Tower Ascent: Explorer in Bold Comic Style

An intrepid explorer in rugged gear—a leather jacket, weathered hat, rope coiled at the belt, a map and brass compass—climbs a spiraling stone tower staircase. He carries a flickering lantern that casts warm amber light on ancient walls studded with brass gears and glowing runes. The tower is tall and crumbling, with narrow slits letting sharp beams of sunlight, creeping vines, and distant gears hissing. The scene is drawn in dynamic comic book style with bold black ink outlines, high contrast cel shading, and halftone textures. Explosive action lines swirl as panels show close ups of his determined face, glinting gear, and etched glyphs. The camera angle is a dramatic low angle looking up toward a window at the very top, emphasizing scale and danger. Color palette blends warm earth tones of stone and leather with brass gold accents and electric blue rune glows. Mood is adventurous, mysterious, retro pulpy vibe.