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Probably because of his hair

(From “Superboy and the Ravers” number 7, ©1997 DC Comics, via Mike Sterling’s Progressive Ruin.)

Open Critique Day #19

It’s time once again for another Open Critique Day! If you have a HeroMachine illustration or another piece of artwork you’ve done that you’d like some help with, post a link to it in comments along with your thoughts on … Continue reading

Jack Kirby is second only to Neal Adams in geological expertise

(Via Comically Vintage. For more info on what the headline means, check this out.)

To pilfer or pursue

Our little Lone Wolf Cub was last seen facing a wall of smoke issuing from the belowdecks hatch of his very flammable ocean-going vessel. Faced with the decision to run to the nearest Daddy Figure for help or to charge … Continue reading

2011 HeroMachine Creators Club “Wanted” Poster

Hammerknight has absolutely knocked it out of the park with the 2011 HeroMachine Creators Club “Wanted” Poster. This thing is a real beauty, featuring some of the most prolific and talented creators who inhabit these here parts, each one done … Continue reading

Battle prattle FAIL

(From “Mystery Comics” number 1, 1944. I thought I invented the term “Battle Prattle” to describe that witty Batman and Robin style repartee as they beat the snot out of bad guys, but apparently not. Feh.)

Birthday suits

Because today is my birthday, I am going to take a bit of a departure from the usual “Bad Super Costume Wednesday” tradition of mocking a specific character. Instead, I give you this brief glimpse into the fashion horror that … Continue reading

Screw Arthur C. Clarke, COMICS predicted TWITTERING!

(From “Mystery Comics” number 1, 1944.)

Character Contest 64 Prize – Stegosaurus!

I just posted Atomic Punk’s prize for winning Character Contest 64 to Companion-Standard in HeroMachine 3: Next up is probably Tool’s “gun blade”. Hope you enjoy the dinosaur!

Poll Position: Mutant vs. Alien

I’m enjoying the discussion on these “Versus” polls, so this week we’re going with: {democracy:185} A lot of the debate, I feel sure, will center around which version of each side we’re talking about. Silver Age Superman was basically God … Continue reading