"Journey to Neo Moss City" (VOL 2) #6-11
12/09/2023
Chapter 6 (23 pages)
This is somewhat of an intermission chapter, I felt that this would be a good place to but a buffer considering how much Bonne and Riva were featured in the other chapters. Even though, at the same time, Bonne is somewhat heavily featured here. I sort of came to a realization that Riva's backstory was a bit more well defined than Bonne's at this point. On the topic of Riva, this was when I realized, wow Riva is way too pale. It was here I made a slight retcon to her design and chapters after this will feature her with a darker skin tone.
Chapter 7 (24 pages)
(BIG NOTE) OMNIA PARATUS ANNUAL 1 CHRONOLOGICALLY TAKES PLACE BEFORE THIS CHAPTER, READ THAT BEFORE THIS. (This chapter was made before that annual btw) This was an exciting chapter for me, as it was the first time Omnia Paratus stories took place somewhere not in the Battle Crater, barring flashbacks. It was a very exciting start for me, and I remember really feeling pumped up to start up a new status quo for the series! Any casual marvel fan out there, spot the two references to Cyttorak in this chapter!
Chapter 8 (26 pages)
This chapter is where I really started to focus more on Bonne's anxiety. Previous arcs had Bonne sort of represent the voice of reason or stable force, but here I wanted to show that Bonne is more adjusted to high stress situations like the Battle Crater rather than everyday life. I wanted to emphasize that while Riva started off as more aggressive and angry, she's actually quite mellow and relaxed!
Chapter 9 (46 pages)
A big double sized Chapter! This chapter was where I wanted to do a lot of different things, and develop a lot of characters who did not get much spotlight. Something I noticed about this chapter was that it was a lot of development for Bonne, and sort of a way to reestablish Riva's character. In addition, we see the first date between Snakey and Lucy!
Chapter 10 (25 pages)
The chapter with some of my personal favorite new character designs! One is based on Ghost-freak from Ben 10! Strangely enough, this is the first action scene in the series for awhile. But I like the timing of this, considering that the series took a lot of time to slow down and relax with the past few chapters. I also consider this chapter as the muttonchops Bonne issue. I do not remember why I drew them like this, it does not stick around :'-)
Chapter 11 (36 pages)
Something pretty present in this chapter is my love of non-linear storytelling. I just like starting stories in places you would not expect! Plus, this chapter marks the single most important change to my artstyle in the enitre series... When you see it you will probably be able to tell what I am talking about~
