Comic-Book Scorpion in a Zen Garden

A bold, high-contrast comic-book style illustration of a scorpion creeping through a tranquil zen garden. Thick black ink outlines, vibrant flat colors, and halftone shading give a retro superhero vibe. The scorpion is sleek with an armored exoskeleton, oversized pincers, and a dramatic arched tail. Surrounding it, raked gravel forms precise geometric patterns, with smooth stepping stones, a mossy boulder, a small bonsai in a ceramic pot, and tall bamboo stalks. Warm sunlight slices through the stalks, casting long shadows. A wooden bridge and a tiny koi pond appear in the background. Dynamic action lines emphasize movement around the tail, and a bold onomatopoeia SHRIIK appears near the panel edge. Perspective is a low angle, close to the gravel, creating a heroic, cinematic feel with strong contrast.