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Lookback Page 13
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Lookback Page 13

on January 8, 2011
Chapter: Book 1: Lookback
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  1. ArandomStranger
    ArandomStranger
    January 7, 2011, 10:12 pm | # | Reply

    This must be REALLY awkward for the horse.

    • Ben
      Ben
      January 9, 2011, 8:25 am | # | Reply

      It totally is.

      • ArandomStranger
        ArandomStranger
        January 9, 2011, 11:00 pm | # | Reply

        I wonder what’s going through his head right now.

        • Gasha
          Gasha
          February 8, 2012, 10:03 am | # | Reply

          Like..crap!!
          Plz let no one recognize that~

        • Wm
          Wm
          February 9, 2013, 7:36 am | # | Reply

          If that’s a modified 1876 Winchester, it should be 26.2 grams of lead.

          He seems much happier to see her now than in the flashback. Her, not so much.

          • Wm
            Wm
            February 9, 2013, 7:39 am | #

            Pardon: 1876 Winchester.

          • CaptEndo
            CaptEndo
            December 12, 2013, 9:21 pm | #

            Clearly a Henry, the granddaddy of the Winchesters. Try 1861 or so instead of 1876. .44 rimfire with a flatnosed lead bullet. I forget how many grains. It was updated in 1866 to the first centerfire in America, the .44-40 and became the 1866 Winchester.

  2. cmcl
    cmcl
    January 8, 2011, 8:47 am | # | Reply

    Lovely as always, and still with those little touches that really bring it home (this time, the flame-touched flashbacks). Very awesome.

  3. TrueBlueMug
    TrueBlueMug
    January 9, 2011, 10:07 am | # | Reply

    I really like those last two panels:)

  4. QuantumWalker
    QuantumWalker
    January 10, 2011, 8:55 am | # | Reply

    I have been reading your story for several weeks now, and aside from the excellent develepmont of character I really love the way you utilize the panels. In particular the “Burning” effect to transition between the past and present was really clever. I am really looking forward to reading about the backstories of these characters. Best of luck to you!

    • Ben
      Ben
      January 10, 2011, 9:16 am | # | Reply

      Very much obliged, sir. 🙂

    • dredogastus f
      dredogastus f
      March 4, 2013, 11:18 am | # | Reply

      But this page does give us a taste of their backstory. All without a word.
      @ Quantum Walker: I second that. All the years between now and then just vanished in flames. We can see the changes; Hunter is going grey, Vane? looks like a tired hard-ass rather than the surprised young woman.
      This page is truly full of awesome story.
      And all without a word.

  5. Guest
    Guest
    January 11, 2011, 3:20 am | # | Reply

    This is kind of sad. 🙁 Brilliant page though.

  6. Jago of the 7 knives
    Jago of the 7 knives
    January 12, 2011, 6:33 am | # | Reply

    Strange…if it weren’t for the fire in the background, the sheriff (or marshal) running over with his gun drawn and the heroine pointing her (apparently .44 caliber lever action) rifle at Mr. John Henry Hunter, why I honestly believe that the two were actually in the middle of a date! I agree, with the previous comment that the last panel is very awkward for the horse. Love your comic.

    • Ben
      Ben
      January 12, 2011, 9:15 am | # | Reply

      I’m so glad this is reading as a little more complex than a straight-up standoff; thanks for the great feedback.

  7. Burke
    Burke
    January 13, 2011, 9:35 am | # | Reply

    It’s interesting to contrast the little differences between then and now. For instance, he’s got a bigger hat, and she’s got more ample charm.

  8. toro
    toro
    January 13, 2011, 7:07 pm | # | Reply

    This is a rare moment, when I feel the need to post.
    Cause up to this point, the comic is very good. I really like the artwork and I look forward to see where the story will lead. Keep up the good work 🙂

    • Ben
      Ben
      January 13, 2011, 7:10 pm | # | Reply

      Thanks! I really appreciate it. 😀

  9. Brendan
    Brendan
    January 23, 2011, 12:02 pm | # | Reply

    Love it. I just love it.

    • Ben
      Ben
      January 23, 2011, 12:08 pm | # | Reply

      Great to hear, sir!

  10. Bruce Small
    Bruce Small
    January 24, 2011, 2:03 pm | # | Reply

    I really dig this subtle flashback

  11. siehjin
    siehjin
    April 27, 2011, 10:19 pm | # | Reply

    your artwork is SO beautiful, it makes the world a better place! =)

    p.s. the horse is so cute! XD

  12. Juan Carlos
    Juan Carlos
    January 31, 2012, 1:51 am | # | Reply

    Great resource!!!! Nice flashback!

  13. 52pickup
    52pickup
    March 1, 2012, 4:02 pm | # | Reply

    I just started reading this, but it’s showing alot of promise. The art is great and I’m a sucker for a good western story. Looking forward to the future.

  14. laWls-inkD
    laWls-inkD
    April 20, 2012, 1:04 am | # | Reply

    I love the horses stance in the bottom frame. insinuates good movement and it’s very graceful. 🙂

  15. lazylocomotive
    lazylocomotive
    July 21, 2012, 3:31 am | # | Reply

    This is my favourite page!

  16. Benglai
    Benglai
    December 12, 2012, 3:33 pm | # | Reply

    I’m glad everyone really likes this page, I just wish I could see it. Before and after are fine, but this one only give me a previous text link.

    Loving it so far otherwise.

  17. Benglai
    Benglai
    December 12, 2012, 3:35 pm | # | Reply

    And of course as soon as I post it actually decides to load…

  18. Occam
    Occam
    January 3, 2013, 9:37 am | # | Reply

    Yeah, I know I’m terribly late with my comments here but… Oscar Mike Foxtrot Golf!!! What a great, great, great, AWESOME page!

  19. gothold
    gothold
    October 16, 2013, 2:48 pm | # | Reply

    I love this page!

  20. Saitu282
    Saitu282
    December 16, 2014, 8:58 am | # | Reply

    I found this comic sometime last year, and bookmarked the first page to read later. Now, I finally started, and I regret not reading this earlier! It is goddamn incredible!!! 13 pages in, and I’m already hooked! The artwork is just awesome!! The little effects with the panel borders… the shapes of the panels…the transition through a burning panel to the flashback beneath it!!! Just goddamn awesome!!! :O :O :O :O

  21. l33tninja
    l33tninja
    March 16, 2015, 4:26 pm | # | Reply

    Just started reading – this page is the best (so far)

  22. SquallLion
    SquallLion
    March 17, 2015, 8:55 am | # | Reply

    about the composition (flashback): great art

  23. Accursed91
    Accursed91
    March 10, 2016, 8:02 am | # | Reply

    Have I mentioned that I love this comic? I haven’t have I? Well I love this comic! 😀

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