Comic #6630: a-city-on-mars
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Panel 1:
- Text: “Hey, Beers!”
- An animated character with brown hair and a hat is saying this. The background is colorful with a hint of a comic feel.
Panel 2:
- Text: “This comic is an ad for my new book, A City on Mars. It’s about the science behind space settlement, and how society can (and should) build a new society on another planet.”
- The same character is depicted again, looking enthusiastic and holding a book.
Panel 3:
- Text: “Sorry to interrupt your comics, but this is important. I’ll try to keep it brief!”
- The character appears slightly apologetic.
Panel 4:
- Text: “In 2017, we released a pop sci-fi book called Soomash. That was the most stressful experience of my life. We should do it again!”
- Another character, with vibrant red hair, is animatedly speaking.
Panel 5:
- Text: “Okay, let’s pitch real guys and governments are not just another sci-fi element. Let’s do a book about all the human stuff—biology, psychology, economics, law, war?”
- The red-haired character looks serious.
Panel 6:
- Text: “How hard could it be?”
- The brown-haired character looks doubtful.
Panel 7:
- Text: “What was supposed to be a straightforward pop book has turned into a much weirder, much deeper picture.”
- The red-haired character is depicted reading a book while the other character looks stressed.
Panel 8:
- Text: “Okay, I’ve completed the dissertation on what we know about space colonization, including what I’ve been able to find documented case of space-integration.”
- The two characters are in a thoughtful pose.
Panel 9:
- Text: “The basic premise is that if you follow most books, movies, or even real-life history, you’d get a pretty narrow picture.”
- The background shows shelves lined with books.
Panel 10:
- Text: “It’s designed to make you think about the laws of space and the nation-building aspects of it.”
- The characters are engaged in a discussion.
Panel 11:
- Text: “We became the kind of people who yell at news.”
- A background shows the characters watching a screen with a news broadcast.
Panel 12:
- Text: “Oh my god, this guy is promising something in space that’s really cheap on Earth!”
- The red-haired character looks incredulous.
Panel 13:
- Text: “What we hope we created is a book that’s not just entertaining.”
- The background shows elements of space, with stars and planets.
Panel 14:
- Text: “But also full of all sorts of science and history you’ve never heard of.”
- Both characters are animatedly discussing various topics.
Panel 15:
- Text: “Build our own reference library of bodies in space! Law of space! Theories of space warfare!”
- The red-haired character is depicted passionately explaining.
Panel 16:
- Text: “Most of all, we hope to leave some small chance at shifting the narrative because it could be a chance for every human to rethink what it’s done to humanity.”
- The characters appear hopeful.
Panel 17:
- Text: “We aren’t arguing against space settlement. We’re saying, ‘Is it?’ Once you understand the details, it’s a pretty complicated humanity needs to work through first.”
- The background shows a depiction of space colony concepts.
Panel 18:
- Text: “Listen! I know I’m the guy who writes comics about clone-sex, and this book does involve clones and space, but it’s also the most comprehensive look at space settlement ever written for a popular audience.”
- The brown-haired character has a determined expression.
Panel 19:
- Text: “And if the clone-sex guy didn’t convince you, maybe you want a copy… Maybe people will.”
- Both characters appear slightly mischievous.
Panel 20: (Footnote)
- Box with smaller text:
- Listing various sources and acknowledgments related to the comic and book.
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