2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185510#Comment_185510 2009-08-28T04:04:17-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Ariana http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1

It's Friday, and we're back to FREAKANGELS. G'morning, Whitechapel. I love costco. I've got a flat of red bull in my fridge -- a flat, really, it's the most beautiful bottom shelf ever -- so I ...

we're back to FREAKANGELS.

G'morning, Whitechapel. I love costco. I've got a flat of red bull in my fridge -- a flat, really, it's the most beautiful bottom shelf ever -- so I should make it through the day weekend week. How's everyone else?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185511#Comment_185511 2009-08-28T04:09:33-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 mister hex http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411

Yay! That's how I am. That Kait's not mental. She's a detective. Love how the rain started.

That Kait's not mental. She's a detective.

Love how the rain started.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185513#Comment_185513 2009-08-28T04:12:08-07:00 2009-08-28T04:12:26-07:00 Kradlum http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664

So, Kait's going to be hunting down the bad guys in a storm next week? I wonder if someone is controlling the weather too. It's Notting Hill carnival this weekend. Going to check out Rico ...

It's Notting Hill carnival this weekend. Going to check out Rico Rodriguez with The Trojans on Sunday and possibly Mick Jones with The Rotten Hill Gang on Monday, depending on how I feel and the weather. Got to decide whether to take a 9 month old baby along, or hope my wife decides to stay at home. Might take him up there for the quiet bit on Sunday, take him home and then head out again. Going to be poor this month as the first payment on my wife's new car is due and the nursery realised they hadn't charged us for the 3 weeks in July when my wife first went back to work, so another £400 to find.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185514#Comment_185514 2009-08-28T04:12:20-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 moali http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1430

survived (almost) the british pre-bank holiday work week. so good. hows you?

so good.

hows you?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185515#Comment_185515 2009-08-28T04:17:09-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 hmobius http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=785

Well I got some news this week that's going to mean changing job, location and (probably) lifestyle. So that'll be interesting and I'm starting to look for new work. Don't suppose Avatar needs anyone ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185516#Comment_185516 2009-08-28T04:17:23-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 buddharhubarbbutter http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=974

I was wondering if she was going to leave that knife laying there...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185517#Comment_185517 2009-08-28T04:26:54-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 fionchadd http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7204

So any thoughts on who this "guy outside" will turn out to be? Someone already in the story, or someone totally new?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185518#Comment_185518 2009-08-28T04:38:30-07:00 2009-08-28T04:39:23-07:00 Gekko http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3435

Mmmm someone totally new might look a bit too easy deus ex fuckina. Great setting expected, soaked manhunting in the storm. Paul is gonna have a ball with that environment. Come on Paul, please ...

Great setting expected, soaked manhunting in the storm. Paul is gonna have a ball with that environment. Come on Paul, please don't die of exhaustion.

Hello Ariana. I was in Portsmouth this week but I couldn't find a bookstore with Avatar Press in it. Only a Waterstone, yet with Dynamite stuff (so I hope the Avatar books were already sold out there, I hope)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185528#Comment_185528 2009-08-28T05:07:45-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Contumacy_Singh http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=62

I loved the weather effects. Meticulous attention to detail. Bravo.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185532#Comment_185532 2009-08-28T05:29:01-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Professor Imagine http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4110

holy fuck! is that what passes for "foreshadowing" these days?!? "big storm coming in from the northwest" indeed... translated: strap in kiddies, it's about to blow the fuck up! ...

@fionchadd and Gekko: think Mark. he's the storm that's been brewing since episode 1.

and my week has revolved around repeatedly listening to the Ballad of G.I. Joe and laughing my ass off! (at work I keep it cued to 2:45, the Destro and Baroness part. it has become my official celebration music when I make a sale). that's what passes for excitement since my girlfriend's out of town this week. can't wait until she gets back so we can go to out for Mexican again...

also, last night, started my little brother's education in Tarantino history with Reservoir Dogs. he exhibited the appropriate response, so now we know that a) the movie stands up over time, and b) my bro's got decent taste in film.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185539#Comment_185539 2009-08-28T06:18:29-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 remotepush http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=551

@fionchadd yeah the obvious guess is going to be mark. no doubt it could be a twist to not be. but seems best bet. had short week at work after a week at the edinburgh festival. though knackered ...

had short week at work after a week at the edinburgh festival. though knackered today.
was good for me that last week was a skip week, since i wasn't online that week at all.
and good to see new stuff this, good stuff, yum.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185542#Comment_185542 2009-08-28T06:25:38-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 LBA http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=615

shit's about to get really damn serious I hope Kait survives, there's something about someone with a pathological drive for justice that is just so damned sexy!

I hope Kait survives, there's something about someone with a pathological drive for justice that is just so damned sexy!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185549#Comment_185549 2009-08-28T06:48:25-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 LokiZero http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=368

I heart Kait. Lots of beer and vodka and d&d last night, feeling pretty awesome right now.

Lots of beer and vodka and d&d last night, feeling pretty awesome right now.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185550#Comment_185550 2009-08-28T06:53:27-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 fionchadd http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7204

*Waves to remote* hey there :-) Yeah Mark is the obvious choice, but I dunno...maybe a bit too obvious? It just seems that if he's got all of these powers, he'd maybe be going at this a different ...

Yeah Mark is the obvious choice, but I dunno...maybe a bit too obvious? It just seems that if he's got all of these powers, he'd maybe be going at this a different way. Who were the guys who attacked in force in boats - quite near the beginning? I remember they'd never attacked in such numbers before, but I don't think that went anywhere further at the time]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185551#Comment_185551 2009-08-28T06:56:44-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 cjtremlett http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1855

Page 4, panel 4 shot of Kait. Wow! I agree with LBA; she's damn sexy! I love that perspective, too. I wonder if she had time to get completely dried out from Arkady dumping her in the water ...

Looks like storms come in fast in this post-crash world. It's raining here right now, too, but a much gentler rain. It's been alluded to that the crash changed the weather - I wonder how much, and how? Was the flooding from the crash itself, or from fast, intense storms like the one that's hitting now in the comic? Or maybe I just have rain on the brain.

Wonderful stuff as always, folks!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185552#Comment_185552 2009-08-28T07:07:42-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

Detection and "a storm is coming." Awesome birthday present, thanks.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185558#Comment_185558 2009-08-28T08:01:11-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472

"a storm is coming." well sombre. Warrem, Paul - the darkness. BRING IT. I'm my usual cheery self. Ariana - my advice is, drop some Jaegermeister into one of those Red Bull's, the ...

"a storm is coming."

well sombre.

Warrem, Paul - the darkness. BRING IT.

I'm my usual cheery self. Ariana - my advice is, drop some Jaegermeister into one of those Red Bull's, the sun's over the yard-arm.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185565#Comment_185565 2009-08-28T08:22:07-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 RenThing http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155

Oh, great, now he can control storms.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185573#Comment_185573 2009-08-28T08:39:12-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 NoCleverUserName http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6082

@JohnJones Happy Birthday?

Happy Birthday?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185575#Comment_185575 2009-08-28T08:50:43-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Fan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919

I liked the "take her to see Miki, and then Karl": it seems to me like social rehab, more than punishment; maybe criminal or anti-social impulses are a consequence of social isolation, and ...

I really admire the way Kait's delegating, too: she's assuming (probably rightly) that Miki, Karl, and this man are all willing and able to help this person (a bit like 'good cop/bad cop').

The wind is picking up: which feels thrilling.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185581#Comment_185581 2009-08-28T09:20:50-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 CorkOnTheFork http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6117

A storm coming from the same direction where two scumbags have been getting weapons from, sounds a bit connected. Things are alright here, caught in the rut of life as with anyone, but I'm alive ...

Things are alright here, caught in the rut of life as with anyone, but I'm alive and in good health :3]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185590#Comment_185590 2009-08-28T09:37:25-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 FilmFan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4718

@ Gekko - Portsmouth (I'm assuming UK, but I might be wrong) is my neck of the woods, so I will recommend Ian's Books & Comics on Albert Road, Southsea. They serve all my comics needs, and ...

Portsmouth (I'm assuming UK, but I might be wrong) is my neck of the woods, so I will recommend Ian's Books & Comics on Albert Road, Southsea.

They serve all my comics needs, and have plenty of Avatar stuff.

Got Fell in the Waterstones on Commercial Road, though, what did you find?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185592#Comment_185592 2009-08-28T09:44:48-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 kumokasumi http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7206

oooh FORESHADOWING. Love it. Did catch myself thinking "you know, Kait's got it this week" and then realized that it would be an awkward thing to think when someone was reading your ...

Did catch myself thinking "you know, Kait's got it this week" and then realized that it would be an awkward thing to think when someone was reading your mind. Think there was any sexual tension there at all? No?

Fan - I enjoyed your comments on rehabilitationary justice! Makes a lot of sense in Whitechapel -- interesting contrast to the Boston colony, where I think I remember reading once (something about Scarlet Letter?) that one of the first damn things they did was build a solid jailhouse, though that takes both material resources and staff.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185594#Comment_185594 2009-08-28T09:49:47-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Berserker http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=41

I keep thinking of Luke chained up in the bottom of that open-air pool and wondering just how well the drain works? I've been enjoying watching this storm blow in over the past few episodes, and ...

I've been enjoying watching this storm blow in over the past few episodes, and share the feeling that it might not be entirely natural...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185596#Comment_185596 2009-08-28T09:55:21-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

What drain...?

What drain...?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185601#Comment_185601 2009-08-28T10:16:36-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Rootfireember http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1551

Didn't look like an open-air pool to me; or not the kind you'd swim in... More like a cesspool, or one of those places where you put manure and piss and whatnot from the critters to rot and such ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185612#Comment_185612 2009-08-28T10:51:13-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Fan http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919

> Did catch myself thinking "you know, Kait's got it this week" and then realized that it would be an awkward thing to think when someone was reading your mind. Think there was any ...

Did catch myself thinking "you know, Kait's got it this week" and then realized that it would be an awkward thing to think when someone was reading your mind. Think there was any sexual tension there at all? No?

The amount of midriff that she shows varies a few inches, more or less, sometimes. All of her talking this week was sideways-on or with her back to him (her never standing square-on facing him reminds me of various things including a video of Monty Roberts, that being a technique he uses to attract rather than threaten, when a horse that he's trying to gentle is confined into a lunging ring with him).

There were a couple of subtitles, I thought. When he said, "You know where they got put, right? Back Church Lane?" and she says "Yeah I know.": that's subtitled "Yeah well *now* I know: thanks for thinking of it."

[The other subtitle was when she said, "If she doesn't ... tell her no-one will find her body. Is that clear?": I thought that was subtitled by Mr Hex, saying "Yes, miss."]

I wonder what's behind her facial expression on the first panel of page 3? I read it as shadenfreude (Wikipedia says for what it's worth that "a 2006 experiment suggests that men, but not women, enjoy seeing bad people suffer"). Maybe it's a "shit-eating grin", a convention in a comic to illustrate confidence in one's ability to win a fight. Or maybe it's the chance to be avenging angel, karma's ambassador, without there being any subsequent repercussions/regrets/push-back from the community. Anyway, it looks like some or other pleasure being unleashed, but I don't know which.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185614#Comment_185614 2009-08-28T11:07:46-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 TyphoonCutter http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6985

It's raining here in Columbus, Ohio, coincidentally as I read this new Freakangels ep. Awesome. Looks like important shit is about to happen... Whether it's Mark or not, I feel like things have ...

Looks like important shit is about to happen... Whether it's Mark or not, I feel like things have been a bit slow in Whitechapel, so this should be an interesting few weeks.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185617#Comment_185617 2009-08-28T11:31:14-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 fionchadd http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7204

What drain...? Awesome

What drain...?
Awesome]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185619#Comment_185619 2009-08-28T11:35:51-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

I feel like things have been a bit slow in Whitechapel People were getting shot in the legs a second ago! Heh.

I feel like things have been a bit slow in Whitechapel

People were getting shot in the legs a second ago! Heh.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185620#Comment_185620 2009-08-28T11:39:49-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 diello http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3575

I love this calm moment with Kait... she's not so hot-headed at people here. Looks like this is... *puts on shades* the calm before the storm. Also, I hope Luke doesn't drown.

Looks like this is... *puts on shades* the calm before the storm.

Also, I hope Luke doesn't drown.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185628#Comment_185628 2009-08-28T12:45:51-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Derekshepard http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=254

I loved this episode as always, but in page 4 panel 2 the word "to" seems to be missing from the first word balloon.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185632#Comment_185632 2009-08-28T13:16:32-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 diello http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3575

@Derekshepard I noticed that too. You should stick that Here.

I noticed that too.
You should stick that Here.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185635#Comment_185635 2009-08-28T13:23:47-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 DatDude http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7190

Ok so maybe she is a bit nuts if she goes looking for this " friend out side town" alone. We've seen Freak Angels fight each other and its not pretty. Mark could be their waiting

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185639#Comment_185639 2009-08-28T13:38:21-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 rickiep00h http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2930

Can I say the last panel almost made me cry? That was fucking BEAUTIFUL. Art team, you fucking rock. Alice actually looks like a wonderful human being now. All of page 6 was great, but that last ...

The week? Meh. Buggered about, mostly. Added a tiny bit to my shitty novel, applied for a library job. Next week, I'm sure, well be more of the same sort of garbage. Not complaining, just getting tired of eight months of monotony. I don't keep myself busy enough.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185648#Comment_185648 2009-08-28T14:25:20-07:00 2009-08-28T14:31:30-07:00 Gekko http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3435

@filmfan you're not wrong at all! Thanks mate, but i'm back in Old Frogland now. But gee, i wish i knew about your Ian's Books & Comics because I slept in a B&B in Granada Road which seems ...

you're not wrong at all!
Thanks mate, but i'm back in Old Frogland now. But gee, i wish i knew about your Ian's Books & Comics because I slept in a B&B in Granada Road which seems to not be far from this great bookshop of yours. Anyway, I'll be back in Portsmouth one day or another and try that store. Thank you.

About current episode, and Sir pOOh's comment: I'm haunted by that last panel too. I've been reading todayn, been watching my holiday pictures, been to ikea to buy more shelves, but that last panel has kept popping in my head.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185670#Comment_185670 2009-08-28T18:26:25-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 razrangel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075

What I wouldn't do for some rain 'round here. Ugh. It was beautiful watching the wind pick up and tousle their hair then, from one panel to the next - not even a different page! - the rain starts ...

It was beautiful watching the wind pick up and tousle their hair then, from one panel to the next - not even a different page! - the rain starts in sheets. lovely!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185680#Comment_185680 2009-08-28T20:15:27-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 James Puckett http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2911

Warren has ruined monthly books for me by writing a weekly so well that I want everything this way. And I just adore what Paul did with the light and shadows this week.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185687#Comment_185687 2009-08-28T21:51:56-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 stsparky http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311

Always a great start to my week. I thought there was a drain as well. Heh.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185691#Comment_185691 2009-08-28T23:29:49-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Prof Structure http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1583

Absolutely astounding - this is just one of the v. best things in comicsdom/land right now. And I love the way the dialogue and art combine so skilfully and beautifully so we can read off the ...

As for me, it was my last day as head of dept yesterday - all a bit anti-climactic (no weeping or gnashing of teeth, no young women clutching my ankles begging me not to go ...) but the important thing is NO MORE MANAGEMENT MADNESS!!! At least not for the next two years as I indulge in a charity sponsored phil-fest.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185715#Comment_185715 2009-08-29T07:13:14-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Berserker http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=41

@warrenellis - I'm looking forward to the scene where Luke has to choose between drowning or taking out the bullets Kirk gleefully continues to pump into him. And is it just me, or is Luke for ...

And is it just me, or is Luke for some reason not able to bring up a shield the way the other Freakangels do? Over and over again he's getting his face smashed by someone, and never once has he stopped it.

Then again, he's usually not got pants on either, so maybe he just distracted a lot.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185724#Comment_185724 2009-08-29T08:27:48-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

And is it just me, or is Luke for some reason not able to bring up a shield the way the other Freakangels do? Over and over again he's getting his face smashed by someone, and never once has he ...

And is it just me, or is Luke for some reason not able to bring up a shield the way the other Freakangels do? Over and over again he's getting his face smashed by someone, and never once has he stopped it.

Then again, he's usually not got pants on either, so maybe he just distracted a lot.

I think he's more oblivious than distracted. Like Conner has said, he spends too much time in his head. He's busy thinking about what he's going to do and the effects it'll have on somebody else. He's so wrapped up in himself that he doesn't consider what other people are thinking or doing. So he constantly gets surprised when people punch him in his face. Also, I think that Luke believes that the telepathic aspect of the Freakangels package is far superior to the other aspects, so he concentrates his efforts in that area. Which means he's less skilled in the aspects of the package that allow for physical actions and defense. Of course that also means that he's probably really, really good at telepathy. So, if Kirk gives him a chance, Luke could probably devastate or control him telepathically. Really, I'm waiting for the moment when Luke grabs Alice's mind and tells Kirk that he'll make her high-dive off the tower unless Kirk releases him.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185753#Comment_185753 2009-08-29T12:27:46-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 diello http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3575

@Furious: What Johnjones said, plus, I think it's easier to block when you can hear the shot before the bullet hits you, rather than at the same time (the other FAs blocked the bullets, but they ...

What Johnjones said, plus, I think it's easier to block when you can hear the shot before the bullet hits you, rather than at the same time (the other FAs blocked the bullets, but they also had some distance). Not sure why he didn't put up a shield to block further shots, though, since he still had that gun pointed at him. Maybe Luke can only do one thing at a time... like Kirk said... he's busy concentrating on that pain.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185756#Comment_185756 2009-08-29T13:23:46-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

@ diello From what I saw, the FA's tended to employ shields in advance of being attacked. Figure that unless they enter Static Line, their reaction time are about the same as a regular human. ...

From what I saw, the FA's tended to employ shields in advance of being attacked. Figure that unless they enter Static Line, their reaction time are about the same as a regular human. Generally by the time a human hears a gunshot the bullet's either hit him or a second away from doing so. Either way there's not enough time to react. Though I could be wrong. Luke didn't seem to be fearful for Sirkka's safety regarding the mortor attack, though Jack did. Mortors are slower than bullets and Kirk sent a mass-call, so the FAs were able to organize a response. Sirkka actually used her own shield to protect Jack after she noticed people shooting at him.

Though you have to wonder why Luke hasn't simply turned off the nerves in his legs in order to focus his power elsewhere. Perhaps the storm will be a distraction to aid him...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185758#Comment_185758 2009-08-29T14:04:36-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 JP Carpenter http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2485

Portsmouth (I'm assuming UK, but I might be wrong) is my neck of the woods, so I will recommend Ian's Books & Comics on Albert Road, Southsea. HAR! Have just moved to Waterlooville, so guess ...

Portsmouth (I'm assuming UK, but I might be wrong) is my neck of the woods, so I will recommend Ian's Books & Comics on Albert Road, Southsea.

HAR! Have just moved to Waterlooville, so guess that's now my local comic store.

awesome episode - the art was superb, and the last panel was fantastic.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=185773#Comment_185773 2009-08-29T17:22:34-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 IMCL http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7114

God damn, I heart FreakAngels.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186062#Comment_186062 2009-08-31T18:41:58-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Dusty668 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5140

Dunno unless it's a FA power don't see how she can expect to keep track of every knife, chunk of broken glass or block of rock over 1 kilo. I mean it may be scoured over, but it's still a city with ...

Also still don't see where Drew carried the dang thing...

Still loving the work and stories! Keep it Rawkkin!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186092#Comment_186092 2009-08-31T22:01:18-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 laurahulett http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6930

some may say its cliche, but i love the image and feel of a storm as a foreshadowing device. there is just something so delightfully ominous in a massive, dark, possibly never-ending storm! also, ...

also, i really do think its mark out there but regardless, i was wondering if we know yet what mark's... forte is, in terms of his freakangel power since everyone has kind of an individually unique stronger skill/purpose they use to generally contribute to the community. i mean, other than his general ability of using people as puppets, killing, and pissing off the other freakangels. i can't remember if a specific skill for mark was previously discussed?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186105#Comment_186105 2009-08-31T23:34:13-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Professor Imagine http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4110

no... but it is conceivable that he's been out there cooking up this storm, literally. slowly and methodically creating the physical conditions, while simultaneously manipulating the personal events ...

remember, it was only a week ago he sent alice in after the 'angels. then, hot on her heels, the boat attack. it's likely that he expected at least one or two of the clan to get it in those attacks. now he's manipulated the homicide that's keeping kait busy, and I would even be willing to entertain the idea that he's "nudged" luke into breaking The Rule. all of which adds up to the perfect storm that we finally see literally materialize in this episode.

and like alice says on page 6, it's not going away any time soon.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186123#Comment_186123 2009-09-01T04:20:34-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 mister hex http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411

Volume Three is almost over. (the trades will be available in November, unless I'm mistaken.)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186140#Comment_186140 2009-09-01T07:09:23-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Berserker http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=41

Found it. I was sure I'd read a reference to it before. In chapter 41, on page 2, Luke himself makes a statement that implies the 'shields' the Freakangels throw up are almost instinctual - a ...

In chapter 41, on page 2, Luke himself makes a statement that implies the 'shields' the Freakangels throw up are almost instinctual - a reflex. A few pages later Kait herself actually curves the trajectory of a bullet that's fired at her back.
Given that, it really does seem odd that Luke has used one at least once so far...

And for the record, if you hear the gun, the bullet has probably missed you - the bullet ALWAYS beats the bang.

@johnjones - I agree with you partially. Luke is probably always thinking about what he's going to do/get away with next. But rather than contemplating the effect that will has on others he's more likely trying to work out how to keep it from having any sort of ramifications on himself later.
And if he does spend a lot of time in his own head, then he's probably really one of the scariest people in Whitechapel, considering what that's done for Arkady, and he seems to know it. I imagine when that's finally revealed we'll all be a bit surprised.

Unless Kirk or the rain kills him here in a bit.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186171#Comment_186171 2009-09-01T09:39:16-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 texture http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472

re. the storm - just occurred to me... moar rain = moar flooding? That could get pretty serious...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186312#Comment_186312 2009-09-01T15:45:56-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 marquezincinerado420 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7229

incrediblee stufff

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186470#Comment_186470 2009-09-02T05:49:36-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 PatrickBrown http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1800

Just thinking - why does the storm have to be foreshadowing of something bad coming? What if the storm is itself the something bad coming. Six years ago our heroes flooded the world. It doesn't seem ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186589#Comment_186589 2009-09-02T15:16:12-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 Professor Imagine http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4110

@PatrickBrown yeah... weather as a weapon. that's what I was getting at.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=6679&Focus=186625#Comment_186625 2009-09-02T17:56:06-07:00 2013-05-25T00:15:44-07:00 johnjones http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052

Even if the weather is the Bad Thing (or at least a bad thing), the storm still functions as foreshadowing. It still sets out the drama that "a storm is coming" even when the metaphorical ...

a bad thing), the storm still functions as foreshadowing. It still sets out the drama that "a storm is coming" even when the metaphorical storm is an actual storm.]]>