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PANEL 1

SPOOKY JONES

NO! NO! THIS IS ALL HAPPENING SO FAST!

(cont)

I NEED TO THINK!

PANEL 2

ANAADO

WHAT IS THERE TO THINK ABOUT?! IF SHE GETS TO US, SHE’LL DEVOUR ME AND YOUR PRINCE.

(cont)

AND SHE’LL LOCK YOU UP FOREVER. USE YOUR BONES FOR KINDLING. EVISCERATE YOUR SOUL! SHE’LL NEVER LET YOU GO!

(cont)

YOU KNOW THAT’S TRUE!

PANEL 3

SPOOKY JONES

I DON’T KNOW IF I CAN TRUST YOU!

PANEL 4

ANAADO

BUT I’M YOUR ANAADO! I’VE NEVER LET YOU DOWN!

PANEL 5

ANAADO

HOW CAN YOU DOUBT ME?! AFTER ALL THE SACRIFICES I MADE! WHEN I PROVED MY LOVE, AGAIN AND AGAIN!

PANEL 6

ANAADO

WHEN I LOST EVERYTHING — TRUSTING YOU!

PANEL 7

SPOOKY JONES

WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

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The Young Protectors—Spooky Jones: Past Sins—Page 43

October 16, 2018 Alex Woolfson 82 Comments

How can you doubt him, Spooky?

So! Spooky wants more time to think things over. That’s always been his problem. right? Always wanting to think things through before finally deciding to take action! OK, maybe not. But is now. when they are about to get eaten, really the right time to turn over a new leaf? What other choice do they have? And what exactly does Anaado mean when he says he lost everything trusting Spooky?

Tune in this Saturday to find out! Hope to see you there! 😀

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“How can you not trust me?

I only possessed your best friend, stole his power, magically de-aged you, blocked YOUR power, and forcibly sent you to Hell….

I’m the victim here!”

It sounds so negative the way you’re saying it…!

LOL!!!

PULEEZ!

Details, Nate. 🙂

Kyle is so not going to be happy…

I kind of want Kyle to wake up and burn through Anaado like paper!

Ya think? LOL. Awesomely correct — as usual.

What better time to relax and carefully guide Anaado in than when running for their lives?

If anyone can do it, Spooky can.

“Anaado, I said I need to think. Please. Shut. Up.”
“I can’t continue to pressure you if I keep my mouth shut.”

Ha!

I really don’t believe him anymore. He sounds like he’s quoting a script.

Is anyone else getting fed up with Anaado’s antics.

Is anyone not?

i’ve noticed anaado using the same tactic/excuse? from the beginning
“i’m your beloved, what about everything we’ve been through, what about those times we saved each other, all that time together, does it mean nothing to you”
spooky has fallen for most of it for obvious reasons, but he did manage to bounce back and point out that what anaado has been saying doesn’t make sense, and anaado’s defense has been mostly “how could you doubt me”
everything is getting more suspicious and looking manipulative with every page (and i’m loving it, along with all the art of this chaos that just literally sprung up)

Glad to hear you’re loving it, Shiny. Stay tuned! More fun just ahead!

When he lost everything because of him? That sounds like someone might be salty still…

“But I’m your Anaado!”

The more you feel you have to say that, the more I doubt its truth.

Something mothers tend to say whenever you do something they don’t like.

Anaando asks, “How can you doubt me?”

Spooky’s proper response: “You f***ing took over my friend’s body. Then you f***ing brought me here. Then you f***ing strip me of my powers. Any of that’s enough to make me doubt you!!! Put together? I shouldn’t trust you any further than I could throw you!”

HA! Awesomely well said and and a genius use of the d*mn… ****

Thanks.

Anaado going for the guilt play I see…

So cool u got the v again!

^_^

back to the emotional blackmailing ;____; I wonder what he hints at, too, though, let’s see what it is…

If Anaado hadn’t lied to Spooky about the “magic” in the first place they wouldn’t be here right now!

Gee, I wonder why Spooky might eb reluctant to follow your idea? Theyv been so beneficial so far.

A winter wonderland!

Indeed. I’ve been looking forward to this scene change. 🙂

What a coincidence! Just when Spooky was starting to put things together, that something wasn’t on the up-and-up here, a gigantic distraction shows up to cause such immediate and present danger that not only can Spooky not think, but Anaado starts to encourage him to act without thinking and also adds a guilt trip in there, as well. That’s not the slightest bit suspicious!

That is Alex plotting, not Anaado. That is how it works in fiction.

Yes, that is how fiction works, but that doesn’t mean that writers don’t ascribe those actions to the characters they write, i.e. Alex writing that ‘Anaado’ orchestrated the whole situation. Not really sure what your point was, other than to be condescending.

I see now that “That is how it works in fiction” can be read as condescending. Sorry about that. That was not my intention. My point is that I do think this is a coincidence. I don’t see how could have sent a message unnoticed with Spooky being so focused on him. Or how that message could have reached Ikaroth in the brief moment that has passed since Spooky voiced his suspicion.

I do not think it’s a coincidence. While I don’t think that Spooky being kidnapped/getting away/etc. and the subsequent spins with Anaado being released by sex and magic, and the whole possession thing, are in any way a complex Xanatos Gambit by Laampros (it’d need to be Laampshaded if it was) the whole thing is just a wee bit too convenient as described, and believability is always a thing when it comes to fiction.

Yes, but the real point is that NONE of us yet understand who is motivating who and for what exact reasons. That is the interesting thing here.

Yes, obviously, Ikaroth shows up at a critical moment. Why? For what reason? In cahoots with whom (if anyone)? These are the things that keep me following the path.

Again, just good drama. Not Deus ex Maxima, which is a very different thing. And, whether one likes it or NOT. Yes that IS how it works in fiction in this genre. It just does. Super-hero storylines have their own needs and this kind of contrast and conflict is one. In ALL media.

Just my opinion. I’m cool if it is not someone’s preference.

But, I would suggest, if one is here, to enjoy this for what it is. THIS is well done drama.

Chris

Oh you already made my point more politely… such a Klaus! 🙂

Indeed. Just good drama. And a tradition that the man, who taught the man, who taught the man… who taught Shakespeare how to write understood.

Life? Art? Drama? Creating conflict? (Hello fricking Marvel) What can you do?

This is such a setup. I wonder if Anaado Is working with Ikaroth. Hopefully Spooky finds a way out of this without doing what Anaado wants.

All an illusion, I guess.

Hopefully there’s a way to get out of immediate danger, THEN maybe Spooky will get some much needed time to puzzle it all out!

This keeps feeling like the scheme of the ex-hero who manufactures a “threat” that only THEY can deal with.

And then the “threat” becomes a THREAT and he realizes that he’s in WAY OVER his head and the idea was stupid to begin with.

I think the “threat” just became a THREAT.

A very interesting analogy, Jason. 🙂

Totally interesting, but I have a horrible time imagining the self-secure Spooky feeling a need to create “THE THREAT” to increase his stature. In the previous book he always felt the most secure of the bunch.

But a really cool idea… I look forward to seeing how it plays out.

Actually, I was thinking ANAANDO created the “threat” with a possible assist by Mrs. “I didn’t make casting for ATTACK ON TITAN, Dammit!” here.

Thanks. Ha!

He switches between a young mood/attitude, being and serious, deep and well talking all the time. Either being both or forgetting to be a character.

I don’t know what to think by now, so I want same answer as Spooky.

I would not be surprised if Anaado is the one who drag Spooky in hell when he was 13.

I’m with Spooky on this one: “What do you mean?” I am sooo not trusting the Anaado!

Okay, here it comes!

Only now do I see the purpose of those knee spikes. To protect her modesty.

It’s those Ikaroth “body-shame” issues. Darn them. LOL.

*Bohemian Rhapsody playing in the distance* ???
all sorts of important things coming to light at precisely the most inconvenient time… I forgot the distrust goes both ways here. augh i’m so confused!! why do I still want to like Anaando when i really don’t?? Why is Ikaroth after Spooky?! why is it so saddening that ‘naandy’s a dab hand at guilt tripping???

All good questions, Julia. 🙂

I’m so angry! This guy…

Just have to say thanks Alex (& Adam & Vero). My quiet has been about life, but my appreciation for the quality of the writing and art in TYP has been constant.

These last pages have been gorgeous, complex and creatively unexpected and, while we ‘think’ we’re sure something hinky is going on, exactly WHAT said hinkiness IS and who exactly is motivating whom is still tricky to predict. We get the pleasure of seeing Spooky be the smart Spooky we know, but it’s still a mystery. How fun.

As always, with your talent, I don’t come away knowing the end-game, just sensing bits of the pathway leading me on. In today’s oh so predictable media world. It’s a true pleasure.

So, thanks and I anxiously await Spooky’s/Kyle’s (?) triumphant denial of this crappy ass plot/betrayal (hee hee hee). Okay, it took a book for me to get over Duncan’s betrayal of Kyle… so maybe it won’t happen instantly, but I have faith in my boys — especially these two!

Again, thank you all so much for this wonderful entertainment! — Chris

Great to see you around again, Chris. Hope life is going well.

Thank you so much DW for the kind wishes, it’s great to ‘hear’ your voice.

I was just thinking about loving the unpredictable. IS this Anaddo? And if it is, what does he need? What if this is Kyle’s father, pretending to be Anaddo in order to get his son back under his control?

Or… what if Dad is in cahoots with Ikaroth for reasons (seemingly obvious) but actually unknown, and they are both forcing Anaado for reasons unknown???

Does controlling Spooky put emo-handcuff’s on Kyle who is actually somewhere unknown and Dad wants to control his son so he can achieve his original goals of invading earth???

So many possibilities. It’s awesome.

Probably not any of these scenarios (knowing AW it will be it’s own future), but I love that it COULD be so many things.

Fun stuff and great to hear from you also.

xo, C

I keep having this feeling that PP is involved, but that could be based on a weird dream I had recently. I’m very curious about finding out who’s involved here, and exactly why.

Added: and I think something about Anaado’s behavior reminds me of her, without being able to pinpoint a specific thing. Yet, Laampros seems like the obvious ‘ruling hand’ in this.

(Not to mention I keep hoping that we’ll get Spooky’s real name, but the fact that Anaado still hasn’t used it, makes me suspicious… Like, if this is a fake Anaado, they won’t know, would they?)

Hi Chris,
We missed hearing from you.

Thanks!!! Glad to see you here!

Great to see you Chris! I have really missed your reactions to pages!

It is so good to hear from you again. I have missed your insightful comments.

Hey Chris,

Thank you very much for your kind words about the story and art. As always, it’s a lot of fun to get your take on what’s happening here.I hope that things going on in your life now are moving you towards happiness and good times.

It’s great to hear from you again. You’ve definitely been missed.

Hey, it’s Chris.
[virtual crash tackles Chris with ginormous GLOMPH! sound effect]
Mate, it’s good to read from you again.

Guilt tripping. Every time I think I couldn’t hate him more x)

I’m hoping that Anaado & Spooky can outrun Ikaroth for a while so they can come up with a better plan.

idk about Spooky, but I know if my husband said “but I’m your [his own name]” I’d know something was wrong

Hello Campers,
It seems to be a dark and stormy night tonight –
Will Ikaroth get too close for comfort?
Will Anaado reveal his losses?
Will Spooky suddenly unleash magic and save everything, including that skillet of pasta queasily overcooking?

A wild Mitch appears and saves the day!

I keep hoping for Mitch to intervene

Mitch discovers a heretofore unknown power and saves Kyle and Spooky, Spooky decides despite Anaando being a little sh*t to save him too.

I’m thinking that Anaado will be able to explain/complain about at least some of what he’s lost, and then at the end of the page there’ll be some dramatic reversal related to the chase (perhaps Ikaroth will catch them, perhaps something else entirely).

For my part I am tired and sore but satisfied with my Saturday mornings work. There were three palm trees that self-seeded along the front fence where – if they were left to grow to full size – they’d damage the fence, and I’ve been experimenting with transplanting them elsewhere in the gardens rather than just dig them out and dispose of them. Today was the last and biggest of them. All the recent rains we’ve had have softened up the soil, so it only took me two hours of hard digging to carve out a palm with its root ball, plus another fortyfive minutes to haul it around and plant it in the centre lawn.

For my part, (sorry to unload on you), it’s rainy and I don’t feel good.

I suspect there’s some explanation that Anaado thinks explains everything but I think he’s dreaming and imagining about that explanation.

I think you’re absolutely right about Anaado having a reason that he thinks will explain and justify everything.

Given Alex’s tricksy writing, I’m even prepared to think that there’s a small but significant chance that Anaado might be in the right, just going about trying to get justice in the wrong way. However, at this point I’m more-or-less emotionally exhausted by his antics and I suspect that I just don’t care.

The seemingly never-ending aspect of this is why I keep returning to the idea that it’s a nightmare.

There is a hell* of a lot of unresolved tension here, isn’t there?

TRiG.

* Pun 100% intentional, even if I admit it’s not very good and rather lazy. I’m sure better puns exist.

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