Starbolts #438: True Love or Fantasy

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There is a lot to unpack this week. Sam and I were initially going to try to write Tanis as sympathetic and jealous this week. That has proven to be a very hard task to pull off. I don't think he's sympathetic at all to be honest. He's jealous of Marcus and always has been and now he wants to try and save Damselfly the same way Marcus saved Crystal and Firaxil saved Dennis. However, there's a bit of a problem with that.

When Firaxil saved Sara, it took some time for her to open up to him. Crystal also had an emotional wall around her too. Just a different type. So it stands to reason that Damselfly and the other members of this "Sinister Six" team I have here are going to be messed up should they decide to defect from Terra Nova. We will see what happened then.

For now it looks like Sara has been put right back to work the second she got home from vacation. They are supposed to be celebrating the engagement! Don't worry. Celebrations will be had. Count on it!

See you next time!

Starbolts #437: Sinister Temptation

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Tanis, what are the Starbolts going to do with you? I want it understood that Tanis knew what he was doing when he went after Damselfly. That dust wasn't hypnotic or anything. As I'll explain in the next comic it's more like an aphrodisiac. The female of the species produces dust from her wings to attract a mate. And....that's what she did. Sufficed it to say that the Starbolts are going to be angry at Tanis over this for a very long time.

In any event, the Starbolts lost the first round with the so-called Sinister Six. I know that name's taken. I just thought I'd call 'em that. They'll have to regroup and recover while four members of the team will be out of commission for a while. Don't worry. Firaxil and Sara will be back next comic. Crystal is probably going to ask her a few questions. Namely....why did Mr. Mental call her Whisper? Hmmm....So many questions.

Enjoy the comic! Man, I wouldn't want to be in Tanis's shoes right now.

Starbolts #436: Opening Day

  

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This week, Marcus is without a place to live. Well, that didn't last too long as his girlfriend, Crystal was there to save the day. For this comic, I was trying to go for a Spidey/MJ+Black Cat dynamic for the two characters. I think that worked out nicely. Looks like Sara isn't the only daughter of Liberty to have a major positive moment in her life.  That was the plan of course. Everything getting better for those two.

Though, I think Crystal forced her hand a bit. After she finished talking to Ellie she went and grabbed Marcus's stuff and put them in her place anyway. She knew he wasn't about to say no. Why would he? They love each other. 'Nuff said.

Tune in next week because the Terra Nova baddies are going to strike!

Starbolts #435: Ridiculously Over-the-Top Supervillains

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Why settle for one ridiculously over-the-top supervillain when you can have seven? New Terra Nova recruits are just aching to challenge the Starbolts and that's just what they'll do very, very soon. They come from all over Earth and at least one of them came from Demonsk. Demonsk, by the way, is the home realm of Starbolts baddie Demonstorm. It's also where Tanis of the Starbolts is from.

I introduced these characters a while back as a symbol of things to come. Looks like they'll be having an impact soon. The trick to creating these characters is to counter the abilities of each Starbolt. It doesn't look it. But, Damselfly does have retractable bug-like wings like Tanis does. We'll be seeing them soon.

We also have a bit of a mystery. Who is Doctor Adams talking to? Whoever it is has a rather intimate knowledge of the Starbolts. The person called Sara Project Sola. It doesn't take much to figure out who Project Whisper is supposed to be. (Yes, it's Crystal.)

The Starbolts are definitely gonna have their hands full with "Project Redemption". Terra Nova isn't as gone as we thought it was!

Starbolts #434: Two Years in the Making

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Well, this was going to happen eventually! Firaxil and Sara are headed to the chapel of love! And what a wedding it will be! It'll be coming your way for Starbolts #450, We have some time before then. So, look for some drama. Not with our newly engaged couple here. No, no. Something else is cooking down the road. This is a brief respite before the next round of crazy comes.

This week's comic sees a bit of genealogy involved here. Makes sense. How else would Sara get records of Firaxil's ancestors. Especially the direct ones. Chances are really good that he is going to cherish that picture of his deceased parents. Who wouldn't?

It was a long time coming for these two. So, that makes what? Two Starbolts couples married. A few are dating and we have this newly engaged couple. Crystal was right. The team is pairing off like crazy. Well, that's what happens when you have a bunch of people who click really well together. It's called life and our heroes do their best to try and have a normal life.

Congrats, Firaxil and Sara! =D

Starbolts #433: Moving Forward

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Looks like things are moving forward for our heroines, Crystal and Sara. Though, the She-Ra thing is more than likely going to be a one-off thing. I talked to Sam about it and we both agreed that Crystal on her own is pretty formidable. She has razor sharp claws, invisibility and cat-like reflexes. She doesn't need a She-Ra style armor. If anything, that get-up would impede her movements. Still, it might be good for a costume party or something. Right now she's as good as is and that's how Sam and I like her. Will she achieve her true potential? Time will tell. The only reason Marcus didn't transform is because he already achieved his full heroic potential. Crystal will get there some day. If anything, the sword is telling her that she has much more to do.

Sara on the other hand? Well, we have plans for her. I'm not at liberty to say what they are. But, I have a feeling it might be obvious. You don't just take a woman away with you to a romantic spot on a far away planet for kicks. Firaxil is up to something. Next week we'll find out what that something is. Trust me there won't be a dry eye in the house!

See you next time!

Starbolts #432: Sisterly Bonds

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This week's comic marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Sara and Firaxil are on their way to New Inobus. There they will most likely have a fun adventure. Nothing too crazy, I am sure.  Look for another loose end to be tied up over there and the start of something huge.  And it looks like our heroes will be making their way to Earth in the interim. Sounds like a lot is happening for the Starbolts in just a short time.

Of course, like M'anta said, there are other issues to be resolved. There are other threats out there. Right now it's a good idea to let our heroes relish in the moment.  A lot more action is coming.

As far as this week's comic goes, I enjoy the bit I had with the kid, Crystal and Sara. It shows that the former Terra Nova girls are slowly but surely getting respected by the public. They've come a long way from the angry women they were some time ago. They're better people now. Both of them and that scene clinches it. They're both in happy, healthy relationships. Life is finally going in a good direction. I don't think they could ask for anything more.

See you next time!