We continue serialization of Empowered vol. 12, which proved to be the final volume of the series in this specific graphic-novel format, though I was unaware of that unfortunate reality when I started work on the book.

Re: Thugboy's T-shirt: As much as I might not care that much for all of the various Ruger firearms I own—in fact, several of them I rather regret buying, alas—I have to admit that the company does indeed have a very sweet logo!

Next week on the webcomic serialization, prepare for further cryptic hints as to what the heck is going on here, folks, before we leap onward to the next scene that I can't quite recall at this time!