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The year is 2022. The ice caps are long gone. The world is a watery grave for most coastal and low-lying cities, and the land left has been decimated by Warfare and stripped bare by the remnants of humanity. This was caused by a cataclysm in the year 2012, (called the “Event” by survivors), predicted by the Aztecs centuries earlier. The temperature of the planet is an average of +35 degrees Celsius, and the oxygen level in the air has been reduced drastically, with kelp and ocean-based plant life maintaining a barely breathable atmosphere. Over time, the survivors of mankind have fled to the only cool areas left on earth, and many have migrated beneath her oceans. Entire cities have been relocated to undersea environments, in order to escape the wrath of the sun and the creeping of the seas. Most of the struggling submerged communities have died. Survivor scientists tried in vain to replace the icecaps and to make their watery cities work, only to learn that man needs air and light. After eons of evolution moving away from the water, mankind is being forced back into her depths.
Precious commodities of 2022:
Technology that is self-reliant or solar powered.
Trees and plants of any shape or kind.
Fresh water; rain collectors and filters
Replenishing, energy-based weapons
Greenmile – Ha ha ha – that’s just how we do :) Glad you like and I appreciate the kind words!
John R. Fultz – Thanks John! Glad you dig – things are about to take some interesting turns… :o
Sam Little – Ha ha ha – I’m just glad I get my bunny fix daily, man. That page was a killer to draw. Seriously – that page took waaay too long…and that’s not the doozy page even…it’s coming…
paulmckinneyart – Nice! Thanks for checking and merci beaucoup on the props Paul.
Bagelman – Ha Ha – awesome comment to hear B-man. Seriously – Wicked boost to the soul, thanks so much.
Ok. When (not if... when) this comes out in print, it needs printed in like 11x17-sized books, so that all of the art gets seen in its full glory. A regular-sized comic book just wouldn't do it justice. And the story is equally tantalizing, which is saying a whole hell of a lot.
just came over from facebook to check out Azure and it's still more awesome than some can handle.
Holy Mongo Destruction! Page 46 is some crazy kind of spectacular. Once again, hats off. Way off.
This is fantastic! Gorgeous art, compelling premise, and solid writing. Looking forward to more....
There you go again, make some kick-ass panels, and then leaving me hanging....what's the dealio? I'm really liking the 2012 premise for the story as well.
Spartacus – Awesome to hear, mate! Thanks so much for the high praise :)
paulmckinneyart – I appreciate it, man. If you only knew how it took over my life for a while there…If you only knew…
math-san – It freaks me out too. Big time. I got to the point in my research where I just stopped reading about all the theories altogether. They really wigged me out - a few that simply had way to much info to back up the theories. Creepy. Personally I’m all for a few pretty blondes swimming around, setting things right…maybe a red head…brunette…;) he he he
phroosh – What a great thing to hear. I often fear the art greatly overshadows the story for some. Hearing this makes me smile :)Merci!
Your style is great, but I really love how you're revealing info about the plot at different points. Makes it much more fun to read.
It kinda freaks me out a little bit to know this can actually happen... Or at least, to know that a whole bunch of people are certain it will.
I do hope we have a pretty blonde swimming around in spandex trying to get things right. XD
Dang! 45, 46 are mothernaturalawesomeness in a webcomic. I see awesome all over this comic. Thanks Dan for all the HD awesomeness. You need to control the awesomeness though. I think it's taking over your life, haha...
Absolutely breathtaking! You truly have a talent, the visual scope, sightlines, coloring, etc...awesome! I can't wait for more!
Badger – Hey thanks! That sun was fun to make. Smudges and swirls and new texture brushes :)
deanhsieh – Thanks so much! I’m digging your new pages too sir, and thanks about the interview – I am a sucker for those process studies as well. Would love to see how you work, mate.
Foz – my, man! Thanks muchly – Can’t wait to see Deadly hit!
korrected – My gut tells me the Pandas probably went the way of the DoDo ;) Thanks a ton!
mpd57 –yeah – I thought about doing a fully underwater shot from below with bodies floating…probably would have been more to your liking hunh? :) he he he
skythorn – Yeah – that’s a burn aloe couldn’t cure :) We will just have to wait and see about paradise…
aquin – Thanks so much! Yeah that was a fun page to make – 46 was a doozy.
This whole comic is beautiful, but page 45 is breathtaking.
ok - I guess that SPF factor 50 sun screen could not really help against solar flares reaching and touching the face of the earth. Neat idea for the sun being the protagonist impacting the ecology. Still waiting for paradise to return for our heroine - I think under the sea would be nice, next to a nice new Nike bikini shop? LOL. Lovely art - really nice!
The Houses of Parliament are not far enough underwater for my liking - some of those bastards can swim!
Man endured, but what about the pandas??
Delicious art as always!
Beautiful work man, you're killing the world in style...
Hey Dan, really dig where the comic is going, great work, and I also really enjoyed that interview... I'm always a sucker for behind-the-scenes process of creating comics!
Holy ****ing ****, that sun... for once, I'm glad I'm rubbish at art, cos if I weren't I'd give up in despair of ever coming close to your skill.
WebComicsMaven – Thanks so much! Make sure you let the folks at Zuda know by sending in a note to Feedback, asking for more Azure :)
TiMrozek – He he he – yeah – I had to put myself in it, and kill myself off as fast as I appear :) Half your brain kicked out hunh? Maybe if there’s a season 2…
Caanan – Yeah – I got to a point where I just stopped reading about what folks think is going to happen in 2012. Some stuff scares the bejeezus out of me. Thanks for the nods, man!
cuervoscuro – I appreciate it! I can’t wait for you guys to start updating. Make sure you let Zuda know you want more Azure!
zerocalcare – Thanks man As are you, good sir. There are a few more surprises left in this season…
it's a pleasure to check the updates of this one:) you are really doing a good work- bravo!
Man, I really like what you're doing, I hope you get a 2nd season!
Ya know, I am not looking forward to 2012. I like how you're using it, Dan. Let's hope it remains fiction. :o)
Oh yeah, that is you getting a hole punched in your chest, I didn't catch that before. Very cool. So, when do I get to get half of my brain kicked out?
Well, looking forward to todays' update. Bring it on!
Wow. This is almost over. I'm thinking we need a second season.
Interview with me and MPD57 - http://mpd57.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/in-the-tub-with-daniel-govar/
We talk comic process, have some hi-rez photoshop screens, throw back a couple margaritas, and discuss name changes.
Tomstan – Aww, man – don’t stop! Keep working the skillz. Seriously – never stop drawing.
greenmile – I think that’s the best comment any artist can ever hear. Seriously. Thanks so very much.
math-san – Rocking socks till the end is the plan :) I can appreciate the sci-fi-Wonder Woman comment as well. I do have a plan for things and just hope I haven’t given too many clues as to where things are going…
BryyMiller – EVERY comic isn’t for everyone. I’ve always approached Azure as the story I want to tell. The visuals – If I don’t find it challenging, then I’m doing something wrong. I enjoy figuring out how to illustrate things I’ve never done before.
Dan, I'm not sure if you realize how much of a Sh*tstorm this last page has caused on the forums. It's hilarious and insane.
Fantastic as always.
I meant 'this comic will rock', not 'with rock'. ._. Sorry. XD
I have to confess I liked her(and the story XD) better when she wasn't a sci fi Wonder Woman. XD
But I do love everything I've seen so far, so I kinda know this comic with rock everyone's socks until the end. :D
everytime I see your artwork, it inspires me to push foward on mine. Simply Awesome...
every time I see a new update,I wanna quit drawing... man.
Outstanding Dan.
SamLittle – Twice in one day! Sweet :) Yeah the eyeball thing I thought of after that nutty lady that’s hit all the talk shows and can pop her eyes out, was on the tube when I was working. I had to do it.
Bryy Miller – Hey Bryy, could have? perhaps. Should have? Nah. As Sam put it, it would be sad. I’ve tamed things quite a bit, and to be honest – that cover-up page was really fun to do.
TiMrozek – I pull out a few more in the next couple of updates before the big finish ;) Man, I hope folks are looking at things in Fullscreen mode…those barnacles took forever! :)
I see you have pulled out all the stops. Lookin great. What a mystery. More to this girl than meets the eye, and I mean her eye, the glowing eye.
Sure it could have, but then we'd have missed out on all that sweet, sweet nudity.
And that would be sad.
Really thought that all could of been done without the nudity teases.
YIKES! Eyeball abuse!
Protagonis – Thanks for the compliments :) I’m glad those subtleties in the tech didn’t go unnoticed. The Song lyrics are actually my own. I originally had a different song, an old tune by Nina Simone, but it had to be changed. These lyrics are my own. With each update on the blog (http://azurezuda.wordpress.com) I put up a link to the comic and underneath – a song I would play while reading those two pages.
Necrophage – Thanks for the comment! I had never heard of that before. Interesting. I checked out the site but couldn’t quite understand the layout or what was going on. I did find the image directory somehow and saw some of Sparth’s concept art. He’s a favorite of mine over at ConceptArt.org, and does some truly inspiring stuff. I can say with certainty The Rifter Sequence was no influence on Azure.
I don't know if I may have posted this before, but your girl in the divesuit looks verylike Peter Watts' Lenie Clarke, of "Starfish." rifters.com
The Rifter Sequence was very influential in it's day.
Horribly depressing.
Satisfyingly Believeable.
Love your work, the contrasts between gleaming advanced technology and the scarred and oily tech pirates is great.
Now you've got me wondering, the song she sings before becoming scary, did you write it or can you tell me who does it? Keep up the GREAT work, you're definitely writing a page turner.
Azure Production Blog – http://azurezuda.wordpress.com – This week's has a video of an Azure page being made in timelapse.
Greenmile – What an awesome comment. Nothing like hearing that. I will try my darnedest not to disappoint :)
zerocalcare – Another awesome comment :) Ok today I grin big…super big. He he he – you want my color palette hunh? I dunno, yours is pretty badass on Safe Inside!
StrokerX – It’s comin, It’s comin…
BTimony – I knew it was going to be one of you two that went there :) he he he Glad you dig!
Furman – Thanks so much man. Coming from you that’s huge!
Korrected – You'll just have to wait. He he he. :)
Michael – Ha! Nope. It's based off a screen cap of an app my company made for wordpress some time ago that charts stats. Wordpress’s internal apps are far superior to what this one was, but it served a purpose long after it’s demise :)
is that google analytics in the computer screen on page 40?
And the suspense builds...! Maybe she's like half robot...like she infused herself with Pearl...? Ah screw it I'll just wait and see.
Keeps getting better :)
Page 40... dare I say it? Eye-poppingly good.
Sahweeeet....what's next gimme more!
wow! I didn't read the last update.. every page looks better than the one before. Screens 35-36 are awesome! I thought that if you weren't on Zuda i could steal your colour palette:PPP
I just finished reading "High Moon" and I thought that I would see if there was anything else that was interesting to check out. Can I say, Wow, the artwork is beautiful.
Damn, somethig else I have to keep up with now....
Oysterboy – Thanks Adam! Glad you dig mate, and congrats again on Lily. BTW – I never mentioned it on your talkback but love the title.
Monkeybook – uhh…spam much? Probably not the right spot for something like this mate. I recommend the message boards.
icelander27 & Mikeonasis – Nice! SG1 references, Ha! My brother is addicted to that show…but uh…no – she doesn’t have an alien worm inside her.
SamLittle – Thanks a ton, man. Dicks? Oh yes…but blue vengeance is sweet. Page 40 goes out to The Hammer crew…
Zedekiel – Thanks! Good stuff to hear, Z.