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Circus Freaks pg 8

Circus Freaks pg 17 inks (commentary)

Who knew Striker was such a romantic?

Circus Freaks pg 8 inks

Circus Freaks pg 17 draft (script)

P1: Striker takes a seat on Glam's bed. Next to him is the imagery he's describing, his lost love, though we don't see her face.

STRIKER: Her hair was a silver veil softer than any bed I've lied on. She used to gaze up to me with gentle eyes that pierced through brimstone. And her voice was...

Circus Freaks pg 8 draft

Circus Freaks pg 16 (commentary)

I wonder what story he's going to tell.

Circus Freaks pg 7

Circus Freaks pg 16 inks (commentary)

So this is where I had to jump in and try to give the characters a little more depth than what the show offers.

Sure, not every character needs to have some sort of tragic backstory for you to like them, especially if they're a villain character. But I personally wanted more substance for ...

Circus Freaks pg 7 inks

Circus Freaks pg 16 draft (script)

P1: Striker hides behind his hat.

STRIKER: Well, I'm flattered and can't blame ya, ma'am.

GLAM: Have you ever been in love, good sir?

P2: Striker hesitates, suspicious again.

STRIKER: ... Now why would you ask something silly like that?

P3: Glam holds her face, actin...

Circus Freaks pg 7 draft

Circus Freaks pg 15 (commentary)

Well, what do you think she's been feeling?

Circus Freaks pg 6

Circus Freaks pg 15 inks (commentary)

For Glam, I had to tone down her makeup. The massive eyelashes and the diamond marks just didn't go well with this dress, and kind of kept her looking like a clown.

Circus Freaks pg 6 inks

Circus Freaks pg 15 draft (script)

P1: Glam steps up to him, acting all shy. He subconsciously takes a step back.

GLAM: Y'know, Striker, you were mighty handsome on that steed of yours. My sister and I have really been enjoying your company since you've been training with us.

STRIKER: Well, it's... just business, ma'am...

Circus Freaks pg 6 draft

Loona won't leave

Circus Freaks pg 5

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Circus Freaks pg 5 inks

Loona won't leave draft

Circus Freaks pg 5 draft

Circus Freaks pg 14 (commentary)

Her dress was inspired by Southern Belle attire mixed with Jessica Rabbit's dress. I wanted something that was more conserved and restrained while still accepting that it's Hell and being sexy is important.

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Circus Freaks pg 14 inks (commentary)

The aura is so different.

This design was inspired by that brief moment when the Glam Sisters are drenched during their performance. She's so much easier to draw with this design and kind of adds some layers to her personality, I think.

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Circus Freaks pg 14 draft (script)

P1: He sees Glam, in a dress, reading a book. She looks very demure, almost like a Southern Belle. She sits next to her vanity desk.

GLAM: Oh, Striker, you must not have gotten the notice. We're not starting until noon.

P2: She passes him a hairbrush.

GLAM: But since you're here...

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Circus Freaks pg 13 (commentary)

Wonder what's happening now?