Whoa, I actually won? XD

Thank you, sir Bear(and everyone, like)
It's not always I get "outstanding" as a summation of a work... o.o

I really don't know where to start with either of these...truly an incredible job from the both of you

Fred: I loved the colors and art style and the execution of everything was just astonishing. I really think it was the little things and the subtleties that really did it for me with yours. I personally really enjoy the dues ex machina unlike sir Ben, I think it adds a good amount of depth to Lucy that you don't see much. Final summation...Outstanding

Brainbaists: I feel like each submission you outdo yourself a bit more each time and this was easily my favorite submission of yours so far. Everything about this comic had me wanting more, the inking, the dialogue, the action and what was ultimately feeling like it was aiming at something much bigger then we probably realize

All in all, voting on these was incredibly difficult and whoever wins it will be an impossibly close matchup

Your suggetion has been pondered upon and rejected, but thank you for sharing it non the less, an occasion to rethink my ways is always apreciated.

Wolcik, not really, it's just the artist (aka me). It works has a god, but only in a limited universe (mine)(but then again, part time in other people's too), so you could see it has subtle metacomicing (see, I can be kinda subtle too! XD ) not that much here aside from my presence, I guess, but my last battle did do it more, what with Lucy dying and stuff...(or the BB two months ago even more)

Zigzag, Thanks! I had fun working up that style.

Keep your God character (I'm not saying get rid of him). I understand it's part of your storyline, and I hate shitting on other people's creativity. However, the deus ex machina writing technique should be used with discretion. If you insist on using is so often in your stories, then try to weave it in more subtly.

My vote lead to 50-50? Fun XD

BrainBaists:
I very liked the action scene. Close ups like thumbs can show lack of quality, but overally your art seems to work - just keep on working on it and it'll improve

Le Fred:
Very complete feel in this one. Instead of complaining about God interfering, I'm corious about how's that guy. Is it manifestation of some sort like Estrella is to death (in Void terms). It's nice that you use your opponent's character to tell your story instead of forceing in upon them to interact with

Both stories have wildly interesting and complicated characters. After reading both I was impressed with how well they interacted. Le Fred your artwork was excellent like pop expressionism or something. Brainbaist, use of inks and tones is very strong also good flow and use of space.  

Brain, buddy, don't apologize for so little, it is a great enjoyable comic and the first to include Fred. I loved it XD

Ben, man, evrything is a deus ex machina, I just don't hide it like others would. I love deus ex machinas, there is no reason to hide this beautiful feeling.
In all seriousness, though, there's a reason to have a God character interfering with Lucy, it is an important part to tell what I want to tell with her. Stay tuned for more on that in due time

Pyras, dude, thank you! I am indeed pretty pleased myself, if I may say so.

also, thanks again to Fetus, redrawing was totally worth it in the end.

Both of these comics are absolutely fantastic. You should both be proud of yourselves; your excellent writing more than makes up for any visual flaws.

There is another reference in Brain's comic to a very accomplished comic creator that is currently published. Hint: it's the action scene.

Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father.

I'm luke skywalker. I'm here to rescue you.

Was that a star wars ref?

BrainBaists: Once again, I get a feeling that you had more pages in this comic. Is that true? If so, this seems to be a problem you have in your time managment schedule. I love the loose thick inking style; I know you were going for a specific look (ala DEATH DAY http://www.samhiti.com/wordpress/ ).

I'm also loving that fact that you are tying all of your stories together with the VCPD element. They are often overlooked as the real police force they are, and how they would actually interact with the city. I'd be happy if OTHER PEOPLE took a page out of your book...

LeFred: I think you did a really good job with the interaction between Lucy and Maansik. The dialogue was well thought out and written. The only thing I still take issue with is your character, "Fred". I think it's bad for the story to give him so much power. It's an excuse to use a deus ex machina, which is essentially what you did here. The idea is interesting, but he doesn't work well in the story structure. He throws the balance off.

i apologize for my lack of quality on my side le fred. the greys got all washed out. i really love how you depicted maansik. and the story and the interaction between fred and maansik was great. good show ol chap. good show.

no worries, I went to bed early last night for work so you're good

ok it is now around 20 minutes past the due time. i pulled out my old scanner and uploaded the images and did some quick coloring. so sorry angie for the late entry. hopefully you can get up the images.

the computer with all my work on it crashed. complete failure. i got up as much as i could. but one of the pages got corrupted and one i could only find the unshaded one. so hopefully something can be worked out.

no problemo angie

Just so you guys know, you may or may not get thumbnails since I'm not 100% certain on when I'll be home since I don't have access to the FTP right now since I'm out of town

If Brain has to push it back I don't think my mind can fathom how incredible this match up is going to be... Truly can not wait.

sorry for pushin it back. i need a little more time to ink this baby.

I'm trippin' baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalls

i wish it here the 19th already!!!

ooo this is gonna be good, good luck

hmmmmm... guess you're right...
Meh! Might as well!
Thank you for your wisdom, mr. Fetus.

C'mon le fred, don't just sit on it and call it done  with 14 days  left.  I bet you can pull off some crazy work in that time frame.  Maybe consider your uploaded pages your new thumbnails and re-draw it, fix all the mistakes you can find the 2nd go around.  It wouldn't hurt to give it a go, that's for sure.

I got excited and finished it all during the week end. XD
All pages nicely uploaded, thumbs sent.
Take your time, Brain, I can wait despite my impatience!

This'll be a crazy matchup!

Getting ready for some trippy comics. GO FORTH AND DRAW

Hey, alright. This is going to be a good one!

Perfect BD
Best of luck, man! Excited about this, I really loved your two first showings.