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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Jul 3, 13 | 518 – The Last Secret |
Sep 22, 09 | SF Origins: Herman’s Story, Pg. 4 “I Am Dr. Rocket” |
Mar 21, 11 | The SuperFogeys 2011 Teaser |
Mar 26, 09 | 201 – The Orphan BBQ Will Have to Wait |
Sep 7, 12 | Pg. 5 “Who Squished?” |
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 21, 11 | Five Years of The SuperFogeys |
Apr 23, 14 | 589 – The Lie of Never |
Feb 10, 11 | 295 – It’s Got Him Thinkin’ |
Aug 28, 13 | 530 – Jerry’s Greatest Hits |
Oct 16, 08 | 172 – The Superhero Code |
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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Sep 2, 13 | 531 – Phantom Limb |
Nov 6, 13 | 546 – Tangerine Makes a Decision |
Nov 25, 08 | 182 – Someone Steps Forward (Bubbles of Light 3) |
Aug 27, 10 | SF Origins: Operation: Valhalla, No. 4 “Talking Turnips” |
May 25, 12 | Pg. 3 “A Couple of Brothers” |
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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May 28, 12 | 415 – Someone REALLY Hates Space Monkeys |
Nov 30, 10 | SF Origins: The Death of Mr. Crook, Pg. 3 “A Man Dies, An Idea is Born” |
Jul 2, 09 | 214 – Father and Sons |
May 15, 13 | 504 – A Striking Mustache |
Sep 25, 06 | 4 – Who is Coming to Valhalla? |
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 24, 12 | 452 – Book of Mormon Story |
Aug 11, 14 | Marc Lapierre and The SuperFogeys |
Aug 17, 16 | 691 – That’s Enough |
Sep 23, 08 | 165 – Not a Villain? |
Jan 20, 12 | Pg. 2 “Strange Visitor” |
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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Jul 30, 14 | 614 – The First Lady |
Jan 1, 09 | Guest Strip by Mark R. Engel of “Prematurely Disappointed!” |
Sep 14, 11 | 351 – Dreams Come Crashing In |
Nov 3, 14 | 633 – A Different Destiny |
Sep 12, 12 | 444 – A New Mission |
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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Sep 18, 08 | 164 – Why “Tangerine?” |
Feb 3, 11 | 294 – Funny Ya Should Mention That |
Dec 6, 06 | 55 – A Mysterious Figure in the Wings |
Nov 18, 06 | 46 – The Winner of Bingo Night…? |
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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Jul 29, 13 | 521 – Spy Gal Awakened |
Nov 1, 17 | 743 – Never Inspired Anybody |
Dec 8, 14 | The SuperFogeys 2015 Teaser and Special Announcements |
Jan 6, 14 | 560 – Lifeless |
Dec 6, 06 | 55 – A Mysterious Figure in the Wings |
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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Mar 21, 07 | 120 – Swifty’s Losing? |
Aug 4, 22 | 912 – Jerry Speaks |
Dec 8, 20 | 860 – Idiot Martha |
Nov 25, 08 | 182 – Someone Steps Forward (Bubbles of Light 3) |
Oct 30, 19 | 808 – 2.5 Seconds Later |
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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Jan 17, 07 | 72 – Dictator Tot’s Marching Orders |
Jan 26, 07 | 84 – You Don’t Mess with Dr. Klein |
Jul 2, 09 | 214 – Father and Sons |
Mar 9, 21 | 880 – Boy, You Sure Got Old! |
Jan 18, 07 | 73 – It’s FUN to Share |
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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Sep 2, 11 | Pg. 7 – “Silent Heart” |
Dec 16, 19 | 819 – Time for a Refill? |
Apr 14, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 9 “Press Conference” |
Mar 12, 07 | 111 – Forgive Dr. Rocket |
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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Sep 10, 12 | 443 – “Open to Ideas” |
May 27, 10 | 258 – The Skirt Goes in the Wrong Direction |
Mar 18, 13 | 489 – Change in Plan |
Aug 6, 12 | 433 – Isn’t the Alien Invasion Over By Now? |
Jan 17, 11 | Guest Strip by Gabe Altomare |
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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Apr 16, 12 | 403 – Don’t Say No to Dark Maiden |
May 26, 15 | What You’ve Been Waiting to Know… |
Jun 8, 12 | Pg. 5 “In the 1950s” |
Mar 6, 13 | 486 – On a Thin Tether |
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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Mar 17, 14 | 580 – The Pleasure of Conquering |
Nov 6, 06 | 34 – Introducing the Healer! |
Nov 23, 06 | 50 – And the Actual Winner of Bingo Night is… |
Nov 18, 13 | 549 – Zurida’s Visitors |
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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May 16, 12 | 412 – Calling Valhalla |
Mar 5, 18 | 768 – Boy-Haired Crone |
Dec 11, 08 | 187 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 4 “New Clothes” |
Nov 28, 12 | 462 – Favoritism |
Aug 8, 16 | 688 – Zurida, The Peacemaker |
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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Jun 22, 12 | Pg. 2 “Doppelgangers” |
Mar 21, 07 | 120 – Swifty’s Losing? |
Jan 5, 10 | Guest Strip by Joe Cook of “Shattered Myth!” |
Aug 5, 15 | 665 – All Out of Coffee and Goats |
Aug 31, 12 | Pg. 4 “Crib Cage” |