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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Jul 16, 09 | 216 – Cami |
Jun 26, 13 | 516 – Time to Clean House |
Mar 15, 11 | Pg. 7 “Knife to the Throat” |
Oct 5, 12 | Pg. 7 “The Babymaker” |
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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Aug 20, 09 | 221 – And By Books Do You Mean Skin Rags? |
Aug 7, 15 | 666 – When He Can Smell You From in There, It’s a Problem |
Nov 20, 13 | 550 – Everything in its Right Place |
Mar 30, 11 | 303 – Namby-Pamby Religious Jaghole |
Feb 3, 11 | 294 – Funny Ya Should Mention That |
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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Jan 15, 09 | 192 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 9 “Supposed to Be Me” |
Aug 14, 20 | 845 – Better and Better |
Nov 12, 20 | 855 – Making Thrice Evil Sad |
Jan 15, 14 | 563 – Wreckage |
Mar 31, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 7 “Good Looks Good on You” |
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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Aug 28, 15 | 675 – Crossing Worlds |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
Jul 5, 22 | 903 – Big Dumb Floating Ape |