The Standard

As I said earlier, we had one more flashback lined up for this issue, only it’s not telling Zena’s story, but rather that of The Dawn, Alex Thomas’ decaying clone.  It turns out he wasn’t so dead after his burial…

I can’t remember the specifics now, but I’m sure this was a relatively late addition to the issue, perhaps only appearing in a redraft.  It’s strange to think that now, as looking at the issue, it’s quite an integral beat.  This scene is the first time we’re given a different perspective on our supposed primary antagonist, viewing him not just as a monster and a killer, but as a victim of monstrosity in his own right.  Something which will be further explored in the coming pages.