Monthly Archives: August 2010

Poll Position: Alter egos

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!

(From “Wonder Boy” number 17, 1955.)

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Caption Contest 83

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!

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?

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

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Character Contest 41 Winners!

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

Posted in Challenge Favorites, Challenges, Cool Characters | 30 Comments

Comically Vintage

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.

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

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RP: “I’d pick up a bat and help!”

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

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A call to arms. Or those bearing arms.

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

Posted in Lone Wolf: Flight from the Dark | 7 Comments