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Grrl Power #1164 - Getting to, uh... know, uh... you...
🕑 Added 2023-06-22 10:01:00 +0000 UTCThank you for the support! You guys are awesome!
They say write what you know, but that's dumb because then who would write Doctor Who and Superhero comics and speculative fiction and any sort of fantasy or really anything but autobiographies? Still, I have no business writing about people dating in singles bars cause that is not my scene. However in this case, it works to my advantage because neither Max nor Rowan here are exactly experts, either.
Do you shake hands? I could believe arguments either way, but it seems like something that if you get it wrong, it's a mark against you right off the bat. I'm going to guess if it's a random singles bar introduction, probably not. If it's a blind date... uh... maybe? I think it's even odds between a handshake, a non-committal one-armed hug, and three seconds of awkward silence.
I can't decide if in panel 5 Max is sincerely trying to flirt or "Put the Op4 on the defensive." I think it's leaning more toward "Well, if I'm going to do this, I'm gonna at least try and do it well."
Comments
Dan
Also Mr. Burns from "the Simpsons".
Bharda Sullivan
So, shower-thoughts. Harper is going to need an answer to both “what do you do,” and “where have I seen you.” Solution: SCENE: The home of Mr. & Mrs. Scoville. Maxima arrives unannounced, arriving with a great displacement of air, and franticly declaims, “Draw me like one of your French girls!” One smash cut later, Max & Mrs. Scovilleare working out a rough contract to have her do illustration modeling for Mr. Scoville, in order to both give her a genuine answer, and to justify why she might look familiar to people as Harper, by saying “I’m a professional model,” in a context that hides her specific face. It would also help her to get acclimated to the idea of being “looked at” in a context that is controlled, emotionally safe, potentially just fun. It also provides her a chance to associate with a group of mundanes (the Scovilles & their various professional associates in the art business) in a setting other than “going out.”
AlpineBob
It may be that Burns has sported the Grinch, but I'm pretty sure Seuss used it first (1957). Though...I don't have an original copy, and there have been many adaptions, both official and fan pics, so I may be wrong about where it first showed up. Anyway, I don't suppose it really matters - as you say, it is now an iconic look. I guess the more relevant question is: where did Dave get his inspiration? The "Eeeeeeexcellent" is definitely a strong indication it was Burns... And the steeple fingers... OK, you're right: Burns homage.
Nathan Weber
More of a Mr. Burns from the Simpsons, I think, but then all evil masterminds have that sinister gloating look.
AlpineBob
Love the Grinch in the last panel! :)
eddi_TBH
She's a plotter that one. Deus would be more her type.
eddi_TBH
Appropriately awkward. Is he immune to Charm spells?
Biblioholic1993
I'm not sure Shioh would get along better with relaxing friendly Anvil, or Sydney anytime. Hum.
Kenneth Winkelman
Well which ever way this goes, it's certainly going to be interesting follow.
Jules
She can reallocate her power a bit so maybe it's not out of the question?
Deltarno
Well, given that Max nearly knocked him over the bar last page with her Miles Morales hello shoulder tap, methinks getting laid is out of the picture tonight due to his squishy nature. Hopefully they can bond over having pushy friends and family, and have a chill evening.
