Spacetrawler

Yeah, I don't recall any LGBTQ representation in the previous version. So I can see why Baldwin would want to do better this time.

One of these two has their priorities straight. I'll leave it to you to decide which.

I'm not so sure it's "priorities" as it is "resignation to fate."

Making plans for Wezzle (and Bruff)

For once, I'm siding with Jabby.

Oh, you thought "washing his hair" was a lame excuse...

"Wezzle, I can tell you're faking. You clearly built up an immunity, just like Dmitri."

This is a guard who knows the score, and is okay with it.

Wezzle really could have probably gotten Jabby to go that way simply by saying "Oh, going this way would be faster." That said, Wezzle is probably way to stressed at this point to think straight.

In Jabby's defense (sort of), killing all or most of the Gounder's organization does improve the chances that Gounder's death will have a real impact. Makes it less likely that someone else will just take Gounder's place in the criminal empire and everything will be back to status quo in a few weeks.

Anyway, new strip. Jabby clearly isn't thinking about what I just said, because he clearly isn't thinking ahead at all.

edited 17th Apr '18 9:43:10 AM by MetaFour

If at first you don't succeed, try regular explosives.

Time to dance.

The flip side to that "defense" of Jabby's actions is that it'd probably be easier to take out the Gounder's organization if it became a Decapitated Army - bypass the defenses, destroy the controller of said defenses, and then hit the defenses where they don't expect to be hit.

For the subsequent comics... well, I guess it's pretty solidly established by now that "thinking things through" is not Jabby's strong point.

New page.

Completely unrelated to the new page: I wonder if Jabby has any weapons that pack enough recoil that he could propel himself (and Mauricio) out of this pit just by shooting down.

"I'm the gun, and I call the shots."

What's great is that I bet that was completely accidental on Jabby's part (and very intentional on the author's part).

As for Jabby and the possibility of recoil... I bet Jabby could effectively turn into a rocket in the right situation. That said, I bet the floor is made out of the same laser-reflective material, so maybe not the best move right this moment.

And Christopher Baldwin reminded me that the pit has a ceiling, so that wouldn't work in this situation anyway.

What's this? The most powerful being in this corner of the galaxy can't be goaded into a one-on-one fight that easily? What madness is this?

One does not become a powerful villain by repeatedly doing stupid things, even when you think you can afford to do so.

"My plan is so brilliant, even I won't see it coming!"

What I'm getting from this is that Mauricio is basically Wezzle's rebound relationship.

And this is why rebound dating is a bad idea.

"Because you invariably manipulate your new SO into avenging your ex and wind up trapped in a pit with a sapient, bloodthirsty gun."

Nobody's impressed by anybody on today's page.

Poom goes the dynamite.

If Jabby could make those other things, I bet it could make a sandwich too.

Meanwhile, on Pilot's ship...

"Looks like we're on a collision course with WACKINESS!"