Chad Ruger - MEKA *Spoilers*

1. Analyze:

Idea – Primary

The idea (from what I gather) is to put forward the idea that there is a large war going on between 2 factions (2 very opposing designs) and that it is happening on such a large scale that nowhere is safe. The idea is put forth by showing a casual day at a harbor full of unsuspecting people where all out war descends from the sky and proceeds without any regard for life on this harbor. The reason I chose Idea as the primary function of the comic is because everything else seams minor and only facilitates the readers understanding of the idea.

2. Rating: PG -13 for Graphic Bodily Violence and Brief Nudity. The nudity however is not sexual in nature and is done tastefully.

3. Springboard:

The knowledge required for this comic was vastly architectural. The inner workings of the Mechs, the harbor, and the destruction was all a very important element in the story. Something I didn't previously understand about harbors is that a harbor is generally considered a safe place where ships can be protected from storms and other sea related dangers. It is a base of sorts as it has fortifications built to protect it from the outside influence of the ocean. I found it interesting that the artist creates very well this safe place and then destroys it.

4. Apply

If I were to apply this to one of my own stories, I think it would fit well into the opening montage of my world breaking story. Where a safe place that is seemingly prepared for anything is destroyed by an unthinkable force. By creating that safe place for a reader, it is easier to surprise them and pull them into the story.