Bad Day in the Market

To improve your Monday somewhat (or whatever day it might be when you stumble upon this post), I present an uncolored panel from my upcoming graphic novel Strange Attractors.  This is the marvelous work of Greg Scott, who is nearing the finish line on this epic.  It's one of the most complex projects I've ever done, and to see it come together is really something.  Here's the panel:

Why are those dudes so upset?  What's happening on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that's so terrible?  You'll find out soon enough! (Fall 2012, if everything keeps going as it seems like it will.)