Rogue of the Ruins: A Comic Heist

In a sun-baked archaeological site, a rogue thief strikes a dynamic pose on crumbling stone steps beneath a toppled statue. The scene is drawn in bold comic-book style with thick black inks, exaggerated perspective, and Ben-Day dot shading. The rogue wears a dark hooded jacket, utility belt, and fingerless gloves, a grappling hook slung at his hip. Dust motes swirl in the amber light as hieroglyphs cover crumbling walls and a gleaming artifact sits on a pedestal behind him. In the background, archaeologists watch from behind a rope barrier. The lighting is high-contrast: warm oranges and ochres clash with cool teal shadows; motion lines, panel-like composition, and a splash of action sound effects like WHIP and CLANG give a sense of speed and mischief. The palette evokes desert vibes with dramatic shadows, suitable for a comic page.