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Description N. Igma tries to attack Dr. Cortex, but, now free from Igma's control Lockbolt turns against him and helps the Cortex's. Nina however gets in one last hit before they all head home. ^_^

N. Igma can use magic. Something thats always been around in the Crash games but never really used. (at least until Titans anyways) ^_^

This page went thru 4 rewrites. Originally it was gunna get pretty gruesome in the end of this comic but I figured that just wasn't in the "crash spirit". Lockbolt was going to kill Igma after being set free. Hmm, too extreme. Changed it to where Lockbolt rips his arm off. Too gorey. Lockbolt breaks his arm. Still too violent. Lockbolt throws Igma and sets the Cortex's free. Much better. ^_^

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Page 6: [link]
Page 7: [link]
Page 8: [link]
Page 9: [link]
Page 10: [link]
Page 12: [link]
Epilogue: [link]

-Jen
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Comments: 50

TalesOfAkuAku [2020-07-09 20:42:27 +0000 UTC]

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JenL In reply to TalesOfAkuAku [2020-07-14 16:13:47 +0000 UTC]

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TalesOfAkuAku In reply to JenL [2020-07-14 20:53:08 +0000 UTC]

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SheriffMercury99 [2016-03-22 07:06:14 +0000 UTC]

Alright Lockbolt! Nice to know you know who your REAL friends are! Hit him again Nina!

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lonelynightrain [2013-02-19 02:47:50 +0000 UTC]

GO NINA!

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Dr-Syn [2011-12-09 01:01:03 +0000 UTC]

I like Neo's "That's my girl" look in the final panel.

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JOHN-DOEnKRIS-DARIO [2011-02-09 23:13:24 +0000 UTC]

yeah, and as always when in doubt end on a punch

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arachnina007 [2009-06-10 17:18:05 +0000 UTC]

I love all Cortex Complex pages, but pages 11 and 12 are the BEST!

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JROTCcadet [2008-07-28 06:41:32 +0000 UTC]

PWNT .

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codcrash [2007-10-12 20:22:47 +0000 UTC]

OMG! thats awsome! it keeps getting better!

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zero93 [2007-10-01 12:00:28 +0000 UTC]

Nina's metal hands looks great in panel 5...
you go!

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popplenator [2007-09-28 07:18:36 +0000 UTC]

HA!take that N.Igma!!this was set out very nicely,it makes me want to do crash bandicoot art^_^

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Mel-at-ne [2007-09-22 16:59:41 +0000 UTC]

Great job How do you shade so dark without smearing the pencil lead(I;m guessing you used pencil ) I could never do that

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JenL In reply to Mel-at-ne [2007-09-22 18:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Skill, and lots and lots of practice. I know various shading technics to create various effects and tones with pencil lead.I find mechanical pencils are better than regular ones.

-Jen

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Mel-at-ne In reply to JenL [2007-09-24 21:26:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh ic, I bet that woukd take lots of practice Yeah, mechanical pencils are better than regular ones, you never have to sharpen them, you don't have to worry about the pencil sharpener eatting the pencil, it lasts an extermely long time and its always sharp and never dull

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GLapi [2007-09-21 15:23:26 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!^^ Go Nina! JACKIN' Lockbolt Titans style !

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cybercortex [2007-09-20 15:43:10 +0000 UTC]

yeah i like killing but it would not be good for a crash comics.. maybe more serious ones. this is just perfect! all of the stuff here! i love the plot and cortexs expression when lockbolt is holding him! XD it fits so much! and the part with nina is funny too XD ya know? nina, cortex and n.gin kinda remind me "the grim adventures of billy and mandy" cortex is grim, n,gin is billy, and nina is mandy XD

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TalonofSilver [2007-09-19 22:46:43 +0000 UTC]

XD Oh the final hit. I've been reading so much manga that on the first read I read from right to left and went, "huh?" XD Thanks for posting this page, I can tell you worked hard on it.

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Cortexgirlfriend [2007-09-19 19:10:15 +0000 UTC]

YAY! I love it, you couldnt choose cooler ^_^ . Nina looks specially adorable in that page...Specially on the last pic on the Lockbolt's shoulders, aww...I like too when she hits someone, HURRAY! I always liked Igma anyways ...(and still I do ).If you dont mind , I will use my fav pic of that page for my msn avarat (Nina hugging Neo ) do you? Cortex is adorable and Im still investigating if he wouldnt mind getting hugged or hug someone (who couldnt resist to hug him?) I really luv that idea ^_^ . Amazing work at the shading and drawing as usually ^_^ (a bloody/violent end wouldnt be bad but is not really for CB ...I suppose)

-Ari

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JenL In reply to Cortexgirlfriend [2007-09-19 22:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, you can use that panel of Nina hugging Neo for your msn avatar. ^_^

-Jen

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EyeBlur-RR [2007-09-19 14:42:03 +0000 UTC]

I see, a vlioent ending wouldn't fit so much from beeing originak CB characters, other than Lockbolt and Igma who's by you. Anyway, I think you did a nice choise here, I love the realistic poses and their expressions *lol, Cortex looks so easy to lift since Lockbolt is holding him with one arm, hehe... But he might be much stronger too..*
Good work jen

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ubasty [2007-09-19 12:42:10 +0000 UTC]

It's great to see how your comic has evolved Jen, i really should comment more on your work. Love to read the next pages

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DivineSheep [2007-09-19 07:34:03 +0000 UTC]

D'aaw, Lockybolt's a good guy ^^
Nina is so unpredictable sometimes. *pow* "all is forgiven"

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zero93 [2007-09-19 02:22:17 +0000 UTC]

yaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!
awesome greatness!!!!!!!!!
well!good work like usual!

nina never holds a grudge,she gets even right away!lol!

here's some questions:
is crash gonna be involved in the further part of the comic?

have you ever thought of adding fake crash into your comics?(not complaining)

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Cosmic--Chaos [2007-09-19 01:00:56 +0000 UTC]

This is such a great comic I like the second to last panel where Nina punches N. Iggma

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InsaneStar7 [2007-09-19 00:24:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, Nina is kicking butt in this comic!!

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tani-tiger [2007-09-19 00:06:41 +0000 UTC]

Heh yeah I agree... that would have been a bit too overboard if it was as gory as that but what I am to say? I've actually used some similar scenes in my OB series
Anyway, it is totally awesome to see more of your comic ^^ I really like how this came out too, cos the shading looks amazing! And I like how Lockbolt is helping the Cortex's xD well, awesome work with this one. I can't wait to see the ending now too

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Leetmonkey [2007-09-18 23:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Again... Awesome!

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LuigiYoshiU [2007-09-18 22:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Nice! It's good to see Cortex reunited with Nina. Looks like Igma got owned. Great! View my gallery soon!

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TripleS [2007-09-18 22:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Haha, Nina XD PWNT

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Super-Metal-Sonic [2007-09-18 22:12:16 +0000 UTC]

great

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Erazor91 [2007-09-18 22:04:59 +0000 UTC]

Igma got owned! LOL!

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Solar-Fennec [2007-09-18 22:04:20 +0000 UTC]

GO NINA GO!!!!
Excellent work on this Jen!
My mom came into the room and said U are an extrodinanary artist!!
Even though there are the same, u drew them with different expressions!!

I agree with my mom too, I just can't think of big words like that
But faboulous job !

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ZYL5 [2007-09-18 21:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Great comic Jen. Nice that you kept the ending within the 'Crash Spirits', would've been a bit dissappointing if it were otherwise. C:

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CrazyDingodile [2007-09-18 20:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Love it! Amazing work
I really liked how Lockbolt betrays his master and helps Cortex
Also very funny
Again, amazing work

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Galactic-Nutcase [2007-09-18 20:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Yay! 8D
I wonder what's gunna happen next... -ponders-

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Demyxswaterbaby [2007-09-18 19:30:15 +0000 UTC]

alright! Cortex Complex update!

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IronMaiden720 [2007-09-18 19:23:57 +0000 UTC]

LOL!! Man I LOVE your shading, its amazing! Very.. cinematic

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ISuper [2007-09-18 18:55:58 +0000 UTC]

I Think Its Good You Didn't Finish N. Igma Off. Then Theres An Opening For A Sequel !! Great Work !!

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RedWingsDragon [2007-09-18 18:22:20 +0000 UTC]

Heh Awsome work here

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Lars99 [2007-09-18 17:50:22 +0000 UTC]

Heheh! Nina did the finale punch! Well done, Jen!
It's another great page of Cortex Complex.

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dungeecount [2007-09-18 17:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Yays!

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EmilNAL [2007-09-18 16:51:01 +0000 UTC]

This is so cool, best comic ever. So much action, and at the same time Dr. Cortex shows how much he cares about Nina. Nice work!

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Dark-Coco [2007-09-18 16:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, Nina said to wait so she could punch Igma! The third panel is really well drawn. Your skills are very good!

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Komodo-Cath [2007-09-18 16:32:47 +0000 UTC]

N. Igma got owned. Twice.
As always the shading is beautiful ^_^

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sonjaB [2007-09-18 16:02:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow I like idea, when Lockbold turns to Nina's friend and helper, it looks great.^^

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drewmaster [2007-09-18 15:59:39 +0000 UTC]

Another great page. Seems like Igma would be a lot more dangerous since he can create fire from nothing.

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Turquoisephoenix [2007-09-18 15:49:08 +0000 UTC]

Well, if Lockbolt killed him in a Crash-like way (ala the death animations), then it'd be in the Crash style. Throwing a Nitro box on him maybe. XD ...or if he broke the skeleton arm...
Like I've said dozens of times, the shading in this series is sheer brilliance. And on top of that, excellent detail and excellent direction.

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Sammy-Lynx In reply to Turquoisephoenix [2007-09-19 00:13:51 +0000 UTC]

This keeps gettin' better! Time to go to mah favs!

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The-Real-Mags-Satan [2007-09-18 15:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Hooray for payback! Personally, I wouldn't mind the gore (you know me and my gore), but I agree that it wouldn't be very Crash-like. I'm really getting attached to Lockbolt. XD

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