Chapter 17, Page 1
A BRIDGE TO THE PAST
Nori Santel, Pallad City Post
[Archived Article: Published 1 Year Ago]
For nearly a century, Serenity Bridge has linked the north side and south side parks of Pallad City. One of the oldest bridges in the city, it features a movable bascule bridge design and is raised daily to allow ships and boats to pass along the Zant River below.
Over the last two decades, the Serenity Bridge had fallen into disrepair and neglect, marred by years of rust, graffiti, and structural damage. Six months ago, it was designated as a landmark and, under Mayor Hynden Neville’s Renew Initiative, the bridge was labelled a ‘high-priority repair’. It has since returned to its once former glory—at least visually.
Not all Palladians are impressed, however. Some have voiced their concerns that, despite the Serenity Bridge’s makeover, the repairs were purely aesthetic and that the bridge itself is still unsafe. Four years ago, a private construction firm claimed they had found severe structural degradation on the bridge and presented an extensive report to government officials. Many of the issues addressed in the report were subsequently ignored during the recent restoration. A survey last month suggested that nearly 76% of Palladians are in favor of replacing the Serenity Bridge with a modernized bridge, instead of spending tax payer money on future repairs.
The Serenity Bridge lifts three times a day, usually takes about 8 to 12 minutes per lift, and stops traffic on both north and south sides.
Story by Midnight. Art by Tanabata Usagi.
Really liking the color here!
Yes it is nice to see color. Wonder if the whole chapter is like this? We’ll soon see.
Madison’s face in panel three is really looking a lot like a character from Stand Still Stay Silent.
“the bridge was labelled a ‘high-priority repair’. It has since returned to its once former glory—at least visually.
Not all Palladians are impressed, however. Some have voiced their concerns that, despite the Serenity Bridge’s makeover, the repairs were purely aesthetic and that the bridge itself is still unsafe.”
Wow, sounds a lot like the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati…
Not just the color, I like the art on this page overall. Here’s hoping Tanabata Usagi stays on for some time! 🙂
At least Reena’s bewbs have returned to their normal size 😛
That’s disappointing.
Let’s hope the art goes back to the original quality.
Yes I see we have a new artist. I guess that’s okay as it’s good to see different styles. And color really does enhance the whole out look on the pages. I think the staff artist at Danger Zone One do a rotational thing. This is good because it gives the artist a rest and they come back fresh the next time they are up. Salaiix’s art is more of the original Japanese anima style. A little more cartoonish. It all good.
You can’t fool me, that’s clearly the 95th street bridge! The question is, does the car have good pickup?