Despite the fact that he’s made scant few appearances over the years and that this was his last appearance in the strip proper, Mega Matt has proved an enduringly popular character ’round these parts. Is it his sweet outfit? His constantly broken nose? I dunno. But I don’t think a week goes by that someone [...]
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And now you know how Matt got started on his path to greatness and injury. Big, BIG thanks to artist Marjorie Rishel for her fine rendering of some pretty disparate locales. I kind of put her through the wringer with this story. Ever met a dragon? I pretty much have. New blog up at brockheasley.com: [...]
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May 14, 14 | 595 – Gotta Get Some Internet |
Mar 30, 10 | SF Origins: Swifty and the Prophecy, Pg. 4 “SMACK!” |
Aug 11, 22 | 914 – Time to Go |
Apr 14, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 9 “Press Conference” |
Jul 1, 08 | 143 – Ogle |
Lots of hints at bigger stories here, but our focus is on the Matt. Artist Marjorie Rishel rolls with it as usual though. I love how even when the Healer is doing good he still looks like a punk. Only two pages left in this origin story! Big, BIG revelations next week. Hey, don’t forget [...]
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Jul 28, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 1 “A Chance to Think” |
Oct 7, 11 | Chapter 12, “Jackpot!” Recap by Steve VanDyken |
Jul 2, 09 | 214 – Father and Sons |
Sep 9, 08 | 161 – Tangerine’s Arrival and Dr. Klein’s Return |
Aug 6, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 10 “The Heart” |
This page is a story that was hinted at a loooooong time ago. Now that you’ve finally seen, what do you think? Big thanks to artist Marjorie Rishel for the epic rendering of a tough scene. Sometimes, things get in your head and you’ve got to get them out. This week, it was an allegory [...]
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Apr 7, 07 | 136 – CENSORED! |
Jul 28, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 1 “A Chance to Think” |
Jul 1, 11 | Pg. 12 “Comic Book Clothing Physics” |
Feb 3, 07 | 94 – Everything Changed |
Sep 22, 06 | 1 – Introducing Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket! |
Annnnnnnd thus concludes the unexpectedly controversial origin story of Mega Matt. I, for one, really love this last page. My partner in crime, Marjorie Rishel did a fantastic job taking on the 1950s setting and some real-life figures I asked to be put in there. Thanks so much for taking this journey with me, Marjorie! [...]
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Jun 7, 22 | 895 – Can’t Stop Won’t Stop |
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Sep 17, 09 | 225 – And the Winner Is… |