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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘zurida’s palace’
Welcome to Chapter 14 – Invasion, Part One: The Arrival! In a very real way, today marks the beginning of a whole new era for the SuperFogeys. This story of alien invaders coming to Earth is a big one and, while it builds off of everything that’s gone before, it represents such a huge shift [...]
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Mar 24, 14 | 582 – The Discomfort of Dark Maiden |
Nov 6, 17 | 744 – The USZ is Truly a Wondrous Place |
Jun 24, 15 | 647 – Ms. Carter Sings the Blues |
Mar 17, 14 | 580 – The Pleasure of Conquering |
Jun 26, 15 | 648 – Ready Air Force One |
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 [...]
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Mar 13, 13 | 488 – A Pale Queen Commands Them |
May 13, 13 | 503 – Money Man vs. Zurida |
Aug 5, 15 | 665 – All Out of Coffee and Goats |
Jul 4, 12 | 426 – Daddy’s Little Girl |
One of the things that’s really hard to achieve in the strip format is any sense of scale. A comic book page gives you that vertical space that really allows you to expand the visuals out that a strip just doesn’t. True, there’s nothing saying we HAVE to do this in strips–that’s a self-imposed restriction–but [...]
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Last Wednesday’s strip generated some great discussion about what Dr. Rocket and Zurida are up to. Today’s strip should provide those answers handily. Those of you with good memories should recall that Zurida saw Jerry quite clearly when she “visited” Valhalla in the previous chapter. Zurida’s invitation to Dr. Rocket to enter her palace kicks [...]
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Jun 22, 11 | 327 – The Buddy System |
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May 11, 11 | 315 – Dr. Rocket’s Space Journey, Pt. 4: The Pilatian Power Crystal |
Jul 14, 14 | 609 – Humbled |
I’m starting to find some unique joys in having a long-running webcomic. One of them is scenes like this. There’s a huge gap between how Cap and Doc related to each other at the beginning of the strip and how they are now. I believe firmly in change. People don’t stay one way through their [...]
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Oct 20, 20 | 848 – Organic Deodorant |
Jun 15, 12 | Pg. 1 “Through the Portal” |
Jul 22, 08 | 147 – Three Plus Seven |
Jan 23, 13 | 474 – Overwhelmed |
Sometimes you just have to slow things down to give them their proper weight. I know if you’re following the updates on the days they come out there’s not much new here, but I think for future readers who get to experience this chapter in book form or all at once, this will be a [...]
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Sep 8, 09 | SF Origins: Herman’s Story, Pg. 2 “The Happiest Year” |
Mar 29, 07 | 128 – Only Two People in the World… |
May 3, 09 | 206 – The Valhalla Basement Dungeon |
Jul 14, 22 | 906 – He Looks Different |
Jul 8, 11 | Pg. 13 “A Tree Falls in the Forest…” |
Marc did such a great job pacing this strip and conveying the emotion that you almost don’t even need words to get what’s happening here between Cap, Zurida and Michelle. In fact, I was able to get rid of a little bit of dialogue, and it’s a stronger strip for it. Next week we’ll be [...]
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Sep 15, 14 | The Principle of Order |
Jul 7, 09 | SF Origins: The Society of Heroes, Pg. 21 “Sayonara, Sucker!” |
Nov 25, 13 | 551 – The Guthrie is Turned On |
Jan 15, 07 | 70 – Gene and Dictator Tot Reunite |
I wish I had a lot more space to give over to Percy as I think he’s a pretty fascinating dude with some real identity issues. Hopefully, tidbits like the ones you’re getting today are enticing. I’d love to do a SuperFogeys Origin with Percy someday. I mean, with a hot, despot mom and a [...]
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Feb 11, 21 | 873 – Against the Wall |
If we’ve done our job right, today’s post is not quite what you were expecting. I’ve been touting SF 500 for weeks now as a gigantic update–and it certainly is at quadruple the normal size–but the scope of the tale is actually quite intimate, not unlike SF 300 a couple years back. This is, simply, [...]
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Nov 5, 12 | 455 – You’re Not My Father! |
Mar 20, 07 | 119 – #@$% Heroic |
Dec 3, 20 | 859 – Snakes on a Swifty |
Welcome back, everyone! Last week’s break was, I’m sure, completely unwelcome, but we both appreciate your patience and understanding. Your response to SF 500 was overwhelming and so, so positive. 107 comments and counting. For a webcomic with a modest readership like ours, that’s a big friggin’ deal. That makes today’s update sort of long-awaited. [...]
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Jan 15, 14 | 563 – Wreckage |
Apr 16, 12 | 403 – Don’t Say No to Dark Maiden |
This strip is a Marc Lapierre special. I’ve learned that with action scenes the less scripting I do the better. Marc has references to pull from that I can’t touch and a much better visual mind for the choreography and how it should play out across panels than I do. Even in the last panel, [...]
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I imagine when you’re older you have to really conserve your movements. Think about it: energy reserves are lower than in the past and maybe the bones don’t work as well. So, you don’t do anything that requires more energy than necessary. Money Man has obviously learned this lesson well. Lots of great, (sometimes) crazy [...]
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Jul 10, 08 | Guest Strip by Lucas Turnbloom of “Imagine This!” |
I don’t think you get to strike the pose Money Man is OWNING in the first panel and not be considered a total bad@$$. Like, he’s not even gonna give you his front. Naw, you gotta look at him from the side if you wanna admire him after he takes out the bad guy (or [...]
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Aug 21, 15 | 672 – To The USZ! |
This is probably the week you’ve been waiting for. Maybe you’re like Cap and you want to know how Money Man is back, but is that really the question you should be asking? Money Man says no. And when Money Man says no, that’s it. He’s rich. He can do what he wants. In other [...]
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Jul 8, 11 | Pg. 13 “A Tree Falls in the Forest…” |
I’m gonna be honest with you guys–I did not plan on introducing this story thread in this chapter. I mean, there’s an alien invasion going on. How many more threats do the Fogeys need to deal with? This isn’t the same as saying this is an unplanned story. What Money Man is talking about is [...]
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May 9, 11 | 314 – Dr. Rocket’s Space Journey, Pt. 3: The One He Truly Hunts |
535 – A Superhero, His Sons, His Ex and His Evil Best Friend are Locked Up in a Palace…
by Brock Heasley on September 16th, 2013Feels like forever since we’ve check in on Cap and company. When last we left them, they had a heckuva surprise visitor who had some ominous news before taking off. Now, they’re locked up in Zurida’s Palace–somewhat by choice, somewhat not. Cap made a devil’s bargain to get Michelle back… so now what? I really [...]
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Jul 8, 11 | Pg. 13 “A Tree Falls in the Forest…” |
Jan 13, 07 | 68 – Jerry’s Computer Troubles |
May 19, 14 | 596 – That’s the Mission |
Oct 21, 13 | SuperFogeys Q and A: 3 of 4 |
Sep 27, 11 | Chapter 4, “Dictator Tot’s Revenge” Recap by Jeremy Bentley |
When last we saw Zurida she was making one heckuva deal with Jerry. What is still unexplained is what, exactly, she wants to do with the power crystal now that she has it. That’s next week. See you then. Sometimes, strips like this are frustrating because they essentially serve as transitions to to the stuff [...]
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Nov 17, 06 | 45 – The Tale of How Captain Spectacular was Paralyzed, Conclusion |
Jan 15, 14 | 563 – Wreckage |
Sep 26, 12 | GUEST STRIP by Crystal Murphy, Summer Fun Pt. 2! |
Nov 5, 06 | 33 – Why Walk When You Can Fly? |
Feb 11, 13 | 479 – Rescued By Fidel Castro |
UPDATE! Marc posted this shot of the inks for this strip on his Instagram and I just had to share it with you guys: Sometimes, Marc just goes all out. I know for a fact this monster of a strip consumed his life for the past few days. Well worth it, Marc. Well worth it. [...]
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Marc did a great little character design with Sokol, who is appearing for the first time with this chapter. I believe Marc’s getting a blog up soon about the thought that went into the look of Sokol. There’s some really nice little touches in there that might not be real obvious at first. Next week [...]
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Dec 14, 10 | SF Origins: The Thrice Evil, Pg. 2 “No One Should Die Among Strangers” |
Nov 18, 06 | 46 – The Winner of Bingo Night…? |
Sep 23, 16 | Guest Strip by Alethea Lim (Alecat)! |
Jun 15, 11 | 325 – At Captain Spectacular’s Door |
Feb 29, 12 | 391 – Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun… |
Took us a little while to get here, but we’ve finally caught up with Dr. Rocket and Captain Spectacular one year later. There was a lot of thought (mostly on Marc’s part) that went into Dr. Rocket’s new look. Points to those of you who can identify the influences. If you’re reading this and scratching [...]
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Oct 6, 06 | 13 – How About a Kiss? |
Oct 27, 14 | 631 – Two Decisions |
Apr 4, 07 | 134 – Driving Everybody Off |
Jun 15, 12 | Pg. 1 “Through the Portal” |
For those wondering, Dr. Rocket’s look here in One Year Later is based on Dr. No’s from the first James Bond film, “Dr. No.” What he’s wearing is called a nehru jacket. Apologies for my lack of engagement last week. You know those weeks you have that are just kind of awful and don’t leave [...]
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Fun fact: the first panel of this strip was originally intended as the last panel of the previous strip. Marc had the great idea of splitting it differently to give the previous strip a heavier, more cinematic feel. I like the moodiness of it, which leads oddly perfectly into the more goofy/gross tone of today’s [...]
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May 20, 08 | SF Collection #4 Cover |
Oct 27, 20 | 850 – Grand Entrance |
Feb 13, 13 | 480 – A Bevy of Buxom Beach Beauties |
Dec 28, 09 | Guest Strip by Don Oskowski of “Conduit Flux!” |
Aug 21, 15 | 672 – To The USZ! |
Many of you were a little grossed out by last week’s strip. I don’t think a little is enough, hence today’s strip. I want you to experience the full spectrum of grossed-outness. Anyone notice Zurida’s new outfit? Marc thought she was due for something more regal. The changes can be subtle if your’e not looking [...]
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Dec 12, 16 | 718 – What is Deserved |
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Feb 11, 13 | 479 – Rescued By Fidel Castro |
Apr 18, 11 | 308 – Time Displaced/Erased/No Taste |
Been a lot of speculation as to the identity of Gorgeous Guy (still technically unnamed in the strip, but the tags give it away). Some of you have guessed clone, some have guessed an altered Percy. One person suggested he was Justin Bieber after a lot of hamburgers and a healthy exercise regimen (no one [...]
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Aug 16, 22 | 915 – Return to Valhalla |
Jun 17, 11 | Pg. 10 “Lost Faith” |
Apr 16, 09 | 204 – Florida Beckons |
Mar 12, 14 | 579 – The Romantic Smell of Blood and Suffering |
Oct 12, 12 | Pg. 8 “Gross Fetuses” |
UPDATE: The comments below reminded me that I really should have included a link to what Captain Spectacular is referring to in the last panel. Start here and just continue through the black and white strips if you’re curious! I should probably update this post later today with Marc’s inks from this this strip. Marc [...]
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Dec 31, 09 | Guest Strip by Scott Gallatin of “Madscott” – The Sequel! |
Oct 10, 12 | 448 – Thinking Like a Hero |
May 6, 13 | 501 – New Age Nitwit |
Feb 5, 07 | 95 – Flying Away |
Feb 2, 10 | SF Origins: The Six Wives of Captain Spectacular, Pg. 4 “Zurida, Mistress of Worlds” |
Writing this kind of on the fly as my presence is due elsewhere in about half an hour (he said, to the interest of no one). A lot of you had some questions a couple days ago about stuff that hearkens back to the early days of the strip and I didn’t do a very [...]
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Aug 5, 10 | 268 – Sick and Unflattering |
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Apr 27, 12 | Pg. 10 “Mother and Child Reunion” |
Feb 6, 13 | 478 – What If Money Man Had Lived? |
Dec 15, 20 | 862 – That’s It!? |
This is T-Magus and Gina. Their big intro was in Chapter 10 “Bubbles of Light” where they did some time travel shenanigans and put into motion a lot of stuff that’s still reverberating through the strip even today. Then we saw them again here, just before the One Year Later jump. If you’re finding yourself [...]
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Jan 18, 12 | 379 – A True Hero |
May 14, 14 | 595 – Gotta Get Some Internet |
Sep 18, 18 | Cover |
Jul 30, 14 | 614 – The First Lady |
May 2, 12 | 408 – Remember Your Mission |
Look! A hand! Next week: Will Gina get Swifty to leave? Will T-Magus discover his presence? Will Swifty get back to his own time? Will Zurida come out of her palace and do the Hustle? Be here next week as only one of these questions get answered in the affirmative!
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Apr 2, 12 | 400 – Dark Maiden |
Nov 17, 20 | 856 – Grab That Rabbit! |
Dec 28, 09 | Guest Strip by Don Oskowski of “Conduit Flux!” |
Jan 13, 11 | 291 – Ear Cancer |
Feb 3, 20 | 829 – Too. Far. |
Greetings,Fellow Fogeys Fans! Marc here on posting duties while Brock takes a well deserved family vacation. Here we find ourselves back in Zurida’s torture chamber where our poor Captain has been spending a LOT of his free time.
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Jan 13, 07 | 68 – Jerry’s Computer Troubles |
Happy Mondays, folks! I’m not much of a “words” kind of guy. I prefer to let my pictures do the talking, so I’ll keep this brief and let you all handle the speculation. Speaking of my art, did you know you can follow me on Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook and see some of my other [...]
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What is Money Man’s escape plan? How much fight is left in Cap? What is up with Dark Maiden? Tune in next week!
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Jun 19, 08 | 140 – The Kindness of His Heart |
May 26, 22 | 892 – Ejection |
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May 28, 12 | 415 – Someone REALLY Hates Space Monkeys |
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Oct 13, 14 | 628 – Earth-Abbadon |
Getting some good discussions going in the comments lately. Even though the dark secret of the SF Universe has been revealed, many of you are still wondering about certain things, certain… details that don’t quite make sense or suggest still other mysteries. There’s still some big revelations coming this chapter, don’t worry. Things are gonna [...]
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Mar 7, 12 | 393 – Impasse |
Aug 9, 22 | 913 – Any Questions? |
Sometimes, I ask Marc to accomplish the tricky task of communicating a character’s entire state of mind or silent conversation purely through a facial expression. I think in order to write effective character dramas within the comics medium, you’ve GOT to be able to handle facial expressions well. It’s why Marc is such an effective [...]
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Jun 24, 11 | Pg. 11 “Partners Again” |
Dec 30, 13 | Guest Strip by Crystal Murphy, 2 |
Aug 14, 20 | 845 – Better and Better |
Sep 18, 13 | 536 – Zurida and Her Subjects |
Annnnd we’re still back! Those of you who have already figured that out, we’re so glad you’re back with us! Please help us spread the word! I’m interested in seeing what you guys make of today’s strip… or to know if you already figured out a couple days ago what we’re laying down here. A [...]
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Mar 24, 14 | 582 – The Discomfort of Dark Maiden |
Aug 23, 22 | 917 – The New Valhalla |
Mar 2, 12 | Pg. 2 “He Watches” |
Week 2 of our return! If you haven’t spread the word already, please do. We take such long hiatuses that I know it takes a while for word to get out when we come back. THE THRICE EVIL Some of you picked up what we were laying down last week. If you didn’t already figure [...]
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Feb 5, 18 | 760 – OG Thrice |
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Mar 2, 12 | Pg. 2 “He Watches” |
Mar 5, 18 | 768 – Boy-Haired Crone |
I fully admit that maybe my favorite thing about this strip is just that I got to use that title. But also, there’s the song. Sung by starving orphans (because of course!). If you haven’t already figured it out, I’ll clue you in: think My Country, Tis of Thee or, if you’re British, God Save [...]
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Jun 30, 22 | 902 – Devastation |
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Oct 9, 19 | 802 – Nothing More Important Than Loyalty |
Sep 25, 13 | 538 – The Amazing Zurida |
Sorry about that folks! The site was down over the weekend, but it’s all back up and running now. Thanks for your patience! As for today’s strip… we’re really setting the stage here. Thrice Evil is a different kind of bad guy from Zurida, and his Lodge of Doom are a different kind of cronies. [...]
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May 20, 13 | 505 – Dark Disease |
Apr 20, 12 | Pg. 9 “The Unicef Upstarts” |
Apr 24, 13 | 500 – What Should Not Be |
Feb 18, 21 | 875 – Much More Impressive |
So sorry for not adding text here! I’ve been traveling and attending a film festival and did not have a chance. Not that you really NEED my ramblings. Still, this was a fun one to write. I’m only sorry there wasn’t room to illustrate the different ways Zurida “rules” the USZ! See you on Wednesday [...]
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Dec 23, 11 | Pg. 6 “Battle in the Skies” |
Jun 5, 13 | 510 – The Evil, Evil Plan |
Apr 9, 12 | 401 – Palace Descending |
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Apr 16, 09 | 204 – Florida Beckons |
The Song of Rocket’s Loyalty! Since I’m a bit late (again) with my missives, I’ll address something that’s already in the comments below: no, there is no melody to this song. At least, not one that I have in mind. Would be interesting to try to apply one… but I confess to zero musical and [...]
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Oct 19, 12 | Pg. 9 “Let’s Go!” |
Oct 21, 08 | 173 – The Blender of Vengeance |
Apr 9, 12 | 401 – Palace Descending |
Mar 4, 21 | 879 – Losing You |
Oct 9, 06 | 16 – Spy Gal Wakes Up |
This is the downside to having your doppelganger come over from another, better world: you might get treated like crap. Really, this joke was just too good to pass up. You name a character “Suckface” and this is a visual that has to happen at some point. It HAS to. SUPERFOGEYS ON INSTAGRAM! Reminder: we’re [...]
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Oh, Gorgeous Guy. Once you were Captain Spectacular II… how very, very far you have fallen. IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY! I celebrated my birthday this past Saturday, the one year anniversary of the Trump Administration (yay?). I highly recommend birthdays in my house. We treat the celebrated like kings around her. Homemade cake from scratch, [...]
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May 22, 13 | 506 – Disappearing Act |
May 20, 13 | 505 – Dark Disease |
Mar 27, 13 | 492 – Such Great Heights |
Jul 16, 14 | 610 – Do the most you can do. |