Melody and Macabre

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The Key of Solomon, Page 2

Xiam

on April 13, 2009

Haaa.

So, I'm actually quite proud at the artwork on this one. Except for Simon's arm in Panel 2. That was rough.

I dunno about the little tuft of loose hair on the front of Ace's hair, though. Thoughts, anyone? I was just trying something different, but it's difficult to handle.

So, I can't remember if I'd addressed Ace's amulet fully, so I'll just point out (again?) that it is a scarab, an Egyptian symbol of resurrection and long life. They are often found wrapped over a mummy's heart, with spells against the heart speaking against its owner during judgment. It was also worn by the living for the aforementioned long life, and I would assume because it looks pretty.

Even if real scarabs are essentially dung beetles.

As for his ID tag, I haven't really figured much for it, but I would assume it says:

Ace Black
Field Researcher