Basement Sentinel: An Elderly Hero in Comic Style

An elderly person in a dim basement, illustrated in bold comic-book style with thick ink outlines, high-contrast lighting, and halftone shading. The character wears a cozy cardigan over a shirt, loose trousers, and slippers, with glasses perched on their nose. They hold a flashlight that casts warm amber beams across concrete walls, exposed pipes, cobwebs, and dusty shelves filled with jars and tools on a workbench. The scene uses dramatic overhead lighting and dynamic, heroic pose cues, with energy lines suggesting motion even while standing. Color palette: desaturated blues and grays with selective warm highlights. Background elements emphasize a basement setting, including shelves, crates, and a gritty texture. Overall vibe: retro indie comic book aesthetic reminiscent of mid-20th-century superheroes, featuring cross-hatching and bold outlines.