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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Commentary I am nothing if not patient. I created Tangerine quite a while ago. In fact, his actual first appearance is on the cover of the first SuperFogeys book and in the bonus story of that same book as drawn by Mike Hartigan. Each of the SuperFogeys are pretty much analogues for characters in either the [...]
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Jan 21, 10 | 240 – ZAP! |
Mar 4, 10 | 246 – Righteous Kill |
Jan 6, 11 | Guest Strip by Marjorie Rishel |
Aug 6, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 10 “The Heart” |
Apr 2, 09 | 202 – He Started Stuttering |
Commentary This is one of those rare strips that I think is pretty good, both visually and from a story standpoint, but that has a pretty weak punchline. There’s just something so obvious about that last panel. What I do like a lot is the unconventional paneling. I don’t remember exactly how I hit on the [...]
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Sep 3, 12 | 441 – She Misses Brunch |
Feb 8, 07 | 98 – The Wedding of Captain Spectacular and Star Maiden |
Aug 1, 12 | 432 – Tea Time, Interrupted |
May 11, 12 | Pg. 1 “Now This is a Story…” |
Aug 27, 12 | 439 – So IMPOLITE! |
COMMENTARY Look at the detail in that darkened warehouse! I kid. If you look closely at the third panel you’ll see that Dictator Tot has tossed aside a small device. I didn’t have room to explicitly state it, but the idea is that she was using that device to make it appear as though she [...]
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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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Jun 26, 15 | 648 – Ready Air Force One |
Jul 9, 08 | Guest Strip by Rufus Edge of “comicdeoxyribonucleicacid!” |
Apr 20, 12 | Pg. 9 “The Unicef Upstarts” |
Jul 19, 22 | 907 – Where is Sam? |
Dec 10, 09 | 237 – A Surprise Visitor |
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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Oct 7, 11 | Chapter 12, “Jackpot!” Recap by Steve VanDyken |
May 25, 12 | Pg. 3 “A Couple of Brothers” |
Dec 24, 09 | Guest Strip by Rufus Edge of “Comicdeoxyribonucleicacid!” No. 2! |
Jul 3, 13 | 518 – The Last Secret |
Oct 24, 12 | 452 – Book of Mormon Story |
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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Jan 1, 10 | Guest Strip by Chris Watkins of “Odori Park!” |
Jan 6, 14 | 560 – Lifeless |
May 25, 08 | SF Collection # 5 Cover (Unused) |
Jul 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 21 “Sayonara, Sucker!” |
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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Dec 1, 06 | 51 – Can Hair Eat? |
Jan 20, 12 | Pg. 2 “Strange Visitor” |
May 23, 11 | 318 – The Plans of Dr. Klein, Pt. 1 “Getting Rid of Captain Spectacular” |
Oct 3, 16 | 703 – Like a Television During a Calliou Marathon |
Sep 23, 08 | 165 – Not a Villain? |
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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Feb 5, 09 | 194 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 11 “Helpful Suggestions” |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
Aug 23, 22 | 917 – The New Valhalla |
Aug 13, 09 | 220 – Don’t Act Like You Care |
Aug 8, 12 | 434 – Marching Orders |
Some really cool stuff going on in this one. Besides Marc’s typically great art, check out that trophy room! Ten points to whoever can identify where the items came from. This chapter is nearing its conclusion… any guesses as to how it will end?
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Dec 8, 20 | 860 – Idiot Martha |
Feb 16, 21 | 874 – The One True |
Aug 23, 22 | 917 – The New Valhalla |
Oct 4, 11 | Chapter 9, “Head Games” Recap by Eric Merritt |
Aug 20, 18 | Swifty Origin, Pg. 12 “Party Hard” |
The modern day Society of Heroes team has a long and spotty history in these parts. I’ve never really detailed what their origin story is (the one separate from the original Society of Heroes) or why they are the way are. Maybe someday I’ll get to do that in an origin. Suffice it to say, [...]
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Okay, I kind of love the Society of Heroes now. Why didn’t I ask Marc to draw them before? He does such a great job and I’m finding a lot of new life in them as characters seeing them through his eyes. Once upon a time, SuperFogeys Origins was going to be a modern day [...]
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May 18, 12 | Pg. 2 “Not Ready or Able” |
Aug 12, 08 | 153 – 6 a.m., Eighth Street |
Sep 18, 18 | Cover |
May 23, 12 | 414 – Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe |
I’m trying to remember the last time I did a strip this wordy… and I’m coming up short. As usual, Marc finds a way to make it work anyway. I’m really digging writing for villains lately as well. There’s been a dearth of them up til now. And Star Maiden. Half the fun of any [...]
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Apr 1, 11 | Pg. 9 “Always” |
May 24, 22 | 891 – Third Eye Blind |
Oct 16, 08 | 172 – The Superhero Code |
Aug 8, 12 | 434 – Marching Orders |
Nov 20, 13 | 550 – Everything in its Right Place |
I’ve probably said it before, but pacing doesn’t get enough attention as one of the big keys to comic-making. Bad pacing can ruin a comic and make it unintelligible. Marc had a great idea with this strip and added the beat in the second panel to what was originally scripted as a three panel strip. [...]
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Jul 3, 15 | 651 – Duplicity |
Aug 8, 12 | 434 – Marching Orders |
Dec 5, 16 | 716 – Boy Haircut |
Jul 2, 09 | 214 – Father and Sons |
Goodbye, Healer. We’ll miss you so. Why, it seems like only yesterday that you first came to Valhalla to cause your very specific manner of mischief. And then–you ascended! A spot at the table in the Great Hall of the Society of Heroes. And now, dead. Your superhero career was short lived… just like you. [...]
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Nov 23, 06 | 50 – And the Actual Winner of Bingo Night is… |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
May 18, 12 | Pg. 2 “Not Ready or Able” |
Nov 18, 13 | 549 – Zurida’s Visitors |
Dec 3, 06 | 53 – The Healing |
Marc went with a very-different-than-normal approach to this strip and it works like gangbusters. (Which is an expression I’ve never really understood. If gangbusters work so well, why do don’t we have less gangs?) Fairly big shakeup today. And you thought Monday’s strip was big. Only two strips left in this chapter! Come back for [...]
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Aug 12, 08 | 153 – 6 a.m., Eighth Street |
Aug 4, 22 | 912 – Jerry Speaks |
Aug 16, 22 | 915 – Return to Valhalla |
Dec 17, 12 | 467 – Spy Gal Kicks Butt |
Jul 5, 22 | 903 – Big Dumb Floating Ape |
This is it! The penultimate strip of Chapter 14, “Invasion, Part One: The Arrival!” Come on back Wednesday to see how it all ends and get a hint of where the story is going next… Plus, a special (unfortunately necessary) announcement.
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Mar 26, 07 | 125 – Jerry’s Down |
Aug 8, 12 | 434 – Marching Orders |
Mar 26, 12 | 398 – Rookie Hero Move |
Feb 8, 11 | Pg. 2 “New Designer in Town” |
Sep 14, 12 | Pg. 6 “Who Could Have Done This?” |