He Told You
Now to Scout’s credit, if that right connected, Ruggles would probably be missing a jaw. There are probably about three action scenes I’m most looking forward to, and I can’t wait to start getting to them.
I apologize for the art, I’m still learning and I need to get a better concept of a lot of things like action panels. I also had some trouble with the dialogue because I kept asking, “how much could someone say while throwing a hook?”
Dear jesus, if Scout was a real person I would jump his bones so quickly he would have no idea what happened.
Really though, this was awesome. Nicely done, as always. 🙂
I think you’re doing the dialogue here pretty well. It drives me insane when someone tries to draw a character saying 5 minutes of words in 2 seconds.
When I see that, I doubt it would really be understandable. Less like: “Dearie me, ‘ole chap! I would like to smack you around a bit! And I don’t care what you think!” and more like: “DughsdlkfisydfkjhsdfkBAG”
That last word you wrote is pretty much the same noise I make when buttering toast (horrible looking toast).
Mustaches…the telltale sign of true power in scotticus’s comics..
Haha, it’s unfortunately true D:
Ragestaches make everything better.
Go Ruggles go!!
oh hush scotti your art’s fucking fantastic
Nooo… poor Ruggles… always getting kicked around like a poor, defenseless..uhm… Ruggles? I dunno. Bottom line: Ruggles needs to start kickin’ ass and taking names!
This looks awesome and the dialog fits really well. Why you feel the need to apologize is beyond me…
Because it’s Scott, and if he isn’t being totally neurotic about his art he’s being hospitalized for his diet of cigarettes and alcohol. Just lie back and let the madness carry you away…
Long time reader,first time commentor haha Great comic man,I refresh this page every morning and every night to see what happens next! Awesome
Thank you, and thanks for reading, it means a lot 🙂
as a fighter I have to say you did great with the dialogue, it’s very difficult to talk while fighting in general but if you’re putting everything into a punch your mind isn’t on talking so in my opinion the dialogue was perfectly natural to the scene. also big big big fan of all your comics Sir Scotticus
Thanks! I just remember reading old marvel comics, and always wondered how spiderman could spit out a paragraph of dialogue while throwing a kick.
Hey guys, sc0tticus is apologizing for the art again. Does anybody know what the HELL he’s talking about? 🙂
(Dude, the comic is beautiful and it keeps getting better. I know we’re all our own worst critics but you’ve got nothing to be ashamed of at this point. Just because you see ways that you can make it /better/ doesn’t mean it’s anywhere in the realm of /bad/ now.)
Seconded
Thirded. I love scout crossing, nerf this, and motokool, because you can really see the improvement over time! Keep it up man!
Fourthed-ed-I dunno. Man, if I could draw half as good as you, I’d cut off my right arm—which, admittedly, would probably make me suck again. Damn those Faustian bargains!!!!!!
Penta-ed. Scout Crossing has the best artwork i’ve seen on a webcomic.
I think you did pretty alright. Consider that Scout is kinda pissed off, you kinda trade talking speed for emphasis, so with that in consideration, you’d probably get two words maximum out with your average punch.
Normally when I throw a right hook I would be pulling my left arm down and closer to my body so that I could follow up with another punch or attack of some form. The left arm up and above the shoulder would just get in the way of the right hook.
Cool, thanks for the tip. If anything, my boxing skills are pretty limited since the only scrappiness I trained in was martial arts and wrestling. Again, thanks for reading and the advice 🙂
the more i (patiently) read this awesome comic, the more i want scout’s jacket (and his tattoos – those little bomb things are adorable).
kick.
ass.
Haha, thanks for the kind words, an I’m hoping that the character’s outfits aren’t too over the top, I would like them to be at least semi believable (as opposed to manga characters that are wearing like 3 jackets and 8 million belts for some reason).
If its critique you are looking for, shouldnt the first panel be reversed, if Scout is punching with his RIGHT arm? Also, when he whiffs, wouldnt his shoulder be more invested in the movement? Other than that, seriously, your art is beautiful, it has always been, and we love what you are doing with the comic ^_^ carry on.
Ruggles is awesome. Period. No question about it.
I would cut the dialogue in the last two panels, and replace it with emotes; which you’re very good at.
I like the “rage hook” though, throwing that kind of punch is never smart, and it subtly shows Scout’s inexperience.
Haha, Scout authority fail.
Once again late to the party, all I have to say is…
… YOINK.
Looks like Ruggles is more than meets the eye.
I think the art (which is exquisite) actually emphasizes the point being made through the last few panels. Scout’s punch doesn’t look particularly strong technique-wise, and the manner in which he is throwing it (or perhaps announcing it slowly and clearly over a megaphone is more correct) shows he has no idea what he’s doing. Ruggles on the other hand is in complete control of himself, he even looks as though he’s keeping balance through his core as he push-trips Scout. Scout has to learn (the humiliating, rather than hard way) that raw power is not enough.
The art on this page is fantastic!
To be fair he did move, just not in the direction you were expecting.
good. scout needs a reality check. although I’m sure he’ll end up getting his way again -_- and then getting his ass kicked (or worse) because of it.
he’s like one of those guys who is just a big ol pansy with deep issues who explodes and whose emotions get the better of him. Sigh….