Scylla Page 28

Transcript

Ventrik and Tanya retreat into the Scylla's tunnel network as a mass of pink tendrils fills the chamber behind them.

In the first panel, the pair run toward a tunnel entrance while the creature's tendrils dominate the foreground. The murky green "cess" winds through the chamber below and blood stains the wall near the opening where corporate security have recently been killed.

Tanya stumbles as they enter the tunnel. Ventrik reaches toward her with his technologically augmented glove while she catches herself on the dark, root-like structures embedded in the passage.

Crouched inside the tunnel, Tanya pauses as another loud screech echoes through the chamber. Tendrils remain visible behind her through the opening.

The conversation shifts as Ventrik asks whether Tanya is "present" and whether Scylla can see her online. Tanya kneels within the tunnel and listens while the chaos continues beyond the entrance.

A close-up panel shows Tanya explaining that she is only peripheral and not actively manifesting. Her expression is thoughtful and measured despite the danger around them.

In the final two panels, Ventrik extends his hand to help Tanya rise. Ventrik places his augmented hand on her shoulder. He appears focused and determined as he tells her that her answer will make for an even better test.
 

Comics

Chapter 03: Scylla – Page 28
Posted on June 8, 2026 by ALFA

Building the Panel

This week ALFA looks at the construction of a single panel from Page 28, beginning with Jackwraith’s script direction and following the artwork from the earliest pencil layout through the final image.

The post focuses on how the first panel was built in layers, moving from rough composition into environment, character placement, tendrils, color, texture, and final effects. From the tunnel opening to the murky cess and Scylla’s overwhelming presence, each stage was designed to make the escape route feel narrow, urgent, and dangerous.

Readers interested in extended creator commentary, worldbuilding context, and visual storytelling discussions can find the full article on Patreon.

→ Read ALFA’s essay on Patreon

News

Jun
04

New on Patreon: Lines That Help Carry the Weight

By | Creative Process•storytelling•Writing

Comics are often remembered for their biggest moments: the reveals, the action, and the images that stay lodged in your memory long after the page is turned. But those moments rarely stand alone. Using a recent page from Dystopia as […]
Read More

May
25

New Patreon Essay from Jackwraith

By | Creative Process•storytelling•Writing

Jackwraith’s latest Patreon post, “Action and Reaction,” explores how motion, consequence, and escalation shape the pacing and tension inside Dystopia. From collapsing environments to the chain reactions unfolding beneath Haven, the essay examines how small visual and narrative moments build […]
Read More