Difference between revisions of "Fiends In High Places"
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| − | [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] goes undercover to work at a construction site where the workmen have been attacked by a gargoyle-like creature late at night. When she's attacked by the creature the following night, Goliath rescues her, and they notice that | + | [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] goes undercover to work at a construction site where the workmen have been attacked by a gargoyle-like creature late at night. When she's attacked by the creature the following night, Goliath rescues her, and they notice that the creature appears to be a robot. They immediately begin suspecting that it is, in fact, a [[Steel Clan]] robot, and suspect [[Xanatos]]. When they encounter it again the next night, they discover that it's really [[Demona]] wearing a robotic suit of armor which [[Xanatos]] has made for her. After a brief scuffle, [[Demona]] captures [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] in the hopes of luring [[Goliath]] back to [[Xanatos]]' lab aboard a ship which has been docked in the harbor. Her plan is to kill him there, but [[Goliath]] and [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] manage to destroy the laboratory and release several abducted workmen. |
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This issue contains a scene in which [[Demona]] becomes upset when she realizes [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] is still alive for the first time since "[[Long Way To Morning]]" - a scene which is conspicuously missing from the canon material. | This issue contains a scene in which [[Demona]] becomes upset when she realizes [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] is still alive for the first time since "[[Long Way To Morning]]" - a scene which is conspicuously missing from the canon material. | ||
| − | This issue also gives a new dimension to [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]'s psychology and her reasons for not telling [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]] about the [[gargoyles]]. According to her, another reason is because although [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]] is obsessed with proving the [[gargoyles]] are real, she feels even <i>he</i> wouldn't believe in an ancient race that turns to stone during the day and was put to sleep for thousands of years by a magic spell. This is consistent with [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]]'s reaction in the canon episode [[Revelations]], in which (even after finding out about [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]'s gargoyle connections) he still cannot understand why she brought him to the top of the [[Clock Tower]] to show him "statues." | + | This issue also gives a new dimension to [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]'s psychology and her reasons for not telling [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]] about the [[gargoyles]]. According to her, another reason (besides the one she gave in "[[Revelations]]") is because although [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]] is obsessed with proving the [[gargoyles]] are real, she feels even <i>he</i> wouldn't believe in an ancient race that turns to stone during the day and was put to sleep for thousands of years by a magic spell. This is consistent with [[Matt Bluestone|Matt]]'s reaction in the canon episode "[[Revelations]]", in which (even after finding out about [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]'s gargoyle connections) he still cannot understand why she brought him to the top of the [[Clock Tower]] to show him "statues." |
This issue introduces Dr. Phobos, who is used as the comic-book counterpart to the canon material's [[Anton Sevarius|Dr. Sevarius]]. | This issue introduces Dr. Phobos, who is used as the comic-book counterpart to the canon material's [[Anton Sevarius|Dr. Sevarius]]. | ||
| − | As in the canon material, Goliath is portrayed as having an intellectual side, and taking advantage of the [[Clock Tower]] | + | As in the canon material, Goliath is portrayed as having an intellectual side, and taking advantage of the library next door to the [[Clock Tower]]. However, in this issue, he is presented as having an interest in psychology, which is never referenced in the canon material. |
The robotic armor [[Demona]] wears bears some resemblance to the suit she later wore in the canon episode of the TV series, "[[The Reckoning]]". | The robotic armor [[Demona]] wears bears some resemblance to the suit she later wore in the canon episode of the TV series, "[[The Reckoning]]". | ||
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Although this is the first issue, it clearly takes place after the events of "[[Long Way To Morning]]", well after [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] meets the [[gargoyles]], moves them to the [[Clock Tower]], and so on. A short narration is given to catch the readers up to speed, similar to the one given in the first issue of the [[Gargoyles (SLG)|SLG Comic]]. | Although this is the first issue, it clearly takes place after the events of "[[Long Way To Morning]]", well after [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] meets the [[gargoyles]], moves them to the [[Clock Tower]], and so on. A short narration is given to catch the readers up to speed, similar to the one given in the first issue of the [[Gargoyles (SLG)|SLG Comic]]. | ||
| − | This, and future issues make specific references to events which took place in the canon TV series | + | This, and future issues make specific references to events which took place in the canon TV series. These references are present not just in the characters' dialog, but also in comments and explanations from the writer. |
==References to Canon Material== | ==References to Canon Material== | ||
| − | This issue, in the form of occasional narration from the writer, makes specific | + | This issue, in the form of occasional narration from the writer, makes specific references to the following TV episodes: |
* [[Long Way To Morning]] | * [[Long Way To Morning]] | ||
* [[Awakening Part Five]] | * [[Awakening Part Five]] | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 10 June 2011
"Fiends in High Places" is the first issue of the Gargoyles comic book published by Marvel Comics. It was released in February, 1995.
- Writing: Martin Pasko
- Drawing: Amanda Conner
- Man with the inks: Alberto Saichann
- Man with the letters: John Costanza
- Spraypaint: Greg Wright
- Heavy sweating: Hildy Mesnik
- Editor-in-chief: Tom DeFalco
Summary
Main Plot
Elisa goes undercover to work at a construction site where the workmen have been attacked by a gargoyle-like creature late at night. When she's attacked by the creature the following night, Goliath rescues her, and they notice that the creature appears to be a robot. They immediately begin suspecting that it is, in fact, a Steel Clan robot, and suspect Xanatos. When they encounter it again the next night, they discover that it's really Demona wearing a robotic suit of armor which Xanatos has made for her. After a brief scuffle, Demona captures Elisa in the hopes of luring Goliath back to Xanatos' lab aboard a ship which has been docked in the harbor. Her plan is to kill him there, but Goliath and Elisa manage to destroy the laboratory and release several abducted workmen.
Subplots
The reason the workmen had been working at night is because a company called R.T.C. had decided it wanted its new corporate headquarters completed in just a few weeks, and had hired construction crews to work around the clock. Using the Internet, Lexington discovers that R.T.C. is owned by Xanatos Enterprises, and that Xanatos deliberately orchestrated the entire situation in the hopes of luring the gargoyles in to investigate.
The reason Demona had been abducting the workmen was for Xanatos to use in his experiments, and also to lure the gargoyles to him. Although Demona had wanted to kill Goliath, Xanatos' plan was to use him in his experiments. In the end, Xanatos' head of the "Special Projects" division of Gen-U-Tech, Dr. Phobos (the comic-book counterpart to Dr. Sevarius from the canon material), realizes that he can accomplish his goals without a gargoyle.
Xanatos' scientists had developed a new weapon called a Neurophager, similar to a laser gun, but apparently more powerful. However, this technology caused Steel Clan robots to short circuit, which is why Xanatos needed Demona to work for him instead.
Tidbits
This issue contains a scene in which Demona becomes upset when she realizes Elisa is still alive for the first time since "Long Way To Morning" - a scene which is conspicuously missing from the canon material.
This issue also gives a new dimension to Elisa's psychology and her reasons for not telling Matt about the gargoyles. According to her, another reason (besides the one she gave in "Revelations") is because although Matt is obsessed with proving the gargoyles are real, she feels even he wouldn't believe in an ancient race that turns to stone during the day and was put to sleep for thousands of years by a magic spell. This is consistent with Matt's reaction in the canon episode "Revelations", in which (even after finding out about Elisa's gargoyle connections) he still cannot understand why she brought him to the top of the Clock Tower to show him "statues."
This issue introduces Dr. Phobos, who is used as the comic-book counterpart to the canon material's Dr. Sevarius.
As in the canon material, Goliath is portrayed as having an intellectual side, and taking advantage of the library next door to the Clock Tower. However, in this issue, he is presented as having an interest in psychology, which is never referenced in the canon material.
The robotic armor Demona wears bears some resemblance to the suit she later wore in the canon episode of the TV series, "The Reckoning".
Unlike most comic books, this issue's (and future issues') narrator is not an omniscient narrator, but is Elisa Maza. This is somewhat inconsistent, in that the issues also depict events which Elisa cannot possibly know about, such as private meetings between Xanatos and Demona.
Although this is the first issue, it clearly takes place after the events of "Long Way To Morning", well after Elisa meets the gargoyles, moves them to the Clock Tower, and so on. A short narration is given to catch the readers up to speed, similar to the one given in the first issue of the SLG Comic.
This, and future issues make specific references to events which took place in the canon TV series. These references are present not just in the characters' dialog, but also in comments and explanations from the writer.
References to Canon Material
This issue, in the form of occasional narration from the writer, makes specific references to the following TV episodes:
Links
- "Fiends in High Places" at the Avalon Archives
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