Damaged Universe #0 - Page 2 / A Webcomic

The Making Of

Script by Lorenz Lammens

Panel 1
The futuristic looking time traveller grabs the startled father by the arms. The father clutches his newborn even harder in response and takes a step back.

TIME TRAVELLER:
Quick, what year is this?

FATHER:
Err…

Panel 2
The time traveller ask again, even more agitated.

TIME TRAVELLER:
Damnit - is it November 20th of the year 2000?

NURSE:
Yes… Yes…

Panel 3
He grabs the wrist of the father and looks at his watch. This worries the father needlessly as he balances the baby in one arm.

TIME TRAVELLER (alarmed):
9:20 PM

Panel 4
The man runs into the hospital and heads toward reception, looking back at the startled adults he’s left behind.

TIME TRAVELLER
Thanks. Oh… and congratulations.

TIME TRAVELLER (thought):
Damnit. I’ve arrived late.

Panel 5
The time traveller arrives at the information desk, sweating and out of breath. An overweight receptionist looks up from her glasses, taking him in with with a questioning expression.

TIME TRAVELLER:
My wife, Catherine Cochrane, is giving birth to our baby. I need…

RECEPTIONIST:
Could I see some ID first?

Panel 6
The time traveller's driver's license identifies him as Frank Cochrane, but appears to be showing the image of a much younger man with longer hair.

Panel 7
The receptionist lifts up her arm to hand the driver's license back.

RECEPTIONIST:
Room 303. Congra…