Witch in the Mall: A Bold Comic-Book Caper

A witch in a bustling shopping mall, drawn in bold comic-book style with thick black ink lines and halftone shading. The witch stands center frame wearing a tattered cloak, a tall pointed hat, and knee-high boots, casting a glowing spell from a carved wooden staff that emits swirling electric purple energy. Floating runes orbit her. Shoppers freeze mid-step around glass storefronts, escalators, and neon signs. The scene uses high-contrast lighting, vibrant primary colors, and cinematic panel composition with motion lines and impact stars. Include speech bubbles with 'POOF!' and 'ZAP!' for a splash-page feel. Perspective is a slightly low-angle shot, with foreground elements cropped for dynamic depth.