March 4th, 2026
4 Mar 2026 · page 1281 of 1306
Cast: Jack O'Malley, Pacifica, Thea Pryce, Widdershins
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Don’t forget that your colleagues might like their Anchors back. When you’ve got a moment. No hurry.
The deadlies all breathing a huge sigh of relief on the other side
Well, whatever aspect of their emotion approximates relief, anyway
Greed: Delighted by the gift it's been given (the gift being continued existence - hey, time is pretty valuable)
Sloth: Kind of disappointed; nonexistence sounded relaxing
Pride: Still busy trying to figure out why anyone would ever want to get rid of it
Gluttony: Grateful that it was given the opportunity to eat more
Envy: Mad that it needed rescuing, but at least it's acknowledging that it did in fact get rescued
Lust: Probably took it for granted that somebody would come and save it, kind of miffed that the others got saved as well
Wrath: Wants to smack Widdershins on the back in celebration before laying waste to this worthless fourth anchor
I LOVE it when the world-threatening conflict in the story is resolved by talking instead of fighting. I love it so much. I'll choose idealism over “gritty realism” any day in any thing. THANK YOU for this.
(And if I'm speaking too soon, STILL thank you, for showing how a powerful being in the grip of obsession can be reasoned with.)
We need more of this in real life, much more. Thanks Kate :)
It’s like when I watch ‘The Martian’ for the simple joy of seeing intelligent characters working together to solve problems - even if they sometimes disagree on the best option they pull together when needed.
I very much agree. As much as people complain about idealism and “good endings" and say that “gritty realism” is better, I really think that we need to hear good endings in stories and how to solve things without bloody conflict. I think focusing only on “gritty realism” is likely to get people jaded on the real world and not even try to resolve something peacefully. I remember high school being horribly depressing with all the “realistic" novels we had to read about the bad aspects of society with horrible, sad endings. There were never any stories on how to resolve anything well. Almost a focus on dystopia instead.
This isn't to say that “gritty realism" doesn't have a place in stories, especially as a warning. I just find it unfortunate that “fairytale like” endings, idealism, and fluffy heartwarming conflict solutions are so frowned upon for adults to enjoy. I know that it is difficult to solve things like that in real life, but what is the point of stories if we can't even have an ending or resolution we would desire for fear of being seen as childish. You can write a peaceful conflict resolution without being naive about it.
But it is very cathartic watching The Villain receive a sound thrashing.
I was just going to comment with the same sentiment! And Kate has pulled it off so skillfully. The resolution (to this particular conflict thus far) doesn’t feel weak or cheap; instead, it builds off of the themes of all the stories told in the comic. It feels right.
I was going to complain that there ought to be a chase scene and some gunplay, but those have already happened. So I’ll just sit back down now.
“Oh - Before we go, mind a quick chase scene and some gunplay?”
(cut to Widdershins and Pacifica running in circles around the nexus, giggling and firing pistols in the air)
Is Widdershins still going to be in Mal’s body when they go back? If so, Wolfe and Ben are about to have a really weird experience.
“Our power is from people, not over them…” 🥲
So beautiful to see. Love Widdershins’ personality and character. Especially in the difference between body language.
goodness i sure HOPE it’s that easy
If there are sins, there ought to be virtues. Hope would be welcome anywhere about now
Hey, welcome back Thea! Well done Mal/Widdershins.
Thea’s back!
“Let’s go back to me.”
I love the way this turned out!
I have no words. This whole scene is just, perfect!
aww
What a wonderful conclusion to the anchors’ conversation. 💖