PROMPT — THROUGH THE YEARS (IDENTITY-LOCKED VERSION) A high-quality pop-art comic collage titled “THROUGH THE YEARS”, using the provided reference images of the same person across different ages. Maintain strict facial identity consistency across all panels using the reference images as the same subject. 🧬 IDENTITY LOCK (THIS IS THE SECRET SAUCE) Use all provided reference images to preserve: - Same eye shape and spacing - Same nose structure - Same smile and cheek structure - Same facial proportions across all ages Blend references to ensure each panel clearly represents the same individual aging naturally over time. 🧩 PANEL STRUCTURE (6 PANELS — CLEAN FLOW) Create 6 comic panels arranged left → right: 1. Childhood (based on youngest photo)Expression: curious, playfulCaption: “WHAT IF?” 2. Teen Years (based on school photo)Expression: exploratory, slightly unsureCaption: “LET’S TRY.” 3. Early AdulthoodExpression: focused, determinedCaption: “LET’S BUILD.” 4. Mid-LifeExpression: confident, groundedCaption: “KEEP GOING.” 5. Present Day (based on headset image)Expression: relaxed, self-assured, warm smileCaption: “CREATE.” 6. Future/Elder Version (AI extrapolated)Expression: wise, peacefulCaption: “STILL CURIOUS.” 🎨 STYLE - Bold pop-art comic style - Thick black ink outlines - Halftone dot shading (vintage comic print) - High contrast lighting - Slight print grain texture 🎨 COLOR SYSTEM (IMPORTANT — CONTROLS CHAOS) - Background panels alternate between: Yellow Cyan Magenta - Skin tones remain natural but stylized with pop-art shading - Add graffiti accents, paint splashes, and ink streaks 🧠 COMPOSITION - Slightly overlapping comic panels - Angled frames (not rigid grid) - Visual arrows or sketch lines connecting panels - Subtle motion flow showing progression through time 👤 BODY LANGUAGE - Natural, candid poses: leaning thinking mid-conversation - Avoid stiff portrait poses 👕 WARDROBE - Timeless, neutral clothing - Slight maturity progression - No era-specific gimmicks