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Diamondback Ridge Page 34
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Diamondback Ridge Page 34

on August 21, 2016
Chapter: Book 8: Diamondback Ridge
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  1. Random Spanish Guy
    Random Spanish Guy
    August 21, 2016, 1:13 am | # | Reply

    So… Black doesn’t bleed because she has already bled herself out (of magic fire). But she can absorb fire still? As seen 5 pages ago, where her hair gets brighter in the fire.

    I am a bit confused something we saw 3 pages ago. Vane briefly comes back to life when branded, but then blackouts again until the funeral? Did I get that right?

    And, much more important… Have we seen that sweet, sweet coat Hunter is wearing before? It sort of rings a bell.

    • Some Guy
      Some Guy
      August 21, 2016, 9:44 am | # | Reply

      I hope he can hang onto this coat awhile, anyway

      • Erin
        Erin
        August 21, 2016, 2:12 pm | # | Reply

        It’s got at least a book in it. Maybe.

  2. CptNerd
    CptNerd
    August 21, 2016, 1:16 am | # | Reply

    Okay, somebody needs to do a whole lot of ‘splainin’ for me to get what’s goin’ on here. Although it do look purty…

  3. impartial observer
    impartial observer
    August 21, 2016, 5:57 am | # | Reply

    Erin has a habit of ‘splainin’ things in their own time. Many segments of the story benefit from a second or third reading after more story has been revealed. I have a notion everything will be clear once this flashback is finished.

    Until, of course, another twist wends its way through these pages…

    • Some Guy
      Some Guy
      August 21, 2016, 9:45 am | # | Reply

      This

      • Erin
        Erin
        August 21, 2016, 2:12 pm | # | Reply

        Thanks guys!

        • Duke Anax
          Duke Anax
          August 22, 2016, 4:27 pm | # | Reply

          That wasn’t necessarily a compliment. it’s the one thing I hate about this story.

  4. Emanon
    Emanon
    August 21, 2016, 7:41 am | # | Reply

    Hrm, he brings her to “re-life” and immediately sets off in plain view so she follows him, but to what end, oh I wonder?

    Clearly, he has a scheme. Makes you wonder why he didn’t just carry the body to the destination, maybe she’s fat? *ducks*

    I jest… He’s probably too cheap to pay freight. Yeah, that’s it!

    Weaving a good story, Erin.

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 21, 2016, 2:11 pm | # | Reply

      Much obliged, Em!

      • Emanon
        Emanon
        August 22, 2016, 7:54 pm | # | Reply

        One of the best parts of your art is the use of color.

        I just re-read this and you know how to hype the drama of a scene with color. So striking and vibrant when it would be most impressing into memory. You have a gift for it.

        • Erin
          Erin
          August 23, 2016, 11:00 am | # | Reply

          Thank you very kindly, Emanon! Well-timed compliment; feeling a little down.

          • Emanon
            Emanon
            August 24, 2016, 7:21 am | #

            Sorry you’re feeling down. Maybe it is time for a break to enjoy and smell the roses for a bit? I know I wouldn’t hold it against you.

            It must be a grind to keep this locomotive going sometimes, even as wonderful as you’ve made it for us.

            Even the Engineer needs to pull into the train yard at times to get her train shined up from time to time. Just know there are folks here who are your biggest fans, beyond even the eye-candy and story-porn you weave.

  5. jsfury
    jsfury
    August 21, 2016, 8:07 am | # | Reply

    Last panel is interesting because Vane and her now burning house are in sepia flash back brown, yet John Henry, assenting a snow covered hill, is in color. So is this a collage of past and present? Maybe both?

    If it’s the present, there’s no touch of gray in John’s beard. Also, Vane is looking up as if she is seeing John walking up the snowy hill. So many questions. Again, great illustration.

    Boy, it’s sad to see that beautiful old Victorian burn, but then that seems to be the fate of every place these two go.

    Next page, the posse shows up. Yeah right.

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 21, 2016, 2:09 pm | # | Reply

      Oh dear. Immensely good eye js; you are correct both in that it is the present and that Hunter’s beard was gray-free. The latter was an embarrassing oversight (I finished this real late, okay?); fixed!

      Thanks as always!

  6. gothold
    gothold
    August 21, 2016, 9:33 am | # | Reply

    The pursuit begins. beautiful work Erin. this installment brings up more questions then answers tho,

    It seems vane grows new flesh to cover her fiery body. then she grabs mer medical bag and her hat and cloak..and nothing else. By the way she is a fine figure of a woman.

    • Some Guy
      Some Guy
      August 21, 2016, 9:43 am | # | Reply

      I read this as just being able to “see” what was under all that heat as she exsanguinates herself but hmmm maybe you’re right?

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 21, 2016, 2:09 pm | # | Reply

      Thank you kindly!

  7. ScholarOfFortune
    ScholarOfFortune
    August 21, 2016, 9:37 am | # | Reply

    Is that Mme. Boudreaux on the table?

  8. ScholarOfFortune
    ScholarOfFortune
    August 21, 2016, 9:39 am | # | Reply

    Is that Mmd. Boudreaux on the table?

    • Some Guy
      Some Guy
      August 21, 2016, 9:41 am | # | Reply

      Think so

  9. Some Guy
    Some Guy
    August 21, 2016, 9:39 am | # | Reply

    People seem confused by the last panel but I think jsfury has it right: I think that’s present day, guys. It’s in living color.

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 21, 2016, 2:11 pm | # | Reply

      You are correct. In retrospect I might have known the switch to that brownish suit (he’s wearing it earlier this book & his white coat was just, uh, misplaced) might be confusing; I was banking on the snow being the real tell. Thanks for the comment!

  10. Some Guy
    Some Guy
    August 21, 2016, 9:47 am | # | Reply

    Haaaa something else I just noticed: Black has her hat in the last panel. If you look super close at the last page it’s maybe there on a hatrack by the door? Hard to see in all that sepia

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 21, 2016, 2:11 pm | # | Reply

      Good eye!

  11. Mustachio
    Mustachio
    August 22, 2016, 9:44 am | # | Reply

    So that’s how she got her body back…she bled out the blood fire.

  12. Honzinator
    Honzinator
    August 22, 2016, 1:19 pm | # | Reply

    Blood fire is a good term.
    Unlike Eve, Vane seems to be possessed of more than just one of Adam’s ribs.
    Did John Henry Hunter cheat on his dying wife in order to have a human sacrifice handy? Forgive the temperature reference,but that seems … cold.

  13. SFCGator
    SFCGator
    August 23, 2016, 10:01 am | # | Reply

    Hi Erin. Been following and enjoying NTO since it’s inception. Great work! Something that’s been bubbling around in my mind just popped to the surface with this last page. One of the things that’s so attractive about this comic is the gorgeous outfits. That said, have you ever considered getting with a clothier to make some of the items. In particular Mr. Hunters outer garment, the overcoat or duster? I know it would be spendy but I might scrounge up some bucks for that duster in the last panel.

    • Erin
      Erin
      August 23, 2016, 11:02 am | # | Reply

      I’d be amenable to loaning out the clothing designs if a capable clothier wanted to give some a shot! That’d be amazing.

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