The Moon Is Following Us #4 Page 18 - Duncan & Sam’s sacrifice to save Penny
Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson (All)
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DescriptionSometimes, a comic series just comes along at the right time in your life for you to enjoy it to its fullest, and that is absolutely the case with The Moon Is Following Us, the collaboration between Daniel Warren Johnson & Riley Rossmo (with Mike Spicer & Rus Wooten rounding out the creative team).This series is all about parental love & the lengths we will go for our children. The story of parents, Sam & Duncan on their quest to save their daughter Penny who is trapped within her own mind, surrounded by her dreams and nightmares. As part of the journey, there comes a point where Sam & Duncan are presented with the opportunity to sacrifce some of their own life force to bolster the army within Penny's mind. They fully believe that if they can strengthen these forces, they can finally rescue their young daughter. This page represents the moments where Sam & Duncan are literally having years shaved off of their own lives in a painful yet necessary process. There are so many elements on this page that made it an easy purchase. One, the emotions of the moment on full display, the pain of the parents, the pull of their daughter, the very meaningful bridge (both in story and the real world). The bridge is a real bridge near DWJ's home, and is one that he and his family cross on their way to the park. It was on one trip home from that park where Dan's daughter took notice of the moon as they travelled home, commenting "Look, the moon is following us." Just about everything I love about this series is represented on the page, the artistry, Penny & her parents, the moon, the bridge...and like I said before, the emotions on full display. Yeah, comics can surprise you, and this series is proof that this medium can still provide us with new super meaningful favorites. Link to the video where I unboxed this beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhFLtF-4NDs Social/Sharing |
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André . 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/7/2025
Love the little technique change around the moon to really make it pop. Great page!
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/15/2025
André . wrote:
Love the little technique change around the moon to really make it pop. Great page!
He actually added some white out pen over the sheet of screentone used for the darkened sky, so it really does pop out with that extra bit of layering!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/7/2025
DWJ does it all!! Well, at least on this page he does! Congrats on another great example from a series you are truly loving (at the right time!).
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/15/2025
Kavi H wrote:
DWJ does it all!! Well, at least on this page he does! Congrats on another great example from a series you are truly loving (at the right time!).
Thanks Kavi! I hadn't fully intended to go after more pages from the series, kind of thought I'd get some fun examples, one each from DWJ & Riley, but...here we are! haha
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/7/2025
The bridge and moon in this splash is key to the symbolism of the story of the love of parents for their children under the D&D backdrop. DWJ's writing continues to impress giving us stories that are unique and personal. He takes from his influences growing up and is unafraid to show his love for them. He makes you know why he thinks they are cool.
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/15/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
The bridge and moon in this splash is key to the symbolism of the story of the love of parents for their children under the D&D backdrop. DWJ's writing continues to impress giving us stories that are unique and personal. He takes from his influences growing up and is unafraid to show his love for them. He makes you know why he thinks they are cool.
Well said Marcus! He absolutely brought his lived expieriences again and it truly shows and resonates. I targeted this one for the very reasons you mentioned. Couldn't pass up the chance at an all DWJ page with the moon, the bridge and the famil!y!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/7/2025
A wonderful looking page, almost like a fish eye lens. Always great to see the genuine joy with which you collect, Carl!
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/15/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
A wonderful looking page, almost like a fish eye lens. Always great to see the genuine joy with which you collect, Carl!
Thanks Rubén! It very much as has that fish eye lens look, in story there is this sense of pull between the real and dream worlds in this moment, exemplified by that distorted view.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 7/15/2025
A flagship title of this modern comic star!!! Excellent example of his work!
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 7/15/2025
Toni S wrote:
A flagship title of this modern comic star!!! Excellent example of his work!
Thanks so much! Just an amazing story about parental love! His amazing heartfelt storytelling on full display!
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