antichrist's plus one | the magnus archives animatic

WOOO ITS DONE!!! im so happy with how most of this came out. obv the audio/characters belong to rusty quill, only the art is mine!!!! the laverne design belongs to eben taylor :3
also MEGA SPOILERS FOR S5 !!!!

[@reachingzenith7772]

The way Martin says that Jon _destroyed_ Helen made it seem like they got into a full on fistfight and Helen stood *no chance.*

[@emilybarclay8831]

1v1 me in the apocalypse

[@knightsblight]

Molly whopped

[@wisdomaxolotl2766]

Smiting her the old fashioned way

[@melissaharris3389]

He made her existentially explode

[@_seejane_]

The little glimmer in Martins eyes when he says being the Antichrist’s plus one has its perks ❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺

[@sarah-cl5zq]

i print out every frame of this animatic and eat them individually

[@abee948]

Is that what Graham was doing

[@JaamKidd69]

ive seen this comment on 4 separate animatics *WHAT DOES THIS MEAN*

[@linamanken6217]

@@JaamKidd69 it's a reference to the episode "across the street". There is a character valley graham, who eats one of his notebooks.

[@julialungan4722]

I love this comment lmao

[@riversgoingnowhere1659]

im just gonna eat my computer... Edit: The angles cut me when I try to think.

[@noahkarpinski1824]

Something I just want to point out: They didn't save anyone. The tunnels became a domain in and of itself filled with people clinging to a dim hope TERRIFIED of being dragged back to hell It's like what happened to Basira. You don't get to escape being scared even if you have power

[@emilybarclay8831]

Yeah but in the apocalypse I’d rather be relatively safe and scared that in pain and scared

[@catswit]

Come to think about it this makes a lot of sense!! they said in the eyepocalypse you are either a watcher or watched, so everyone who isn't being fed on has their own domain; Georgie and Melanie's domain is the tunnels and their "cult members" are their watched!!!

[@noahkarpinski1824]

@Catswit And Jon and Martin passing through is The Eye coming to collect the built-up fear That's also probably why the watchers came to force the cult back into their domains after: they served their purpose and The Eye wasn't planning on Jon making a return trip to See them again

[@estefaniasorando4409]

So, the same kind of fear of the cabin in 161? Hadn't considered it

[@gc6929]

6:29 oh my gosh I can’t it had me laughing so hard just Jon: 👁👁👁👁👁👁👁 Martin: ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️ Martin: *hug* Jon: ??? Jon: !!! Jon 😌

[@chicky6471]

The way jon falls to the ground after killing helen gives me all of the life I require

[@frenchkitty88]

I'm glad this comment expresses my exact sentiments. Just a lil... Plop. Blap. Lying on the ground. It's beautiful

[@aaron2718w]

When the warlock uses his last spell slot

[@chicky6471]

@@aaron2718w So true

[@amphitritemists4595]

The amount of times this man has passed out from exhaustion he needs to see a doctor when this is all over...and a therapist

[@monorayjak4377]

I can just hear him screaming "WHERE THE HELL AM I NOW?? WHERE DID SHE DROP ME? HOW DID I GET HERE???? Helen........ if you weren't already dead I'd kill you again." Just lying on the ground vaguely waving his fist in the air talking to no one in particular. Very perfect moment.

[@ariooreo2294]

this scene hurts sm they could have been such good friends 😭

[@someoneawesome8717]

If you remember back during season 3 Martin managed to get her out of her rage after the incident with the arson. She was more than willing to go full destroyer after seeing him hurt and he basically only had to say "not yet"

[@notyou8508]

@@someoneawesome8717 why do I always see you on tma content?

[@someoneawesome8717]

@@notyou8508 I'm just a very active part of fandoms

[@underratedgrapejuice]

"it has its perks" hes so madly in love

[@melissaharris3389]

Jon is a near omniscient demigod that's near indestructible and can rain existential dread and annihilation down on almost anyone's head. Martin's basically taken a guided scenic tour of the apocalypse beside his untouchable boyfriend.

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

Okay Martin's "Plus one" joke is the best possible thing he could have said. 1) It lightens the mood, making jokes with people you don't know very well ingratiate yourself to them and puts them at ease. He wants and needs Melanie to like him, both as a person and as a Prophet. 2) It puts himself down. Martin consistently sees himself through his relationship to others. Initially it was his mother, then his coworkers, and for a while but especially now, Jon. He does not see himself as an entire person in his own right, just what he is to Jon, whom he deems far more important. 3) He doesn't say the whole truth. His "role" in this world is as the keeper of a fear domain, begrudgingly serving the Eye. Even if Melanie and Georgie wanted to, they wouldn't be able to save them because Martin's domain forbids the knowledge of them, they MUST suffer alone. If he had told the truth, Melanie would become hostile to him, and then to Jon for the possibility of him having a domain as well.

[@Dee-jp7ek]

Ok but #2 literally broke me all over again so thank you

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

@@Dee-jp7ek Happy to be of service. Martin's got as many issues as Jon does, they're just different ones.

[@Dee-jp7ek]

@@rorygiambalvo2955 I just wanted my boy to be happy ;n;

[@nyxcat3621]

@@Dee-jp7ekyeah I really wish there could’ve been more focus on Martins issues n stuff though I get it would’ve probably thrown off the balance or wtv

[@justlikethewizard]

I adore Martin I cannot get over him being all, "yeahhh... Jon killed her :I'

[@ercb18]

Martin: why do they call you a prophet? Melanie: ah, well, i may have...told them? that i'm a prophet

[@hugohoulahan636]

"Yourself?" "Oh I'm the Antichrist's plus 1." *wheeze*

[@pyxenart]

Melanie: the blind prophet Old homestucks in the distance: 'oh?'

[@Liz-lq8hw]

*hitting the homestucks with a rolled up newspaper*: Shoo!

[@Forlorn_Overseer]

***Breathes in Homestuck*** Ah yes one of us-

[@Forlorn_Overseer]

@@Liz-lq8hw ***YOU CAN'T FIGHT THE ARCHIVES THOUGH IT'S WEIRD AND RANDOM IT'S-***

[@ohokay4663]

*simmers in hating the term blind prophet* well,

[@kellanlevi5663]

That gives me a whole new reason to hate that phrase

[@kellanlevi5663]

4:34 I just realized that when he said "have you had vision, or...?" It came out like a joke that was funnier in his head than it was out loud

[@yeahsuredude7082]

I've never actually visualised Melanie's severing and oh my GOD that was intense??

[@marcuswestphal4955]

I mean yeah, but in the end she just went blind. Honestly, the consequences seem kind of tame o me. Then again, I'm going blind irl, wo maybe my priorities are different.

[@Liz-lq8hw]

Bless you you wonderful person, this animatic cleared my skin, mowed my lawn, buttered my toast, and watered my begonias. May the eye spare you after Jonny finally brings about the apocalypse in mag 200. I hear noble level patrons get their own domains

[@cezar3169]

lol

[@koalagirl0933]

I love how this basically says Martins a housewife at this point lol

[@emilybarclay8831]

Housewife Vs apocalypsetravelhusband

[@9DAYSgirl]

He's basically Samwise Gangee following a Ringwraith Frodo through Modor

[@sneakysnek572]

*slams fist on the table* SCRUFFY MARTIN RIGHTS!!!!!!

[@cutiepie120048]

Martin is so blunt 😂 "Jon killed her."

[@marsinthestars1762]

8:17 PLS THE WAY JON JUST PLOPPED DOWN

[@_spilled_milk_pro-champion3871]

That last frame with ‘trans rights’ written next to them makes me headcanon Martin as a trans guy and Melanie as a trans girl.

[@zeelovesthee]

martins “EUUGHH YIKES..”- LMAO

[@aspen1889]

These two could've had the perfect friendship, even back in s3 where she got mad at jonah hurting Martin. I mean I get it was also cause of her own anger but- still. Potential.

[@L.clayton.]

Jon falling down after destroying helen 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angelaphsiao]

8:23 What were you gonna say about Jon's smiting powers, Martin?? Because it sounded like you were about to say that it was hot

[@amidalaprin4846]

It *so* is, tho

[@hornibitch382]

I mean it is but I thought he was gonna say "it's a whole thing"

[@voidjockey82]

The fandom's... passion for "Feral Jon" and "Hot Jon Rights" should tell you enough.

[@Fandom1324]

I thought it was ‘hot mess’ but I get it

[@dropinarte]

THE WAY JON FALLS TO THE FLOOR AFTER KILLING HELEN DMDLEPEPEPSPDDPDO BYE

[@beebee5624]

Jon falling down after defeating Helen with a lil *plonk* made me laugh- MANS RLLY WAS A MOOD LMAO-

[@martinsdragons]

The scene of melanie stabbing out her eyes was brutal

[@someoneawesome8717]

Fluffy tired Martin, this episode was surprisingly good for my emotions

[@tillys2933]

watching this after the finale is depressing as fuck

[@stuffness8098]

Literally a full on fear-pocalypse, nah The modern dating scene, now that's hard (Imagine this in the drake format)

[@nikolaswaney9187]

holy shit almost 9 MINUTES LONG??? you Are like, a mortal human right??

[@brandy3498]

This was amazing! When melenie stabbed her eye, wow, that was amazing! You clearly put a lot of effort into this and it looks amazing!!

[@saylemevelyn]

ceaseless watcher, turn your gaze upon the wonderful thing

[@RK-ee1bc]

i very much like the overall vibe of apocalypse martin

[@squidlysal9381]

Oh, this is a delightful envisioning of Melanie and Martin's conversation and I love how you draw them!

[@bbvaldez3086]

"God, tell me about it" 💅

[@carnighoul]

The expressions and movements and character designs are fantastic!! I love this!!

[@carnighoul]

Also hell yeah trans rights

[@feraljayce]

@@carnighoul YEAHHH TRANS RIGHTS i hc the both of them as trans so :] transgenda

[@ebentaylor]

YESSSS YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! This moment was so good, your animatic really pulled out all the stops with the emotion in their conversation! The emotion behind the animation where Melanie blinded herself was VERY GOOD. Their banter was so sweet, and talking about their relationships together really brought out how sweetly they care for each other. The moments where Martin catches her up on Daisy and Basira were really dramatic, and I love how Melanie warned Martin about Helen before he even brought it up, your art really emphasised how much Helen's betrayal hurt her. This is amazing!! You are incredible!!!!! Also 3:01 I see you using my Laverne design!! :^D

[@feraljayce]

i am running at you full speed to give you a giant hug

[@tarrotpatch]

GOD I love the little details you put into the animation!! Like the little hand waves Martin does and the little changes in everyone's faces as they react to stuff???? Top shit, love it!!!!

[@dropinarte]

I never realized she says "That sounds like a rough kink" MSLSLSLWWL

[@LeighsLittleLife]

I think it’s ‘rough gig’

[@olyviafleury2545]

@@LeighsLittleLife yeah but this is way funnier

[@cipher8523]

MELANIE KING I LOVE YOUU

[@hiyouyesyou1593]

The Magnus Archives is a comedy podcast

[@megamole6386]

this is incredible, I can´t believe you did an 8 minute animatic and nail everything so perfectly: their expressions are SO GOOD. I just couldn´t help but laugh so hard at Jon smitting Helen all floaty and then just falling flat on his back AJSJDFGH

[@SnackBasket]

I gotta tell you, it's really fun being called Georgie when you're listening to this. Wayyyy better than watching It. The art is amazing by the way!! First of yours I've seen and I love it!

[@atlasofgalaxies]

i loved this scene already and actually seeing the emotions and actions behind it gave me the Biggest boost of serotonin... i love how you included bits from their journey too, especially the hard cut with daisy and basira at 7:03. i knew it was coming but it still hit hard. :( but anyway this was delightful! i loved your melanie design especially, she makes me so happy

[@happyhaunt6659]

An 8 MINUTE long animatic so soon???? I???? Dude???? THIS IS AMAZING

[@worthlesshuman5041]

Now *this* is some quality content

[@Ray-hk1zm]

If I wrote down everything that I loved about this animatic I'd Actually Die so suffice it to say that it's perfect and I love it and every second of it was Good thank you.

[@holycarp1676]

I totally thought some of the "believers" were gonna go full fanatic and want to have Jon and Martin burned at the stake when Georgie and Melanie were gone or something

[@tangerine1884]

watching these animations and spoiling the entire series for myself while i’m only on mag.35 is the definition of self-care 😌

[@thebardofhearts3449]

Not even frickn finished and I love it to bits 💖

[@Liz-lq8hw]

Here after MAG 200... Oh...

[@flamingtorrent2109]

In love with this Melanie design

[@cassiemoyles4177]

THIS. SHOW. IS. PERFECT.

[@a.february8150]

hot martin rights

[@jimbo-jpg]

OHHHH YOUR MELANIE... I LOVE SHE......

[@dox6031]

This is so so fucking good. To watch an animatic this long is a blessing and to make it must have been so much goddamn work, its commendable. You melanie and martin are on point, honestly your melanie is not how i pictured her but im in love with your version, shes extremely lovely and perfect. your martin is also lovely and perfect. And just all the expression and visuals and details, theres so much i cant list it all but this is one of my fav tma animatics of one of my fav episodes

[@ZeroOhClock]

It's here!! I couldn't watch it immeadiately but I have a quiet moments and it's great :D. I like that the animatic reflects how quiet but fairly comfortable this scene was.

[@shanni0604]

Oml everything about this is just so charming! Their expressions are great!

[@GingerlyBusiness]

I love this, and I love you so very much for making this. I love melanie so much and seeing her in animatics always makes me happy! You do so well on just idle conversation animation, and you blend it well with transition to flashback scenes as they speak in past-tense! 10/10 im sending this to all my tma friends

[@marions.3657]

IMMA KEEP CRYING ABOUT IT BYYYYEE

[@cursedimagesthatimake818]

I only started listening earlier this year and this animatic was why! now finished the show and i love it thank you!

[@carianawaters6425]

I’ve watched this so many times and I JUST realized that Melanie shouldn’t have eyes at all since she gouged them out

[@dumatki]

I cant believe how amazing this animation is, you're a GENIUS!!!

[@allie7779]

ahh I LOVE how you draw Martin and Melanie!! this is so good

[@CoffeeCriminal]

I love your design for Melanie, it's such a good take

[@ThatOneArchivist]

5:59 “tell me about it” I LOVE YOU, 6:12 it's giving JON.

[@ohokay4663]

This is the ONLY part of season 5

[@indridhartley1504]

I love this so much!! You can feel the emotion in the way you draw! All the little details are so well done and clever!!

[@grumpygato99]

Nice! The expressions, the designs, lovely.

[@juniper-moss]

They could have been such good friends. I adore the scene in this episode

[@bellringer53]

6:25 is amazing and I love Jon's faces

[@nebroami]

This is so good 🥺🥺 the eye sparkles the smirks 🥺 love them

[@christa.mp4]

i love ur martin so cute

[@nureinbaum2125]

I really loved this part and your animatics just really brings out the best of it!!! Thank you so much, this is so great!

[@siratlas8198]

dude i loved this scene so much im so happy someone animatic'd it !!! gays bonding on how hard it is to date during the apocalypse

[@poeticcinema5857]

I love this so much!!

[@bugy_sponge]

this is delghtful!!! i really really really like this!!!! you worked so hard on this and it showes!!!!! its 8 minutes long qwell done!!!!! also the expressions???? incredible!!! also all of the little scenes!!!!!1 they came out so good!!! the epition is creal and good and shown really well here!!! this is incredible

[@davv6628]

HAVNT EVEN WATCH THIS PART YET BUT I CANT STOP WATCHING HELLLPPPPP

[@BackAlleyTANGO]

Your animatics are always fantastic ❤️❤️❤️

[@rory4270]

this scene is probably my favorite in the whole entire podcast and you brought it to life so perfectly. thank you!

[@oil-robin]

absolutely beautiful as always I love this so so mucb

[@ellieloves2read]

this is such a nice animation!!

[@rosemarycat5]

this is incredible!!!! Oh my goodness!!

[@irisoftheeye]

Ok im watching this in a post-tmagp era and "[Helen] turned up a while back and tried to eat Celia" jumpscared me.

[@BasicLullabye]

Yes! So glad to see you posting another video! Yet again amazing work! Thank you

[@Dani-it9vc]

I loved this scene!! Friendship :)

[@milobowhay2218]

this is so nice im,,,,, clear skin

[@corvidkhaos]

I LOVE THIS HOLY SHIT

[@aaron2718w]

Yesss!!!!!! This is like my favorite clip this season and you animated it so well! The expressions of the faces and body language are all just so good!

[@frantic9724]

its sososo good i love it!! every frame feels like a gift 💜💜

[@void_cat66]

Martin was gonna say it was hot. I am a Martin was gonna say it was hot believer.

[@calamity2383]

This was the video that introduced me to tma! Wow

[@skybears8289]

Gotta say I love your design for Martin. Its one of my favorites!

[@ghostcatcoon8175]

The one dislike is jonah

[@julesbay802]

Most adorable Melanie I've ever seen.

[@fishy658]

SO MUCH THANK U

[@DallasTheLad]

I love your designssss ahhh :(

[@distortiondaisiras]

this is the cutest