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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May 26, 15 | What You’ve Been Waiting to Know… |
Jan 13, 14 | 562 – Violent Amputation |
Nov 4, 13 | 545 – Do What is Right |
Aug 27, 10 | SF Origins: Operation: Valhalla, No. 4 “Talking Turnips” |
Aug 20, 09 | 221 – And By Books Do You Mean Skin Rags? |
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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Aug 18, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 4 “Justice” |
Oct 22, 12 | 451 – Will Tangerine Help? |
Aug 12, 13 | 525 – Temptation |
Dec 18, 13 | 558 – Sokol Steps Up |
Sep 2, 13 | 531 – Phantom Limb |
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 28, 11 | Chapter 5, “The Redemption of Dr. Rocket” Recap by Geoff Munn |
Apr 25, 12 | 406 – Spy Gal’s Wall of Evidence |
Sep 11, 08 | 162 – Just Another Purty Face? |
Nov 19, 09 | 234 – Time to Read |
Jun 26, 08 | 142 – Back in Hel |
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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Oct 28, 08 | 175 – My Pleasure |
Oct 10, 06 | 17 – Spy Gal Doesn’t Need Jerry |
Jan 4, 12 | 375 – In The Zone |
Aug 17, 12 | Pg. 2 “Youthfulenergysupersurplus!” |
Apr 30, 18 | 782 – The Lone Figure in the Doorway |
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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Sep 4, 13 | 532 – How Hard is the Rock Upon Which Stands Your Principles? |
Jul 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 21 “Sayonara, Sucker!” |
Feb 10, 11 | 295 – It’s Got Him Thinkin’ |
Nov 19, 09 | 234 – Time to Read |
May 3, 09 | 206 – The Valhalla Basement Dungeon |
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 28, 09 | SF Origins: Tangerine, Pg. 1 “A Chance to Think” |
Jan 13, 14 | 562 – Violent Amputation |
Aug 29, 12 | 440 – Up, Up and CRASH |
Oct 15, 06 | 22 – Dr. Rocket is Sorry? |
Jun 16, 22 | 898 – Palace Falls |
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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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 11, 10 | 243 – A Deal is a Deal |
Nov 18, 13 | 549 – Zurida’s Visitors |
Jun 18, 09 | 212 – The O’Hara Brothers |
Oct 12, 12 | Pg. 8 “Gross Fetuses” |
Oct 27, 14 | 631 – Two Decisions |
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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Jan 6, 10 | Guest Strip by Jermaine McGruder of “Warrior Born!” |
Dec 31, 08 | Guest Strip by Edward Krebes of “Hobo and Bowser!” |
Aug 4, 14 | 615 – Flirting in the White House |
Dec 3, 20 | 859 – Snakes on a Swifty |
May 17, 22 | 889 – So Much Love to Share |
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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Dec 30, 10 | Guest Strip by Scott Gallatin of “Madscott!” (2010) |
Jan 7, 13 | 469 – Beating Into Submission with Peace |
May 2, 12 | 408 – Remember Your Mission |
Aug 26, 10 | SF Origins: Operation: Valhalla, No. 3 “Tangerine’s Tendencies” |
Jul 1, 08 | 143 – Ogle |
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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Dec 2, 06 | 52 – What Captain Spectacular Wants |
May 5, 14 | 592 – Bubbles of Light 9 |
May 21, 14 | 597 – Him Who? |
May 7, 14 | 593 – When Did Swifty Die? |
Aug 24, 12 | Pg. 3 “Crybabies” |
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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May 19, 22 | 890 – Loved In Her Own Way |
Mar 27, 07 | 126 – Who the @#$% is the Third Man? |
Jul 23, 18 | Pg. 8 “Better When She Was a Villain” |
Oct 14, 08 | 171 – Hello, Karma |
Jan 6, 11 | Guest Strip by Marjorie Rishel |
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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Nov 12, 06 | 40 – Jumpin’ Jujubees! |
Jul 2, 09 | 214 – Father and Sons |
Aug 19, 08 | 155 – Bait and Switch |
Jun 6, 12 | 418 – President Superknocker Addresses The Nation |
Nov 16, 06 | 44 – Beginning the Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed |
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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Aug 20, 12 | 437 – Ever Since The Shriveled Speedster Left |
Apr 23, 12 | 405 – Comparing Death Counts |
Sep 5, 12 | 442 – The Rest of Them |
Feb 8, 07 | 98 – The Wedding of Captain Spectacular and Star Maiden |
Apr 16, 12 | 403 – Don’t Say No to Dark Maiden |
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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Jul 1, 10 | 263 – What Happened to Star Maiden, Pt. 5 “A Parting Gift” |
Jun 19, 15 | 645 – Say the Name Correctly, Idiot |
Dec 5, 16 | 716 – Boy Haircut |
Aug 9, 22 | 913 – Any Questions? |
Apr 4, 18 | 777 – The Howl |
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 21, 07 | 120 – Swifty’s Losing? |
Dec 8, 14 | The SuperFogeys 2015 Teaser and Special Announcements |
Jan 7, 21 | 865 – Balance |
Nov 18, 06 | 46 – The Winner of Bingo Night…? |