Girl Genius

Yeah, Dimo made a bit of a slip there. Nice cover, though, especially since it practically invites Zeetha to do what she did.

I'm assuming Violetta is sneaking around somewhere, but likely injured. I wouldn't be surprised if she announces her presence with one of her sneaky swaps to help out or get someone out of danger.

That would definitely be in character.

She's probably at the ritual right now. Either that, or she followed Marge and friend all the way to Bang.

D'ya think Mr. Higgs will help Zeetha in facing Bang? His speed and strength versus her deep well of dirty tricks?

Old age and treachery is on Higg's side, not Bangladesh.

Also, Bang has a bit of a habit getting worfed.

Depends on what kind of fight it is.

If Bang just jumps on Zeetha out of the blue, who knows.

If it's a more formal duel-type thing, then at most Higgs might be Zeetha's second, assuming Vi or Agatha don't beat him to it.

[1] and [2] So... Worf on Worf action?

The best kind.

Back when Zeetha got stabbed by Zola, Higgs did make a point to Zeetha that she was so used to being tougher than anyone she didn't always remember she wasn't the toughest around.

Aaaand for both of them, that was 2 1/2 years ago.

Hopefully, Zeetha's past her Worf stage.

Nope, she got pummeled by Shurdlu the Geister in Paris.

Geisters' seem to be a special type, though.

Bump because page

Well, Higgs can be suitably straightforward at times. Convincingly so. 🤐

Edited by Candi on Jan 21st 2019 at 12:56:19 PM

Some men bond with each other over a fishing trip. I guess this is kinda similar.

Well, it's a cephalopod of some description, so... Yeah: fishing trip. <nods>

Deep sea fishing, considering the species involved, I think.

I'm wondering why Tarvek was curious. And why Higgs is willing to trust him.

Two pages, starting here, I think.

Yup. What they show is that Tarvek is far more aware of the state of Europa in the microcosm than Gil. It makes sense. Gil has to worry about the macrocosm.

I like that the Smakken has flat paddle-shaped tentacle clubs for smacking things.

They're tennis tentacles.

Panel 5 is absolutely brilliant. Like, that panel in and of itself is a master class in storytelling.

Higgs, saying "I'd gut you and turn you inside out" like it's no big deal...

I have a feeling that, for all the appearances of the other Generals, he's the scariest.

If you think about it, he's the general with the riskiest position. And I suspect that, for as good as Higgs is, Tarvek is not the first to have ferreted out his actual position and purpose. To have survived as long and to be as effective as he is, Higgs has to be one of, if not the, most dangerous even among the generals.

He isn't labeled 'The Unstoppable' for no reason, as clearly demonstrated here [1]