As many of you guessed, Star Maiden is not quite dead… yet. I mean, we all die, right? Even fictional characters die. I mean, look at Superman! He died. Even stayed that way for a whole 3 months! I mean, wow! And Batman–he died a couple years ago. He’s back now and I’m sure he’ll [...]
“Who Dares!?” Hahahahaha. Classic Star Maiden. So, so funny. FYI: I’m out of town for a doctor’s visit for my kids. Nothing serious. Just routine stuff. But I’ll be MIA until tonight. Have fun at my expense in the meantime!
Star Maiden is such a kidder! Love her sense of humor. Wanna see what she’s talking about? Check out when she got hit in the head right here. Ouch.
This one was not scripted to be double-sized. That was something Marc brought to the table and I think the moment here is served well by it. Additional kudos to Marc for pulling this strip out on time even after his Wacom tablet went kaput on him. Perfect excuse to not keep the schedule, but [...]
How freakin’ cool is this? Big thanks to SuperFan Kelsi Swensen for making my inbox very, very happy over the weekend. Now I want to play the video game!
This is it! The big 400th strip! 400 freakin’ strips. Can you believe that? And, like other past centennial strips, this one brings in a pretty big reveal! What do you think of Dark Maiden? This also marks Marc’s 100th SuperFogeys strip. Take that in. That’s amazing. Never late, always getting better and better, Marc [...]
The response to yesterday’s big SuperFogeys 400 has been terrific so far. As a thank you to everyone for sticking with us and being so supportive, Marc has crafted a huge wallpaper from the latest strip and it’s a beaut. Click on the image below to enlarge and download it for yourself. Enjoy!
Marc blew me away with that first panel. How great is that? Space Monkeys! Zurida’s Palace! So freakin’ cool. And Star–I mean DARK–Maiden’s new costume! Look for a blog later on showing some of the design work Marc and I did on that. I really love what we ended up with, but there were some [...]
Oh, Star Maiden. What happened? I find the different interpretations of who exactly Dark Maiden is in relation to Star Maiden really fascinating. There seems to be some disagreement, which surprises me. But that? That’s a real death. Don’t forget to tip the artist! Click on the Money Man picture below the strip to donate [...]
Welcome to a new SuperFogeys Origin! Until now, this story has been exclusive-to-print so very few of you have ever seen it. Those of you with long memories may recall that when Captain Spectacular and Star Maiden first met, they were almost immediately sucked into a portal to another dimension. A few hours later, they [...]
Hey, gang, Marc here with the pinch hit posting for Brock. Looks like things are about to get awkward in DC, huh? Remember the last time Swifty and Star Maiden saw each other? Go back and relive some fond memories of Vegas.
I always think of this story as one of the more complicated, stranger stories I’ve written. I’m really interested to know what you guys think of it as it unfolds. Big thanks to artist Julio Molina-Muscara for meeting the tricky demands of this script! Longtime SF fans may remember this, but I’ve now posted it [...]
That second panel is one of the greatest things ever. I don’t know what it is. Something about giant monsters sunbathing makes me laugh. It helps that artist Julio Molina-Muscara put so much personality into them. Longtime SF fans may enjoy taking a look at my latest blog that gives an updated look on my [...]
To get back in “wacky” Star Maiden mode clicked on the Star Maiden tag and looked back through all of her previous appearances. Kind of weird seeing all that history play out in brief. What struck me is how expressive Star is. I’ve missed that about her of late. Glad to have her back! Going [...]
Happy Independence Day to my American friends! To my British friends… Happy Colonial Burden Freedom Day! I lost my own father many, many years ago, but if I could have him back as a brain in a jar with a speaker? I totally would! We could talk and… talk. That’s pretty much it. Does Bezuel [...]
Monsters! I love good monster designs. Big thanks to artist Julio Molina-Muscara for seeing Cap and Star through this transition to their ripped and muddied up new selves! Is it just me or has anyone seen multiple people in their lives date the same person for a really long time, break up with that person, [...]
Sometimes, it’s just fun to put the joke in the first panel. Really frees up the rest of the panels to just tell the story. I always admire Marc’s ability to fit epic scale into small spaces. This story is gonna get a lot bigger before it’s over, but there’s aliens afoot (er, in the [...]
Sorry for the two week break, but now SuperFogeys Origins is back! This is the penultimate page in the story of Captain Spectacular and Star Maiden’s trip into the Inevitable Dimension and, as you can see, it’s a pivotal one. Spy Gal who? The whole story was inspired by a similar tale from Action Comics [...]
And that’s a wrap for Captain Spectacular and Star Maiden’s journey in the Inevitable Dimension. Now you know how they fell in love and how Cap could break Spy Gal’s heart so terribly when they returned to Earth all those years ago. Big, HUGE thanks to artist Julio Molina-Muscara and colorist MAD Conk for helping [...]
Finally! Your first look at the full roster of SuperFogeys Babies! I think Denver and Jeff did some remarkable design work. I worked up a sketch of the SuperFogeys as babies a couple years ago, but I just used their same costumes. Denver and Jeff designed entirely new looks for each of the characters and [...]
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 [...]
Nipple! That’s all I have to say.
So sorry for the lateness of this page! Artist Denver Brubaker and colorist Jeff Couturier are real pros and had it done in time. I just forgot which day it was and didn’t get it up! That may be the lamest reason for a late page possible, but it’s true. It’s really too bad because [...]
I think crazy Star Maiden will always be my favorite. I’m sorry to see her go… again. Sorry about Friday! The latest and greatest page of SuperFogeys Babies was late, but you can see it at this link now!
Okay, I know last week I said page 3 was my favorite of this story, but now I think we have a new contender. It’s entirely possible I’m the only one so terribly amused by this story, but I don’t even care. Denver Brubaker’s toddler spin on my designs cracks me up . And Jeff [...]
Denver and Jeff continue to do an incredible job with this script. To my eyes, every script is looking better than the last. It’s just great, fun stuff. Many people warned me against this story, but if nothing else the art justifies it. I hope you’re all having as good a time as I am [...]
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.
One of the things I love about working with a team is seeing what each individual brings to the table. Denver always paces out my scripts in a way I don’t expect and frames things in a way that lends maximum impact. Jeff then brings it to another level with his colors. I had no [...]
Welcome back to SuperFogeys Origins and SuperFogeys Babies. Today’s page reveals the villain behind the Society of Heroes turning into babies, but if you want a refresher on the story so far, go on back to page one. It’s good stuff. Promise. Big thanks to artist Denver Brubaker and colorist Jeff Couturier. Do yourself a [...]
The second panel makes this page for me. The dialogue is pretty consistent with what I originally scripted, but artist Denver Brubaker and colorist Jeff Couturier took it to another level by actually visualizing what Dr. Rocket is describing. I laughed out loud when I saw it. Nice work, guys! That last panel is a [...]
This is it! The penultimate page of SuperFogeys Babies! Next week… the conclusion. However… there’s no way artist Denver Brubaker and colorist Jeff Couturier are going to top this page. When I saw the art for this, my jaw dropped. Hope you guys dig it half as much. Speaking of Denver, once SuperFogeys Babies wraps [...]
Welcome to Guest Strippin’ Xmas 4! I’ve used and abused you guys lots this past year, so this Guest Strippin’ Xmas is gonna be a little lighter than usual. However, as a treat, look for a special piece by Marc Lapierre next week! Big thanks to Crystal Murphy for this very funny and seasonal strip. [...]
Hey, Merry Christmas everyone! Can you believe the above piece? I ask Marc very late last week if there was anything he might be able to do for Christmas and he came up with this in record time. I’m so over the moon in love with it. My wife is, too. She’s determined to get [...]
I was watching The Great Gatsby with my wife the other night (the 2013 version by Baz Luhrmann–incredible movie) and a thought occurred to me that Jerry and Jay Gatsby have more than a little in common. Both of them are hiding their real names and who they really are, and both of them live [...]
Crystal Murphy kicks butt! Seriously, I love these. Marc and I return on Jan. 6!
The great Jason Williams does it again, with a take on Star that is among my very favorites. Actually, Star Maiden fan art is pretty rare, so this is a real treat. Be sure at check out more of Jason’s work atRealm of Gallimore and his artist page. Jason is the real deal, with a great knack [...]
There’s a great story behind this one. A few months back, Marc’s wife Stephanie contacted me and several of Marc’s artist friends on Facebook to recruit us for help with an amazing present for Marc’s 40th birthday. Those of you who follow Marc on Twitter and Facebook know he’s a prolific artist. He draws on [...]
Star Maiden is back! Star Maiden is back! I don’t know about you… but I’ve missed her. Dark Maiden is a ton of fun, but there’s something about Star Maiden’s particular brand of crazy that I just enjoy immensely. Her return, at least for me, is quite welcome. How about you guys? Where do you [...]
I love it when Marc goes widescreen! So, so cool seeing all these characters in one place. We’ve come a long, long way since those early chapters. AND THE OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE SUPERFOGEYS ORIGIN IS… T.L. COLLINS! That’s right, after much behind-the-scenes drama and two artists dropping out, I’ve finally secured an artist for [...]
Yes, the site is broken. We are deeply sorry. The newest comics are always published on our Patreon, and you can view this particular comic right here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/swifty-origin-pg-19730733 . Hopefully, this will all be cleared up soon.
Hey everybody, I know the main site is still broken and comics aren’t displaying. The is the worst breakdown we’ve ever had and I hope it’s fixed soon. Thank you for your patience. Please, please head over to this link on Patreon to see it. While Marc and I appreciate your support monetarily through that [...]
This page syncs up nicely with the origin story, “Swifty and the Prophecy.”
T.L. Collins is just the man. Straight up.
UPDATE 11/15/18 This is the LAST DAY to pledge your support! We are over 250% funded at this point and there are so many Kickstarter-exclusive goodies available through our stretch goals for all those who pledge $35 and above that it’s insane. The book is done, it only needs to be printed. And now we [...]
I will never tire of writing for Star Maiden. Never. See you on Wednesday!
What do you guys think of Cap’s assessment of Swifty? Spot on…or way off? See you on Monday!
New looks for President Reed and Star Matron! Couldn’t send them into battle in their civvies, now could we? The new uniforms came together pretty quickly–Marc is a real ace when it comes to character design–but I did have feelings about President Reed’s hat. In Marc’s original design, he was hatless. That didn’t feel quite [...]
We’re back! Thank you for your patience during our brief hiatus. It takes a lot of work and time and sweat and tears to make this comic, and these breaks help us keep fresh and keep on top of it. As always, your comments and patronage are appreciated. See you on Wednesday with 816 – [...]
Dang it. Dark Maiden is back. Personally, I like Star Maiden better. See you on Monday with 817 – Master Masticate Stands With Fork Ready!
I don’t know why, but I really love this strip. Probably because Thrice Evil is so genuinely afraid of these two–and we have a clue as to why! RAISED BY A DEAD MAN My father was murdered in 1996 during an armed robbery. He was a guy who lived a rather full life, and being [...]
Shamelessly ripped off from Raiders of the Lost Ark? Of course! This is SuperFogeys. We steal and remix. It’s just what we do. See you on Monday with 825 – Yummy Yummy in His Tummy!
Any day Spy Gal gets to hit someone is a good day! HIATUS! Sadly, we need to take a break. We know with everything going on right now this is probably the worst time for us to bow out, but it’s necessary. This chapter demands our very best and taking a break is the best [...]
WE’RE BACK! FOR ONE WEEK! I know it’s been awhile, but Tuesday, August 11, 2020 sees the print release of SuperFogeys Vol. 1 into comics shops, Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and more, and we couldn’t let this week pass by without a celebration. So, you can look forward to not only an update today, [...]
Secret enmity finally made manifest between Star Maiden and Harvey? Or just an unlucky entry point. You be the judge. TIME FOR A BREAK Thanksgiving is next week and we’re gonna take just a brief break to enjoy the holidays with our families before returning. More SuperFogeys goodness coming right quick! See you on Tuesday, [...]
I will never get tired of writing Star Maiden and Swifty interactions. NEVER.
Who else wants to know the name of every one of Atomic Fly’s eyes? NEW PATRONS We’ve seen an influx of a few new Patrons in the past week and, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Real talk: SuperFogeys operates at a loss. But, each one of you makes that loss just a [...]
Yep, that’s really it. The Pilatian Power Crystal is no more. After all that sturm und drang. But, you guys…are you ready for a look at the inner workings of Star Maiden’s mind? I know you are. See you on Thursday with 863 – In the Starry Mind Space!
Let’s face it, this strip has been coming for a long time. How is THIS the first time we’re seeing inside Star Maiden’s chaotic mind space? BEHIND THE SCENES This whole peek inside Star’s mind was born of two things: 1. The direction of the next 1/3 of this chapter and 2. A passing comment [...]
Zurida is the big sister/mother we all wish we had. She just sees you. So clearly, y’know? See you on Thursday with 865 – Bringing Into Balance!
