It’s funny how similar this panel is to the current ‘introduction panel’ for Cree. I really like the Admiral’s posture, I always have. He seems creepy, before he even starts speaking, and he carries with him that same aura as he enters the queen’s chambers. The only way I could improve on this impact was to add an entourage to accompany him. It also seems rather fitting that a political figure head be accompanied by his senior members of office, even insects follow some form of protocol and formalities.

Two panels. Two panels, is all I dedicated to Cree stating his case to the queen of Coryn. Hardly fitting of such a dire situation. This is just one example of why the projected length of this story arc is 9 issues, compared to the original arc which spanned 5 before moving onto the next arc. Today we’ve looked at this as an opportunity to build on Cree’s shifty nature, and give the Shock Troops a little more time in the spotlight.