So…you’ve got lots of questions. Okay, let’s tackle some.
Q: Is the comic ending?
A: No. It’s not ending.
Q: Is this change going to be permanent, or just some Marvel/DC-esque stunt?
A: Anna Claw is the new Crimson Claw. There’s going to be a big shake-up, but this is going to stick.
Q: Did you just write out part of the cast?
A: No. We might not see some of them quite as much, but nobody’s being written out.
Q: Why is Anna going to be The Crimson Claw? Why not give her a unique super-identity?
A: It’s her birthright. She’s already been the Claw in her own timeline. That identity is already a part of her.
Q: Seriously, you’re not just going to Retcon this in 6 months?
A: Nope.
Q: Seven months?
A: NO!
Q: What about…?
A: I think that’s enough for today. Just keep reading to see what comes next.
By Gianluca Burdon Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 4:06 am
Y’know this is good! đ Unlike many cases of major comic book characters hand down their mantle to the next generation (especially Marvel in recent years) this feels natural.
My biggest question right now would be:
Is Anna just going to get everything her father spent decades building up from scratch?Cause honestly, I think t would be better if she had to build some of it by herself, such as assembling her own Inner Circle or setting up her own base of operations, that sort of thingBut, anyway…
How are we going to celebrate this new Era for our favourite webcomic?
By Sabrina Pandora Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 5:36 am
It’s a neat idea, and makes sense. I dig it.
By Towering Barbarian Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 7:11 am
*blinks*
But isn’t the belt where Claw gets part of his powers from? o_O
*thinks it over*
Never mind, she’s got Brainiac 5 level intelligence and gadgeteering capabilities, the resources of a pretty decent paramilitary outfit/pharmaceutical firm backing her up and some pretty nifty labs. I guess if she needs a power belt she can go ahead and make one up for herself. ^o^
By gkh Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 5:28 pm
Isn’t the belt a part of a set which includes a magical helmet which he grabbed at nearly the beginning of the comic? (My boy is getting an A!)
That said, I agree- she totally doesn’t *need* any of that, she’s combination Lex Luther/Batman.
By Kan Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 7:35 am
So this is a pretty cool idea and I can’t wait to see how it shakes up the world… but I admit my first thought was “are we finally going to see Claw’s face???” đ
By Gianluca Burdon Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 9:11 am
Or maybe learn his real name…
By Poetically Psychotic Wed Jan 31st 2018 at 7:08 pm
What are you talking about? First name Crimson, last name Claw.
By Xeiran Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 5:45 pm
My thoughts exactly – we finally get to see Claw in person! His suit always makes him look so buff, but is that him… or the suit? Will him and Meat continue to hang out? Will anyone even recognize him without the suit, or will it just become a running gag that he’s “some guy”? If Anna’s inheriting the Claw name, what will everyone even *call* him, since I don’t recall anyone ever referring to him as anything other than “Claw”? Elder Claw? Hah! This is gonna be great!
By Windscion Sat Jan 27th 2018 at 4:19 pm
We have already seen Claw’s face during a flashback to when he met Meat.
By Kan Mon Jan 29th 2018 at 12:15 pm
Not whole though, he still wore soem kind of a mask. Also, he was way younger.
By Meem Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 12:37 pm
Can someone link me to where it was referenced that Anna was the Claw in her dimension?
Love this idea! !!!
By GaijinMonogatari Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 1:06 pm
I think you’re commenting on the comic page where it’s first mentioned.
“I don’t think I’m the only one here,” he said. Claw’s come to a conclusion based on what he knows of himself, his daughter, and what’s been said and not said about the future. He just happens to be right on the nose about it.
By Minaren Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 2:48 pm
THIS right he I why I love this comic! The claw is amazingly self aware about himself. He knows when it is time to step aside and let the next generation go forward. I also love that Claws not only a villain, he is a family man, a husband, and a business man. And he now gets go legitimate. Hell technically, having a business that no laws or regulations have even been conceived of in today’s day and age, is already legitimate. I so look forward to how Anna goes forward as the new Crimson Claw. Good Job sir!
By Renadt Sun Jan 28th 2018 at 5:42 am
A good villain is one that is human. There are exceptions (Looking at Jack Napier on this), but that seems the best rule.
By Gamester Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 3:57 pm
Does that mean that the Crimson Claw in the future was Anna herself? Time loops and paradoxes can be fun!
By wright1 Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 4:01 pm
Ah, the Passing of the Flame. And done right: Claw just showed profound respect for Anna as his daughter and being her own woman. Amazing writing.
I’ve seen a similar process over the last decade in my own relatives: the newest generation coming to appreciate the family business and property for their *own* reasons. Watching them reach that moment of realization, recognizing how it echoed my own experience, has been profoundly moving.
By Ladon Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 4:23 pm
âThe world needs a Crimson Clawâ how does he figure that? Barring another alien invasion I canât see the logic… but the sentiment remains, I suppose and I wholeheartedly support this, personally. I mean, so love the origional Claw. Heâs fun and sassy and look AWESOME. Those metal arm things are so cool, have I ever mentioned that? But this is a really cool new direction and it feels so right. Best part is, I have no idea whatâs gonna happen now. I donât know what sheâll do with her newfound authority or how everyone is gonna take it or anything. Iâm really excited to see how this turns out. Also I hope we get to see more of her battle armor.
By CyborgJesus Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 4:50 pm
I see. So the one with Stockholm Syndrome was indeed the claw! His captor? Obviously it was his job. Good for you uh…. Mr. Claw? Kramer Claw? Sir Claw? Who is CC now that he is no longer CC?
By Sidekick Matt Fri Jan 26th 2018 at 6:32 pm
Is the Crimson Claw II going to be a villain? A hero? A little bit of both? I’m happy to see Claw Sr. walk away from the business while he can, with his family intact. How many supervillains get a “happily ever after?” I gots the goosebumps.
By saurotitan Thu Feb 1st 2018 at 4:19 pm
Now he just spends his days playing golf with explosive devices and traveling the world as opposed to destroying it. Godspeed, you magnificent beast, godspeed
By Ladon Sat Jan 27th 2018 at 12:02 am
Hey, wait. About that belt. The one that gives him his powers. Very early on we learned itâs part of a set. The team located another part of that set in Egypt. It turned out to host the powerful demon we all know and mock today. But the rest of the set was never searched for. Furthermore, we STILL donât know how the belt killed Defender X. I know the new Crimson Claw wonât need to RELY on that belt to kick tail but she would be wise to look into what itâs deal is.
By Bracey Mon Jan 29th 2018 at 8:39 pm
Even Alexander the Great retired when “there were no more worlds to conquer”. If the Claw has done his bit he’s done his bit. Let the next chapter begin. Much as I love the CLaw I applaud you for giving him a complete arc and moving things forward.
By saurotitan Thu Feb 1st 2018 at 4:17 pm
I believe that robot minions will now join the ranks of the organic employees of the crimson claw, and that Joey will get a chance to show his strength doing something like build a clubhouse… from titanium bars. I would also love it if the odd dinosaur folk we saw killed off got a comeback as an exchange student at his school-education for hatchlings is important!
By BigShadow Fri Feb 9th 2018 at 2:37 am
eye really hope we see Claw’s parents, eye wonder how they will take to his retirement. Le Gasp will there be a Retirement party