Selkie in the Enchanted Grove: A Comic Adventure

An epic, high-contrast comic-book style illustration of a selkie in an enchanted grove. The selkie stands in a moss-covered clearing, half-human, half-seal: flowing wet hair, sea-blue skin, wearing a tattered cloak and a seashell amulet; the seal skin peeks from beneath the cloak. They strike a dynamic pose with one hand raised as if casting magic, bold ink outlines and crisp linework. The grove around them glows with bioluminescent moss, glowing mushrooms, and floating motes of light; ancient trees bend slightly as if listening. A shimmering waterfall in the background reflects emerald and cobalt light; forest spirits peek from roots and hollows. Panels and caption boxes framing the scene; speech bubble near the selkie reads: 'The tide answers me.' Colors are deep greens, teals, and gold highlights, with dramatic top-left lighting and cinematic shading in a modern superhero/comic style.