Melody
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Through chance, Mel comes into possession of the melody to “the greatest song in the world”... but not the lyrics. The tune comes straight from the Muse Of Song and it’s of supernatural power, everyone who hears it will love it! Various groups of people (politicians, the church, advertisers), they all want it for their own means. By providing their own lyrics they could shape it to be the ultimate propaganda song. Some try to buy Mel, some to charm her, some to intimidate her. And when ruthless ex-spy, Damien, goes after her she soon finds herself running for her life. She has to stay alive and do the right thing with the divine melody in her head...Now if only she could find out what the right thing is!
So, (sniff, sniff) is that (wiping of tears and snotty nose) the end (sob; sob)?
Masterful comic.
I agree with Illinest in that this is one of the best. Perhaps the update schedule and the subject made it a little less high profile but the skill is all there on the screen. It wasn't a favourite to begin with but it sure was by the end. Congratulations to Ilias Kyriazis. I saw a comic in a shop the other day and thought that the art looked familar! It was! Nice to see him in print too.
A little late, but... that center guy on page 57. Haven't we seen him in another comic 'round these parts? ;)
As for what they call it: I call it seriously nifty.
I'm pretty sure the song is 'Those Swollen Hand Blues'
You know Pandora doesn't go back in the box. He only comes out. (a "Pineapple Express" quote that seems fitting at the moment)
I love all the reaction shots to the music on 56. This has been such a fun chase.
The art is beautiful. The setup is a little weak, honestly. But, the story does know how to move. So, props!
I'm tempted to call this the best comic to hit Zuda.
FanTASTIC! I can't wait for the next update!
hah, awesome solution. Hack the planet!
A damn good comic. On Zuda, if you can be sure of anything, you can be sure of something special. The theme of a divine object being seeked out by the ways of the world isn't a new idea. Even the idea of the carrier being young and essentially good is not new. However, what is new is the idea of it being a song. A medium so easily transferable. You also seem to flesh out the characters. From Damien to Mel to the three great antagonists, all are molded, made into unique beings. Even if, on the surface, they seem like stereotypes, one factor makes them shines and they become connectable.
That's actually a perfect move.
Although I have this in my favourites I wasn't following it. Yesterday I read everything up to date and I enjoyed it very much Ilias! Your story is very interesting and we need more comics like yours on Zuda. Will it end on screen 60 or are you planning to do something like in Matrix 2? Because if you are, please don't.
Added to my Favorites. Great stuff and I can't wait to see where this is going.
This has turned into something special! Greate story and the art really pops off the screen!
Whew! this stuff is intense. And you translate it SO well to the screen. Keep it up, please and thank you.
this is the best crafted comic on this site. you're very talented.
great page. love the coloring of them under the trees
The story is getting beter and better!!!! /i hope it will get published in the end!!!!!!
here's hoping those guys are to save the day, not make it worse...
And suddenly Melanie and Damien are happy to be in the center of the baseball-bat-wielding crowd.
I love the angle and pacing on this. I hadn't read this at all until now. I am sort of glad, as I love reading big chunks at a time to really get into the comics here. The fact that we immediately get the meat of the situation without futzing around with the specifics of how everything happened, etc. We see just what we need to jump right in to Melanie's dilemma and the ensuing craziness. It's a neat statement with a sort of thriller wrapped around it. Good stuff.
Are Melanie and Damien going on a world tour with Melanie singing, Damien on lead guitar, the priest on bass, and the scary guy with plasters on drums?
Coz that would be awesome.
This is a great comic! Great pacing, story, art...it has it all! I'll enjoy following this!
can't wait for more, great work!
ah man...I feel a battle royale coming up
Ilove this comic: it has nice art and beatiful colors and, above all, i really like the story!
Put a Dr. Seuss book to the song!! That'll save the world! XD
Love the story! Great art and ideas together!
Spectacular work, Ilias..!
There's about to be a whole lot a sinnin' goin' on!
When this car hits 88mph, we're about to see some serious sin.
Wooo Hooo! It's serious sinning time!
This has turned into an extremely captivating story. I find myself wanting more and more. Page 41 is classic material. Keep up the great work.
This is going to be the weirdest Bob Dylan song ever. But nothing can beat Brownsville Girl. Just you try, Kyriazis!
I think things of this nature are going to happen a lot, with her experiences on her journey eventually becoming the inspiration for lyrics to the music. Just a hypothesis...
This is very entertaining, with good writing and clever art. Well done, look forward to more.
Dude, those people are messed up. I love how this comic shows the worst side of the three most powerful organisations on the planet - and makes it funny and creepy at the same time.
Oh boy. Here comes the Hammer of God for the smackdown!
"who's your daddy?"hahahahahaha!perfect!!:)
Heh! That last panel is comic gold!
Kudos to Alex for incorporating a Depeche Mode quote!! Rock on dude. I love how well this comic transitions, especially how the last three panels on 42 manages to capture so much emotion. Anything could happen in the next 18 pages and I look forward to every update.
Following all the bands that have a hit song, become sell outs :-)
I`d go the safe route and just sing the Mr.Rogers theme lyrics over the tune.
Hippie! Free love!
No! Don't be a fool! Take the anarchist lyrics!
take the hippie lyrics! TAKE THE HIPPIE LYRICS!!!!!!!!
this reminds of the People Are People lyrics: "so we're different colours, and we're different creeds, and different people have different needs"
excellent idea.
oh man, that's a great interpretation of what the lyrics could do. The hippie panels are my favorite of the three.
Ditto on the love for page 41. You've got to be careful what you do with music like that.