[ID: The first image is a Tumblr ask from user “theflowersofdoom” asking, “The Jack, why are you so cray?”]
The second image is a comic page. Everything is in greyscale.
The first panel is black, with white text reading, “It’s ah, a long story…”
The second panel shows Hare and The Skull putting on coats. Hare asks The Skull, “We tellin’ Weed we’re steppin’ out?” The Skull says, “No point. We’ll be back before he’s done nursing his hangover.”
The third panel is black with white text, of Hare saying, “You just don’t want dear ol’ dad to know, right?”
The fourth panel is of Hare grimacing and popping his collar out above his jacket lapels. The Skull says from offscreen, “Let’s get moving.” Hare says, “Yeah, yeah”
The fifth panel is of Hare and The Skull in the distance, walking in the rain. Hare says, “It’s been awhile hasn’t it?” The Skull asks, “Since what?” Hare says, “The last time we were out… I almost forgot what town looks like.”
The sixth panel is an establishing shot of downtown in the rain. Hare says from offscreen, “… D'ya think we’ll find him?” The Skull says from offscreen, “We always have before.” End ID]
This weather is shit. - Hare
Amendment: As canon changed so that Mr. Weed/Szarka arrived at Becile Manor after Becile’s death, Hare’s comment in panel 3 is now rhetorical.
Art by Divinitor
[ID: The second page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color, primarily yellows, oranges, and reds.
The first panel is solid dark red with white filigree around text that reads, “It went like this…”
The second panel is an establishing shot of downtown identical to the one on the previous page. Hare says from off screen, “Step on up! Don’t be shy!”
The third panel is a group of people standing on the street looking at Hare, The Jack, and The Skull. Hare is standing on a wooden box, addressing the crowd. The Jack is standing to his right, watching the crowd, rocking on his heels, and blowing smoke. The Skull is standing to Hare’s left and steadying his double bass. Hare says, “Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you fine folk to the boys and I! We are The Smokin’ Blokes!”
The fourth panel is Hare grabbing The Skull’s arm and raising a suggestive eyebrow. Hare says, “Mr. Tall, Dark, and Loathesome here is gonna play ya all a little diddy.” The Skull says, “…” Hare continues, “And ladies, he’s single.” ‘Single’ is in red lettering.
The fifth panel shows Hare and The Jack walking away, with Hare putting his arm around The Jack’s shoulders. Hare says, “C'mon, Jacky-boy, let’s get to 'business.’” The Jack replies, “Right-o!” The Skull glares after them with a sigh, blowing some smoke. End ID]
’M warning ya though, this story don’t have a happy endin’. - Hare
Art by Divinitor, colors by Tooie
[ID: The third page of Jack’s Comic. It has many panels, in color.
In the first panel, Hare and The Jack survey a crowd downtown, their backs to the viewer. Hare asks, “Hey, Jacky, didya know I feel like a butcher right now?” The Jack replies, “Oh? Is it on account of all this prime rube?”
The second panel is Hare and The Jack laughing hysterically.
The third panel has Hare and The Jack in the crowd in the background. In the foreground is a partial shot of The Skull and his double bass. Hare says, “But where to begin, where to begin…” The Skull addresses the crowd, saying, “This one is a favorite of mine. I call it, ‘Me and my honey.'”
The fourth panel shows The Jack pointing and saying, "How’s about that fellow?”
The fifth panel shows an enormous, bulky man smoking a cigar and Hare looking extremely skeptical. Hare says, “Yeah, I don’t think so…”
The sixth panel shows Hare and The Jack intently looking around, with an ellipsis.
The seventh panel is the same shot, but now Hare is looking intensely at something and pulling the ribbons of The Jack’s bow to turn him around. SFX: yank. Hare says, “There he is, that’s our mark!”
The eighth panel shows a pale, disheveled, skinny man walking nervously through the crowd.
The ninth panel shows The Jack turning to Hare and Hare shushing him. The Jack says, “But Hare, he looks like a homeless-” SFX: shhhh
The tenth panel shows a close up of the skinny man, sweating. He mumbles, “oh gosh oh gosh”
The eleventh panel shows Hare and The Jack standing near some pillars and the window of a brick building while the skinny man trips in front of them. SFX: trip!
The twelfth panel shows Hare’s foot stuck out, indicating he purposefully tripped the skinny man. Hare says, “Whoopsy daisy.” End ID]
Better watch where ya goin’. - Hare
Art by Divinitor
[ID: The fourth page of Jack’s comic. It is in color. The colors are darker than the previous pages, as if it’s getting overcast.
The first panel shows the skinny man lying face down on the ground, groaning in pain. He says, “Ughnn…”
The second panel shows Hare’s hand pushing The Jack forward. Hare says, “Go on, Jackie-boy.” The Jack says, “Oh! Right!”
The third panel shows the skinny man pushing himself to his hands and knees, wincing and rubbing the back of his neck. He says, “Oh gosh, oh no, I hope no one-” The Jack says from offscreen, “Pardon me, mister.”
The fourth panel shows The Jack crouching in front of the skinny man, holding out the man’s dropped hat. The man is looking up at The Jack in surprise. The Jack says, “Your hat.”
The fifth panel shows silhouettes of The Jack, still crouching, and the skinny man, leaping to his feet and flinching backwards.
The sixth panel shows the skinny man backing up in fear and almost bumping into Hare, who is reaching to grab the man’s shoulder. The Jack says from offscreen, “Hehe… I don’t bite, mister.” End ID]
And let’s get on wit’ the show!
Art by Riley
[ID: The fifth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows Hare grabbing the skinny man’s shoulders and leaning forward, pressing their cheeks together with a sly look. The skinny man looks perturbed. Hare says, “Everthin’ alright, pal? Took a nasty spill there. Ain’t hurt, are ya?”
The second panel is an establishing shot of the downtown skyline. Storm clouds are rolling in and darkening the orange sky. The Jack says from offscreen, “Hehe! Yes, yes… quite the tumble.” The skinny man says from offscreen, “O-oh, I-”
The third panel shows the skinny man turning around, looking overwhelmed, and flanked by Hare and The Jack. Hare is standing with his arms crossed while The Jack is leaning forward eagerly. The Jack says, “Just don’t want you to forget your hat, Mister. It’s a right good hat.” The skinny man stammers, “I-I…”
The fourth panel shows the shadows of the skinny man taking his hat back from The Jack and of Hare’s hand reaching for the man’s pocket. The man says, “Th-thanks… I just need to get sorted out.”
The fifth panel shows Hare gesturing amiably with one hand. He says, “There ya go, pal! Right as rain, eh?”
The sixth panel shows Hare’s other hand hidden, holding a few dollar bills and a shiny pocket watch lifted from the skinny man. The skinny man says from offscreen, “Oh, yes… Sorry about earlier. You have me a little bit of a shock.” The Jack giggles from offscreen, “Hehe!” End ID]
Jus’ business as usual.
Art by Riley
[ID: The sixth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in greyscale, indicating it takes place in the present.
Above the first panel is a black box with white text reading, “Can’t have gone far.”
The first panel shows Hare and The Skull walking, with their backs to the viewer. Hare yells, (all caps) “Jack!”
The second panel shows Hare and The Skull in silhouette, walking down a dark street lit by lamp posts. Hare says, “I don’t see ‘em.” The Skull says, “He’ll show up.”
The third panel shows Hare cupping a hand to the side of his mouth to amplify his voice. He calls, “Jackie boy!”
The fourth panel shows Hare turning to The Skull, who is glaring off to the side. Hare says, “Hope he’s alright.” The Skull says, “Better be.” Hare asks, “S'the look for, Grim?”
At the bottom of the page is a box of text, with black text on white, of The Skull saying, (all caps) “Nothing, snaptrap. Keep looking.” End ID]
Art by Riley
[ID: The seventh page of Jack’s comic. It is in black and white.
The first panel shows Hare turned toward The Skull, who is glaring and gesturing dismissively. Hare says, “I found ‘im once, ya grinnin’-” The Skull interrupts, “You got (all caps) lucky once.”
The second panel shows Hare grabbing The Skull’s arm and leaning around him, something catching his attention suddenly. The Skull says, “He wouldn’t (all caps) be this way if you-” Hare interrupts, (all in all caps) “Grins! Look!”
The third panel shows Hare and The Skull in silhouette, looking into darkness where The Jack’s signature bow is laying on the ground. From offscreen there is laughter, “Hee hee hee…” End ID]
Art by Riley
[ID: The eighth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color, indicating it takes place in the past.
The first panel shows Hare and The Jack waving goodbye to the skinny man, who is disappearing down the street. Hare calls, “Watch your feet, slim!”
The second panel shows Hare glancing derisively after the skinny man while spinning the pocket watch around his finger by its chain. He says, “… Tch. (italics) Slim pickin’s, more like. The watch might be worth somethin’–” The Jack pipes up from offscreen, “My turn!”
The third panel shows The Jack pointing seriously. Hare says from offscreen, “Your turn for (italics) what?” The Jack says, “To pick the pockets! You said today was the day!”
The fourth panel shows Hare looking consternated, putting a hand to his chin. There are thought bubbles leading from his head to the next panel. He says, “I did?”
The fifth panel has a text bubble in the upper left corner that reads (all caps) earlier. It shows Hare and The Jack sitting on a flight of stairs in Becile Manor. The Jack is gesturing excitedly while Hare is focused on tying his shoe. The right of the panel is filled with The Jack’s speech which partially runs off the page, with Hare’s speech overlaid. The Jack’s text reads, “and so I really think you should let me tr- eve- -gh last time it didn’t go s- -ll because I’ve been practicing - since th- and The Skull -ell he d- really say so much as he lo-” Hare’s text is overlaid over The Jack’s and reads, “Yeah. Uh-huh. Sounds good, Jacky. Alright, you ready to go?” The Jack says, “Yes!”
The sixth panel is Hare’s head popping through the thought bubble in the lower right corner, looking skeptical. He says, “Nope. Don’t remember.” End ID]
Some people say a man is made out of mud.
A poor man’s made out of muscle and blood.
Muscle and blood and skin and bones,
A mind that’s weak and a back that’s strong
Art for the rest of the comic by Muse. Lyrics from Merle Travis's Sixteen Tons
[ID: The ninth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows Hare holding up his hands in a stopping motion and looking dismissive while The Jack protests. Hare says, “No dice, Jacky.” The Jack says, (all caps) “But–!”
The second panel shows Hare and The Jack in profile as they argue. Hare says, “You ain’t got the skill fer it, yet.” The Jack says, “Yes, I do!” Hare says, “Oh yeah? Yer so confident?”
The third panel is divided by a pillar that acts as a transition to different view points. On the left, The Jack tugs nervously at his bow as Hare turns away and shoves the pocket watch into his pocket. On the right, Hare stands expectantly with the watch chain hanging out of his pocket. In a text bubble between the two shots, Hare says, “Then take the watch outta my pocket wif'out me catchin’ ya!”
In the fourth panel, The Jack reaches nervously forward, his hand shaking.
The the fifth panel, the background darkens as The Jack flinches back. He says, “It’s… it’s not fair if you’re expecting me to!”
In the sixth panel, the background darkens further as The Jack turns away with gritted teeth. Hare says from offscreen, “Ain’t nothin’ fair, Jacky.”
In the seventh panel, Hare puts his arm around Jack’s shoulder companionably while grinning. The Jack snorts out a cloud of smoke huffily. SFX: Hmph!“ Hare says, "Eyyy, don’t look so glum! Maybe we’ll start you off small, one a’ these days.” End ID]
I was born one morning when the sun didn’t shine,
I picked up my shovel and I walked to the mine.
I loaded sixteen tons of number 9 coal,
And the straw boss said, “Well-a bless my soul!”
[ID: The tenth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows Hare cupping a hand to his ear and smiling with uncharacteristic cheerfulness, still keeping his arm around The Jack. The Jack looks a little taken aback and confused. Hare says, “And say– ya hear that?”
The second panel has no background except for some wind lines. Hare and The Jack are in miniature. SFX: whoosh
The third panel shows The Jack looking confused as Hare’s demeanor drops into a snarl, looking off to the side and spitting smoke. The Jack says, “N… no?” Hare says, “Exactly. Skully ain’t playin’ his tunes.”
The fourth panel shows Hare walking away and around a corner, trailing smoke, while something else catches The Jack’s attention. Hare says, “Pick out our next mark. I’ll be right back.”
The fifth panel has a gradient color transition between left and right. On the left, The Jack thoughtfully looks at a classy woman standing across the street, holding a closed umbrella and looking in a shop window. On the right, there is a close up of the woman in sepia tones focused on her pearl necklace, which is in full color.
The sixth panel shows The Jack tugging at his bow and puffing smoke, thinking.
The seventh panel is the same shot, now with The Jack looking after where Hare went. It begins to rain.
The eighth panel is the same shot, now empty except for the trail of smoke The Jack leaves behind as he crosses the street and some rain drops. End ID]
I was born one morning, it was drizzlin’ rain.
Fightin’ and trouble are my middle name.
I was raised in the cane break by an old mama lion,
Can’t no high-toned woman make me walk the line.
[ID: The eleventh page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows The Skull kneeling under a cloud of smoke in an alley as people pass by, putting his double bass into a traveling bag.
The second panel shows The Skull glancing toward Hare, who has come around the corner and is glaring at The Skull. Hare says, “Hey! Where’s those sweet melodies you was playin’?”
The third panel is shot of the sky between the buildings. The storm clouds have covered the sky and there is a hint of cloud lightning. SFX: rumble… The Skull says from offscreen, “I’m packing up. That storm’s rolling in fast.” Hare says from offscreen, “So what?! We can wait it out!” The Skull says, “No.”
The fourth panel is divided diagonally by a bright orange and red speech bubble. In the top left, both Hare and The Skull’s backs are to the viewer as Hare continues to needle the still-kneeling Skull. Hare says, “We need the cash! What good are ya if–” The orange-red speech bubble contains the scream, “Aieeeeee!!!” In the bottom right, same shot of Hare and The Skull as top left, but they are turned and looking in the direction of the scream in surprise. Hare says, “Oh, hell. Jack?” End ID]
If you see me comin’ better step aside.
A lot of men didn’t, a lot of men died.
One fist of iron, the other of steel,
If the right one don’t getcha then the left one will.
[ID: The twelvth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows The Jack’s shoes as he runs down the street, splashing through a puddle. The rain continues.
The second panel shows the classy woman putting one hand to her neck and pointing accusingly with the other while a police officer holds her umbrella over her. Another police officer is yelling, presumably after The Jack.
The third panel shows The Jack’s fist clutched around the classy woman’s string of pearls as he runs.
The fourth panel shows The Jack skidding to a halt in front of an alley entrance, catching sight of a ladder bolted to the wall of the building.
The fifth panel shows one of the police officers standing at the alley entrance and yelling after The Jack, who is climbing the ladder so that only his shoes are still visible in frame.
The sixth panel shows the police officer climbing to the roof top, with the other building roof tops and skyline visible.
The seventh panel shows a trail of wet footprints leading to The Jack on the far side of the roof, cowering near a lightning rod. The storm clouds show a hint of cloud lightning. SFX: rumble… End ID]
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and I’m deeper in debt.
[ID: The thirteenth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows an aeriel view of the rooftop as the police officers approach The Jack, who is backing up toward the ledge. The rain is picking up. One of the officers says, “Easy, now…”
The second panel shows The Jack quickly looking over his shoulder as one of the police officers gestures at him. The officer says, “Don’t chance it, metal man.”
The third panel shows The Jack looking anxiously over the ledge down into the alley. The officer says from offscreen, “There’s no making that jump.”
The fourth panel is a close up of The Jack’s shoe as he steps up and backwards onto the ledge. The officer says from offscreen, “Come on back–”
The fifth panel shows The Jack clutching his hands to his chest, presumably trying to hide the pearls, and looking extremely frightened. The background is only storm clouds with the lightning rod next to him. The officer continues from offscreen, “Don’t be a fool.”
The sixth panel is big, white block letters over the storm clouds, reading, “rumble…”
The seventh panel is a small shot of The Skull looking up, concerned.
The eighth panel is a slightly larger shot of Hare looking up, alarmed.
The ninth panel is a close up of The Jack’s face as he looks up. One of his eyes is visible and a light blue bolt is reflected in it. There is a drop of oil at the corner of his eye. End ID]
St. Peter don’t you call me ‘cause I can’t go–
[ID: The fourteenth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in color.
The first panel shows a wide shot of the roofs of downtown, leading out to the skyline. A giant bolt of lightning is striking in the middle of the page.
The second panel shows the ledge where The Jack was previously standing. There is a light grey smoke curling from where The Jack was and the lightning rod is sparking. The Jack’s hat is lying crooked on the rooftop. End ID]
[ID: The fifteenth page of Jack’s Comic. The first three panels are in color. The last panel is in greyscale.
The first panel shows the mouth of an alley, looking outward to the street. Hare says from offscreen, “I heard somethin’ this way! Jack?? Jack!!”
The second panel is the same shot, but Hare is running by and glancing in. Hare says, “Ja–”
The third panel is the same shot. Hare is standing in the mouth of the alley with his hand on one wall, looking down the alley, distraught. The Skull is coming around the corner and looks down the alley with shock.
The fourth panel is the same shot, but in greyscale, indicating it is in the present. Hare and The Skull are in practically the same positions. Hare looks weary; The Skull looks stern. End ID]
[ID: The sixteenth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in greyscale.
The first panel shows The Jack crouching in the darkness of the alley, wearing his straitjacket. Hare says from offscreen, “… Jack.” The Jack laughs, “Hee hee hee heh heh”
The second panel shows Hare on the left kneeling to pick up The Jack’s bow while The Skull watches. On the right, Jack grins crookedly and says, “Ehehe! Lost it, lost it all in the dirt! Gotta find, g-g-gotta find, n-need to (bold italics) find–”
The third panel shows Hare’s hand holding out the bow. Jack looks over his shoulder at it. Hare says, “Find this, Jack?”
The fourth panel is nebulous. In the top right, Hare’s hands untie the bow. In the bottom left, Hare, kneeling, reaches out to put the ribbon around The Jack’s neck, while The Jack turns to face him. In the bottom right, The Jack snaps his teeth aggressively. Hare says, “Looks like you dropped it. Not a worry, though. Let me just–” SFX: snap. Hare continues, “Hey! None of that!” End ID]
[ID: The seventeeth page of Jack’s Comic. It is in greyscale.
The first panel focuses on The Jack’s bow, now retied around his neck. Hare’s hands flank it as if presenting. Hare says from offscreen, “There, that’s better, ain’t it? Must have been some clever manuveurin’, gettin’ out of that.”
The second panel shows The Skull looking guarded. His neck glows in the dim light. Hare says from offscreen, “You was always clever…”
The third panel is the same shot, The Skull turning his head away with a tenser look. Hare says from offscreen, “… Too clever by a half.”
The fourth panel shows Hare looking at The Jack, judging his reaction. The Jack looks down at his bow. There is an ellipsis next to him.
The fifth panel shows The Jack headed back down the alley and falling forward while Hare looks on. SFX: scramble
The sixth panel shows The Jack kneeling and Hare’s hand reaching for him. Hare says, “No, Jack, there’s–”
The seventh panel shows Hare holding The Jack’s shoulders and leaning around him. The Jack looks disappointed and stressed. Hare says, “There’s nothin’ there, bud.” End ID]
[ID: The eighteenth and final page of Jack’s Comic. It is in greyscale except for one element that is in color.
The first panel shows The Skull looking impatiently down the alley at Hare, who is waving at him dismissively. The Skull says, “Get him moving. We need to get back.” Hare says, “I know, I know.”
The second panel shows Hare looking down at The Jack, tired but relieved, with his arm around The Jack’s shoulders. Hare says, “Y'hear that, Jack?”
The third panel is a perspective shot. Toward the left it shows Hare guiding The Jack toward the mouth of the alley where The Skull is waiting. On the right is a close up of a pearl half covered by mud, deep in the alley. The pearl itself is in color. Hare says, “Let’s go home.” In the bottom right corner is the word “Fin.” End ID]
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