What is the best single panel for you?

[ccjmk]

Taking into consideration that the panel does not need to be self-explanatory (probably all panels with the greatest deals of heroism, humor, drama, or else are built around tons and tons of previous strips), what would you consider to be the single Best panel in OotS so far?

I know that "best" is an extremely wide and subjective adjective, but subjetivity is a need for this question :P

IMO, 3rd panel from #594 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0594.html) is the most hearttouching panel ever. It is all extremely dramatic, heroic and lousily clichè, where Elan gives us a sneakpeek of the power he has adquired when becoming a Dashing Swordman, literally leaping into action on a top climax moment, just after Therkla's death, and despite being .. well, despite being Elan, i seriously think he was going to kill Kubota without further do.

So, your opinions?

[lio45]

Among my favorites are at least those two:

last from
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0448.html

and last from
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0484.html
(not the black "OotS will return" panel, the one before that.)
which is actually a lot nicer when you consider the panels leading to it ("camera" going up the columns of black smoke...)

[Lucas]

I think it's helped a lot by me liking the character in question a ton, but panel 8 of His Popularity Has Waned (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0789.html) takes the cake so far. I so did not see that coming.

[t209]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0555.html
11th panel, I love it to see a human loving a green skin.

[Craft (Cheese)]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0595.html

Final panel. I don't know if I'd call it the best by any objective standard, but it was certainly the most personally satisfying. It cemented V's status as my favorite character.

[AlexG]

One of these:

8th panel of this one http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0462.html

last panel of this one http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0652.html

[rbetieh]

Evil, Nasdaq Symbol DOOM - I bought the T-shirt

[Argok]

Mine is second to last panel(7th) in 407 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0407.html)

[TheMac04]

Hands down, favorite panel from my favorite single page.

*ahem*

"And he just kept stabbing them! He's supposed to be jolly! Why isn't he jolly? WHY ISN'T HE JOLLY!?"

[Warren Dew]

Elan playing in the ball pit unaware of the skeletons beneath him:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0750.html

Second would be Roy's fall:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0443.html

[Thattaman]

The first panel here - http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0430.html

To me, it symbolises everything we know about Roy, that blind act of heroism in a final, doomed attempt to hold of Xykon before he damages the people Roy sees as his duty to protect.

And come on, is there a more bad ass panel? Seriously.

[Othniel Edden]

Panel 9 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/images/0KY58MOc61uDGZSv5Ab.gif)

[KoboldRevenge]

The 5th to last panel Here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0409.html) Nice action shot and is just something I was waiting for, she just seemed to beat people too easily till then.

And Second to last panel here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0759.html). I like the flash back nostalgia filter on the panel and Haley looks cute.

[Esprit15]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0595.html

Final panel. I don't know if I'd call it the best by any objective standard, but it was certainly the most personally satisfying. It cemented V's status as my favorite character.

That's my favorite as well. I liked V before (I love all casters, and an excessively analytical one just does it for this nerd) but that was just too perfect. It also nicely contradicts the long string of legal run around that just preceded it.

[Zerg Cookie]

Last panel of #763 Plotting Something (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0763.html)
The amount of pure awesomeness in that panel forces you to take a DC 30 will save or be amazed forever.

[Moogleking]

"Guess which spell I cast before giving this to the bird."

[Thanatosia]

The first panel here - http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0430.html

To me, it symbolises everything we know about Roy, that blind act of heroism in a final, doomed attempt to hold of Xykon before he damages the people Roy sees as his duty to protect.

And come on, is there a more bad ass panel? Seriously.
^--- This

Roy's leap onto the Undead Dragon with the Lens Flare from the sun is the most iconic moment driven into my head by OOTS. It is by far the most memorable image from this strip for me. It's by no means my favorite scene or event in OOTS.... but everything else relies too much on the context of the situation to really explain why it is so awesome... while Roy's Leap stands on its own as a pure visual moment without needing any context to its raw awesomeness.

[Yana]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0679.html Last panel.

That one moment forever cemented Blackwing as my favorite character in this comic.

[WampaX]

The composition of Panel 1 for 443 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0443.html)

Perfect sense of time, distance, and the slowly rotating Roy provides a nice sense of vertigo as you scroll down. To me, it really does represent what the medium can do in terms of having the art instill in the reader a feeling of being part of the scene.

[Howler Dagger]

i think the last panel of this (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0374.html) really dscribes the MitD. Child-like, but incredibly strong

[137beth]

My favorite is in #337 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0337.html), the first panel on the fourth row, where Nale complains that he can't say anything meaningful in 25 words, which causes him to run out of words:smallsmile:

[Tundar]

Last panel of 654 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0654.html) with the 3rd to last being a close 2nd.

[Mordokai]

The first panel here - http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0430.html

To me, it symbolises everything we know about Roy, that blind act of heroism in a final, doomed attempt to hold of Xykon before he damages the people Roy sees as his duty to protect.

And come on, is there a more bad ass panel? Seriously.

Totally in agreement here. Also, the last (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0667.html) panel here.

I just love that "Oy." :smallbiggrin: Almost makes you feel sorry for the poor guy... almost :smallamused:

[martianmister]

Second to last panel... (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0464.html) :smallfrown:

[gamingfreak10]

sexy shoeless god of war is by far my favorite

[Esprit15]

"Guess which spell I cast before giving this to the bird."

^Also a great panel

[FujinAkari]

All of them.

[Katuko]

There's been several, but some (like V's "Disjunction" (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0636.html)) really rely on the rest of the scene to set the mood.

Last panel of this (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0191.html) always makes me chuckle, though.
Fifth panel of this strip (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0281.html) is also awesome all on its own, as well as the seventh panel of the third page of this strip (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0409.html). Yes, I enjoy seeing Miko get the stuffing beaten out of her.

[Demonic1000]

#634l (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0634.html)

I... I must succeed.

[Zejety]

Call me cultist of new but last panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0796.html).

[The Underlord]

last panel of 785 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0785.html) Its the look on tarquins face that makes it my favorite

[Ninjaman]

Fifth last. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0392.html) for one.

First of second page (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0400.html) is also pretty good.

Third (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0409.html)

Last is hillarious (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0413.html)

Yahtzee (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0414.html)

I give up. There is too many great ones.

[Mordokai]

All of them.

You just had to be something special, didn't you? :smalltongue:

[Kurald Galain]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0408.html

The "SHPLURTCH" panel, where Miko gets an entirely justified comeuppance.

[Umberhulk]

Its a panel Rich turned into an entire page in War and XP, so the website comic doesn't do it justice. It is the panel depicting Roy leaping off the castle wall by means of the ring of jumping onto the back of Xykons undead dragon, Greenhilt sword held high. I get all emotional when I flip to the page. Yes, its very pathetic of me.

On the flipside, the depiction of Roy's exit from that same battle is obviously better on the website.

[the Riddler]

Elan & Thog jumping off Julio's ship, bottom left panel in 392 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0392.html)

Aand the second panel in 633 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0633.html), so classy to see the IFCC swooshing around V like that, it really conveys the fiendish-tempting feeling one would expect from these guys. :smallamused:

[Warren Dew]

Its a panel Rich turned into an entire page in War and XP, so the website comic doesn't do it justice. It is the panel depicting Roy leaping off the castle wall by means of the ring of jumping onto the back of Xykons undead dragon, Greenhilt sword held high. I get all emotional when I flip to the page. Yes, its very pathetic of me.
I didn't like it as a two page spread in the print version, because it's interrupted by the page crease.

That said, it seems I'm in the minority, as that panel seems to be the most popular in this thread so far.

[Elron]

I'm Very nostalgic, so I would say something like the Arcanolypse Now (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0020.html)'s last panel.:belkar:
And other one that really blew my mind away, though i didn't like the inconsequent V, was V transformation on I See a Red Robe and I Want to Paint it Black (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0635.html), awesome artwork.:vaarsuvius:

[Raistlin82]

My favourite is the last one. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0496.html) More than anything.

[Gift Jeraff]

The very first panel, where a brave a goblin splits himself in half in order to dodge Roy's attack. :smallfrown:

[Escapistnever]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0701.html

Panel 5

[KoboldRevenge]

The very first panel, where a brave a goblin splits himself in half in order to dodge Roy's attack. :smallfrown:

I think that was the most awesome thing that ever happened in the comic!
You win a nobel prize in... um Chemistry! :smallbiggrin:

[Gift Jeraff]

I think that was the most awesome thing that ever happened in the comic!
You win a nobel prize in... um Chemistry! :smallbiggrin:Hey now, the goblin deserves something, too!

But in all seriousness, I think I might have to go with the "NOTHING!" panel from #628 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0628.html). It's scary for V, but really heartbreaking for the dragon.

[Mutant Sheep]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0701.html

Panel 5

I like the 6th better.

[phobiandarkmoon]

Xykon's reaction panel here at the end of 449:
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0449.html

I just love how Rich managed to capture the look of 'oh crap' on someone who has a SKULL for a face

[Emongnome777]

None Left Standing (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0611.html), 4th Panel.

[Silakka]

Panel 8 (or well, 5-8) of #659 is one of my favourites I haven't seen mentioned yet. http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0659.html It's amazing how many different emotions Rich can make stick characters show, and this one shows some that I can't even formulate in English.

[UrsielHauke]

Panel 6. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0020.html)

It does the movie justice. Now, if only V had a cigar...

[GSFB]

Having an Evilgasm

[Hbgplayer]

Second to last panel (http://http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0092.html) :biggrin:
When I first read it, I could not stop laughing for quite a while.

[Hironomus]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0279.html

First panel. I have a soft spot for chase scenes in Dungeons and Dragons. Hard to pull off, but immensly satisfying.
This reminds me of the great ones I have taken part in.

[Tricia]

Second to last panel... (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0464.html) :smallfrown:So very much agreed. Makes me tear up every time...

[Demonic1000]

My favourite is the last one. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0496.html) More than anything.

I change my vote to this. :roy:

[Jaklefire]

Sexy Shoeless God of War (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0439.html)
Gotta go with the obvious choice (Last panel) :smallbiggrin:

[Laws of Chaos]

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0518.html

I dont know if this quite qualifies, but the 13th and 13.5th panels, not realsure on how to list it

[Asthanius]

Last Panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0496.html). It's one of the only panels that have ever actually brought a tear to my eye.

[Anarion]

Funniest panel: last panel of 659 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0659.html)

Most dramatic panel: Actually, I think this one for me was in SoD
the entire section where Xykon faces off against Dorukan was amazing, but the moment when we see Xykon battling the angels and Right-Eye heading towards him then Redcloak casts the disintegrate spell perfectly captured all of those characters and was hugely moving, as well as showing everything wrong with Redcloak's sunk costs attitude.

Biggest "bwuh?:smallconfused:" moment: Second to last panel of 386 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0386.html). I'm pretty much with Nale there. The first two you can see coming, the leprechaun costume...not so much.

[Psyren]

First panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0635.html) :smallwink:

I remember booting up that strip and going "HOLY ****!"

[GSFB]

I really like all the individual familicide panels in 639 (go bunny!). Also, panel 7 of 640 when the IFCC is just sitting in stunned silence watching it.

But the second to last here is really, really, REALLY funny: http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0721.html

[Demonic1000]

This last panel. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0547.html)

Absolute Gem.

[denthor]

There is only one (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0635.html) comic 635 with the symbols at the top.

[Blisstake]

Second to last in 227 (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0227.html). Funny even without context.

[Hbgplayer]

Ok, my earlier post was a lie. The LAST PANEL (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0335.html)! :biggrin:

[MoonCat]

One word.

Wibbly (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0759.html).

http://i.imgur.com/wPeaW.png

[Hbgplayer]

Ok, my earlier post was a lie. The LAST PANEL (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0335.html)! :biggrin:

:vaarsuvius: Now it really is , THE LAST PANEL!!! (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0800.html) :biggrin: :vaarsuvius:

[AdInfinitum]

Last panel of Perfect Combo (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0216.html) has been my favorite since it first went up.

[Bluepaw]

I think of the last three panels of http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0301.html every damn time I go to a movie. Solid comedic timing.

Or... "Your approval fills me with shame. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0171.html)"

Or... "My last breath...is also my mintiest (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0615.html)."

Call me a sucker for 1-liners. Or...death scenes?

[OrzhvoPatriarch]

The new one, each and every time it comes out.:smallbiggrin:

[Veya]

Seventh panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0796.html), pretty much what you get for liking Thog. :smalltongue:

[MoonCat]

Seventh panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0796.html), pretty much what you get for liking Thog. :smalltongue:

Fifth panel here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0788.html) does a much better take that at them, IMO.

[Delcor]

I don't remember the exact number(s) but the comics where Tarquin shares his ultimate plan. Its brilliant, well spoken, and epic.

Also from Start of Darkness
When Xykon gives the verbal beatdown to Redcloak with butch/bitch speach, that was intense.

EDIT: oh wait single panel, not comic, scratch that above :smalleek:
favorite single panel would be from Start of Darkness
Xykon's Lich transformation, when he completes it and shatters his body, its creepy-epic

[WoodStock_PV]

It is really hard to pick just one panel, but if I had to do it I would choose the 8th panel of this strip:

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0462.html

Xykon and Redcloak speaking like old pals at their time of death.. well.. sort of death moment.

This one is my favorite strip.

[BlackZaitan]

My favourite is the last one. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0496.html) More than anything.

I agree

though I have to put this up, because I have put it on facebook, and need to point this out, the comedy factor is just to high xD
Second to Last
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0230.html
I am Chaotic

[Bluepaw]

Revisiting some early strips and there are real gems I'd forgotten about, like...

An early incidence of Elan's unexpected lateral thinking (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0101.html) (panels 8-10)

And the bottom panel here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0105.html): that moment is both fine storytelling and such a recognizable moment from all our campaigns. A twist in the adventure, a big encounter impending, five different PC roleplaying styles in facing it...and then all hell breaks loose.

[Raistlin82]

I change my vote to this. :roy:


Last Panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0496.html). It's one of the only panels that have ever actually brought a tear to my eye.


I agree[...]

That makes 4 of us.
Wow, I'm so unoriginal. :smallyuk: