[Maaz]

That… that’s criminally good. Wow.

[Maaz]

Thanks, guys.
Okay… this here is…
Mannequinn
Mandat “Manny” Quinn was born a mutant, with sickly, waxy white skin and a pronounced hunchback. However he was also born with something else- the most highly functioning non-psychic brain on Earth. He enjoys his games of the mind, and can lead awry even the most dogged hero. His strength of intellect comes at a price though, for somewhere in his complex mind, there lies a flaw that turned the human Manny Quinn into the monstrous man known as… Mannequinn.
Golden Age Mannequinn:

Modern Mannequinn:

[Maaz]

Wow… your shading level is off the charts. Superb work, mate.

[Maaz]

Ooh, I like the steampunk characters. My favorite would have to be Mantis, those blades are badass!

[Maaz]

And to reinforce that I really DO have no life, here, take another. No-ones gonna say I make a sloppy come-back. This guy is a tribute to two of my favorite characters. You probably know AT LEAST one.
Blindbat
Are you really blind when you perceive more than people with eyes? This question may be applied to Robert “Bobby” Harris, AKA the Blindbat. Trying to fight his imminent blindness, Bobby drew on his well-to-do dead uncle’s funds and his own intellect to fashion the Bat-Helm. It would emit sonar waves in the manner of a bat and emit them directly into his brain, thus substituting sight. It was during the construction of this that his sweet-heart, Jenny Evans, was raped and killed by a few thugs. In grief and wont of justice, he also fashioned himself a whole suit, to be able to exact vengeance on his foes. He learned to fight while at the same time combing the Bat-Helm’s integrated computer records for any trace of the thugs in question. Eventually, he managed to find them, and defeat them, but he considered his duty to help others as well, which he proceeded to do, under the alias of Blindbat.
Golden Age Blindbat:

Modern Blindbat:

[Maaz]

Thanks!
Okay, since I have no life, I decided to do another one. Here is…
Earthson
That awkward moment when you realize that the Earth is alive. By you, I mean Dr. Hebert White, a man intent on raising Environmental Awareness. He raised the environment’s awareness, alright; the Earth’s spirit, Mother Terra, gifted him with powers that made him the Earthson, the champion-protector of Earth. He has superstrength, can fly and run at incredible speeds, breathe underwater, heal himself in seconds, and survive at the most extreme temperatures. But his life is bound to Earth, and the moment he leaves Earth’s atmosphere, his life leaves him.
Golden Age Earthson:

Modern Earthson:

[Maaz]

Okay… I’m back again.
Don’t ask me why I haven’t posted for so long, because if I told you… I’d have to kill you. I’ve always wanted to say that.
Okay, no more digression. Here’s my first guy in my new character series, which is basically showing a bunch of super heroes evolving from their golden age, one-shade persona, to their modern, fully zypped ones.
Firebrand
With the great ability to control fire comes great need to burns stuff up- at least that’s what Firebrand says, much to the queasiness of other heroes. This easy-go-lucky, somewhat over-caffeinated young fellow was once completely rendered into a burnt out cinder in consequence of a terrorist bombing. Inexplicably, he made a full recovery- from fourth degree burns, I may add- with not a scratch on him, with the power to emit and control fire, though he hasn’t figured out how to use it to fly yet. He can also not be burned by anything less than nuclear fission.
Golden Age Firebrand:

Modern Firebrand:

[Maaz]

I’m still waiting for all the evil henchmen to go on strike against their super-villainous masters. The Henchmen Revolution has a nice ring to it.
Anyways, I digress. So… here are my choices. I choose:
(Top to Bottom)
Insignia, Tattoo Animals
Mouth, Standard
Hair, Zombie

[Maaz]

Heya guys. I’m back again!
This here is Imp-Guy. He’s a guy who just so happens to be an imp who decided to ditch the forces of evil and is now a detective vigilante. It’s not really his fault that half the time he’s investigating cases about himself.

[Maaz]

Heh, thanks! Now, lemme give you the most random combo I can…
From top to bottom: Facial Hair Standard, Insignia Nature, Item rights blunt

[Maaz]

Hey, folks! Long time no see! So, this here’s my entry.
He felt the blood rise from his wounds in a shower of red, his eyes dead as the bloody shadows around him. The wind rustled through his hair, but he saw not from whence it came; for he saw nothing but darkness and blood. He was on his knees perhaps, for he knew not… and even as his crimson ichor flooded the drains, he would be a prince; the prince of blood.

[Maaz]

The Conqueror stood upon the desert sand, his face a mask as his glinting eyes saw the sprawling expanse of the desert city. The folds of his robes were lifted by the hot desert wind, but neither this nor his stinging skin and parched throat were objects of his attention. He stood on, as if in a trance, and whispered, “You will stay unconquered, for it would be a grey world if none stay to oppose me.” He turned his back on the city, and walked.

[Maaz]

And it’s JUDGIN’ TIME! (I’m going to assume that all entries posted are separate entities, and judge them accordingly)

For STORY, BIG KAHUNA=0/1 , GABRIEL=0/1 , YOUNG HEXEN= 0/1 , ZOBEY=1/1
For POSE, BIG KAHUNA=1/5 , GABRIEL=3/5 , YOUNG HEXEN= 5/5 , ZOBEY=5/5
For ITEMS, BIG KAHUNA=2/5 , GABRIEL=4/5 , YOUNG HEXEN= 5/5 , ZOBEY=4/5
TOTAL : BIG KAHUNA=3/11 , GABRIEL=7/11 , YOUNG HEXEN= 10/11 , ZOBEY=10/11

And it’s a tie breaker! Young (Hot) Hexen VS. Zobey the strange alien-creature-thingy.
So, let’s see.
THE GOOD:
Neckwear item used as spots on the Hexen’s top. Keric displayed a very sneaky and creative side here, and I positively spent a day trying to figure out where that item was. Well done.
Shoulder item dance floor. Gotta hand it to ya, mate, that was well done. Using them as disco platforms; classic.
Foot item as skirt. Seriously. A skirt. Keric, that was a really nice touch.

THE BAD:
The left leg (From viewer’s perspective) of the Hexen, was a little strange. Actually, it was downright awkward, and the only reason I didn’t consider this in pose, was because it doesn’t actually change the body language of the character, or warp the essence of the picture.
The furthest right hand of Zobey (Again from viewer’s perspective), seems incredibly awkward. I mean, I understand that you may be trying to communicate their vast flexibility, but the effect is just… strange.

From these points, I see that Keric is one good point ahead. Close battle, guys, but Keric wins this time! Throw your best at us, mate!

[Maaz]

Thanks!
Ah, yes. The white eyes. Certainly, I did consider adding some pupils. But the blank eyes seemed… appropriate. The lack of eyes, I felt, added to the emotionless aura I was trying to establish. Oh, and about the breast-plate? I was simply trying to stay sitting by the time I got down to it, what with a sore back and the irritation that comes from lack of coffee. I admit to my lazyness.
I’ll be honest, I was pretty happy when I posted him up, but one look at Keric’s Tigirl had me think, “Damn, I lost”. Awesome work on posing and creative use on items, mate!
So, before I digress further, here are the items.
Top to bottom:
Neckwear, Standard
Shoulder Right, Tech
Foot Right, Male Tech

[Maaz]

Hello, hello, I’m BACK!
*Crickets*
Um, anyone?
*Crickets*
Between the crickets and the cobwebs I’m guessing this place is more frequented by creepy crawlies than HeroMachiners, but no fear, my nonexistant followers! I’m here!
Now, to be honest, I’ve been around for some time, actually. But I’ve been avoiding this place, I don’t know why. It’s like avoiding an ex; you have no reason to, but you still do. I’ve also grown tired of my good ol’ Extherium universe, so now, the Extherium will be more of a showcase for random stuff rather than universe specific caped couch potatoes devised in my hollow brain.
Here is something I made for the great ONE PART, MANY CHARACTERS contest. I mean, it gave me the brains to rip apart the traditional order of things and get even more creative. Anyways, here it is, my samurai guy thingy:

The Warrior of Sixteen Souls, Zu’Valun. A warrior created when sixteen warriors sacrificed themselves to the Elder Dragon in order to create the ultimate guardian of the Empire of Floating Roses, and the ultimate enemy of the Sta’Ra Dynasty.

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