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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.