The chances of anything coming from Mars...
Boy that was the most fun I’ve had drawing one of these comics in a while! I re-read the book to make sure I didn’t miss anything- and even street-viewed the original locations.
I still remember the thrill of hearing the album when I was a kid, and coming back to it again, and to the book, to create this tribute comic, was so satisfying.
My plan was to tell a story that didn’t take anything away from the book, but added something new to it (and not, god forbid, do a Prometheus, and undermine what was cool about the original). I don’t know if I succeeded but it was hella fun trying. I've included my longer original script in the slideshow, for those of you interested.
Anyway, here's to life, wherever it calls home.
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I could hear the Jeff Wayne album in my head as soon as I read the title of this post. Loved it.
Listened to it while I was drawing some of the panels! Perfection.
I really enjoyed how many Scott Base pre-occupations fitted so neatly in with a strict adherence to HG Wells. I loved the all conquering microbes, complete with 'tentacles', in particular.
Glad you noticed that!
Love this take. Alooooooo!
i always appreciate these sort of flipped-perspective stories-- there was one on Tor or a similar site, years ago, from the titular Thing's perspective that did a memorable job of flipping the early 80s film-- and they're often like a musician riffing on a jazz standard; if you know the particular flavors of that musician, you can hear (in this case, see) and enjoy their mark on a story you already know. all of which is to say: nicely done!
That short story is by one of my all time favourite authors- Peter Watts. I freaking loved it!!
This is excellent!
Dang that script gave me chills
Thanks dude! I really want to make these stories longer sometimes. It’s hard editing them down so much!!