The Bebop Attic - a closer look at Cowboy Bebop

Where are you? Are you here, Mr. Spooky Space Creature?

- Ed

I confess I can sometimes be a pretty clueless fan. Some of the small details in the show will catch my eye while the most obvious things just slip past like a gust of wind. So here's an FAQ corner with a twist: I'm not here to give answers; instead, I will stock my most frequently asked questions here and hopefully, some dedicated CB fan out there and clue me in on the answer/your point of view. Answers (if any) will be posted here along with credits. I'm asking these questions mainly because they're important for possible future Bebop Attic files. You're free to add to the list as well, of course. Just drop me a note at leighwillbe at gmail dot com with "Cowboy Bebop" in the subject line.
Q. In #5 Ballad of Fallen Angels, why does Spike pull a gun out of the fridge as he's preparing for his battle with Vicious? Is it just to keep it cool and dry so it dones't jam?
Q. In the TV series, Spike never tells us which exactly is his fake eye although he does say that the left eye sees the past. Which one are you putting your money on?
Q. Besides being a maternal figure to Spike, in what ways is Annie important?
Q. In #12 Jupiter Jazz I, why does Vicious tell Shin, "If you want to survive, you must sometimes betray me"? That sounds semi-suicidal, coming from a leader... unless it's reverse psychology at work?

Leigh