Comic #3256: 2014-04-17
Description
Here’s a detailed description of the comic, along with the transcribed text:
Panel 1:
- A character with brown skin and black hair, wearing glasses and a blue shirt with a yellow jacket is looking serious.
- Another character, also with brown skin, has short hair and is dressed in a suit.
- They are discussing a concept about souls and Satan.
- Text: "Wait. The number of human deaths increases over time. Satan lives until the end of days. His lifetime number of souls is essentially infinite."
Panel 2:
- The first character continues to speak, appearing excited or animated.
- Text: "That means the marginal value of another soul is negligible to him."
- The second character is looking up, intrigued.
- Text: "So… SATAAAAAAN!"
Panel 3:
- The first character now has a more playful expression, gesturing as he speaks.
- Text: "Yes?"
- The character in a suit responds confidently.
- Text: "I'll give you two dollars and this half a burrito for a hundred souls."
Panel 4:
- A cartoonish depiction of Satan, red-skinned with horns and a beard, looking amused.
- Text: "Done."
Panel 5:
- The first character appears ecstatic, spreading his arms wide.
- Text: "Woohoo! If each soul is one percent good. I'm set for eternity."
Panel 6:
- The scene shifts to another location where a priest appears, praying.
- Text (from the priest): "Dear Lord, what sort of person gets into the Kingdom of Heaven?"
Panel 7:
- A divine figure responds off-screen, with a speech bubble.
- Text: "At this point, it's mostly financial analysts."
Note: The comic's imagery features exaggerated expressions and character designs typical in humor comics, with a playful take on serious themes.