it! Now excuse me while I go to the cashier’s window and collect my “Chappelle Pool” winnings.
aseariel-
Perhaps “Epic” should be the title of the faux motivational poster. I think that just might work…
- JEP
Now THIS is the T-Shirt image to wear! Add the black fist to either the back or in the corner of the front iilo, and you’d rule the market! LOL ! Great job Jay!
One thing’s for sure, you were absolutely right to save this payoff for its own panel. The sheer number of comments is proof of the impact it’s had.
What Did the five fingers say to the face? SMACK!