Origin story (a.k.a. ramblings)
If someone told me when I opened this account that I would be posting a superhero comic, I would probably have laughed. And yet, when I saw Sadriel’s humorous character designs and the Moth Girl Challenge, I was immediately inspired to do it. I mean, the scenario literally wrote itself from Moth Girl’s description and old superhero tropes. Admittedly, it is (intentionally) very simple.
I told myself that I would keep it simple to finish it on time for submission. Well… the contest closed nearly 2 months ago. And this mini-comic was anything but simple. I should know myself better, I am my own worst enemy. Since missing the deadline, and after a long break, I extended the length from 3 to 4 pages, redesigned page 3 a bunch of times, explored many things that would have taken too much time for the contest, and also cut some initial ideas. So, this is all for the best really.
I have never done anything so complex, and there sure were some tears and sweat, but I still had fun. I am also way, way out of my comfort zone. Criticism is welcome!
⋄🙦 Credits 🙤
Freebies
Crumpled paper sheet: Blossom Crush Lite by @lchbch
E-Scooter: Street Lucky Girl dForce for G8F by Yukatan
Sign: Playground Rules by @SmidA460
Face mask: Milk Apron by @dieggomasamune and @RyanReos
Pool net by Vint-Heig
Firefighting Nozzle and Hose by Keith
Glass jar: Eyes in Glass by @SmidA460
Butterfly Glasses by @SmidA460
Milkshakes by AllenArt
Simple two layer backdrop by Websoul
Moth Girl
MYKT Dalila by ColorGaleria ~ Hanna by D.Master ~ Rajani by Belladzines ~ Moth Girl Outfit, Jewelry and Plush by @sadrielxv and @sade3d ~ Felis hair by Akhelloos ~ Backlight Hair Shaders by Chevybabe25 ~ Alchemy for Backlight Hair Shaders by ForbiddenWhispers ~ Smart Watches by LexaKiness ~ Let’s Go bracelet by Pretty3d ~ SU Medium Length Hair by Sue Yee ~ Sun Bikini by Man7a (pouch) ~ Classic Sneakers with Socks by Romar
Mater Sceleti
Monday by @Mysticartdesign ~ Vika by Hameleon ~ Olesya by Sangriart ~ Hala by CynderBlue ~ Phantom Queen by Rhiannon ~ Deathly Drape Outfit by Beautyworks ~ Belladonna belt by Rhiannon ~ Mega Updo Hair by Outoftouch ~ Natsuki Hair by Sue Yee ~ Lisbeth by Rhiannon ~ CruX ReduX by Rhiannon ~ CruX Obsession by Rhiannon ~ Goth Jewelry by @sadrielxv
Juan Carlos de la Telenovela
TV People by @Hypertaf-Tafkah ~ Ollie 8 by Daz ~ Sci-Fi Guard Outfit by Demian ~ Classic Fur Cape by The3dwizard ~ Party Oahu Outfit by Moonscape Graphics and Mada
Dr Lavanda
Roy by PFA ~ Hal by j.cade ~ Bruce by PFA ~ Hanler by JavierMicheal ~ Hudson Hair by Propschick ~ MI Two-Piece Business Suit and texture add-on by mal3Imagery ~ Cute Pink Kitty by pamawo ~ Space Jumpsuit by pamawo ~ Boci Basewear by @Sade3d ~ Steampunk Gas Mask by ForbiddenWhispers and David Brinnen ~ Deep Sea Diver and Fantasy Divers add-on by Cybertenko
Skellies
Elna Fairy and Clown add-on by @Mysticartdesign ~ Garcia by Anniemation
Robot bees
Murderous Mechanical Hornet by ForbiddenWhispers and David Brinnen ~ Bumblebee by Sylvan
The Artifact
Shiba plush by @Sade3d (3DShard contest participation price)
Props
Urban Future 5 and 7 by Stonemason ~ STZ Bedroom 9 by santuziy78 (spray bottle) ~ Anime Lights and Backgrounds by KindredArts and RavenLoor ~ AlterPlanets by Fabiana ~ Old Country Farmhouse by Predatron ~ Simple Grasslands Expanse by Predatron ~ Predatron Lavender by Predatron ~ On The Farm Orchard by AcharyaPolina ~ French Cowshed by Deepsea ~ Sci Fi Hospital Bundle by Pamawo ~ Thermal Power Plant by @mbit2050 ~ Shattered Xmas by coflek-gnorg ~ Nature’s Wonders Giant Moths and Moths of the World by Ken Gilliland ~ News Reporter by Pretty3D (microphone)
FX
Magister Base Pose and Prop Set by @LchBch ~ Summonings SFX Prop Set by @LchBch ~ LI Magic Mirror by Laticis Imagery ~ SY Real Fog Iray VDB by Sickleyield ~ SY Fire Magic VDB by Sickleyield ~ LI KineticArcana Ground FX by Laticis Imagery ~ Oso VDB Magus Effects by Oso3D ~ Easy Light and Render – Silhouettes by 3Diva and Llynara ~ Skies of Twilight by DimensionTheory
The Moth logo comes from one of @sadrielxv‘s beautiful moth pendant designs (also in Moth Girl Outfit, Jewelry and Plush).
Iray render, cover design in Inkscape.