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Panels 2-4: In panel 2, the revolver of one of the
detectives is seen at Laurie’s feet. In
panel 3, the angle of the image shows Laurie looking directly at the pistol. And then, in the background of panel 4, we
can see her kneeling down – the assumption being that she is picking up the
revolver. However, by relegating this detail
to the background – utilizing a close-up of Dr. Manhattan whose speech is more
prominent in the panel – it may not register with some readers and will be more
easily forgotten by those others who notice it.
This is artful storytelling, which will allow for a dramatic surprise
later without readers feeling “cheated.”
Panel 7-9: Laurie’s plea to Jon – “…take it away…” – and
his subsequent teleportation leads directly into
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