Duplicate Image: X Ray Sparks

I first heard about this comic on the X-Ray Sparks page, and I was curious as to what the comic was about. (I actually thought it was about a literal genie at first, LOL) So when I go to the Main page for it, the same exact picture used on the X-Ray Sparks page was used here too. Could we get a picture of some of the characters, or at least a picture that wasn't already used on a trope page?

Pick one?

I think we should go with the cover of the first book.

edited 14th Jan '13 9:30:03 AM by ScoutsGirlfriend

First makes sense, and is a pretty good image as well.

On a somewhat related note, I'm sure we can find a better (mostly, larger) image for X-Ray Sparks.

I can't look at the link right now, but if the cover of the first book makes for a good pic at wiki size, it's got my vote on principle. We can also probably do better for X-Ray Sparks, but let's get the comic hashed out first.

First is good, and so is the logo◊.

Here's the first book cover at 300. Finding a cover proved difficult (couldn't directly download it from that site) and the ones I did find weren't very good quality.

edited 15th Jan '13 7:58:28 PM by Willbyr

Good job on finding that, then.

Any objections to going ahead and putting that up?

Nope, not at all. Let's use it.

(BTW, what picture would you guys suggest to use as the new X-Ray Sparks picture? I'm thinking maybe something from Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, or Um Jammer Lammy.)

Well, the current one on X-Ray Sparks is good, so if you have a better suggestion it'd be great.

The current on X-Ray Sparks is only just large enough to make out the skeleton. I think we can do better. :/

Mace Windu experiences Force Lightning◊; Darth Vader experiences Force Lightning◊ (2◊, 3◊, 4◊, from this page); Also Darth Vader again◊; Blight◊ luminescing◊ (actually radiation, but the page does note that it's only usually a result of electricity).

I don't see how any of those are better.

This?◊ Panels 1 and 3, or 2 and 3.

EDIT: The comic cover is up on Leonard's page; this thread now points to X-Ray Sparks since the discussion's moved to that.

edited 16th Jan '13 1:48:03 PM by Willbyr

"Electrified skeleton" is definitely one of the stranger GIS queries.

Also spotted this. Hey, maybe Blanka could make for a good image? Let's find◊ out◊. Or perhaps this◊?

edited 16th Jan '13 5:25:51 PM by Stratadrake

I think 3 would be good on its own. I don't see what anything else adds.

If there's going to be a Blanka screeny, it better be a high-quality one. Otherwise I don't see an improvement.

A high-quality version would be preferable, but I think 15.3 and 15.4 are decent enough. There's also this or this◊.

edited 16th Jan '13 8:44:21 PM by Willbyr

First URL has a superfluous space between the comma and the "117997" incidentally. I like it, though.

edited 16th Jan '13 8:44:54 PM by ShadowHog

Here's◊ that one at actual size...the version the thumbnail page takes you to is quite a bit bigger. It has the same size issue as the current but I think it's an improvement because the skeleton and shock stand out more

Heh, current pic.

edited 16th Jan '13 8:49:06 PM by Willbyr

I think I still prefer the current one.

I think 15.4 is my favourite so far.

15."find" is my favorite so far.

How about using a screenshot from the Metal Gear Solid 3 cutscene where this happens to Big Boss? I know it wasn't played for laughs like most examples of the trope are, but it's still this trope.

Here's a link to the cutscene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM3mQGI0fPY

(I would get a picture, but I'm in school right now)

Ze image proposed by Willbyr in post #19 might work! It shows the electricy emanating from a source, after all. The only bad thing about it is that it's a bit small, but that can easily be fixed!

[Temporal placeholder caption] "I told ya, DON'T touch that darn thing!"

edited 17th Jan '13 10:26:48 AM by VPhantom

That one will work too. I'm fine with anything, really.