Category Archives: Randomosity

The evolution of breasts

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I’ve made an extensive study of the scientific literature*, and I haven’t been able to find any data on why the breasts of humans are far larger, and far more important as secondary sexual features, than in any other primate. … Continue reading →

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Review: Batman, The Brave and the Bold

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

Once again DC kicks Marvel’s animated ass with its latest Caped Crusader television show, “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” on Cartoon Network. I don’t know why DC can’t make a decent live action film while Marvel’s are awesome, but … Continue reading →

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My wife rules

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

With thanks to everyone who made suggestions about my Christmas gift, I today received from MyComicShop.com my order of the complete “Who’s Who in the DC Universe” run AND the trade paperback edition of “The Perhapanauts: First Blood” AND the … Continue reading →

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Super-hero comics and originality

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

Frequent commenter Jose had some interesting points regarding the “Sons of Scissorhands” post that I wanted to address at more length. He said: Granted, fanboys (I’m one) get the urge to outshine Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman (remember the 90’s … Continue reading →

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You say Nightwing, I say Blindside. Potato, potahto.

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I felt kind of bad trashing Marat Mychaels in the Caption Contest post, so I thought I should look him up online and see what he’s been up to since 1992, when the Brigade issue in question was printed. I … Continue reading →

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Super-hero theme songs

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

Every hero needs a good theme song, and thanks to this web page, you can hear the music and read the words as you go. Which for people like me, who can neither sing nor remember lyrics, is a Good … Continue reading →

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Comic book idea

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Hebert

I had an idea the other day for a comic book while watching “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.” You never get any kind of backstory for the victims in any of these stories, whether it’s sombrero-wearing banditos in … Continue reading →

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Watchmen sequel announced!

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jeff Hebert

This just in: “Watchmen” creators Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons have just signed Rob Liefeld to write and illustrate the sequel to their all-time great graphic novel! I was able to obtain a sneak preview of the upcoming cover: I … Continue reading →

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How to make paper minis with HeroMachine

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Jeff Hebert

I just found this neat article on “Instructables.com” giving step-by-step instructions on how to make paper miniatures for your gaming group. I’m impressed with the detail and nice photographs, it’s a well done tutorial. You can also use it with … Continue reading →

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Real life costumes

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Jeff Hebert

(Image ©Hero-Gear.net.) If you’ve ever wished your HeroMachine design could come to life in three large-as-life (which in my case is quite large indeed) dimensions, Hero-Gear.net can now make your dreams come true! I love that several of the designs … Continue reading →

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