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	<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Random Panel: Bad moments in criminal-henchman relations</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/09/random-panel-quit-looking-at-my-thing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Screamers</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/08/screamers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 14:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[From the pages of “The Butcher” No. 4 (©1990, Mike Baron and Shea Anton Pensa), we learn that all characters in comic books must scream all dialog at each other, whether that be while flying a plane &#8230;

&#8230; while calmly discussing what the situation does or does not call for &#8230;

&#8230; while asking a polite [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the pages of “The Butcher” No. 4 (©1990, Mike Baron and Shea Anton Pensa), we learn that all characters in comic books must scream all dialog at each other, whether that be while flying a plane &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream1.jpg' alt='Plane screamy' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while calmly discussing what the situation does or does not call for &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream2.jpg' alt='I don’t think the situation calls for screaming, either, bro.' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while asking a polite question after getting your jaw accidentally unhinged &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream3.jpg' alt='Is your mother a snake, or what?!' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while getting so frustrated watching two pilots shout everyday dialog at each other that your eyes explode into lightning bolts (I&#8217;m speaking from personal experience here) &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream4.jpg' alt='Dreads and vampire fangs, just like we did it in the old country.' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while either piloting or co-piloting with your eyes closed and sitting in a chair made of squared-off cement &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream5.jpg' alt='Seriously, doesn’t your mouth get dried out from leaving it open like that all the time?' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while getting groped by a stranger when you&#8217;re a grandmother and poking him back with a Finger of Outrage &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream6.jpg' alt='If she’s that old there’s no WAY he’s groping in the right place …' /></div>
<p>&#8230; while <em>whispering </em> for the love of Pete &#8230;</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-scream7.jpg' alt='Inside voice you fool!' /></div>
<p>&#8230; or just while using incredibly exaggerated gestures to show some doofus what this mysterious thing called a &#8220;bow&#8221; is.</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/butcher-4-g-bow.jpg' alt='Maybe if the Invisible Woman and Green Arrow had a child he’d be the Invisible Arrow, but till then, you just look silly.' /></div>
<p>I&#8217;m pretty sure I know now why he&#8217;s The Butcher &#8212; that&#8217;s the only way he could come up with to shut everyone the hell up and get some sleep.</p>
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		<title>Random Panel: I&#8217;m pretty sure I&#8217;d be moving. Or shooting.</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/08/random-panel-please-let-him-be-talking-about-a-pen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Caption Contest 8 Prize!</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/07/caption-contest-8-prize/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 19:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Coyote, the winner of Caption Contest 8, chose a &#8220;Vampire Pirate&#8221; as his winning illustration theme, and here the ol&#8217; swashbuckler is:

If you want to win your very own professional custom black and white illustration of whatever you like (within reason), get on over to &#8220;Caption Contest 10: A Hell of a Challenge&#8221; now and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coyote, the <a href="http://www.heromachine.com/2008/04/29/caption-contest-8-winner/">winner of Caption Contest 8</a>, chose a &#8220;Vampire Pirate&#8221; as his winning illustration theme, and here the ol&#8217; swashbuckler is:</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/vampire-pirate2.png' alt='Vampire Pirate' /></div>
<p>If you want to win your very own professional custom black and white illustration of whatever you like (within reason), get on over to &#8220;<a href="http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/06/caption-contest-10-a-hell-of-a-challenge/">Caption Contest 10: A Hell of a Challenge</a>&#8221; now and submit your entry!</p>
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		<title>Men of the DC Universe contest</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/07/men-of-the-dc-universe-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 14:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Johanna Draper over at &#8220;Comics Worth Reading&#8221; (a great blog on comics) has a contest running for a male version of this awesome Adam Hughes &#8220;Women of the DC Universe&#8221; poster, seen here (featuring, from left to right, Catwoman, Oracle, Zatanna, Black Canary, Power Girl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Vixen, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn):
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Johanna Draper over at &#8220;<a href="http://comicsworthreading.com">Comics Worth Reading</a>&#8221; (a great blog on comics) <a href="http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/04/22/contest-men-of-the-dcu-poster-wanted/">has a contest running</a> for a male version of this awesome Adam Hughes &#8220;<a href="http://www.justsayah.com/pages/AHpg2.html">Women of the DC Universe</a>&#8221; poster, seen here (featuring, from left to right, Catwoman, Oracle, Zatanna, Black Canary, Power Girl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Vixen, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn):</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/07/men-of-the-dc-universe-contest/#more-600" class="more-link">(more&#8230;)</a></p>
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		<title>Deliciously appropriate product tie-ins</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/07/deliciously-appropriate-product-tie-ins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In the history of bad super-hero costumes, I think the Joel Schumacher Batman and Robin Nipple designs have to take home the Oscar (pardon the pun). His fetishistic take on these iconic figures put a stake in the heart of the movie franchise, which made this product tie-in ad I found in one of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the history of bad super-hero costumes, I think the Joel Schumacher Batman and Robin Nipple designs have to take home the Oscar (pardon the pun). His fetishistic take on these iconic figures put a stake in the heart of the movie franchise, which made this product tie-in ad I found in one of the Great Random Comics Pile just about perfect:</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/badad-batmanrobinfruitsnack.jpg' alt='Batman and Robin Fruit Snack' /></div>
<p>Batman&#8217;s glare seems to be saying &#8220;Yes, I&#8217;m being called a fruit right here on this box, and because I have been given nipple armor (not shown), I am powerless to react. Not that there&#8217;s anything wrong with that. And Robin, if I&#8217;ve told you once I&#8217;ve told you a thousand times, get your left hand away from there!&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Random Panel: So does that mean we&#8217;re cruising for women, drugs, or werewolves?</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/07/random-panel-i-hope-that-doesnt-mean-what-i-think-it-means/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Caption Contest 10: A Hell of a challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/06/caption-contest-10-a-hell-of-a-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 13:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Come up withe the best, funniest dialog for this panel, and you’ll win your very own custom black and white illustration of whatever you like (within reason) from professional illustrator Jeff Hebert!

For instance:

    Top Balloon: Note to self:
    Bottom Balloon: Next time you go to Hell (literally), remember to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come up withe the best, funniest dialog for this panel, and you’ll win your very own custom black and white illustration of whatever you like (within reason) from professional illustrator Jeff Hebert!</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/caption6-winner.png' alt='Rigor-Mentos' /></div>
<p>For instance:</p>
<blockquote><p>
    <strong>Top Balloon: </strong>Note to self:<br />
   <strong> Bottom Balloon: </strong>Next time you go to Hell (literally), remember to bring your own toilet paper.
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<p>The rules are: 1) No more than three entries per person; 2) Keep it appropriate for a broadcast TV sitcom (i.e. no swearing); 3) leave your entry in the comments to this post.</p>
<p>Good luck everyone!</p>
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		<title>Caption Contest 9 Winner!</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/06/caption-contest-9-winner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 13:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The winner of Caption Contest 9 is &#8230; BrokenSlot!

Many thanks to everyone who entered, I think this was probably the most challenging one to come up with something creative for so far. I think it was the mention of &#8220;Scrabble&#8221; that did it for me, I love that game. Other honorable mentions include:
Panel 1: “Legs”, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The winner of Caption Contest 9 is &#8230; BrokenSlot!</p>
<div align="center"><img src='http://www.heromachine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/caption9-winner.jpg' alt='caption9-winner.jpg' /></div>
<p>Many thanks to everyone who entered, I think this was probably the most challenging one to come up with something creative for so far. I think it was the mention of &#8220;Scrabble&#8221; that did it for me, I love that game. Other honorable mentions include:</p>
<blockquote><p>Panel 1: “Legs”, what is this supposed to mean?!<br />
Panel 2: The dog wanted to let you know that Angelina Jolie is behind you, but there was only so much room on the paper.</p>
<p>First Balloon: “Sweet suffering sherbert slices of sick psychopaths!!! Is that what I think it is?!”<br />
Second Balloon: Yes! what Duke is holding IS the secret ingredient to my world famous baked beans! LEGS! MUAHAHAHAHA!!!</p>
<p>1: hey look spots found the wining lotto ticket !<br />
2: Sqweeeeeeeee !!! we can buy faces now!</p></blockquote>
<p>Keep an eye out for the next caption contest, and your chance to win your very own custom black and white illustration!</p>
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		<title>Random Panel: Why Montessori doesn&#8217;t hire Green Berets as teachers</title>
		<link>http://www.heromachine.com/2008/05/06/random-panel-why-montessori-doesnt-hire-green-berets-as-teachers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 13:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Hebert</dc:creator>
		
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