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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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May 7, 18 | 784 – What is Jerry Missing? |
Oct 5, 16 | 704 – Ankle Biters |
Dec 3, 14 | 642 – A Star Falls |
Aug 3, 12 | Pg. 6 “Inevitably Betrayed” |
Mar 20, 07 | 119 – #@$% Heroic |
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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Oct 2, 06 | 10 – Why Spy Gal Came to Valhalla |
May 8, 13 | 502 – The Presidio Thumb |
May 14, 08 | SF Collection #1 Cover |
Sep 2, 10 | 274 – Up and Walking |
Jan 1, 10 | Guest Strip by Chris Watkins of “Odori Park!” |
Ugh. This is my failed experiment. Like Strip 25, I had two ideas for a strip and tried to make them into one. As drawn, panel 3 preceded panel 2, but at the last minute I got the idea to integrate them more. It didn’t work. Not helping matters is the last panel. For the [...]
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Oct 26, 12 | Pg. 10 “The End?” |
Jul 21, 14 | 611 – Escape |
Sep 29, 09 | SF Origins: Herman’s Story, Pg. 5 “Time to Move On” |
Aug 24, 11 | 345 – Taking a Pill |
Sep 12, 14 | Pg. 10 – Breaking Free |
This is a strip I’m really proud of. It’s very much a side-trip from the main story, but I think it’s poignant in a way that SuperFogeys hasn’t been up until now. While writing the SuperFogeys, I often have to ask myself, “What will it be like when I’m old?” I guess this is one [...]
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Another “ugh” strip for me. I have a real problem with drawing too big for the panel. I truly need to zoom the camera out more. The Healer declaring the Captain the winner without checking the score should come across as a bit strange. He’s just being too nice. It’s the first hint there might [...]
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Jan 17, 11 | Guest Strip by Gabe Altomare |
Jan 29, 18 | 758 – No One Else He Can Think Of |
Jan 18, 12 | 379 – A True Hero |
Dec 2, 11 | Pg. 3 “Enter The Space Pig” |
I absolutely love this strip. This is a case of art elevating the script. On paper, this one didn’t seem like it would be much. If anything, I felt like I was trying to do too much. However…I think it works. Bingo Knight was a character name given to me by a reader of my [...]
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Nov 14, 06 | 42 – Dr. Rocket Needs a Special Kind of Healing |
May 5, 12 | Pg. 11 “Fly Away” |
Sep 12, 16 | 698 – Good Thing or Bad Thing? |
May 2, 08 | 85 – WebSpace Page: Spy Gal |
Nov 20, 19 | 814 – Ptoof! |
I’m color-blind (mildly so, but still…), but the SuperFogeys are a one man show so you all have to put up with my puke palette. However, it’s always nice when a strip looks pretty like I think this one does. The entire point of this strip is to justify the next one…
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Feb 11, 21 | 873 – Against the Wall |
May 12, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 13 “What Are You Doing Here!?” |
Jan 15, 18 | 754 – Not Strong Anymore |
Sep 30, 10 | 278 – The Others |
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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Dec 7, 16 | 717 – The Fury of Soviet Sam |
Jan 19, 14 | 564 – One Year Later |
Nov 15, 06 | 43 – The Healer Approaches the Captain |
Oct 26, 12 | Pg. 10 “The End?” |
Aug 5, 11 | Pg. 3 “A Decent Fish Stick” |
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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Jan 25, 12 | 381 – Shut Up |
Nov 4, 08 | 176 – An Evil #@$% |
Sep 27, 06 | 6 – Introducing Spy Gal! |
Mar 27, 13 | 492 – Such Great Heights |
Nov 23, 11 | 365 – Bloody Roofie |
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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Jan 16, 13 | 472 – The Stink of the Space Monkeys |
Dec 28, 11 | Guest Strip by Crystal Murphy! |
Nov 16, 11 | 363 – Liberated |
Jan 13, 11 | 291 – Ear Cancer |
Apr 8, 07 | 137 – The Operating Blues |
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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Jul 11, 12 | 428 – You Know Who You Sound Like? |
Oct 4, 06 | 12 – Introducing Space Pig! |
Mar 29, 07 | 128 – Only Two People in the World… |
Jul 10, 15 | 654 – An Honest Conversation |
Jan 9, 12 | 376 – Beaten But Not Broken |
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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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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Mar 5, 14 | 577 – Who are the Two Queens? |
Feb 2, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 4 “Zurida, Mistress of Worlds” |
Apr 23, 18 | 780 – Don’t Be a Jerry |
Feb 29, 12 | 391 – Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun… |
Sep 23, 08 | 165 – Not a Villain? |
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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Mar 21, 11 | The SuperFogeys 2011 Teaser |
Apr 16, 18 | 778 – Sam’s Guilt |
May 3, 08 | 86 – WebSpace Page: Jerry |
Dec 21, 10 | SF Origins: The Thrice Evil, Pg. 3 “Out of Mongoloids” |
Mar 16, 07 | 115 – Star Maiden Flattens Dr. Rocket |
COMMENTARY One of the more awkwardly organized strips I’ve done, design-wise. The balloons in the second panel just would not fit in a natural way. In comics, you generally want the person speaking first on the left side of the panel and the next person to the right of them and so on. Usually, I [...]
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Jun 27, 11 | 328 – Pairing Off |
Dec 2, 11 | Pg. 3 “Enter The Space Pig” |
Nov 17, 06 | 45 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed, Conclusion |
Jan 30, 12 | 382 – A Better Question |
Jul 10, 15 | 654 – An Honest Conversation |
COMMENTARY Arachno is supposed to be an analogue to Spider-Man. He’s probably too dead-on in name to every make an actual appearance, but he provides a good shorthand here to illustrate just how unusual the public turning against him was to the Captain. SUPERFOGEYS 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY This week marks the 2-year anniversary of both the [...]
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Oct 11, 17 | 737 – Dastard Number Two |
Nov 17, 06 | 45 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed, Conclusion |
Apr 17, 13 | 498 – Zurida’s Conditions |
Jan 21, 10 | 240 – ZAP! |
Apr 9, 09 | 203 – Shame, Shame |
COMMENTARY One of my all-time favorite strips. Visually, I think this just works. I think I had just rewatched the movie Quiz Show shortly before writing this strip, so I had Geritol on the brain. Great movie. SUPERFOGEYS FALLING BEHIND IN WEBCOMIC READER’S CHOICE AWARDS The SuperFogeys need your help! Those of you that have [...]
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Feb 3, 11 | 294 – Funny Ya Should Mention That |
Apr 27, 11 | 311 – The Glow of the Screen Shines Brightly |
Dec 22, 09 | SF Origins: Harvey the Science Rabbit, Pt. 1, Pg. 4 “His Darlings” |
Oct 2, 06 | 10 – Why Spy Gal Came to Valhalla |
Oct 21, 13 | SuperFogeys Q and A: 3 of 4 |
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 30, 12 | 416 – Alcohol is His Kryptonite |
Jun 9, 22 | 896 – Pushed Aside |
Nov 7, 11 | 360 – Decision |
Sep 18, 16 | 700 – Happy Tenth Anniversary, SuperFogeys |
Feb 27, 12 | 390 – Bubbles of Light 7 |
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Feb 12, 18 | 762 – Jerry vs. Soviet Sam |
Feb 5, 18 | 760 – OG Thrice |
Nov 17, 06 | 45 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed, Conclusion |
Dec 8, 14 | The SuperFogeys 2015 Teaser and Special Announcements |
Jun 17, 11 | Pg. 10 “Lost Faith” |
REMIND ME TO DO/NOT DO THAT AGAIN… Today’s strip is another example of a time when my reach has exceeded my grasp. As both writer and artist, I have the luxury of scripting things that I know I can draw. But, every once in a while, I bring the story to a point where I [...]
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Apr 7, 07 | 136 – CENSORED! |
Sep 21, 16 | 10th Anniversary BONUS STRIP 2! |
Jun 24, 08 | 141 – Why, Little D? |
Nov 17, 20 | 856 – Grab That Rabbit! |
Mar 19, 14 | 581 – Gorgeous Guy Has Feelings |
SCOTT GALLATIN AND THE TANTRUM TITAN RETURN! In what has now become an annual tradition, Scott Gallatin has once again menaced Valhalla with his own creation–the Tantrum Titan! Man, do I love the Tantrum Titan. Thanks so much, Scott. And I love that it’s double-sized! Be sure and check out Scott at his blog here! [...]
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Oct 30, 19 | 808 – 2.5 Seconds Later |
Aug 24, 15 | 673 – Captain Spectacular’s New Duds |
Apr 25, 18 | 781 – Everyone in the War Room! |
Aug 17, 12 | Pg. 2 “Youthfulenergysupersurplus!” |
Jan 4, 10 | Guest Strip by Marc Lapierre of “Spooky Doofus!” |
MARJORIE RESHEL BREAKS IT ALL DOWN IN HILARIOUS FASHION! Only a true blue SuperFogeys fan could have crafted this. This is a knowing, detailed, mythology and character-rich guest strip that had me laughing out loud for quite a while. Marj is a semi-regular commenter in these parts, but she’s clearly ALWAYS paying attention. She’s a [...]
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Jun 14, 22 | 897 – Streaking Past |
Nov 13, 19 | 812 – Spy Gal Dual Wields |
Jan 23, 07 | 82 – Refuge in Dr. Klein’s Office |
Aug 6, 09 | 219 – Bubbles of Light 5 |
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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Sep 16, 10 | 276 – “Sweetie” |
Mar 15, 07 | 114 – Enter: Star Maiden |
Feb 17, 11 | 296 – Even Her |
Nov 9, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal, Pg. 11 “One Life Ends…” |
Strips like this are always a little difficult. There’s a lot going on in that last panel, but if you’re a new reader you’d really have no idea what any of it is. And there’s no way to communicate it to you succinctly. The perils of longform, story driven webcomics. I wouldn’t have it any [...]
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Apr 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 8 “Ticking Bomb” |
Aug 7, 13 | 524 – Cracked |
Jul 27, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal’s Secret Mission, Pg. 2 “Down” |
Jan 29, 14 | 567 – The Day Spa |
Sep 12, 14 | Pg. 10 – Breaking Free |
I gotta say… I did not expect this chapter to be this long. 44 strips. That ranks it among the very longest of chapters. I think in that you can see the scope of this Invasion storyline. Everything you’ve seen so far… everything in Part One… it’s all been setup for what’s to come. I [...]
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Feb 6, 12 | 384 – Taking It Well |
May 26, 22 | 892 – Ejection |
May 2, 18 | 783 – FINALLY! |
Nov 11, 19 | 811 – Attack Pattern |
I try to go pretty easy on the artists I work with. I play to their strengths, I think about how tricky a page or a panel might be and make the next one a little easier to balance things out, etc. But if there’s one thing I ask to be just right every time [...]
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Jan 22, 14 | 565 – Suckface |
Oct 26, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal, Pg. 9 “What Is Strength?” |
Nov 2, 06 | 30 – B-I-N-G-O |
Jun 23, 22 | 900 – Protected |