Man's Frustration Leads To Dark Path

Comic strip, four panels, sequential art. Panel 1: A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a hoodie, sits at a computer, looking frustrated. The monitor displays an "AI ART GENERATOR" interface with abstract, poorly generated images. A speech bubble says "oh jeez! i'm suck at this!". Panel 2: The same man, now standing and zipping up his jacket, looks thoughtful. A thought bubble says "maybe i should sticking with stuff im good at". A laptop is on the desk. Panel 3: The man, now clean-shaven and wearing a sharp suit and carrying a briefcase, walks confidently down a city street. Panel 4: A close-up of a stack of newspapers, the top one with a headline reading "SERIAL KILLER RETURNS AFTER 3 YEARS ABSENCE!!!". Art style: Comic book, graphic novel, strong outlines, flat colors with subtle shading, reminiscent of retro newspaper comics or early 2000s webcomics. Lighting and mood: Panels 1 & 2 have dim, indoor lighting, conveying frustration and introspection. Panel 3 has bright, outdoor daylight, conveying confidence. Panel 4 has subdued, indoor lighting. Colors and atmosphere: Muted, earthy tones in panels 1, 2, and 4 (browns, greens, grays). Panel 3 has brighter blues and browns, reflecting a more positive outlook. Notable details: Text bubbles, thought bubbles, computer screen details, newspaper headline.