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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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Jun 3, 11 | Pg. 8 “Future Imperfect” |
Jul 8, 11 | Pg. 13 “A Tree Falls in the Forest…” |
Jul 4, 14 | Pg. 1 “One Month Later” |
Dec 21, 16 | 721 – Requiem for Money Man |
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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Apr 22, 10 | 253 – Destiny Screwed Over |
Jan 30, 07 | 90 – Introducing Star Maiden! |
Mar 25, 07 | 124 – Shooting |
Jun 22, 11 | 327 – The Buddy System |
Jul 14, 14 | 609 – Humbled |
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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Mar 29, 07 | 128 – Only Two People in the World… |
Jan 14, 10 | 239 – How Captain Spectacular Knows The Third Man |
Aug 28, 13 | 530 – Jerry’s Greatest Hits |
May 13, 11 | Pg. 5 “Jerry the Superhero” |
Dec 25, 08 | Merry Christmas From The SuperFogeys (2008) |
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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Feb 4, 10 | 242 – Comfort Food |
May 13, 13 | 503 – Money Man vs. Zurida |
Dec 11, 08 | 187 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 4 “New Clothes” |
Nov 27, 08 | 183 – Eloquence |
Jan 29, 09 | 193 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 10 “Escape” |
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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Sep 16, 15 | 683 – What Makes Peace Worthless |
Mar 19, 18 | 772 – Showdown at the New California Coast |
Nov 12, 20 | 855 – Making Thrice Evil Sad |
Dec 15, 20 | 862 – That’s It!? |
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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Sep 18, 13 | 536 – Zurida and Her Subjects |
May 25, 10 | SF Origins: The Life and Times of Soviet Sam, Pg. 1 “Where the Story Begins” |
Nov 19, 20 | 857 – Knocked Off the Perch |
Sep 14, 16 | 699 – How Captain Spectacular Takes Care of Business |
Sep 20, 16 | 10th Anniversary BONUS STRIP 1! |
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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Oct 28, 11 | Pg. 5 “Knife in the Mouth” |
Oct 22, 12 | 451 – Will Tangerine Help? |
May 28, 09 | 210 – What Happens Next |
Sep 30, 06 | 8 – Hands Off Spy Gal! |
Dec 18, 19 | 820 – Heart-Stopping Great Looks |
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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Nov 24, 20 | 858 – She Brewed Beer Yesterday |
Oct 7, 13 | 541 – Husband |
Aug 27, 14 | 621 – Jerry’s Powers |
Dec 16, 11 | Pg. 5 “Full Power, Harvey!” |
Dec 2, 08 | 184 – The Origin of Captain Spectacular and Dr. Rocket, Pt. 1 “Laban and Amram” |
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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Aug 6, 12 | 433 – Isn’t the Alien Invasion Over By Now? |
Jun 10, 10 | 260 – What Happened to Star Maiden, Pt. 2 “Homecoming” |
Oct 1, 12 | 445 – I Don’t Know What I’ve Been Told |
Jun 3, 13 | 509 – Villain to Villain |
Dec 1, 06 | 51 – Can Hair Eat? |
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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Feb 15, 12 | 387 – A Hot Shower |
Mar 16, 20 | 839 – What What |
May 4, 10 | SF Origins: Star Maiden, Pg. 4 “Or Millions Will Die” |
Aug 10, 10 | SF Origins: Spy Gal’s Secret Mission, Pg. 4 “Courtesy Call” |
Oct 22, 20 | 849 – Break a Hip |
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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Apr 2, 09 | 202 – He Started Stuttering |
Feb 5, 07 | 95 – Flying Away |
Dec 24, 12 | Merry Christmas From The SuperFogeys! |
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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Jul 29, 15 | 662 – Lazy Villainy |
Aug 3, 15 | 664 – Too Old to Drive |
Aug 27, 10 | SF Origins: Operation: Valhalla, No. 4 “Talking Turnips” |
Aug 17, 12 | Pg. 2 “Youthfulenergysupersurplus!” |
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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Nov 16, 06 | 44 – Beginning the Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed |
Nov 30, 11 | 367 – The Division Sword |
Oct 23, 08 | 174 – Big Mistake |
Mar 3, 14 | 576 – Torture Chamber 3B |
Oct 7, 08 | 169 – Faker! |
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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Sep 14, 16 | 699 – How Captain Spectacular Takes Care of Business |
Mar 27, 13 | 492 – Such Great Heights |
Oct 21, 19 | 805 – Across the Mountaintop |
Mar 31, 12 | Pg. 6 “Find the Sharp Metal Instrument” |
Aug 2, 22 | 911 – The Savior of the World |
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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Jan 10, 07 | 66 – Captain Spectacular’s Fear of Modern Technology |
Jul 15, 08 | 145 – Wrinkly Butt |
Jan 16, 17 | 726 – Harrison Ford Finger of Doom |
Jan 20, 07 | 77 – Headed for a Time-Out |
Aug 6, 14 | 616 – One of Zurida’s |
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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Sep 2, 08 | 159 – Strange Dreams and Wedding Plans |
Mar 12, 12 | 394 – The Bottom Drops Out |
Aug 29, 16 | 694 – Soviet Sam Crackdown |
Oct 10, 12 | 448 – Thinking Like a Hero |
Jan 20, 07 | 77 – Headed for a Time-Out |
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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Jan 20, 12 | Pg. 2 “Strange Visitor” |
Aug 15, 16 | 690 – Name Calling |
Mar 7, 18 | 769 – Weeping Wandering Fat Children |
May 28, 09 | 210 – What Happens Next |
Mar 5, 09 | 198 – Not Lookin’ Too Good Yourself |
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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Apr 15, 10 | 252 – Like A Son |
May 20, 10 | 257 – Blood on the Carpet |
Feb 18, 21 | 875 – Much More Impressive |
Nov 13, 08 | 179 – Reverend Space Pig |
Sep 22, 09 | SF Origins: Herman’s Story, Pg. 4 “I Am Dr. Rocket” |
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Feb 6, 13 | 478 – What If Money Man Had Lived? |
Sep 26, 06 | 5 – The Urine of What!? |
Feb 15, 12 | 387 – A Hot Shower |
Nov 3, 14 | 633 – A Different Destiny |
Mar 31, 07 | 130 – When Pigs Fly |
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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Jan 4, 10 | Guest Strip by Marc Lapierre of “Spooky Doofus!” |
Mar 14, 07 | 113 – “THAT’S NOT FAIR!” |
Mar 14, 18 | 771 – One Year Earlier… |
Jul 25, 11 | 336 – Walking Diagonally |
Jun 27, 11 | 328 – Pairing Off |
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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Sep 2, 11 | Pg. 7 – “Silent Heart” |
Mar 15, 07 | 114 – Enter: Star Maiden |
Nov 11, 06 | 39 – Jerry Arrives Late |
Jan 1, 09 | Guest Strip by Mark R. Engel of “Prematurely Disappointed!” |
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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Feb 17, 12 | Pg. 2, “Devil Horned Goodbye” |
Oct 21, 13 | SuperFogeys Q and A: 3 of 4 |
Oct 19, 16 | 706 – Money Man’s Daughter |
Jun 8, 10 | SF Origins: The Life and Times of Soviet Sam, Pg. 3 “Valhalla” |
May 31, 22 | 893 – All the Way to Vegas |
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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Apr 27, 12 | Pg. 10 “Mother and Child Reunion” |
Nov 22, 17 | 749 – Caught in the Act |
Jan 3, 11 | Guest Strip by Javier Del Villar, Part One |
Aug 24, 11 | 345 – Taking a Pill |
Jun 4, 18 | Pg. 1 “My Name is Gordon Jones” |
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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Oct 7, 11 | Chapter 12, “Jackpot!” Recap by Steve VanDyken |
Mar 25, 13 | 491 – Proof |
Jan 17, 07 | 72 – Dictator Tot’s Marching Orders |
Nov 9, 11 | 361 – The Whole Place is Coming Down |
Apr 30, 18 | 782 – The Lone Figure in the Doorway |
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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Aug 27, 14 | 621 – Jerry’s Powers |
Apr 7, 07 | 136 – CENSORED! |
Dec 30, 08 | Guest Strip by Chris Blanchard of “Renaissance Guy!” |
Sep 14, 11 | 351 – Dreams Come Crashing In |
May 16, 12 | 412 – Calling Valhalla |
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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Sep 19, 11 | 352 – Megatron is Copyrighted |
Feb 15, 12 | 387 – A Hot Shower |
Apr 5, 07 | 135 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular Met Dr. Klein, Conclusion |
Sep 29, 09 | SF Origins: Herman’s Story, Pg. 5 “Time to Move On” |
Dec 15, 20 | 862 – That’s It!? |