EIO: The Millstone

EIO: The Millstone

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Series

Elsewhere in Odyssey

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2022

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Written By

Evan David

Cover Artist

Brian Dawson

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Cover Characters

John Avery Whittaker
Bart Rathbone
Rodney Rathbone
Eugene Meltsner

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"EIO: The Millstone" is a story arc in the Elsewhere in Odyssey Comic Series.

Summary

Bart Rathbone reappears, seeking a cross-promotion with Whit. When denied, Bart and his son Rodney sneakily market their gadgets to kids, only to find themselves unwittingly thrust into biblical times through the Imagination Station. As they face Roman accusations for their influence on a child, Eugene inadvertently rescues them, leaving Whit and him puzzled over the bizarre ordeal and its lesson in the perils of leading children astray.

Trivia

• This was the first in-canon appearance of Bart Rathbone since Album 50.
• This was the first in-canon appearance of Rodney Rathbone since Album 50. He was aged up to reflect the passage of time and now is depicted with some facial hair.

Characters

John Avery Whittaker
Bart Rathbone
Rodney Rathbone
Eugene Meltsner

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Individual Comic Strips

Comic Strip No.	Writer	Artist(s)	Release Date

11	Evan David	Brian Dawson	9/19/22
Bart Rathbone makes a surprise return, seeking business opportunities with Whit. Bart proposes a cross promotion to boost sales at his Electric Palace store, pitching new super-calculators for kids. As Whit hesitates, Bart's overly familiar demeanor hints at potential complications in their partnership, leaving the story open-ended for the next installment.

12	Evan David	Brian Dawson	9/26/22
Whit firmly declines Bart's request to advertise the Electric Palace's super-calculators, expressing concerns about their potential as distractions for kids. Despite Bart's attempts to persuade him with money, Whit stands by his decision, citing past experiences and a lack of trust in Bart's intentions. As Bart storms off in frustration, Whit watches with a mix of empathy and resolve, leaving the story open-ended for the next installment.

13	Evan David	Brian Dawson	10/3/22
Outside Whit's End, Bart and Rodney Rathbone sneak around the back of the building, determined to sell their calculators despite Whit's refusal. Inside the Bible Room, they pitch their products to intrigued kids, promising features and payment plans. However, their conversation is interrupted by Eugene's voice, prompting Bart and Rodney to realize they've been caught in the act, setting the stage for further developments in the next installment.

14	Evan David	Brian Dawson	10/10/22
Bart and Rodney hastily hide in the Imagination Station to avoid detection by Eugene, accidentally activating the Parable Program. As the machine speeds into action, they scream in shock before finding themselves transported to 1st century Israel, dressed in period attire and holding wooden briefcases. Confused by their surroundings, they encounter an Israelite boy, setting the stage for further adventures in the next installment.

15	Evan David	Brian Dawson	10/17/22
The Israelite boy encounters Bart and Rodney, intrigued by their "abacuses." As Rodney showcases the features, revealing they're actually modified calculators, the boy expresses interest but mentions his money is meant for food. Ignoring the boy's concerns, Bart persuades him to prioritize their gadgets over necessities, emphasizing their value and potential for happiness, setting the stage for a moral dilemma in the next installment.

16	Evan David	Brian Dawson	10/24/22
Bart and Rodney find themselves on a ship surrounded by Roman guards, accused of tempting a boy to disobey his parents. Horrified by the soldier's threat to attach a massive millstone to their necks and drown them at sea, they plead for escape. Back at Whit's End, Eugene inadvertently rescues them by opening the Imagination Station, allowing Bart and Rodney to flee, leaving Eugene confused. Whit and Eugene discover the Rathbones' briefcases and realize they experienced a parable about leading others astray, reflecting on the Biblical lesson of Matthew 18:6.