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I Was a Superhero Survivor –fall 2003

I’ve talked a bit about this one before, as it was the first comic to ever lampoon the reality tv craze back in the day. The “show” begins in a cargo plane thousands of feet over New York, filled with contestants. One by one they jump through the opening of a giant device that altersContinue reading “I Was a Superhero Survivor –fall 2003”

When Realities Collide –spring, 2003

This was my shot at widespread sci fi satire. What if a warrior type like a Klingon from Star Trek had to contend with a cheesy, 1960’s low budget, perky, Japanese space superhero (think MST3K’s “Prince of Space”) at a huge galactic conference? It’s Deep Space Nine meets the Odd Couple. Space Prince zips aroundContinue reading “When Realities Collide –spring, 2003”

Doctor Who Recommendations- The Peter Capaldi era

Capaldi was 5 years old when Doctor Who premiered in 1963, so not only is he a huge fan, but he watched it from the start. Another dream come true. 1)Deep Breath. Powerful, well written, acted, directed. A very good start for this new Doctor starting his whole new life-cycle. This one has just aboutContinue reading “Doctor Who Recommendations- The Peter Capaldi era”

The Last Guy on the Planet to see Hamilton checking in…

Getting access to Disney Plus like a lot of people, the whole family finally got to see Hamilton last night. I’m kind of astonished that they put the play on the streaming service. I’m glad they did though. I’ve heard Lin Manuel Miranda perform a song or two from Hamilton on various shows over theContinue reading “The Last Guy on the Planet to see Hamilton checking in…”

And It Swelled

Minding my business today when I noticed a bizarre blister on the inner latter third of my right pinky. This was especially curious I don’t remember any abrasion or friction being applied to the inner latter 3rd of righty. I finished chopping all the wood in the backyard yesterday, and there was no sign ofContinue reading “And It Swelled”

We Three Kings –2002

I had thought about this story for a number of years before even committing it to paper. A dystopian near future where the U.S. is ruled by three dictatorial supermen, identical triplets who rise to power via their genetic abilities (strength, speed, pyrokinesis) after breaking free of the institution that had the hubris to artificiallyContinue reading “We Three Kings –2002”

We Three Kings –2002

“So, You Want to be a Super-villain?” — Fall, 2001

A guy named Peter Willis is going through a midlife crisis. An old inventor friend of his has died and leaves him his invention, a belt that gives its wearer Tornado powers. Willis is distraught and somewhat drunk, and makes the rather unconventional leap of deciding it’s a sign that he must become a superContinue reading ““So, You Want to be a Super-villain?” — Fall, 2001″

“The Door” — spring, 2001

One day, some 20 or 25 years ago, while watching tv, a lame auto insurance commercial appeared on screen. It must have been “Lincoln Insurance” or some such place because after showing black and white footage of old cars crashing into each other, the disembodied head of Abe Lincoln popped up in the corner ofContinue reading ““The Door” — spring, 2001″

Mascot — fall 2000

By this point, I had the distribution/solicitation/marketing thing down pat. I put together for Mascot, a story set in a bizarre sector of the Twilight Zone. Basically, in an abandoned baseball field, a large bunch of baseball mascots (giant foam heads, uniforms) all battle to the death. The things I do to amuse myself. ToContinue reading “Mascot — fall 2000”