SILENT COMICS There’s a mistaken belief among some people that if there aren’t very many words in a comic then the writer didn’t do much. Some even go so far as to believe that a comics writer literally only writes that which appears in the captions and word balloons. This could not be further from [...]
Posts Tagged ‘giant robot’
One of my goals is to try to keep up with Marc by continually challenging him to draw cool stuff. It seems like the more I do, the more he steps up in a big way. That middle panel is about 1000 times better than it would have been under my pen. We’re at a [...]
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Nov 22, 17 | 749 – Caught in the Act |
If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for this moment for a looooong time! Marc worked extra hard to do this one up right as his last strip heading into the two week break that will be the SuperFogeys 5th Anniversary Celebration. Be back here on Wednesday to see the finished print I drew up [...]
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Apr 4, 12 | The SuperFogeys 2012 Teaser |
Oct 9, 13 | 542 – The Visible Man |
Jul 6, 15 | 652 – On the Great Wall |
Oct 17, 06 | 24 – Too Little Too Late |
Jan 4, 10 | Guest Strip by Marc Lapierre of “Spooky Doofus!” |
Annnnnd… WE’RE BACK! Thanks to everyone who celebrated the 5th Anniversary with us. It was great fun seeing everyone’s takes on the different chapters. Plus, Marc got a nice little break. He’s now rested and relaxed and kicking serious butt. I’d put him up against a giant killer robot any day of the week! Marc [...]
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Oct 24, 12 | 452 – Book of Mormon Story |
Jan 25, 07 | 83 – The Seduction of Dr. Klein |
Oct 5, 12 | Pg. 7 “The Babymaker” |
Dec 1, 14 | 641 – A Different World, A Different Thrice |
Jan 14, 13 | 471 – Mmm… Spaghetti… |
Marc really blew me away with this one. I’m not sure I can quite say what it is that’s so impressive. I think it’s the camera angles and the way it paces the whole strip beautifully. I think choosing your angle is VITALLY important to comicking, but so few artists can do it well. I [...]
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Dec 7, 12 | Valhalla Fight Poster – Spy Gal vs. Zurida! |
Nov 3, 06 | 31- Spittin’ Oatmeal |
Nov 28, 16 | 714 – Pathetic Counterpart |
Dec 3, 14 | 642 – A Star Falls |
This is a good example of how profitable collaboration can be. As scripted, this was going to be one shot of Spy Gal emerging from the casino to see the panorama above. One panel. Marc came back at me with a sketch showing Spy Gal removing bobby pins from her hair and then an inset [...]
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Sep 18, 16 | 700 – Happy Tenth Anniversary, SuperFogeys |
May 22, 13 | 506 – Disappearing Act |
Apr 16, 18 | 778 – Sam’s Guilt |
Jan 21, 07 | 81 – Jerry Denied! |
Nov 4, 11 | Pg. 6 “A Zombie Rabbit” |
That power dampener has been on Spy Gal’s arm for sooooo long, that some of you probably think it’s part of her outfit (I know some of you do–the fan art proves it!). Can’t remember why she had it on in the first place? Click on back to SF 11 (!) to see how it [...]
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Jul 14, 22 | 906 – He Looks Different |
Oct 19, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal, Pg. 8 “Back Home” |
Jun 21, 22 | 899 – Apocalyptic Lovers |
Aug 18, 22 | 916 – Restoration |
Oct 8, 12 | 447 – Enemy Target Identified |
Hey, hey it’s SuperFan Will Boyer back for a second cameo! Bet Will didn’t see that one coming. But dude, you’re mean. Some additions were made to the website over the weekend and you can see them right under each and every post. If you enjoy what Marc and I are bringing to you here, [...]
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Apr 2, 18 | 776 – Tragedy Strikes (Literally) |
Oct 17, 16 | 705 – Saber |
Dec 24, 09 | Guest Strip by Rufus Edge of “Comicdeoxyribonucleicacid!” No. 2! |
Jun 22, 15 | 646 – Dark Maiden Wants What Now? |
Oct 21, 06 | 27 – Spy Gal’s Explanation |
Big thanks to Marc for the Division Sword. I had that panel as silent and swordless, but Marc snuck the sword in earlier in the chapter (unbeknownst to me) and brought it back here to great effect. He even created an elaborate back story for The Sacred Steel of the Ancient Warrior Accountants and it’s [...]
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Nov 20, 06 | 48 – “Old Marm?” |
Oct 19, 12 | Pg. 9 “Let’s Go!” |
Oct 28, 19 | 807 – Space Pig vs. Space Pigs |
Jul 30, 18 | Pg. 9 “Who is Talking?” |
Oh, if only Dr. Klein had succumbed to Spy Gal’s feminine wiles long ago. Things would be so very different right now.
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Oct 21, 08 | 173 – The Blender of Vengeance |
Mar 11, 07 | 110 – Spanking |
Jun 10, 11 | Pg. 9 “College Years” |
Nov 30, 11 | 367 – The Division Sword |
Feb 9, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 5 “Michelle Masters” |
Marc just tears it up in these action sequences. I know they tax him, but it never shows in the work. Remember the couple from Texas?
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Dec 29, 10 | Guest Strip by Javier Del Villar (Extra) |
Aug 24, 12 | Pg. 3 “Crybabies” |
Jan 18, 07 | 73 – It’s FUN to Share |
Nov 19, 14 | 638 – The Man Who Sold the World |
Mar 2, 07 | 105 – Dr. Klein is Leaving? |
This one was not scripted to be double-sized. That was something Marc brought to the table and I think the moment here is served well by it. Additional kudos to Marc for pulling this strip out on time even after his Wacom tablet went kaput on him. Perfect excuse to not keep the schedule, but [...]
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Dec 31, 13 | Guest Strip by Crystal Murphy, 3 |
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Feb 22, 11 | Pg. 4 “Ruined Her Show” |
Jun 10, 10 | 260 – What Happened to Star Maiden, Pt. 2 “Homecoming” |
No one was asking, but I wanted to know what Gene was up to. Now I wish I didn’t. See? Giant robots aren’t all bad. Why, if it hadn’t been there, just think of all the trouble Gene would have gotten into! Gasp! Gene is the mastermind! Reminder: The deadline for Guest Strippin’ Xmas 3 [...]
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Jan 23, 12 | 380 – Mr. Jerry |
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May 14, 08 | SF Collection #1 Cover |
Jul 13, 10 | SF Origins: The Life and Times of Soviet Sam, Pg. 8 “Sweet Dreams” |
I really love how Marc is coloring these night scenes. I’d have probably (stupidly) used black. Marc is smarter than me. I appreciate all the great comments about how much (in general) you’re enjoying this latest chapter. It’s far and away the longest one yet and that’s very much on purpose, but it can strain [...]
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Mar 1, 11 | Pg. 5 “Couture Fashion” |
Aug 27, 14 | 621 – Jerry’s Powers |
Jun 19, 15 | 645 – Say the Name Correctly, Idiot |
Sep 15, 14 | The Principle of Order |
Jan 19, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 2 “Homewreckers” |
And we’re back! Big thanks to the guest strippers last week for keeping the home fires burning. Not that I was entirely neglectful. “The Asthma Killer” blogs wrapped up last week as well. Hope every had a great Christmas and holidays. I know I did. Nice to be able to relax a little. We’re in [...]
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Jan 27, 14 | 566 – Guns Blazin’ |
Aug 10, 20 | 843 – What About the Crawfish? |
Sep 16, 08 | 163 – Dr. Klein’s Got Some Splainin’ to Do |
Aug 30, 22 | 919 – The More Things Change… |
Dec 16, 10 | 289 – Not Yet |
Three fingers! Three fingers! Sorry. Thought I’d point it out first before another longtime reader notices for the first time.
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By Marc’s own admission, this was the most complicated and detailed SF strip he’s had to do yet. There are actually three layers of art there, and Marc drew them all separately to pull it off. Kudos, Marc. Storywise, the winds of change are in the air. If you need a little help as to [...]
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Mar 5, 12 | 392 – …Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone |
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Oct 5, 11 | Chapter 10, “Bubbles of Light” Recap by Danny Burleson |
Dec 16, 13 | 557 – Dog Off the Leash |
Holy snot, I never would have guessed Marc would outdo his art in the previous strip so soon. This sucker rocks! Been lots of fantastic comments from you guys lately. You psychoanalyze these characters in a way few other readerships do. You make this worth doing. I see lots more conversation on the horizon as [...]
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Jun 16, 14 | 601 – Kneel Before Thrice |
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Jan 9, 17 | 724 – Requiem for Tangerine |
Aug 29, 11 | 346 – Transformation |
Nov 21, 12 | 460 – Riding the Sunway |
Only three strips left in this, the LONGEST chapter ever of The SuperFogeys! Tell your friends and neighbors. Don’t forget to visit Brock’s new site over at brockheasley.com!
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Aug 12, 11 | Pg. 4 “Fear of the Space Pig” |
This strip is a fun one because it catches new readers up with what’s going on while also placing a few easter eggs for longtime readers to catch. That ticker at the bottom of the screen isn’t just for show! Can you name the references? Bonus points if you can provide links. Don’t forget to [...]
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Jul 23, 12 | 429 – Shenanigans |
We are now officially in a brand new era of The SuperFogeys. Jerry and Spy Gal are married. I thought it might be fun to take a look back at their romance from Spy Gal’s perspective. How did she get here? Which interactions were key? Call this The Annotated SuperFogeys: Spy Gal’s Perspective. The first [...]
Creating the bulletin board o’ evidence was a fun exercise in diving back into the history of the strip and thinking about the things Spy Gal would see as relevant. Pretty much the same thing the readers saw, as it turns out! I love the way Marc drew Jerry’s reaction in the third panel. That’s [...]
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Aug 29, 11 | 346 – Transformation |
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Those of you who follow Marc on Twitter or Facebook know that he likes to try out lots of different art styles. We’d been looking for an excuse for him to incorporate one of those art styles into the strip and today’s seemed like a natural fit. I think it came off beautifully. For you [...]
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