====== Episode Guide ====== This aims to be a definitive list of plot developments in CMO. It contains sections covering references to other work and mentions of details you might not have noticed on your first read. Think of it like a commentary.. But one you can add to if you notice something you think could be of interest to other readers. ===== Day One ===== ==== #1 - A New Beginning - Cover Page ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** Sid is blue? Various hairstyles not yet decided. ==== #2 - Weird Dreams ==== ***References:** "Weird Dreams" was an Amiga game in the late 80s. ***Facts/Trivia:** The poster behind Francis is of a Zombie Ferret! ==== #3 - Back To School ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** As I knew people would be confused by Sid's gender I made the very first line spoken at him refer to him as "man".. Still wasn't enough for some people. Sid seems to have a purple GBA:SP. This is one of the few times I sort-of break the fourth wall.. Big bad. ==== #4 - Somebody Shoot Me ==== ***References:** "Pointy arrows of love" is talking about Cupid, in case you couldn't work that out. ***Facts/Trivia:** I purposely made Anna's speech a bit strange at first to emphasize her 'English as a second language.' I changed tack somewhat later making her English much less weird. ==== #5 - Love & Distraction ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** The first animated page. Again I tried to make it somewhat clear that Sid is male. Obviously people would rather think he's a geeky lesbian. ==== #6 - Dinosaur Fetus-Like TOY! ==== ***References:** FUCKING DINOSAURS - See page 2. ***Facts/Trivia:** Ouch. Gogo and the unreadable font! Sets up the fact that Gogo is somewhat amorphous. ==== #8 - Fonts and Clarity ==== ***References:** Title - old Nike ads. ***Facts/Trivia:** Broke the fourth wall again! Also made reference to the terrible font.. Will be replaced in the "second edition." ==== #9 - Give Me Banana ==== ***References:** Sudden monkey knife-face attack is a tribute to a weird Dario Argento film called Phenomena. ***Facts/Trivia:** First appearance of Sid's laptop - which looks a lot like an apple Emate 300! There was a //very// limited edition Knife-monkey T-shirt on sale. ==== #10 - Whipped Cream ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** Although this was on one hand a cheap way of writing myself out of a hole and getting a cheap laugh, it's also more than that when applied to the long term plot. ==== #11 - Zombies 1 ==== ***References:** "I love horses" - a nod to the quality Deganosti TV ad. The zombie eating parent scene is a direct reference to the film "Troll 2." ***Facts/Trivia:** First panty-shot.. :) Also first hint of Gogo's special fiery powers. ==== #12 - Zombies 2 ==== ***References:** NIGHT OF THE LIVING CATERPILLAR combines the Romero classic with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" children's book. ***Facts/Trivia:** First panty-shot.. :) Also first hint of Gogo's special fiery powers. ==== #14 - Babysitting ==== ***References:** I had a rabbit I called Mr Rabies once. He was evil. ***Facts/Trivia:** First appearance of Sophie and Ellie. I couldn't decide what Ellie was going to look like, so after various attempts at drawing her, gave up. ==== #15 - Long Arm Of The Law 1 ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** Sgt. Kershaw used to be a championship wrestler! ==== #16 - Long Arm Of The Law 2 ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** Worst update ever, animated or not! ==== #17 - Long Arm Of The Law 3 ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** I drew this page whilst in hospital, so it looks a bit strange. ==== #18 - Long Arm Of The Law 4 ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** "Use that footstool to hook it on the unusually high coat rail" - with the 'girls' sign next to it is obviously a setup so he can perve at his victims. Oh dear. There is a hidden page connected to this one. ==== #19 - Breaking The Law ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** I drew this page whilst in hospital, so it looks a bit strange. Anna's clothes are getting more and more torn up. Sgt. Kershaw is supposed to look seriously disabled. Anna can be ruthless. ==== #20 - Little Dinosaur Lost! ==== ***References:** "I am not a toy! I am a free dinosaur!" - nod to "The Prisoner" ***Facts/Trivia:** I drew this page whilst in hospital, so it looks a bit strange. First proper look at Ellie. ==== #21 - Love at first sight?! ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** I drew this page whilst in hospital, so it looks a bit strange. First page i really nailed Sophie's look. "I have my methods. Just follow me." - What could **that** mean? ==== #22 - Exciting rescue! ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** I'm thinking of revisiting the "rescue" to explain where Anna got the female police outfit and how she got francis out. At this point the police station was dragging on and I wanted to resolve it ASAP. ==== #23 - Icy Introductions ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** "Hi! I enjoy your country!" was another "English as a second language" remark. Sophie is a bit of a bitch to people she doesn't know. ==== #24 - Sound The Alarm ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** First appearance of Fifi and Lexima! Lexima shows he has influence over her. Fifi refers to the prisoners as "nice prisoners" after they beat up her sleazy boss. Originally, English wasn't supposed to be fifi's first language //either//, but I changed my mind after this page. Makes her seem cute and giddy anyway so it's okay. "Lazy Panel - Lazy Panel - Lazy Panel" in background of panel 4. ==== #25 - BOOM! ==== ***Facts/Trivia:** Melody's first appearance. "Get Free Soon" on the cake. Sets up Mel's tendancy towards good natured but ridiculous plans. 3rd girl to come to Francis' rescue in a couple of hours and yet he's still all emo. ====== Related Pages ====== * [[cmo:What is Creeping Me Out?]]\\ * [[cmo:The Cast]]\\ * [[cmo:The World of CMO]]\\