Strong rule: style --- Comic Book ---. Comic book style, portrait orientation. The Manipulator stands at a dark wooden podium, his face partially obscured by shadows. Behind him, a montage of blurred symbols including a stylized eagle and a cultish sunburst. He gestures with a sharp, pointed finger toward the viewer. Bold primary colors, dramatic lighting, and classic comic book panel composition.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- The Manipulator: Comic book style. A man in his mid-40s with a sharp jawline, slicked-back black hair with silver temples, and intense, piercing blue eyes. He wears a high-collared dark charcoal suit with a blood-red tie. His expression is one of calm, cold confidence with a slight, predatory smirk. The lighting is dramatic chiaroscuro, casting half his face in deep shadow. He stands in a dimly lit, high-tech war room. High contrast, bold ink lines, vibrant but moody colors, and halftone dot textures in the shadows.
