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Published: 2008-02-22 03:35:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 32580; Favourites: 145; Downloads: 232
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Description Zhao's back where he wanted to be: the Fire Nation army- navy (both work closely together)


Page original size 5,5" X 8".
Rough pencils. Grey shading, lettering and word ballons done in Photoshop
These pages done for fun, and also as a good exercise in storytelling and planning on such a long scale, which I had not really done before.
I am not planning on inking, cleaning more or coloring them. I simply do not have the time.

The Avatar universe belongs to Mike, Bryan, Nickelodeon-Viacom-MTV.
All the characters belong to them, but a few of the extras are my own creation.
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FireLadyFae [2020-06-27 01:40:11 +0000 UTC]

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Cynderthedragon5768 [2013-11-23 02:19:31 +0000 UTC]

I thought his arms were broke?

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SomeDrunkRussian In reply to Cynderthedragon5768 [2021-11-23 11:40:58 +0000 UTC]

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Cynderthedragon5768 In reply to SomeDrunkRussian [2021-11-25 05:16:50 +0000 UTC]

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Nyerguds In reply to Cynderthedragon5768 [2014-01-10 12:07:59 +0000 UTC]

Might have taken six weeks for Iroh to travel here from Ba Sing Se.

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Cynderthedragon5768 In reply to Nyerguds [2014-02-09 05:13:23 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, I see. I was thinking the FireNation finally found some miracle cures for their wounds or something.

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MistyWoods101 [2013-05-15 18:18:01 +0000 UTC]

Look at his face! XD So awesome!

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DarkLadyJade [2012-11-21 23:32:03 +0000 UTC]

LOL!!!

XD

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AeonsShadow [2012-07-10 16:16:54 +0000 UTC]

So nice to be back....

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treena-ivy-carter [2011-08-01 13:59:55 +0000 UTC]

Nice Zhao, come back strong and arrogant.

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PiyaHannah [2011-03-26 10:29:04 +0000 UTC]

Im confused.. Is Zuko Fir lord hre? How was the war ended?

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TheStoryNeverEnds In reply to PiyaHannah [2011-04-22 00:04:48 +0000 UTC]

The war ended then Aang defeated Ozai. When Ozai was defeated, Zuko took his place as the Fire Lord.

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oiboyz [2011-01-26 19:56:20 +0000 UTC]

I always hated Zhao's smirk when I first watched Season One... don't know why I'm enjoying it so much in the last panel here. You're corrupting people, rufftoon.

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mr18er In reply to oiboyz [2011-02-02 04:50:15 +0000 UTC]

You kdding me? Zhaos smirk is the best.

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oiboyz In reply to mr18er [2011-02-02 21:33:17 +0000 UTC]

I know, I think so too. That's just evidence of how this comic has warped my fanvision!

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twimoonclips In reply to oiboyz [2011-02-05 01:01:35 +0000 UTC]

lol.

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SuperSpecialAwesome [2010-08-30 01:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Back to the good old Zhao arrogance XD

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SilverLady7 [2010-08-22 17:44:19 +0000 UTC]

Sweet revenge.

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AteMozzarella [2010-07-04 12:16:36 +0000 UTC]

XD At least things are starting to look up

And I'm pretty sure that guy was exaggerating about the whole breaking of arms thing.

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Alluris [2009-11-17 02:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Last two panels...

So much...... W I N.

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Omnipotrent [2009-05-10 02:50:15 +0000 UTC]

I'm imagining him saying "Why so SERIOUS?" in the 4th pannel

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Spiegel666 [2009-04-15 11:52:45 +0000 UTC]

*Snickers*

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omtatelo [2009-04-15 05:33:35 +0000 UTC]

PFFFFF WAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *tears*

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deactivated-9876 [2009-04-12 14:32:16 +0000 UTC]

Why so nervous?
LOL That panel is awesome! For a moment I really thought it said "Why so serious?"

XD

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nadeshani [2008-07-09 21:31:30 +0000 UTC]

heheh i think i'll enjoy zhao being there too. XD that is one epic smirk in the last panel.

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Aakr [2008-03-24 22:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow that guy healed fast! He's probably half troll or something...

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rufftoon In reply to Aakr [2008-03-27 00:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Actually, Zhao stayed a while in that prison after the assault. Yueh had the time to heal.
If he's a troll, it's in his attitude, not his biology

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Aakr In reply to rufftoon [2008-03-27 14:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Still... both arms... had to take at least a couple of months, if not more...

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rufftoon In reply to Aakr [2008-03-27 17:52:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah, a couple of months.

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BlackStar-okuz [2008-03-06 03:01:43 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!!!
I'm sure I'm going to love zhao being there

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rufftoon In reply to BlackStar-okuz [2008-03-06 16:42:39 +0000 UTC]

Hopefully you will! Zhao certainly enjoys being back in his element- and I mean the army (and maybe the fire a little bit)

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BlackStar-okuz In reply to rufftoon [2008-03-06 23:52:08 +0000 UTC]

I will,I'm sure

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circe-albatus-perite [2008-02-28 18:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Hahahah...poor new recruits. Zhao still has an effect on them.

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rufftoon In reply to circe-albatus-perite [2008-02-29 00:05:07 +0000 UTC]

Zhao will be the nightmares of many new recruits.

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citizen17 [2008-02-23 03:29:58 +0000 UTC]

RAWR @ Zhao's badass attitude.

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rufftoon In reply to citizen17 [2008-02-23 20:24:36 +0000 UTC]

That's what he likes doing most- make people fear him while he doesn't even have to throw punches.

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Brashs-Tears [2008-02-23 02:27:46 +0000 UTC]

Last two panels = Love for his face.
I want it.

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rufftoon In reply to Brashs-Tears [2008-02-23 02:37:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!They were fun expressions to make
(for once, he's not frowning or angry)

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Brashs-Tears In reply to rufftoon [2008-02-23 03:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Well, he's still super sexy when he's frowning and angry but much love for smiling/smirky Zhao!

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explosive-toaster [2008-02-22 23:35:00 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh heh. Serves the little weasel right.
His arms healed pretty fast, though, didn't they?

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rufftoon In reply to explosive-toaster [2008-02-23 00:31:50 +0000 UTC]

Well, Zhao was in prison for a while, then he had to wait for his audience with the firelord. A bit of time has passed.

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explosive-toaster In reply to rufftoon [2008-02-23 04:35:12 +0000 UTC]

OK, that makes more sense.
I was thinking - "Fire Nation witchcraft? What?"

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swan-swan [2008-02-22 06:39:35 +0000 UTC]

Does he have to carry the pig?

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rufftoon In reply to swan-swan [2008-02-22 17:04:02 +0000 UTC]

No.
If he ever had to, he'd kill it, chop it in pieces and THEN carry it.
(he he, someone has been reading those DVD comics- sweet! )

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jennymstead [2008-02-22 06:14:02 +0000 UTC]

i'm sorry, but this litteraly had me buried in my pillow laughing my arse off!

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rufftoon In reply to jennymstead [2008-02-22 17:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

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Katara2102 [2008-02-22 03:49:14 +0000 UTC]

And he fits in fine with his new position xD
Really nice page Rufftoon.

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rufftoon In reply to Katara2102 [2008-02-22 03:56:45 +0000 UTC]

He's back at the bottom of the ladder, but he intends to climb up as fast as he can (and get nicer uniforms in the process)

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Creagan-an-Fhithich [2008-02-22 03:36:47 +0000 UTC]

XD That look on the guy's face is priceless!

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rufftoon In reply to Creagan-an-Fhithich [2008-02-22 03:56:13 +0000 UTC]

He doesn't want Zhao around- Zhao breaks arms. HIS arms!

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