Monthly Archives: August 2010

Poll Position: Alter egos

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

We tend to focus on the flashy side of the super-hero business, but there’s no denying that secret identities are an integral part of the genre. Which brings us to this week’s question: What would you say is the best … Continue reading →

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RP: Like wearing our underwear outside!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Wonder Boy” number 17, 1955.)

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Caption Contest 83

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

This may be the most random yet of the comics panels with their dialog whited out that Glenn3 has ever posted. And that’s saying something, because goodness knows, there have been some very random panels there indeed. Regardless, your challenge … Continue reading →

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Caption Contest 82 Winner!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

Congratulations to the winner of Caption Contest 82, by a margin of 66 votes to 55 — Galactic Ketchup! Ketchup, let me know what you’d like as your prize either via email or a comment to any post. And thanks … Continue reading →

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RP: How could they tell?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Stars and Stripes” number 5, 1941.)

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Character Contest 41 Winners!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

The only thing worse today than the massive head cold I am sporting is my craptacular internet connection. Thus I am at the library using their wireless network while spreading my germs to the other patrons. Don’t say I never … Continue reading →

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Comically Vintage

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

If you enjoy the Daily Random Panel here at HeroMachine.com, you’ll love Comically Vintage, a Tumblr feed featuring similar out-of-context panels from various comic books. As they say on their site, “a virtual wellspring of sex, drugs, violence and poor … Continue reading →

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RP: Beneath the Mask. And shirt. Pants. Etc.

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Stars and Stripes” number 4, 1941.)

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RP: “I’d pick up a bat and help!”

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

(From “Stars and Stripes” number 4, 1941.)

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A call to arms. Or those bearing arms.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jeff Hebert

As Neon_N64 said, we’re already in the room so we opt to head to 199 and search the farmhouse further: Most of the cupboards and drawers are empty. Whoever lived here took nearly everything they owned with them, but you … Continue reading →

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