This is one of those that’s a favorite of a lot of people (or so I’m told) but that I’ve never really liked much. Bathroom humor always feels cheap and forced to me. On these early strips I was drawing at a smaller size and using paper and pens that were quite a bit different [...]
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After I did the first 10 SuperFogeys strips on my blog at MySpace, I decided to try to find a place to get the strip hosted and see if I could produce something like it on a regular basis. When the SuperFogeys did find a host site (pre-Th3rd World) I decided to start the strip [...]
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Sep 25, 08 | 166 – Beer Don’t Judge |
Nov 17, 20 | 856 – Grab That Rabbit! |
Feb 11, 13 | 479 – Rescued By Fidel Castro |
May 19, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 14 “Save Him, Dirtlicker” |
Aug 20, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 12 “Party Hard” |
This is the first strip where I’m really demonstrating the perverseness of Dr. Rocket, an aspect of his personality that would come to define him later. It’s hard writing a perverse character in what is essentially an all-ages strip, but I think this strip is a good example of how it can be done. It’s [...]
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Sep 28, 11 | Chapter 5, “The Redemption of Dr. Rocket” Recap by Geoff Munn |
Apr 1, 10 | 250 – To Be So Stupid |
Apr 18, 11 | 308 – Time Displaced/Erased/No Taste |
Mar 30, 07 | 129 – Captain Spectacular’s Plea |
Oct 12, 12 | Pg. 8 “Gross Fetuses” |
I knew I wanted Dr. Rocket’s monologue to be about how he got Spy Gal unconscious, but I wanted his means of accomplishing that to be something humorous, brief and unique. I thought he might drug her, but just any ol’ drug wouldn’t do. It had to be something exotic. Boom: Space Pig Urine. It [...]
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Dec 5, 06 | 54 – Gene Gets What’s Coming to Him |
Feb 1, 17 | 731 – Mr. Brightside |
Nov 14, 16 | 713 – No More Killin’ |
Jul 11, 11 | 332 – Captain Spectacular’s Buds |
Apr 21, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 10 “The Lodge of Doom” |
There are essentially two ways to do a comic strip (as I see it): with or without a continuing story. The intro of Spy Gal is when I realized that I just wasn’t capable of doing one-off jokes. I ALWAYS have a story to tell. Spy Gal was originally supposed to be a character named [...]
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Apr 8, 07 | 137 – The Operating Blues |
Jun 12, 13 | 512 – The Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Swifty |
Aug 18, 10 | 272 – GET OUT! |
Mar 14, 12 | 395 – The Stink of Captivity |
Mar 4, 13 | 485 – To The Stars |
For Spy Gal’s intro, I wanted to push the boundaries of good taste a little. Is it right to make light of the dementia that all-too-often takes over the minds of older people? …Depends on how you do it. Turns out Spy Gal was faking, but it’s a theme I plan on revisting. Why Turnip? [...]
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It still pains me to look at the art in a lot of these early strips. Where the crud are the frickin’ wheelchairs? The only answer I have is that I was lazy and was trying to draw as little as possible. I really saw the strips as more of an exercise in pacing and [...]
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Jun 22, 11 | 327 – The Buddy System |
May 16, 11 | 316 – Dr. Rocket’s Space Journey, Pt. 5: The Last Place Anyone Would Think to Look |
Mar 3, 11 | 298 – Vile Villainous Vole |
Oct 5, 16 | 704 – Ankle Biters |
his is the second of the additions I made to the original 10 black and white strips I did to kick off the SuperFogeys. Originally, episode 8 went into what is now episode 10 without this minor stopover to make explicit what was once subtle. She’s Spy Gal. Spy Gal is a spy. Duh. It [...]
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Jan 17, 18 | 755 – Under the Radar |
Jun 10, 11 | Pg. 9 “College Years” |
Aug 5, 08 | 151 – Peanut Butter Cookies |
Nov 29, 17 | 751 – Who Do You Think Paid for All This? |
Sep 25, 06 | 4 – Who is Coming to Valhalla? |
First of all: yes, they’re watching Jeopardy. The real point of this strip was to show Jerry’s concern for Spy Gal and Captain Spectacular’s utter lack of it. I wrapped that point in a Jeopardy joke recycled from Groundhog Day because I figured I’d better do this joke now and early in order to get [...]
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Apr 25, 18 | 781 – Everyone in the War Room! |
Mar 5, 09 | 198 – Not Lookin’ Too Good Yourself |
Mar 29, 07 | 128 – Only Two People in the World… |
Nov 17, 09 | SF Origins: Spy Gal vs. Star Maiden, Pg. 3 “The Last Punch” |
Aug 19, 10 | 273 – All Is Revealed |
What’s sadder than a guy who can run really fast that’s stuck behind a walker? The answer is nothing, my friends, nothing. That’s what makes Swifty so much fun–we all know exactly why he’s so bitter and grumpy and you just can’t blame the guy. For Swifty’s design, I couldn’t make him look too much [...]
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Jul 16, 18 | Pg. 7 “Passion Enough to Change a Heart” |
Sep 18, 18 | Cover |
Apr 5, 07 | 135 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular Met Dr. Klein, Conclusion |
Oct 16, 17 | 738 – Old Lady McGoth |
Nov 4, 10 | 283 – Future or Past? |
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Nov 12, 13 | 548 – Of Course He’s Working with the Aliens |
Aug 1, 12 | 432 – Tea Time, Interrupted |
Sep 23, 08 | 165 – Not a Villain? |
Aug 17, 11 | 343 – Speak No More of This |
Jun 27, 11 | 328 – Pairing Off |
This one is just ugly. None of the characters look right, though I do love how the idea of Spy Gal kissing Dr. Rocket just rolls off Captain Spectacular. The man just does not care. Plus: sexy shoulder blades.
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Mar 26, 14 | 583 – The Captain is Not as Alone as He Thinks |
Aug 18, 22 | 916 – Restoration |
Mar 17, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 5 “Prison Stripes” |
Feb 3, 20 | 829 – Too. Far. |
Jun 4, 18 | Pg. 1 “My Name is Gordon Jones” |
I love this strip. I think this is the one where you get the best sense of the relationship between Captain Spectacular and Jerry. The first panel alone–I think if the entire strip were just that panel, I’d be happy. I don’t think anyone else laughs at that first panel (That’s not where the joke [...]
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Jul 25, 14 | Pg. 4 “Daddy’s Little Girl Packs a Punch” |
Jan 11, 12 | 377 – The Blue Light of Revelation |
Jul 4, 14 | Pg. 1 “One Month Later” |
Aug 16, 10 | 271 – Is Spy Gal Not a Good Woman? |
Aug 3, 15 | 664 – Too Old to Drive |
This is the strip that finally broke me. I enjoy the dialogue here a lot, but the art is the (seemingly) umpteenth strip made out of spare parts. This is when I realized things had to change.
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Apr 21, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 10 “The Lodge of Doom” |
Oct 29, 14 | 532 – The Lynchpin |
May 29, 13 | 508 – Slightly More Conclusive Evidence |
Mar 21, 11 | The SuperFogeys 2011 Teaser |
I do believe this strip marks the first close-up I’d ever done in the Superfogeys. I began looking for ways to change the camera around and push the framing into the storytelling more. It was just one panel, but it was a start.
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Nov 29, 17 | 751 – Who Do You Think Paid for All This? |
Feb 1, 12 | 383 – Jackpot. |
Oct 27, 20 | 850 – Grand Entrance |
Nov 20, 13 | 550 – Everything in its Right Place |
Aug 29, 10 | SF Origins: Operation: Valhalla, No. 6 “Spy Gal Arrives” |
I love this little experiment. It’s two jokes, one the main plot and one a jokey subplot, that don’t work so well on their own but that compliment each other, I think, pretty well. Jerry’s frustration here is my own. Sleep, it seems, will always be denied me. I had no idea the Space Pig [...]
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Feb 17, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 7 “Two Years” |
Oct 1, 15 | Chapter 21 Teaser! |
Apr 4, 07 | 134 – Driving Everybody Off |
Sep 7, 12 | Pg. 5 “Who Squished?” |
Jun 30, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 20 “He Was a Noncombatant!” |
Double-sized strips are always fun, but I’m not sure this is the best use of it. The flashback certainly was fun to do. The idea here should be clear: Jerry is Captain Spectacular’s sidekick. This is all set-up and revelation. You should be getting the idea by now that Chapter 1 is really Jerry’s story.
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Feb 10, 14 | 570 – Cavalry |
Sep 27, 06 | 6 – Introducing Spy Gal! |
Mar 12, 09 | 199 – Life is Like Pastry |
May 25, 11 | 319 – The Plans of Dr. Klein, Pt. 2 “Isn’t Everybody?” |
Dec 19, 12 | 468 – Jerry’s Savior |
The last strip of Chapter One is one that I had planned for a long, long time. Once I decided to do the SuperFogeys for real, I quickly came up with a grand plan. This plan extends far, far beyond this chapter, though this ending is the first touchstone in that plan. If you ever [...]
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Oct 13, 09 | SF Origins: JA – Tom’s Story, Pg. 2 “Not About My Dad” |
Feb 20, 12 | 388 – Bay-buh |
Jul 8, 15 | 653 – When a Shirtless Captain Spectacular Shows Up |
Aug 18, 14 | 618 – Thanks to Money Man |
Oct 13, 14 | 628 – Earth-Abbadon |
One of the better-paced strips I’ve done (or so I’ve been told) and a solid, economical reintroduction to three of the main characters.
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Apr 25, 11 | 310 – Doctor. |
Sep 14, 11 | 351 – Dreams Come Crashing In |
Oct 22, 06 | 28 – The Tragedy of Jerry |
Aug 19, 13 | 527 – A Concerned Husband |
Oct 22, 14 | 530 – The Long Arm of the Universe |
Jerry was late to the party because I needed to remind the audience of his feelings for Spy Gal. I’m sure there was a better way to do that. Not a favorite of mine.
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Feb 8, 12 | 385 – Tiger Dung |
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May 13, 11 | Pg. 5 “Jerry the Superhero” |
Jul 11, 14 | Pg. 2 “The Devil in the Dark” |
I knew the back half of this chapter would be light on the Swifty, so I wanted to make sure his last time in the spotlight was a memorable one. Everyone seems to have a different favorite Swifty ailment, but the one I like the best (and the first one I wrote) is the one [...]
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Jul 16, 18 | Pg. 7 “Passion Enough to Change a Heart” |
Aug 28, 15 | 675 – Crossing Worlds |
Oct 1, 06 | 9 – How to Turn Dr. Rocket On |
Oct 5, 12 | Pg. 7 “The Babymaker” |
Mar 11, 21 | 881 – Minutes Away |
I had been looking for an excuse to do a single-panel strip for a long time and this conclusion of the Healer’s interviews with all the SuperFogeys was a good excuse for it. Originally, the dialogue on this one was vastly different. It was a back and forth between the Healer and the Captain; none [...]
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Jul 11, 14 | Pg. 2 “The Devil in the Dark” |
Jan 23, 17 | 728 – Oh, Brucie… |
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Mar 14, 12 | 395 – The Stink of Captivity |
May 18, 12 | Pg. 2 “Not Ready or Able” |
44 – Beginning the Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed
by Brock Heasley on November 16th, 2006This is one of those connecting strips that I didn’t know I needed until I did. Strip 45 was always a story I was going to tell, but before I got to that story I realized that I had nothing leading into it. What would be Dr. Rocket’s final scheme? Why, bunnies of course. Why [...]
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45 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed, Conclusion
by Brock Heasley on November 17th, 2006See the bunny? I liked the idea that Dr. Rocket kept one bunny for himself. Of course it begs the question…what happened to the bunny? That answer is coming in Chapter 6. This strip took a little longer than your average strip. In the end, I think I probably pumped a little too much detail [...]
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Aug 5, 13 | 523 – The Big Slam |
Jul 4, 11 | 330 – Swim City |
Aug 28, 19 | 795 – The Duality of All Creatures |
May 8, 13 | 502 – The Presidio Thumb |
Feb 2, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 4 “Zurida, Mistress of Worlds” |
I tried and tried to not make this one a double-sized. I had just done one and I didn’t want to take the time to do another one, but there just wasn’t any other way to make it work. Too many characters all interacting with each other. It has been said that this is one [...]
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Oct 19, 11 | 356 – Best Luck of Her Life |
Mar 12, 18 | 770 – Bumps in the Road |
Jul 28, 14 | 613 – President Reed |
Oct 20, 20 | 848 – Organic Deodorant |
Oct 3, 11 | Chapter 8, “The Captain and the Spy” Recap by Nick Perkins |
This is an important call back to the end of Chapter 1. I had to keep Jerry’s unrequited love alive somehow and it seems particularly harsh that it’s now Spy Gal herself who is diminishing him. Jerry’s just fun to mess with.
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Oct 12, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal, Pg.7 “BOOM” |
Dec 5, 16 | 716 – Boy Haircut |
Oct 13, 14 | 628 – Earth-Abbadon |
Dec 29, 10 | Guest Strip by Javier Del Villar (Extra) |
Apr 8, 07 | 137 – The Operating Blues |
Visually, this is one of my absolute favorites. You can see I’m trying something new with the background. I first used the “faded background” technique in a guest strip I did for Wes Molebash’s strip “You’ll Have That” Once I did it there, I knew I needed to try it for SF. More copy/pasting [...]
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Mar 5, 14 | 577 – Who are the Two Queens? |
Sep 1, 22 | 920 – …The More They Stay the Same |
Sep 2, 08 | 159 – Strange Dreams and Wedding Plans |
Jul 21, 22 | 908 – Torture |
Sep 14, 12 | Pg. 6 “Who Could Have Done This?” |
The first panel shows a depth of field we haven’t really seen in SF thus far. My goal was to do a drawing that would also work well as a group shot and, possibly, a wallpaper. Plans are in the works for just such a thing. Obviously, this is a huge change of pace for [...]
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Oct 1, 06 | 9 – How to Turn Dr. Rocket On |
Jul 23, 18 | Pg. 8 “Better When She Was a Villain” |
Nov 16, 06 | 44 – Beginning the Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed |
Nov 29, 17 | 751 – Who Do You Think Paid for All This? |
May 16, 18 | 787 – Where to Start? |
The Swifty-Jerry dynamic is one of my favorites, and this is one of my favorite exchanges that I’ve had a chance to write. I love how Jerry just ignores Swifty. A fun strip that segued into one of the biggest mistakes I ever made with the SuperFogeys…
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Jul 4, 12 | 426 – Daddy’s Little Girl |
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Sep 18, 08 | 164 – Why “Tangerine?” |
Aug 27, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 13 “Doom” |
Aug 19, 19 | 792 – Dashing, Like Hyphens |
Could I just not be bothered to draw backgrounds this time? Looks like. Still, the colors are pretty, right? Right? I try to make the Space Pig be an animal of as few words as possible. You never quite know where he’s coming from, I think. He’s a popular character, so he must be [...]
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Sep 29, 11 | Chapter 6, “Funeral for a Frenemy” Recap by Crystal Murphy |
Nov 4, 10 | 283 – Future or Past? |
Apr 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 8 “Ticking Bomb” |
Oct 10, 11 | 353 – SHWABOOM!! |
Another “colorful” strip. Seriously, this is just ugly. I never pull off the silhouetted figures thing as well as someone like Mike Witmer over at Pinkerton. I try but…no. Still, Jerry getting rejected by Spy Gal…that’s always gold as far as I’m concerned.
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Jun 11, 09 | 211 – Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint |
Jul 3, 15 | 651 – Duplicity |
Mar 2, 20 | 835 – Because of the Struggle |
Apr 8, 10 | 251 – One-On-One |
Jul 26, 22 | 909 – Get Outta Town |
The Pig is the minister! That’s the payoff to the Space Pig’s WebSpace page. Don’t know how many people picked up on that. I had a lot of fun with this page. Designing the Ninja Bridesmaid was particularly fun.
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Sep 14, 11 | 351 – Dreams Come Crashing In |
Oct 8, 06 | 15 – Introducing Swifty! |
Mar 13, 07 | 112 – Budapest ’68 All Over Again |
Feb 5, 20 | 830 – Literary Twist |
Jan 23, 12 | 380 – Mr. Jerry |
Another ugly, ugly strip. An important one though. This is one of those that I think people read and then didn’t ask the right questions about. Jerry’s tears are a leftover plot thread from Chapter 3. The last time anyone talked about him it was in Episode 88 when Captain Spectacular mentioned that Jerry had [...]
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Jul 20, 11 | 335 – Diagonally |
Jan 1, 09 | Guest Strip by Mark R. Engel of “Prematurely Disappointed!” |
Feb 5, 20 | 830 – Literary Twist |
Jun 8, 10 | SF Origins: The Life and Times of Soviet Sam, Pg. 3 “Valhalla” |
Jan 28, 10 | 241 – He’s Gone |
Slapsticky? Yes, definitely. But I still love it. Shoot, I love it because it’s slapsticky. Obviously, I’m riffing on the Nintendo Wii here, notorious for it’s flying game remotes. I got a Wii in December of 2006. Love that thing and with all the reports of the sytem being used in nursing homes across the [...]
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Feb 5, 18 | 760 – OG Thrice |
Aug 31, 12 | Pg. 4 “Crib Cage” |
Jan 16, 12 | 378 – Things Fall Apart |
Aug 11, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 3 “New Parts” |
Jan 16, 13 | 472 – The Stink of the Space Monkeys |
As bad as the art was in the firs few strips of this chapter, I think it got that much better once the Wii stuff came in. Spy Gal’s jumping pose was something I was nervous about doing (I’m not good with the action), but I’m really pleased with how it turned out. All of [...]
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Aug 30, 22 | 919 – The More Things Change… |
Aug 9, 22 | 913 – Any Questions? |
Jul 14, 22 | 906 – He Looks Different |
Oct 12, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal, Pg.7 “BOOM” |
Some readers thought Jerry was out-of-character here. In my mind, Jerry is basically a decent guy, but even decent guys can be pushed too far. If it’s Swifty talking, then you can be sure that Jerry is being pushed too far. I labored and labored over the wording of Dr. Rocket’s apology. It had to [...]
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Oct 17, 06 | 24 – Too Little Too Late |
Jan 27, 11 | 293 – Good Actor |
Sep 11, 19 | 799 – Redemption is Possible |
Apr 22, 10 | 253 – Destiny Screwed Over |
Nov 8, 17 | 745 – The Song of Rocket’s Loyalty |
I had a TON of fun with this episode. Webcomics can, at times, be a bit of a grind. That schedule, even at just twice a week, can be killer. A visually interesting episode like this where I get to play with depth of field and extreme reactions is just a blast. I had only [...]
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Mar 26, 07 | 125 – Jerry’s Down |
Mar 19, 12 | 396 – Give Tom a Chance |
Mar 3, 11 | 298 – Vile Villainous Vole |
Jan 21, 07 | 81 – Jerry Denied! |
Aug 19, 11 | Pg. 5 “Why She Left” |
And now you see the entire impetus for the Wii storyline. I knew I wanted Star Maiden to be so deranged that she actually sees the Fogeys as their younger selves. With that in mind, I thought her interpretation of “air boxing” would be hilarious. Turned out to be more dramatic, but what are you [...]
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Mar 1, 07 | 104 – Is Spy Gal Paranoid? |
Jul 14, 22 | 906 – He Looks Different |
Aug 14, 19 | 791 – The Secret Origin of The Atomic Fly! |
Jun 17, 08 | 139 – Jerry’s Fate Revealed |
May 3, 08 | 86 – WebSpace Page: Jerry |
This is another callback to Spy Gal’s initial appearance in Chapter 1 where the Fogeys discussed her “hotness.” Again, Star Maiden’s reference to bunnies is not so random as it first appears. A quick read of episodes 44 and 45 of Chapter 2 should give enough of a clue to what she might be talking [...]
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Mar 26, 07 | 125 – Jerry’s Down |
May 14, 08 | SF Collection #1 Cover |
Aug 27, 12 | 439 – So IMPOLITE! |
Feb 9, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 5 “Michelle Masters” |
Dec 2, 11 | Pg. 3 “Enter The Space Pig” |
Some pretty loaded dialog here, and one of my favorite CS/Jerry conversations at that. I like the talky stuff. Action is fun and I understand the need for it, but I always see the core of the SuperFogeys being the interplay between the characters. That’s where the meat is. Love the promise of the last [...]
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Some readers misunderstood this strip to mean that Spy Gal is upset at Star Maiden again. Not my intention at all, something I hope becomes clear in the next strip. Swifty’s line at the end came from trial and error. All of his dialog in the last panel went through many iterations. I think the [...]
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Jan 28, 10 | 241 – He’s Gone |
Sep 30, 13 | 539 – Spy Gal Beats Up Somebody |
Aug 1, 14 | Pg. 5 “Many Doors, All Locked” |
Mar 14, 07 | 113 – “THAT’S NOT FAIR!” |
Nov 14, 12 | 458 – Quite An Entrance |
The rare one-paneler! Very rarely do I have an idea for a strip that lends itself to this. The challenge is the layout. Getting all those characters into one frame isn’t easy for me, but well worth it, I think.
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Oct 22, 12 | 451 – Will Tangerine Help? |
Oct 2, 06 | 10 – Why Spy Gal Came to Valhalla |
May 13, 11 | Pg. 5 “Jerry the Superhero” |
Oct 21, 06 | 27 – Spy Gal’s Explanation |
Dec 27, 11 | Guest Strip by Dan White! |
A transitional strip. I hate these. Usually, I’m able to cover it up better with a joke, but not so much here.
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Aug 7, 08 | 152 – Best Man |
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Dec 16, 10 | 289 – Not Yet |
Nov 3, 06 | 31- Spittin’ Oatmeal |
The plot of this particular strip was pretty simple: Jerry and Dictator Tot play Wii Bowling. DT loses. DT pulls out a gun. Here’s the script, as originally written: 123 – 1: DT assuming the bowling stance. DT: Bowling is very simple. The remote is like the ball. You pull it back with the button… [...]
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Feb 15, 11 | Pg. 3 “For The Girls” |
Oct 20, 20 | 848 – Organic Deodorant |
Apr 22, 10 | 253 – Destiny Screwed Over |
May 6, 11 | Pg. 4 “Contrast” |
Sep 2, 11 | Pg. 7 – “Silent Heart” |
I’ve made no secret that I have a long, long term plan for the SuperFogeys. Pieces of a puzzle that I want to lay down and that will add up into something (I hope) special one day. This is one of those pieces. I won’t say I always knew it would be Jerry to get [...]
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Oct 2, 08 | 168 – Tangerine Gets His Mad On |
Nov 3, 14 | 633 – A Different Destiny |
Jan 20, 11 | 292 – Everything Was Chaos |
Oct 7, 13 | 541 – Husband |
May 12, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 13 “What Are You Doing Here!?” |
There’s a kid with a gun. The kid’s a villain though, so I’m asking you to go with it. There’s not much funny about gun violence. This isn’t the place to really get into it, but my life has certainly been affected by gun violence on more than one occasion. My feeling is that if [...]
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Jun 10, 13 | 511 – Zurida’s Plan |
Apr 10, 13 | 496 – The First Condition |
Nov 30, 16 | 715 – Master and Student |
Jan 7, 10 | Guest Strip by Will Boyer of “The Misadventures of Super Milo!” |
Did Swifty go too far? That’s what some readers thought. I admit that I had second thoughts about this one as well, but knowing what I know about Swifty and Jerry’s relationship, I think he is justified. True, I haven’t actually REVEALED why Swifty hates Jerry so much, but still… The second panel with Spy Gal’s [...]
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Feb 23, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 8 “The Return of Zurida” |
Jan 27, 11 | 293 – Good Actor |
Mar 11, 07 | 110 – Spanking |
Feb 7, 07 | 97 – The Return |
Apr 1, 11 | Pg. 9 “Always” |
Here’s a bit of a storytelling trick…by keeping Dr. Rocket out of the strip for several weeks (off camera–he was in the room the whole time), I make his appearance in the last panel just that much more surprising. That’s the hope anyway. It all seems terribly convenient, I agree. You’re supposed to be thinking [...]
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Feb 11, 13 | 479 – Rescued By Fidel Castro |
Mar 16, 07 | 115 – Star Maiden Flattens Dr. Rocket |
May 21, 14 | 597 – Him Who? |
Jun 10, 11 | Pg. 9 “College Years” |
Dec 21, 11 | 373 – SWAT! |
How did I go this long without a “When Pigs Fly” joke? That first panel was a challenge for me. In case you haven’t already been able to tell, perspective isn’t my strong suit. Still, I’m pleased with how it turned out. I think it works for what it is. Again, Star Maiden is just [...]
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Oct 13, 14 | 628 – Earth-Abbadon |
May 13, 13 | 503 – Money Man vs. Zurida |
Aug 24, 12 | Pg. 3 “Crybabies” |
Aug 31, 12 | Pg. 4 “Crib Cage” |
Aug 28, 13 | 530 – Jerry’s Greatest Hits |
Nurse Carter has a personality! I think I do an alright job of developing my characters, but Nurse Carter has always been the one that I’ve neglected. Here, finally, she says something that hints at something resembling a thought in her head. It’s the kind of character humor that can be difficult to do, but [...]
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Sep 25, 13 | 538 – The Amazing Zurida |
Sep 18, 13 | 536 – Zurida and Her Subjects |
Oct 16, 17 | 738 – Old Lady McGoth |
May 14, 18 | 786 – The Opening of the Door |
Had a blast with the first panel. I love drawing Mr. Crook, design courtesy of Eskimo Dave creator Mike Hartigan. I wish he wasn’t dead. Check back to Episode 10 of Chapter 1 for a part of Mr. Crook’s story. Mustache on Captain Spectacular doesn’t look too bad. A little more insight on the Jerry/Swifty [...]
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May 14, 09 | 208 – Grab the Tush |
Mar 10, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 4 “Arrival in New York” |
Dec 23, 10 | 290 – Too Much Sun |
Feb 20, 12 | 388 – Bay-buh |
Dec 21, 12 | Guest Strip by Crystal Murphy! |
This was supposed to be a very normal operation with some choice quips from Dr. Rocket. That was the idea anyway. Then I remembered, “Oh yeah, this is the SuperFogeys.” As with most things involving Dr. Rocket, this crosses the line from weird into disturbing. I’m pretty much okay with that.
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Wow. Just, wow. This strip is sooooo busy. I think there’s a certain charm to it, but hold crud, those panels are just loaded. Usually not a good idea. I have no idea why the Space Pig is singing “Last Kiss.” That was the song that seemed to fit and once I got the idea [...]
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Jul 27, 11 | 337 – Naked Greed |
Nov 4, 08 | 176 – An Evil #@$% |
Nov 5, 06 | 33 – Why Walk When You Can Fly? |
Apr 22, 11 | Pg. 2 “The Boy Who Lived” |
Nov 6, 06 | 34 – Introducing the Healer! |
That profile pic of Jerry is my most favorite drawing of him that I’ve done. It just captures him so perfectly. The first mission of the Society of Heroes is a tale I want to tell. It should appear as a backup story in a future SuperFogeys book. Watch for that.
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Dec 21, 11 | 373 – SWAT! |
Sep 14, 12 | Pg. 6 “Who Could Have Done This?” |
May 17, 22 | 889 – So Much Love to Share |
May 9, 12 | 410 – Attack of the Space Monkeys |
Nov 23, 06 | 50 – And the Actual Winner of Bingo Night is… |
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Commentary Looking at my comments below, it’s clear I wasn’t very happy about the way this strip turned out at the time. Looking at it now, I’m not sure what my problem was. Looks pretty decent to me, although I regret the color scheme I chose for Jerry’s hospital room, especially since he’s going to [...]
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