WHAT THE FLIP!: Mars Bars or Mooncakes
Adventures of Zazinha a manager in a sleepy but fun Government office by day, and a secret spy with missions by night. Joined by her playful, childish but protective and funny colleague Calzinho.
10 Page Comic Prompt (4 Panels Per Page) ## Core style / character consistency prompt Create a cinematic, stylish spy-comedy comic in a polished modern graphic novel style, blending The Office humour, Brooklyn 99 energy, and subtle emotional chemistry. Main character: Zazinha — ambitious government manager by day, secret covert spy by night. British Pakistani woman, elegant and confident, wearing a hijab in every scene. She has warm brown skin, expressive big brown eyes, glossy lips, soft cheeks, gold rings including one ring with a dangling heart charm. Every scene can feature a different tasteful hijab style: animal print, gradient pink, white satin, beige checked, floral, soft earth tones. Outfit style: fitted black or brown turtleneck, elegant wide-leg trousers or dark bootcut jeans, sleek boots. Second lead: Calzinho — witty colleague unexpectedly pulled into the mission. Shoulder-length tight dark brown curls, bright blue eyes, full medium length light brown / ginger beard, silver rings on each finger. Only wears stylish black turtleneck, fitted black suit, black boots. Funny, excitable, slightly chaotic but capable when it matters. Tone: adventurous, playful, light chemistry, stylish, funny, not overtly romantic. Setting: London, government office, secret mission base, spacecraft, near the moon, outer space, Earth return. --- ## Page 1 — Office setup / Easter break begins 1. Busy London government office before Easter break; Zazinha leading confidently, Calzinho joking with colleagues. Zazinha asking everyone to finish work plan trackers before they leave. 2. Colleagues ask each of them their weekend plans; both separately say they’re having a quiet, relaxing break. 3. Office empties; Zazinha and Calzinho leave together at dusk, walking toward the Tube station. 4. A black van screeches up beside them; doors swing open. ## Page 2 — Secret mission reveal 1. Masked agents usher them into the van; Calzinho is shocked but amused, Zazinha stays calm. 2. Inside speeding van, Zazinha says, “I have to tell you something.” Calzinho grins: “WHAT THE FLIP! I knew it. You’re a spy.” 3. Van arrives at secret underground mission base with huge hangar and spacecraft. 4. Mission control reveals Artemis II is stranded near the moon and Zazinha must carry out a covert rescue. ## Page 3 — Launch prep and lift-off 1. Zazinha shifts into command mode while Calzinho excitedly tries on space gear. 2. Zazinha wears a stylish patterned hijab under her space helmet. 3. Boarding the spacecraft; Zazinha is nervous about launch, secretly preparing an oxygen mask. 4. Rocket launches: Calzinho thrilled, Zazinha calmly swaps oxygen for sleepy gas and falls asleep. ## Page 4 — Space cruise and zero-gravity cooking 1. Zazinha wakes up in orbit to the smell of food drifting through the ship. 2. Calzinho is cooking in zero gravity: steam veg, rice, and protein, perfectly tailored to her gym tastes. 3. He jokes: “Thought I’d keep it mission-approved.” She laughs, surprised and impressed. 4. He reveals a homemade Mars Bars, that he says snap in the middle, just as an alarm warns Artemis II is worsening. ## Page 5 — Moon rescue begins 1. Their ship approaches the damaged Artemis II near the moon; huge cinematic moon backdrop. 2. Zazinha takes control; Calzinho is overexcited but eager to help. 3. During docking, Calzinho presses the wrong button and causes a brief spin. 4. Zazinha corrects it, but his mistake accidentally reveals the real hidden fault they need to fix. ## Page 6 — Spacewalk and subtle moment 1. Zazinha and Calzinho perform a spacewalk outside the ship, surrounded by stars. 2. Zazinha expertly repairs the engine while Calzinho assists, still making playful jokes. 3. Debris passes; Zazinha slips while reaching for a panel. 4. Calzinho catches her and pulls her safely back — a quiet pause in zero gravity before they carry on. ## Page 7 — Mission success and viewing room 1. Artemis II is restored and its crew discreetly saved; mission logs are altered to protect secrecy. 2. Back onboard, Zazinha and Calzinho relax in the observation room with panoramic views of Earth. 3. Zazinha points out Madagascar; Calzinho lights up with an idea. 4. He brings out the Mars Bar cake: “Cake and Madagascar?” She smiles: “Best idea you’ve had.” ## Page 8 — Return to London 1. They watch Madagascar together on a big screen, laughing softly while Earth glows in the background. 2. Shuttle heads home; Zazinha uses sleepy gas again for entering earths atmosphere while Calzinho laughs. 3. Back on earth in secret spy room, Calzinho told to sign a document saying he knows nothing, and is handed a special phone, that says SPY MODE Activated. 4. Calzinho smiling says does this mean I'm a spy too. Zazinha playfully rolls her eyes. Page 9 - Walk back to Tube Station 1. Zazinha gets her dj style headphones and puts them around her neck. 2. They walk to the tube station again. This time both smiling. 3. As they go to different platforms, Calzinho says you are amazing. 4. She says cheekily, I know. Back in the office - Page 10 1. Seperate scenes, both on busy tube/underground trains, looking tired but smiling on the way to work in morning. 2. Morning: both back in the office, tired but composed. 3. Colleague asks, “Good Easter?” They both reply, “Yeah, quiet one,” while exchanging a subtle knowing smile. 4. End of the day they are stood in lift together. Calzinho holds up the spy phone, it lights up ALERT.
Characters
Tina
supporting
Dark black woman, straight hair. Big smile. Wearing a loose fitting black long sleeve jumper, black trousers.
Susan
supporting
Black woman, long curly hair. Big smile. Wearing black power suit.
Commander Ade
supporting
Commander Anya is a fun, wise military man in charge of a secret spy organization. He is of West African origin, has a bald shiny head. Stocky build with a round belly. In his 50s sharp dark eyes, and a dark skin tone. He wears a dark high-tech military-style uniform with subtle insignia, a high collar, and practical, but with comfortable snakeskin loafers. His expression is very smiley, conveying a sense of years of wise knowledge but fun professionalism. Appearance: West African origin. Short size. Stocky muslcey build with a big belly. Bald shiny head. No facial hair. Cheeky smile. He wears a dark high-tech military-style uniform with subtle insignia, a high collar but one button undone looking more relaxed, and practical, but with comfortable snakeskin loafers. His expression is very smiley, conveying a sense of years of wise knowledge but fun professionalism.
Zazinha
protagonist
ambitious government manager by day, secret covert spy by night. British Pakistani woman, elegant and confident, wearing a hijab in every scene. She has warm brown skin, expressive big brown eyes, glossy lips, soft cheeks, gold rings including one ring with a dangling heart charm. Every scene can feature a different tasteful hijab style: animal print, gradient pink, white satin, beige checked, floral, soft earth tones. Outfit style: fitted black or brown turtleneck, elegant wide-leg trousers or dark bootcut jeans, sleek boots.
Calzinho
protagonist
witty colleague unexpectedly pulled into the mission. Long shoulder length tight dark brown very curly hair, bright blue eyes, full medium length light brown / ginger beard, silver rings on each finger. Only wears stylish black turtleneck, fitted black suit, black boots. Funny, excitable, slightly chaotic but capable when it matters. No earring on his ear.
Thaskiya
supporting
Light Bangladeshi, with a big smile. Big brown eyes. Brown long wavy hair, with blonde highlights in it. She is pregnant. Has an over sized diamond wedding ring. Big diamond earrings. Bright white teeth. Wearing beige, brown colours. Always holding her belly as she is pregnant
Jariya
supporting
Light bangladeshi. Hijabi. Always wears a black hijab, black turtle neck, black trousers and wears a very long ankle length leather jacket. Wears glasses. Has a small gold hoop in her left nostril. Wears a few thin gold rings.
Maryam
supporting
Bubbly personality, always laughing. Is short. Fiery demeaner but playful.
Rival Bowler 2
minor
A Black man with an average build. He has short black dreadlocks and dark brown eyes, often narrowed in suspicion. He has light stubble on his face. He wears a matching black bowling shirt with 'THE PINHEADS' logo on the back, dark bowling pants, and classic bowling shoes.
Rival Bowler 1
minor
A Caucasian man with an average build. He has short, neat brown hair and intense, narrow blue eyes. He is clean-shaven. He wears a black bowling shirt with 'THE PINHEADS' logo prominently displayed on the back, dark bowling pants, and classic bowling shoes. He often subtly holds a small, discreet electronic device in his hand.
Hannah
minor
Hannah is a bubbly woman. Short in stature but curvaceous but not chubby. Slim thick. She has thick lips, east asian squint style eyes. Her eyes are dull grey blue. Her hair is mousy brown. Hair style is a slicked back in a bun. She has freckles. Her face is rounder. She wears blue denim jeans, knee high heeled boots. A gradient style jacket. At the top it is light grey that gradullay gets darker till black at the bottom. The jacket is short waist heigh but is big a fluffy fur. With a black turtleneck jumper. Big hoop earrings.
Page 1
Panel 1: A bustling, modern London government office. Zazinha, wearing a stylish beige checked hijab and elegant black turtleneck, stands confidently by a whiteboard, addressing a diverse group of colleagues. Calzinho, with his characteristic dark curls and black suit, is leaning against a desk in the foreground, talking to Thaskiya. Thaskiya is holding a blue balloon that says BOY on it. Calzinho has a huge smile on his face, and is wearing a black turtle neck and black suit.
“Zazinha: Alright everyone, just a final push! Let's get those work plan trackers finished before the Easter break!”
Panel 2: Close-up on Zazinha and Calzinho as colleagues gather around, eager for the holiday. Zazinha is adjusting her elegant hijab, a serene smile on her face. Calzinho, with a hand in his beard, leans in conspiratorially as he answers a colleague.
“Thaskiya: What's everybody's big plans for the long weekend?”
Narrator: “Zazinha: Just a quiet, relaxing break, you know. Calzinho: Same here! Couch, snacks, maybe some light napping. Pure bliss.”
Panel 3: The office is now mostly empty, bathed in the soft, fading light of dusk. Zazinha, wearing a soft earth-toned hijab, and Calzinho walk side-by-side through the deserted corridors, their figures silhouetted against the large windows. They appear relaxed and content. Not holding hands.
Narrator: “As the city wound down for the long weekend, so too did the office.”
Panel 4: Zazinha and Calzinho are walking along a busy London street at dusk not holding hands, heading towards a Tube station entrance visible in the background. Suddenly, a sleek, black van screeches to a halt right beside them, its side doors sliding open with an ominous whoosh, revealing dark figures inside.
Page 2
Panel 1: Inside the dimly lit black van. Two masked agents, dressed in dark tactical gear, are ushering Zazinha and Calzinho into the vehicle. Calzinho's eyes are wide with a mix of shock and amusement, a half-smile playing on his lips. Zazinha, in contrast, remains perfectly composed, her floral hijab neatly in place, a subtle glint in her eyes.
Panel 2: The van is speeding through the night. Zazinha sits upright, in the back seat, her expression serious. Calzinho, strapped into the seat next to her, he leans forward, a wide, excited grin on his face, silver rings glinting on his fingers.
“Zazinha: Calzinho, I have to tell you something.Calzinho: (Grinning widely) I knew it. You’re a spy, aren't you?!”
Panel 3: The black van pulls into a hidden entrance that slides open to reveal a vast, secret underground mission base. The cavernous hangar is filled with advanced technology, buzzing with activity, and dominates by a massive, sleek spacecraft ready for launch.
Panel 4: Inside a high-tech mission control room. Zazinha and Calzinho stand before a large holographic display showing a damaged spacecraft (Artemis II) near the moon. Commander Ade smiles, and addresses Zazinho and Calzinho
“Commander Ade: Artemis II is stranded, off course, near the lunar orbit. Zazinha, you're our only hope for a covert rescue.Calzinho: The moon?! WHAT THE FLIP!”
Page 3
Panel 1: In the mission base's prep area, Zazinha is studying a holographic blueprint with intense focus. Beside her, Calzinho, with an almost childlike enthusiasm, is wearing a bulky space boot on his foot, nearly tumbling over.
“Calzinho: (Straining) This thing is tighter than a drum! Are we sure these are my size?”
Panel 2: A close-up of Zazinha. She is now wearing a sleek, modern space helmet and space suit. Through the helmet visor a vibrant, patterned hijab (perhaps an animal print) is visible, artfully tucked. Her expressive brown eyes are focused and determined.
Panel 3: Inside the spacecraft's cramped pilot control room. Zazinha is buckled into her pilot's seat. Subtle worry in her posture. Her hand reaches for a sleep mask tucked beside her seat, a flicker of nerves in her eyes. Calzinho, beside her, is wide-eyed and excited, looking out the viewport.
“Calzinho: This is it, Zazinha! The real deal! We're actually going to space!”
Panel 4: The rocket launches, a fiery blast visible through the pilot control room window. Calzinho is absolutely thrilled, a huge grin on his face. Next to him, Zazinha calmly pulls the sleep eye mask, takes a deep breath, and almost instantly slumps into a peaceful sleep.
“Calzinho: WHOOOO! We're off! This is incredible!”
Page 4
Panel 1: Zazinha slowly wakes up, rubbing her eyes, in the spacecraft's living quarters. She's unbuckled from her seat, floating gently in zero gravity. A delicious aroma of food wafts past her, pulling her towards the galley.
Panel 2: Calzinho, defying gravity, is expertly hovering in the spacecraft's galley, surrounded by floating steam vegetables, rice, and protein. He's stirring a pot with one hand, a chef's hat comically askew on his head, a look of intense concentration on his face.
Panel 3: Zazinha, a faint smile on her lips, floats towards Calzinho, impressed by his culinary skills. Calzinho, beaming proudly, gestures to the floating meal.
“Calzinho: Ah, you're awake! Thought I’d keep it mission-approved, Zazinha. No greasy space food on my watch.Zazinha: (Laughing softly) Mission-approved, huh? I'm surprised... and impressed.”
Panel 4: Calzinho, still beaming, produces a homemade, perfectly crafted Mars Bar cake from behind his back, floating it towards Zazinha. Just as he does, a red alarm light flashes on a nearby console, and a harsh, electronic BEEP fills the ship.
“Calzinho: And for dessert... a little something I whipped up. Said it snaps in the middle!Zazinha: (Eyes widening at the alarm) Oh no.”
Page 5
Panel 1: Their spacecraft glides gracefully towards the damaged Artemis II, which hangs ominously in the blackness of space. The moon's colossal, cratered surface dominates the background, a breathtaking and cinematic vista.
Panel 2: Inside the pilot control room, Zazinha is now completely focused, her expression intense as she manipulates controls. Calzinho, strapped into his co-pilot seat, is bouncing with overexcitement, his eyes glued to the view screen, eager to assist.
“Calzinho: Right! What do we do, Zazinha? Point me to the buttons! I’m ready!”
Panel 3: As Zazinha expertly guides the ship, Calzinho, in his eagerness, mistakenly presses a large, red button on his console. The spacecraft lurches forward, spinning briefly out of alignment with the Artemis II, causing both Zazinha and Calzinho to be jostled.
“Calzinho: (Gasps) Oops! Maybe not that one?”
Panel 4: Zazinha quickly corrects the spin, her fingers flying across the controls. However, Calzinho's accidental button press has caused a hidden panel on Artemis II to pop open, revealing a previously unseen fault in its engine. Zazinha stares at the screen, a new plan forming.
“Zazinha: (Muttering) Well, that was... unexpected. But look! It just showed us the real problem. Genius, in a chaotic way.”
Page 6
Panel 1: Zazinha and Calzinho, both in their full space suits, are now outside their ship, tethered, performing a spacewalk. They float against the breathtaking backdrop of countless stars, with the colossal, silent moon looming in the distance.
Panel 2: Zazinha, focused and precise, expertly manipulates tools to repair the damaged engine of Artemis II. Calzinho, floating nearby, holds a flashlight and a bag of tools, still managing to make playful gestures despite the seriousness of the situation.
“Calzinho: You know, I always thought zero-G repairs would be messier. Less floating spanners than the movies suggest. Zazinha: Focus, Calzinho.”
Panel 3: A piece of debris, small but fast, whizzes past, startling Zazinha. She lunges to grab a loose panel that comes undone and her hand slips on the slick surface of the spacecraft, sending her slowly drifting away from the ship.
“Zazinha: Whoa!”
Panel 4: Calzinho, reacting instantly, extends his arm and grabs Zazinha's gloved hand just as she starts to drift further. Their eyes meet through their helmets, a quiet, intense moment in the silence of space, before he gently pulls her back towards the ship. The debris continues to float away in the background.
Page 7
Panel 1: Their spacecraft watches from a distance as the now-repaired Artemis II silently powers up and begins to move away from the moon. A small, discreet data transfer icon flashes on their ship's console, indicating mission logs are being altered. The vastness of space surrounds them.
Narrator: “Artemis II was restored. Its crew, discreetly saved. Mission logs, altered. Secrecy maintained.”
Panel 2: Inside their spacecraft's observation room, Zazinha and Calzinho relax. Zazinha, her hijab now a soft white satin, sips from a mug. Calzinho leans back, a blissful expression on his face, as Earth hangs majestically in the panoramic viewport, a swirling marble of blue and white.
Panel 3: Zazinha points a finger towards a distinct landmass on the glowing Earth. Calzinho looks, his eyes lighting up with an idea, a mischievous smile starting to form on his face.
“Zazinha: See that? That's Madagascar.”
Panel 4: Calzinho grins, producing the Mars Bar cake from earlier, now perfectly intact, and offers it to Zazinha. Her lips curve into a genuine smile.
“Calzinho: Mars Bar cake... and Madagascar?Zazinha: (Smiling warmly) Best idea you’ve had all mission.”
Page 8
Panel 1: Zazinha and Calzinho are sitting side-by-side in the observation room, laughing softly, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of Earth visible through the viewport. On a large internal screen, a high-resolution image of Madagascar is displayed, complementing the real view outside.
Panel 2: Their shuttle is now heading back towards Earth, a fiery re-entry visible through the pilot control room window. Zazinha, with a playful smirk, once again brings the sleep eye mask to her face. Calzinho, strapped in beside her, throws his head back and laughs heartily.
“Calzinho: You really trust that thing, huh?Zazinha: (Voice muffled as she falls asleep with Zzz's above her head) See you on the other side.”
Panel 3: Back on Earth, in the debriefing room of the secret spy base. Commander Anya stands over Calzinho, who is signing a document with a slightly bewildered expression. She then hands him a sleek, black smartphone. The screen lights up with a glowing green text: 'SPY MODE ACTIVATED.' Zazinha stands nearby, observing with a subtle amusement.
“Commander Anya: Sign here, Mr. Calzinho. You know nothing.Calzinho: (Reads the phone) 'Spy Mode Activated'...?”
Panel 4: Calzinho looks up from the glowing phone, a wide, hopeful smile on his face, looking directly at Zazinha. She meets his gaze, a playful roll of her eyes, a hint of a smile playing on her lips under her gradient pink hijab.
“Calzinho: Does this mean... I'm a spy too?Zazinha: (Playfully) Don't push your luck, Calzinho.”
Page 9
Panel 1: Zazinha, now changed back into her elegant wide-leg trousers and a brown turtleneck, pulls her stylish DJ-style headphones from her bag and places them around her neck, a look of casual readiness on her face. Calzinho stands next to her, adjusting his black suit jacket.
Panel 2: Zazinha, wearing a tasteful white satin hijab, and Calzinho walk together along the same London street from Page 1, heading towards the Tube station. This time, both have soft, knowing smiles on their faces, the earlier tension completely gone.
Panel 3: Inside the bustling Tube station. Zazinha stands on one platform, waiting for her train. Calzinho, on the opposite platform, leans over the barrier, calling out to her over the noise of the approaching trains.
“Calzinho: Zazinha! You're amazing!”
Panel 4: Zazinha turns her head, a cheeky grin spreading across her face as she catches Calzinho's eye, before stepping onto her train.
“Zazinha: (Cheekily) I know!”
Page 10
Panel 1: Two split panels: LEFT: Zazinha, with a floral hijab, leaning tiredly against the window of a crowded Tube train, a faint smile on her face. RIGHT: Calzinho, equally tired, his head resting against the pole on another busy Tube train, also with a subtle smile. Both are on their way to work in the morning.
Narrator: “The morning after, life resumed its normal rhythm.”
Panel 2: Back in the government office, Zazinha, wearing a soft earth-toned hijab, and Calzinho are at their desks. Both look a little tired, but are perfectly composed and focused on their computer screens.
Panel 3: A colleague approaches Zazinha and Calzinho's desks. Both look up, exchanging a subtle, knowing smile before turning to answer. Zazinha's hijab is a stylish animal print today.
“Colleague: Good Easter, you two?Zazinha: Yeah, quiet one.Calzinho: Very quiet. Hardly left the sofa.”
Panel 4: At the end of the day, Zazinha and Calzinho are alone in the office lift, descending. Calzinho casually holds up the special spy phone. Its screen suddenly lights up with a bright, urgent 'ALERT' message. Zazinha glances at it, a faint smirk playing on her lips.
