I don’t see how Billie, a normal human woman, tall but frankly not that beefy, in a room full of Satanic gammon, could have done anything but call a taxi at this point.
Presumably she’d only need to convince Maggie to come with her, not brawl with the rest of the room to bring her with her. But I understand that this sort of argument between them is implied in her “Maggie?” in panel 2, as in “Maggie, you’re coming?”
Still, it reads like Billie is inexperienced when it comes to difficult family dynamics. That’s why she pushed Maggie to reconcile and meet her dad, because family is family. Then she assumes she can just leave father and daughter alone, and they’ll have a nice talk. Then she assumes Maggie is rational enough when provoked by her dad to follow her to safety.
I thought it was an American game that old people liked. Looks like it’s pretty popular in North America, but has roots in Europe from at least 500 years ago.
It’s a bit like curling or bowls, but with a stick and a marked scoring area.
Didn’t Bob Warren book the bands for Richard Branson’s 2019 Colombia concert to kick off a coup in Venezuela? Or was Bob in charge of the flaming semi truck of “humanitarian” aid?
Oh, Billie. You should know by now that you and Maggie are a lot better at dealing with dangerous situations together than either of you are separately. Still, I’m not sure it would be wise to underestimate either of these two.
There’s certainly a reason that the powers that be attempted to Rapture Maggie during the Renewcharist incident (see the original Dark Horse Steeple #3).
What we know of her past suggests she has always tried to be a good and decent person. Go back a few pages to her childhood bedroom and look at the posters again.
Knowing what we can tell from Poseidon, it’s likely some form of Scientology-style auditing (which sounds a bit worse actually). Probably Maggie’s rage is the key to understanding it.
I’ve had a tangential terrifying thought.
If Bob Warren is all three Top Gear hosts rolled into one, will he have unbridled power over Brian during full moon?
Wait, Maggie gets an allowance? Does she also get paid by CoE as well as room and board? If that is the case Billie should never have to pay for another round at the pub as long as Maggie is there.
Maggie, as far as I know, has no official position with CoE, and the higher-ups in the church apparently don’t know about her (as of The Silvery Moon, anyway), so I doubt she gets payed by them. (I do wonder whether they’re still sending payment to Billie, at the rectory, given that they apparently don’t know she quit.)
I meant to say yesterday, but it applies today, too: Nice panel layout. I’m guessing it ends up being facing page to the last page’s, which mirrors it?
Wow, first Billie leaves her alone with her dad the moment he appears in search of the buffet, then she runs off to find them a taxi. Pretty clueless.
She was here to have Maggie’s back, now she might not get her back (outside)!
It’s so bad I wonder if Satan is clouding her mind. He can do that, you know.
Perhaps she was hoping (assuming?) that Maggie would follow her
I don’t see how Billie, a normal human woman, tall but frankly not that beefy, in a room full of Satanic gammon, could have done anything but call a taxi at this point.
“Satanic gammon” is a wonderful -if a bit redundant- turn of phrase
Presumably she’d only need to convince Maggie to come with her, not brawl with the rest of the room to bring her with her. But I understand that this sort of argument between them is implied in her “Maggie?” in panel 2, as in “Maggie, you’re coming?”
Still, it reads like Billie is inexperienced when it comes to difficult family dynamics. That’s why she pushed Maggie to reconcile and meet her dad, because family is family. Then she assumes she can just leave father and daughter alone, and they’ll have a nice talk. Then she assumes Maggie is rational enough when provoked by her dad to follow her to safety.
Ham colored Satanists of the Trident sect?
Ooh Maggie’s face in panel two. There’s some RAGE behind those teeth. Also “undead Richard Branson” is such a great description.
What’s shuffleboard?
I thought it was an American game that old people liked. Looks like it’s pretty popular in North America, but has roots in Europe from at least 500 years ago.
It’s a bit like curling or bowls, but with a stick and a marked scoring area.
There are actually two different games. One is a pub table game, more or less curling in miniature. The other is most known for being played on ships.
Shove Ha’penny. I’ve seen some vicious fights over this. Just the armed marines on guard opposite that prevented major riots…
It’s the game you always find on old timey ocean liners and cruise ships.
The tension ratcheted up a few notches.
Didn’t Bob Warren book the bands for Richard Branson’s 2019 Colombia concert to kick off a coup in Venezuela? Or was Bob in charge of the flaming semi truck of “humanitarian” aid?
Oh, Billie. You should know by now that you and Maggie are a lot better at dealing with dangerous situations together than either of you are separately. Still, I’m not sure it would be wise to underestimate either of these two.
Margaret is at least trying to be a decent human being these days.
I’m pretty sure Maggie IS what I’d call a decent human being. Rough around the edges, of course, but who isn’t?
I’m not. I’m essentially fractal around the edges.
There’s certainly a reason that the powers that be attempted to Rapture Maggie during the Renewcharist incident (see the original Dark Horse Steeple #3).
What we know of her past suggests she has always tried to be a good and decent person. Go back a few pages to her childhood bedroom and look at the posters again.
Billie’s locked out, and a high-level ritual is about to begin.
Sacrifice senses tingling!
Does it involve Maggie, daggers, and tentacles?
NOOOOOOO!
At least she has a weapon in hand.
Knowing what we can tell from Poseidon, it’s likely some form of Scientology-style auditing (which sounds a bit worse actually). Probably Maggie’s rage is the key to understanding it.
Uh, when did Poseidon get involved in this? Or did you mean Trident?
I presume there is some form of Poseidon involvement in the “Poseidon-level ritual” mentioned by the security slab.
Ah. Yes. That.
The goat and the pig are oblivious to the danger. They do not have good sacrifice senses!
The guard in the last panel… isn’t his cross right side up?
It *might* be a Trident – but I admit that my first impression was definitely cross-adjacent.
It’s a trident.
I’M SCARED OF THAT RITUAL! Maggie could be in Danger, her father seems crazy and dangerous quando magg
Maybe Billie will grab a shuffleboard stick and use it to bash her way back in!
Well, crap in a hat.
Nah, this isn’t the orgy room.
WHERE IS RUPERT?!!!
Probably playing shuffleboard. Lewdly.
Presumably he only drove them up, before turning around and going home
Which would explain why Billie needs to call a cab.
That’s what I meant by “Where’s Rupert.” The question waas why she’s calling a cab and not him.
Why does she have to go outside to call a cab?
Oops… “no signal”.
Whoever said in their head-canon that Bob Warren sounds like Malcolm MacDowell, it’s really sticking here.
You’re welcome.
What a hospitable bouncer! The key to a smooth event is redirection
I love it when bouncers are hospitable even while denying you your freedom of movement and human dignity.
I just noticed the trident tattoo at the base of Pater Warren’s throat.
And ‘ee looks a bit old close up, don’ ‘ee?
Reserve your judgment until after the ritual completes.
Wait. If they’re not human, what are they?
Now I am afraid for that bouncer.
I’ve had a tangential terrifying thought.
If Bob Warren is all three Top Gear hosts rolled into one, will he have unbridled power over Brian during full moon?
Shuffleboard sidequest? Yes please ????
Wait, Maggie gets an allowance? Does she also get paid by CoE as well as room and board? If that is the case Billie should never have to pay for another round at the pub as long as Maggie is there.
Maggie, as far as I know, has no official position with CoE, and the higher-ups in the church apparently don’t know about her (as of The Silvery Moon, anyway), so I doubt she gets payed by them. (I do wonder whether they’re still sending payment to Billie, at the rectory, given that they apparently don’t know she quit.)
Well, now I know how old Maggie is.
Let’s see, 12+15=… 27!
I meant to say yesterday, but it applies today, too: Nice panel layout. I’m guessing it ends up being facing page to the last page’s, which mirrors it?
Nice catch!
Indeed, nice catch. I had to open a new browser window so I could line them up. John A. once again proves his mastery of the medium.
I was at Thoughtbubble at the weekend and John mentioned that he generally draws in spreads, i.e. doing both facing pages at once.