Merry Christmas, everybody! (For real this time. If you missed our final regular strip of 2013, then you don’t know just how unmerry things got.) Last year, Marc kicked butt with this classic holiday piece. This year, he does himself one better with a spot-on Dr. Suess impression. “How Dr. Rocket Stole Christmas.” Brilliant. This [...]
Crystal does it again! Marc and I will be back Jan. 6!
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 [...]
Took us a little while to get here, but we’ve finally caught up with Dr. Rocket and Captain Spectacular one year later. There was a lot of thought (mostly on Marc’s part) that went into Dr. Rocket’s new look. Points to those of you who can identify the influences. If you’re reading this and scratching [...]
I thought Marc did a particularly stellar job with the inking and the coloring of this strip. Especially in that last panel, where you can really feel Cap’s pain. Cap was one of those characters where I had to really work out in detail the journey he’d taken during the missing year. Obviously, it was [...]
For those wondering, Dr. Rocket’s look here in One Year Later is based on Dr. No’s from the first James Bond film, “Dr. No.” What he’s wearing is called a nehru jacket. Apologies for my lack of engagement last week. You know those weeks you have that are just kind of awful and don’t leave [...]
Fun fact: the first panel of this strip was originally intended as the last panel of the previous strip. Marc had the great idea of splitting it differently to give the previous strip a heavier, more cinematic feel. I like the moodiness of it, which leads oddly perfectly into the more goofy/gross tone of today’s [...]
Many of you were a little grossed out by last week’s strip. I don’t think a little is enough, hence today’s strip. I want you to experience the full spectrum of grossed-outness. Anyone notice Zurida’s new outfit? Marc thought she was due for something more regal. The changes can be subtle if your’e not looking [...]
Been a lot of speculation as to the identity of Gorgeous Guy (still technically unnamed in the strip, but the tags give it away). Some of you have guessed clone, some have guessed an altered Percy. One person suggested he was Justin Bieber after a lot of hamburgers and a healthy exercise regimen (no one [...]
For One Year Later, we needed a Dr. Rocket that’s a little more dapper, and a little more fashionable, and a little more Zurida. He’s on Zurida’s team, he’s in a relationship with her, and the old look just wouldn’t do. The Nehru jacket is a nod to villains past (Dr. No, for example) [...]
I can’t believe Brian is back for more. He’s spoiling us. I don’t know how long it takes him to work up pieces like this, but it looks somewhere on this side of “a lot.” Look at tiny hairs! And the way he rendered the eye mask! The detail is extraordinary. In case you missed [...]
There’s a great story behind this one. A few months back, Marc’s wife Stephanie contacted me and several of Marc’s artist friends on Facebook to recruit us for help with an amazing present for Marc’s 40th birthday. Those of you who follow Marc on Twitter and Facebook know he’s a prolific artist. He draws on [...]
Getting some good discussions going in the comments lately. Even though the dark secret of the SF Universe has been revealed, many of you are still wondering about certain things, certain… details that don’t quite make sense or suggest still other mysteries. There’s still some big revelations coming this chapter, don’t worry. Things are gonna [...]
Sometimes, I ask Marc to accomplish the tricky task of communicating a character’s entire state of mind or silent conversation purely through a facial expression. I think in order to write effective character dramas within the comics medium, you’ve GOT to be able to handle facial expressions well. It’s why Marc is such an effective [...]
Well, it’s finally settled. After six long months SuperFogeys is finally on its way back. With the majority of Chapter 20′s strip in progress or already finished, Marc and I are confident is saying definitively that we will be back with Chapter 20, “Crossing Worlds,” for a three-times-a-week engagement (MWF) starting June 15th! I’ve got [...]
Double sized strip! Double-sized strip! These are a rare treat, but always welcome. Love it when Marc does this. CAMI I was a little late posting comments to Monday’s strip so those of you who saw it when it first went up probably didn’t see my note about Cami. Here it is if you did [...]
It’s nice to finally, fully reveal the Northern Dissenters. I think they’ve been talked about a lot, but we haven’t seen too much of them. They obviously play a big part in the end of the chapter, but also into the next. I look forward to seeing what you guys make of them. PODCASTING! Marc [...]
UPDATE 7/13/16: SUPERFOGEYS RETURNS MONDAY, AUG. 1st, 2016. GET ALL THE DETAILS RIGHT HERE! UPDATE! Is the comic dead? No! Full details right here. ORIGINAL POST: Marc and I are about to start work on Chapter 21 and in the meantime we give you this INCREDIBLE poster courtesy of Marc to show off a bit [...]
This new chapter started out with a mighty punch for the simple reason that I wanted to signal to the reader that this is the kind of chapter you’re in for: a punching chapter full of action and destruction (and a little intrigue). So, of course, given all that, you’ve got to have the moment [...]
I love bad parenting! It’s the best! This strip is interesting because moments before I posted it a day early for SF Patrons on Patreon, I added some additional dialogue. I just didn’t think it was as clear as it could be. Anyone care to guess what the last minute addition is (Marc knows, as [...]
This has been a long time coming. Zurida meets Earth-Avalon Thrice Evil. If you’ll recall (and you probably don’t because they were posted a long dang while ago), both Money Man and Star Matron have warned of this meeting. Not good! (He wrote, in his best Trump voice.) HOW YOU CAN GET ORIGINAL SUPERFOGEYS ART [...]
Some strips don’t need words. This is one of them. SUPERFOGEYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY NEXT WEEK! Are you excited for next week? I sure am. Our schedule will be as follows: Monday - SF 700! Tuesday - Special DOUBLE-SIZED Bonus Strip! See how Cap got his new suit! Art by Marc, Words and colors by Brock! Wednesday - Special [...]
Man, I don’t even know what to say. Ten years ago this week I decided to do a little experiment: I’d draw one comic strip a day for five days, just to see if I could do it. The hook of this little comic strip–old superheroes in a nursing home–was given to me by Tad [...]
Ah! This is so late! My schedule and life is insane right now. I am uploading this from an abandoned mental hospital right now, and that’s about as creepy as it sounds. No time for more of a post than this, I’m afraid! See you on Monday with 711 – “Fallen Son!”
So sorry I couldn’t make you laugh today. U.S. ELECTION RESULTS Well… that was an election. I’ll just say it: I was not in favor of a Trump presidency. I’ll spare you all my thoughts and feelings about what’s happened and just say this: I think what saddens me most is how this election is [...]
We’ve seen General Grandstand and the Killer Limeys go down…. we watched as Money Man was crushed… we were shocked by the casual manner in which Captain Emo was dispatched… and now… Tangerine. Killed by Dr. Rocket in a manner by which, it’s safe to say, there’s no coming back from that. There’s a lot [...]
I’ve enjoyed very much the discussion about the nature of the different Deaths we’ve seen. Reminds me of the old days when speculation would run rampant with every strip we posted! I’ve refrained from involving myself too much in the conversation, but what I can tell you (and confirm!) is that each sphere–or dimension–gets their [...]
So sorry for not adding text here! I’ve been traveling and attending a film festival and did not have a chance. Not that you really NEED my ramblings. Still, this was a fun one to write. I’m only sorry there wasn’t room to illustrate the different ways Zurida “rules” the USZ! See you on Wednesday [...]
The Song of Rocket’s Loyalty! Since I’m a bit late (again) with my missives, I’ll address something that’s already in the comments below: no, there is no melody to this song. At least, not one that I have in mind. Would be interesting to try to apply one… but I confess to zero musical and [...]
This is the downside to having your doppelganger come over from another, better world: you might get treated like crap. Really, this joke was just too good to pass up. You name a character “Suckface” and this is a visual that has to happen at some point. It HAS to. SUPERFOGEYS ON INSTAGRAM! Reminder: we’re [...]
Let’s give it up for Marc Lapierre, ladies and gentlemen. That’s a truly disgusting second panel. Maybe it’s just me, but food running out of people’s mouths is so, so gross to me. I’ve got kids and I’ve NEVER gotten used to it. If you eat a meal with me and you dribble something out, [...]
One of the passions I’ve take up in the past few years is writing and directing my own films. Last September, I shot for five days on a short I wrote called “The Two Hundred Fifth.” Just this weekend we finally got around to doing reshoots. I try to avoid reshoots, but they are inevitable. [...]
Shades of Mrs. Robinson! Dr. Rocket is playing with some fire right there. WEBTOON and INSTAGRAM I have to say, it’s super bizarre posting everything from the beginning again on Webtoon and Instagram. Most of the week, I’m flashing back 8-10 years ago, posting strips I’ve almost forgotten about at this point. And then twice [...]
Zurida is nothing if not fickle. But her heart is in the right place. (As long as that place is a deep, dark hole filled with betrayal, misery, and sadism. But hey, to each their own, right?) See you on Monday with 766 – Always!
I confess I didn’t see the relationship between Dr. Rocket and Zurida coming, but now that it’s here I don’t want it to ever go away. They may be, as Champy-kun mentioned in last week’s comments, a “great gross couple,” but they’re a lovable great gross couple. See you on Wednesday with 767 – Done [...]
Ladies and gentlemen… the softer side of Jerry. A lot of this chapter has been building up to this moment and I thought about a lot of different ways these two characters could handle it. Typically, Jerry would fly off the handle (as we’ve seen him do in this chapter), but I think it’s easy [...]
I love Spy Gal with gritted teeth! I don’t know why, but the way Marc drew here in panel 3 just makes me happy. I also love the look of this particular strip. That green in the hologram is not one we see too often around here and it really helps this stand apart. It’s [...]
I gotta tell ya… this strip took a long dang time to letter. Those “radio voice” word balloons are not easy to work with! This strip, I think it’s fair to say, really sets the stage for the next chapter. We’re getting close to the end of the SuperFogeys and there’s a massive confrontation in [...]
There’s so much going on here I’m just gonna leave it for you guys to talk about. See you Wednesday with 770 – One Year Earlier…
Every time I challenge Marc to give SF some sweep and scope… he comes through in spades. I only wish that first panel were bigger so I could get some of those captions out of the way. This whole flashback sequence is gonna really give Marc a chance to shine. I can’t wait for you [...]
Hey everybody! Yup, the site is STILL broken. So. Aggravating. I wish I knew when the solution will present itself, but once again you can see the latest page on Patreon for free right here. If you do want more SuperFogeys goodness, a fair bit of our archive is still going up over on Webtoon, [...]
Thus endeth the Swifty Origin. What did you guys think?
UPDATE 11/15/18 This is the LAST DAY to pledge your support! We are over 250% funded at this point and there are so many Kickstarter-exclusive goodies available through our stretch goals for all those who pledge $35 and above that it’s insane. The book is done, it only needs to be printed. And now we [...]
Originally, I was going to draw this chapter myself. I actually did draw the first four strips, but when it came time to do more I realized it just all felt so wrong. I shouldn’t be drawing the SuperFogeys right now, not the way they are now. This is Marc’s territory. This particular strip was [...]
Welcome to Chapter 24: The Guthrie! This is the big one. Everything has been leading to THIS. We’ve never tackled a chapter so big and so riddled with consequence. Honestly, I think both Marc and I are scared of this chapter. There’s just…it’s a lot. Think of it as a song that starts out quietly [...]
The Dr. Rocket/Zurida relationship is the gift that keeps on giving, amiright? See you on Monday!
Happy New Year, everybody! It’s good to be back. I think it’s fair to say both Marc and I hate taking hiatuses, but they are necessary to keep this going and keep the quality where it needs to be. How has everybody been? Christmas treat you well? Didn’t run into any Avalonian frogs, did you? [...]
Cap and Doc sure have come a long way. But, all good friendships must come to an end…right? See you on Monday with 829 – Too. Far!
BIG NEWS! Today, SuperFogeys Vol. 1 is being submitted to Diamond. That means it WILL be in comics shops, probably in June. We’ll have lots more info on that as we get closer (including an order code!), so stay tuned. Grab your copy of SuperFogeys Vol. 1: Inaction Heroes right here at a discounted price! [...]
I could do a whole spin-off series just with Atomic Fly. I really could. BRIEF HIATUS This is an artistically demanding chapter, no doubt about that. Marc is at the top of his game right now (seriously, this is the best-looking art he’s ever turned in for SF–maybe his best, period!) and as such we’ve [...]
Dr. Rocket is still Dr. Rocket, even if he has made peace with Captain Spectacular. This is a conflict that’s going to take us right to the climax of this chapter. I’m so excited for you guys to see how it plays out. SuperFogeys Vol. 1 in stores this June, but you can snag it [...]
I always love it when Marc finds the opportunity to go wide. Originally, there were four panels for this strip, but he saw how easily the first three could be combined into one, and of course it works so much better. Get your copy of SuperFogeys Vol. 1 right now at a discounted price before [...]
If you listened to my recent interview over at the Comics For All! podcast (SUCH a great interview) then you know all about my undying love for Atomic Fly. He and Soviet Sam are the two characters I wish had been there from Chapter 1 that just aren’t. SUPERFOGEYS VOL. 1 SELLS OUT AND ENTERS [...]
Annnnnnd we’re back again! But this time, it’s for the long haul. We’ve got a decent buffer going and I suspect we should be able to get to the end of a year without any breaks. Fingers crossed! When you look at the work Marc is doing and how he just keeps upping his game, [...]
Look, Zurida calls it like she sees it. She may be a villain, but she’s a villain with integrity. See you on Tuesday with 850 – Grand Entrance!
Avalon Thrice Evil is not the type of person to talk through disagreements with his friends. Don’t be like Avalon Thrice Evil. See you on Tuesday with 856 – Grab That Rabbit!
You know things are dire when Captain Spectacular and Avalon Thrice Evil are on the same page. Big kudos to Marc for the awesome panel 2 splash and channeling a classic Spider-Man action trick into Harvey. UPDATE ON WEBSITE The update today is that there is no update. The site is ready to launch but [...]
The roots of this scene, emotionally speaking, can be found right at the tail end of Chapter 17. Man, we are so excited to finally be doing this chapter. These events have been planned for a long, long time…
Recently, I revealed over on Patreon (as a Patron-exclusive) a change up in the way the art for SuperFogeys is produced. To help speed things along, I’ve taken to doing some rough (VERY rough) layouts to help Marc visualize what I have in mind. This episode is a good example of how Marc makes things [...]
