Let's break this one up into sections, shall we?
Top Panel: Although the Hot Fudge Sundae Adventure Club are sometimes referred to as the New Wave Space Gods, they're essentially Human, just Bigger. Much Bigger. In this way, they are much like the classic Gods of Mythology from the Greek, Egyptian, and Norse Pantheons. Unlike those Gods, HFSAC serve a larger God, and this God is OMNICHRONUS. Despite the fact that many of the members of HFSAC have served Big O for a few years now, very few of them have borne firsthand witness to the true power of the Judge of Worlds. So everyone is a bit taken aback, even though the HFSAC gang are aware of the power of OMNICHRONUS, to see it up close and personal is a bit much, even for them. Or, as the Clown puts it, "Holy Guacamole."
Left Side: Although OMNICHRONUS can be compared to Galactus (and there is an intentional homage there), Big O is quite a bit different from Galactus. Galactus is a cosmic being who feeds off the energy of entire worlds in order to survive, killing the world he "devours" in the process. OMNICHRONUS on the other hand, is a Cosmic Force of Nature that has the ability to pass Judgement on Entire Worlds. In some instances, the Verdict is "Death", in which case OMNICHRONUS can, in fact, destroy the world he has passed Judgement on. Although the destruction of a planet requires massive amounts of energy to facilitate, Big O can also draw a certain amount of energy back into himself, recharging his supply of Cosmic Energy, and helping to balance out the loss of energy from the planetary destruction. Which is why OMNICHRONUS is glowing in this panel. Also, I thought it looked cool.
Right Side: In a very fast paced, plot driven comic like this one, you take your characterization where you can get it. I wanted to throw some lines at some of the newer characters. So you get a few quick, yet revealing moments. Jester Kidd revealing that he serves OMNICHRONUS largely because he respects Big O's Power. Phantasmo Rex being comic relief. Shiv continuing to follow her Kharmic Balance theme. And the Cosmic Fool thinking tactically.
Other than that, that Truck in the last panel was not drawn well. Boo for me.
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