I was puzzled by the top of the panel as well... then I reasoned that if one was doing this, 'twould be best to do so when no one was looking to call the authorities to save one from one's self. Hence, lights out in the buildings.
The more I look at this drawing, the happier I am for Hanners. To me, this seems a victory for her—taking chances, volunteering to spill something, and, most importantly, her friends behind her, watching her go. That cup 'o beer might as well be an Olympic torch.
Go, carry the QC Banner high!
For the 'where's Faye' crowd: she can carry her own banner. (Old, old Marvel "Here We Go-a-Plotting" joke.)