Captain Emo was the winning entry in the first SuperFogeys “Create-A-Character” contest. He was created by William Sharpe, III and will reappear in a future chapter. Had so much fun with the song lyrics. I can’t write lyrics, which made it all the more perfect, I think.
Posts Tagged ‘captain emo’
MOTHER OF AN EPISODE So little dialogue…so much drawing…and I don’t like any of it. I’ve gotten slammed in the past for being too critical of my work. Whenever I get into that mode, people usually do one of two things: either 1) defend my work against me and my wonderful insecurities or 2) tell [...]
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SKETCH CARDS If you’ve paid any attention to the links down at the bottom of these comments week in and week out, then you know that this week SF Book 4, collecting Chapter 5, “The Redemption of Dr. Rocket” finally ships. Been waiting on this one a long time–too long in fact. Which is why [...]
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Aug 1, 12 | 432 – Tea Time, Interrupted |
Jun 9, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 17 “Er-Hurm!” |
Dec 2, 06 | 52 – What Captain Spectacular Wants |
Dec 6, 06 | 55 – A Mysterious Figure in the Wings |
HMMM…WHERE DID THEY GO? This is just my guess, but If I had to place money on it, I’d say here. BUBBLES OF LIGHT Ah, the bubbles of light. How I have missed you. We’ve seen these before, do you remember? If you don’t or if you’re new to SF, I’m here to help. Previous appearances [...]
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Jan 21, 10 | 240 – ZAP! |
Oct 22, 20 | 849 – Break a Hip |
Mar 22, 07 | 121 – Swifty Gets Slapped |
Sep 28, 12 | GUEST STRIP by Crystal Murphy, Summer Fun Pt. 4 |
Mar 18, 10 | 248 – The Difference Between Justice and Revenge |
LET’S TRY SOMETHING NEW TOGETHER Normally, I offer little-to-no commentary on the strips and pages on the day they’re released. Last Thursday, I broke that rule a bit by linking to past Bubbles of Light episodes. I though it would be helpful and most of you seemed to enjoy that. You see, a small part [...]
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Mar 31, 07 | 130 – When Pigs Fly |
Aug 17, 16 | 691 – That’s Enough |
Aug 19, 08 | 155 – Bait and Switch |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
Sep 11, 08 | 162 – Just Another Purty Face? |
SUPERFOGEYS VOL. 1 UPDATE Things are going well with the production of the first mondo SuperFogeys trade paperback. Last week I did a complete recreation of the first SF strip in my current style (to be placed side-by-side the orignal on the first page of the book for comparison) and created some new Bing Knight [...]
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Aug 11, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 3 “New Parts” |
Nov 14, 06 | 42 – Dr. Rocket Needs a Special Kind of Healing |
Dec 18, 13 | 558 – Sokol Steps Up |
Sep 25, 08 | 166 – Beer Don’t Judge |
Nov 16, 06 | 44 – Beginning the Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed |
SPECIAL THANKS Thanks go out to Erin Heasley, Mike DeVito and Tom Racine for their help on this strip. “CHARACTERS” PAGE UPDATED Did a pretty big update of the “Characters” page yesterday. Added some new characters, mostly from the Tangerine origin (currently running in SuperFogeys Origiins) and from Chapter 7. Did some minor updates on some [...]
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Aug 18, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 4 “Justice” |
Oct 7, 11 | Chapter 12, “Jackpot!” Recap by Steve VanDyken |
Aug 13, 09 | 220 – Don’t Act Like You Care |
Mar 21, 11 | The SuperFogeys 2011 Teaser |
Aug 6, 12 | 433 – Isn’t the Alien Invasion Over By Now? |
MARJORIE RESHEL BREAKS IT ALL DOWN IN HILARIOUS FASHION! Only a true blue SuperFogeys fan could have crafted this. This is a knowing, detailed, mythology and character-rich guest strip that had me laughing out loud for quite a while. Marj is a semi-regular commenter in these parts, but she’s clearly ALWAYS paying attention. She’s a [...]
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Oct 7, 06 | 14 – Watchin’ TV |
Jul 19, 22 | 907 – Where is Sam? |
May 7, 09 | 207 – Not My Story to Tell |
Feb 17, 12 | Pg. 2, “Devil Horned Goodbye” |
Nov 18, 11 | Pg. 1 “The Usher” |
The 5th Anniversary Celebration continues with this hilarious recap of Chapter 7, “Visiting Day” by Rossana Bugini! You may remember Rossana as the artist of the SuperFogeys Origins story “The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular.” If not, check it out now!
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Nov 6, 17 | 744 – The USZ is Truly a Wondrous Place |
Sep 25, 13 | 538 – The Amazing Zurida |
Dec 18, 13 | 558 – Sokol Steps Up |
Sep 2, 15 | 677 – His Greatest Creation |
Apr 15, 11 | Pg. 1 “A Sudden Meeting” |
Because I’m never one to shy away from calling myself to task (it’s healthy!) and writing a Top 10 BEST SuperFogeys moments would be incredibly self-serving, here are my picks for the Top 10 WORST SuperFogeys Moments (excluding SuperFogeys Origins–that’s a whole different list). We’re talking bad strips, embarrassing creative choices, mistakes, bad art, etc. [...]
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Sep 15, 2011 | PLOTTING A SERIAL WEBCOMIC, PART 3 – The Throughline |
Jul 13, 2015 | SuperFogeys Issue 6 Now on Comixology! |
May 4, 2015 | What You’ve Been Missing on the SuperFogeys Patreon |
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 17, 16 | 691 – That’s Enough |
Jan 9, 17 | 724 – Requiem for Tangerine |
Jan 9, 13 | 470 – Soviet Sam Strikes Again |
May 7, 09 | 207 – Not My Story to Tell |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
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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Jun 3, 09 | The SuperFogeys Free Comic Book Day Page! |
Nov 1, 17 | 743 – Never Inspired Anybody |
Jul 30, 18 | Pg. 9 “Who is Talking?” |
Jan 9, 17 | 724 – Requiem for Tangerine |
Jan 7, 13 | 469 – Beating Into Submission with Peace |
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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Dec 6, 06 | 55 – A Mysterious Figure in the Wings |
Jul 16, 09 | 216 – Cami |
Jun 7, 22 | 895 – Can’t Stop Won’t Stop |
Oct 1, 12 | 445 – I Don’t Know What I’ve Been Told |
Nov 7, 16 | 711- Fallen Son |
532 – How Hard is the Rock Upon Which Stands Your Principles?
by Brock Heasley on September 4th, 2013I think that, in annals of songwriting, one of the all-time stupidest is Bryan Adams’ “Everything I Do (I Do It For You)”. In the song, Mr. Adams names all the things he’d do for his love: lie, die, walk the wire, etc. First of all, who walks on wires for their love? Is this [...]
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Jun 22, 15 | 646 – Dark Maiden Wants What Now? |
Jun 2, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 16 “Eagle vs. Bear” |
Apr 23, 12 | 405 – Comparing Death Counts |
Jan 16, 17 | 726 – Harrison Ford Finger of Doom |
Aug 11, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 3 “New Parts” |
My mind is at peace once again. No longer do I hear the chatter and the mantra, “Bring back Mega Matt! Bring back Mega Matt!” For he is here. You may commence rejoicing. While you can… Marc, ever the artistic scientist, did a some more experimenting to achieve the art in today’s strip. In his [...]
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Sep 30, 11 | Chapter 7, “Visiting Day” Recap by Rossana Bugini |
Sep 3, 12 | 441 – She Misses Brunch |
Oct 26, 16 | 708 – Don’t Worry, He’s Okay |
Jan 9, 13 | 470 – Soviet Sam Strikes Again |
Sep 9, 08 | 161 – Tangerine’s Arrival and Dr. Klein’s Return |
If we’re doing it right, we’re trying to become better people all the time. I try to take stock once in a while, look at where I’ve been and what improvements I’ve made and remind myself I can change. That enables me to take an honest look at who I am now and then identify [...]
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Aug 12, 13 | 525 – Temptation |
Sep 30, 08 | 167 – Captain Spectacular’s Shame |
Aug 19, 08 | 155 – Bait and Switch |
Aug 17, 16 | 691 – That’s Enough |
Jun 2, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 16 “Eagle vs. Bear” |
Last week’s discussion was AWESOME. Some great, opposing point of views were shared and I really appreciate how respectful and thoughtful everyone is around here. There’s more meat to chew on in these little webcomics than might at first appear, and you guys get that. Tangerine has been struggling with the big decision of whether [...]
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Apr 23, 14 | 589 – The Lie of Never |
Oct 2, 08 | 168 – Tangerine Gets His Mad On |
May 26, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 15 “DUDE!” |
Oct 12, 12 | Pg. 8 “Gross Fetuses” |
Jan 9, 13 | 470 – Soviet Sam Strikes Again |
There’s a few debates going on in regards to what’s happening with Tangerine right now, but the one that I find most interesting is this idea that, when it comes to kids and family, perhaps a special morality takes over where we can do differently than we might otherwise because those we love re in [...]
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May 11, 12 | Pg. 1 “Now This is a Story…” |
Jan 16, 17 | 726 – Harrison Ford Finger of Doom |
Oct 1, 15 | Chapter 21 Teaser! |
Sep 9, 08 | 161 – Tangerine’s Arrival and Dr. Klein’s Return |
It’s the small SF 550! The milestone that isn’t! Do you feel it though? Pieces… pieces moving into place. Marc once again did a stellar job fitting a lot of characters into a small space. I’m always so grateful he’s on my team. What’s going on behind the scenes right now? (aka why are you [...]
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Apr 22, 11 | Pg. 2 “The Boy Who Lived” |
Jul 21, 22 | 908 – Torture |
Jul 10, 08 | Guest Strip by Lucas Turnbloom of “Imagine This!” |
Mar 5, 18 | 768 – Boy-Haired Crone |
Mar 4, 13 | 485 – To The Stars |
I was positively knocked out by that first panel. That’s a lot of very tiny characters Marc fit in there, and I can identify all of them. Pretty snazzy. For those of you just joining us… this what it looks like when it hits the fan. Tangerine, who has repented of his killing ways, has [...]
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THIS IS IT! The penultimate strip of Chapter 17: Invasion, Pt. 4 – The End of Lies. This would actually make for a pretty great ending all by itself. Marc was good enough to think up and add the extra beat of Dark Maiden falling to her knees and it just makes this scene just [...]
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Apr 18, 12 | 404 – President Superknocker |
Apr 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 8 “Ticking Bomb” |
May 30, 12 | 416 – Alcohol is His Kryptonite |
Aug 6, 14 | 616 – One of Zurida’s |
Aug 20, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 12 “Party Hard” |
And boom, like that, old favorites returning, new characters showing up for the first time. This is perhaps the motliest of crews, but together they are enough to strike fear in the heart of even someone as vile and powerful as Suckface. Marc, once again, stepped up in a big way with some great new [...]
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Jun 16, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 18 “KAPOW!” |
Oct 5, 16 | 704 – Ankle Biters |
Jan 1, 09 | Guest Strip by Mark R. Engel of “Prematurely Disappointed!” |
Mar 21, 11 | The SuperFogeys 2011 Teaser |
If you’re a parent, you get this strip. If you’re not… well, not every joke is for everybody. This strip is special for me because the two little girls in the last panel–Dictator Tot and Violent Violet–are based on two of my girls, Elora and Violet. Both were kind of crazy at age 3, hence [...]
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Mega Matt gets hurt. That’s what he does. Not as hurt as Money Man got hurt the other day, but still hurt. STILL PLUGGING AWAY AND OVERTIRED! We just entered week three of filming over here in California. It’s sucking up all of my time, but it’s a ton of fun. Lots of late nights, [...]
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Sep 18, 15 | 684 – Better Than Dyin’ |
Jan 8, 14 | 561 – Blind Rage |
Sep 14, 16 | 699 – How Captain Spectacular Takes Care of Business |
Feb 3, 12 | Pg. 4 “Exile” |
May 14, 08 | SF Collection #1 Cover |
Marc has really killed it with this strip (pun acknowledged). He reconfigured the action as scripted to be much better than what I wrote, and that allowed me to delete half the dialogue! Collaboration at its finest. THE FALLEN SON And so we say goodbye to Captain Emo. Longtime fans will recall he was a [...]
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Jul 22, 15 | 659 – Wasting Time |
Aug 12, 08 | 153 – 6 a.m., Eighth Street |
Apr 23, 14 | 589 – The Lie of Never |
Oct 1, 12 | 445 – I Don’t Know What I’ve Been Told |
Jul 11, 12 | 428 – You Know Who You Sound Like? |