Shadow Creature in the Town Square: Comic Showdown

In a bustling town square at dusk, a colossal shadow creature rises from the cobblestones. The being is a living silhouette of black smoke, with jagged, wispy tendrils, sharp edges, and glowing eyes that pierce the darkness. Rendered in bold comic-book style with thick ink outlines, high-contrast lighting, and classic halftone shading. The square features a stone fountain, market stalls, ornate lampposts, and townsfolk in period dress reacting with fear or awe. A dramatic low-angle perspective looks up at the towering monster, with motion lines and explosive onomatopoeia to convey impact. Palette: deep midnight blues and blacks for shadows, warms from gas lamps, occasional red accents on eyes or energy glints. Keep the scene dynamic and cinematic, with crisp panels and strong composition.