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The Atomic PunkParticipantThanks, WMD. Gay-Blade has a serial killer vibe. Hope you don’t mind him being a villain.
On my hard drive at home, I have Zyp’s tutorial on faces. I will post it in the recipes when I find it. Just incredible stuff to learn from.
Kind of makes me wonder, sometimes. Ever wonder why some people disappear? They run out of ideas, get bored, find a new hobby, or something unthinkable? Not trying to be morbid or bring anyone down… it’s just something to consider when you’re part of an on-line community. HeroMachine has some amazing talent and creativity. Hopefully, our absentees are alive, healthy, and happy. Just wish they would pop in now and then to give us a pulse.
People may come
People may go
Just as long as the waters slow
But watch out when you’re
Headed for the waterfall– Wendy & Lisa, “Waterfall”
The Atomic PunkParticipantWow! Ever consider posting on CGHUB?
The Atomic PunkParticipantThe revision works nicely. And that pose works nicely, very stalwart.
The Atomic PunkParticipantGAY-BLADE
Original Character by WMDBASSLPLAYER; Story by The Atomic PunkPG-13, self-censored.
Hey, how’s it going, honey. Yeah, that’s in my pocket. So happy to see you! Let’s go back to my place. I have lots of surprises. Yes I do!
Let’s get there and naked. Oops… are you dizzy? Hush, and here we go. Hush, baby, this is exhilarating. You weren’t the first, and tease my brain not the last.
It’s all in the pants, honey. Yeah, I have lots of surprises in my pocket. As long as you don’t reach below my thighs.
The Atomic PunkParticipantGreat background and built-in nemesis. Creepy.
The Atomic PunkParticipantGreat characters overall. I agree with Archangel about the sword. Unless you add something like a jewel to the tip which signifies the energy focus.
Davera’s right hand should be thumb on the inside of the leg not pinky. Also, it lies flat. It is not contoured to her kneepad.
The Atomic PunkParticipantA classic line-up, nice start. Shield’s insignia sticks out a bit. I don’t know whether that is deliberate. One trick that I use is to mask the insignia or logos to the clothing. It gives a sort of “printed” or “sewn on” effect.
The Atomic PunkParticipantThe green is definitely more aesthetic. She is more swordswoman than golden knight. The original all-yellow was overwhelming. If the original had some zypping and different shades of yellow, it can work.
One nitpick for both… ears.
The Atomic PunkParticipantEL PRIMER ENCUENTRO: El Matador de Toros contra El Toro
Original Characters by Zyp; Story by The Atomic PunkIt was a wonderful afternoon at the plaza in Ronda. Droves of fans and a hundred more women rushed to greet their hero El Matador de Toros. He was to speak on behalf of EuroXyne Pharmaceuticals. The company promised a revolutionary treatment – a new era in gene therapy.
El Matador stepped to the podium. There was thunderous applause. Patiently he waited for the olés to fade before he would make the announcement. The audience finally settled. As he began, “Ladies and gentlemen, please, let me first say…” the crowd began clapping anew. “Please, please… this is muy importante. If you could hold your applause until the end of…”
The noise grew louder. El Matador realized that it was not the crowd cheering. Suddenly, there was an explosion at the EuroXyne research center across the plaza. A fireball that once was a vehicle launched high into the air. A car bomb! No, there was more rumbling. As if something was bearing down on them.
From the smoke and flames stepped a large man wearing a horned helmet. “¡ Soy El Toro!” he exclaimed. “I will stop your unholy experiments!” El Toro rushed toward the crowd. Tossing aside carts, street lights, anything that was in his way. Smashing everything in his path as if it were made of balsa wood. Without taking a single step, El Matador launched himself over the crowd to greet his new adversary.
As the public ran every which way screaming, El Matador steeled himself. Yet he stood gracefully like a torero with his muleta draped over his forearm. El Toro played El Matador’s game and lowered his head. In true bullfighter style, El Matador spun away from the charge, blinding El Toro with his cape. El Toro stumbled and smashed into the plaza’s fountain.
The two fought a pitched battle from late afternoon until early evening. El Matador leapt atop a three-story building to gain the high ground. To his surprise, a crowd had gathered on the roof to watch the epic contest.
“¡Idiotas!” shouted El Matador. “This is no fútbol match! Leave now!” The spectators dropped their party drinks as they fled. El Matador stepped to the ledge. El Toro had disappeared. Without warning, a large chunk of the broken fountain fell from the sky. The massive slab would have killed an ordinary man. A blast from behind knocked El Toro to the ground. Two Centauro B1s had arrived.
Though not a direct hit, the 105mm shell was enough to distract El Toro. El Matador was able to free himself from under the concrete. El Toro had succeeded in destroying the research lab and several scientists. Still, he wanted to eliminate EuroXyne’s abomination. The Bull cursed his enemy then retreated to fight another day. A smartphone user captured the now famous image of an exhausted but triumphant El Matador de Toros glaring at the raging bull.
NATO’s Centauro B1 Anti-Tank Vehicle
The Atomic PunkParticipantThanks, Lightningsword.
I missed out on Q&E 3 “Hair Style” and the follow-up Q&E 4 “Hair Styles Part 2.” Can’t find those original links, either.
Quick and Easy Challenge #5 “Heads or Tailsâ€
Design a coin. At first, I felt rather lazy for not adding an edge to give it a 3-dimensional look. It would take some work given the chip in the coin. An easier excuse is that many ancient coins were nothing more than discs of flattened metal with some embossment or etching.
Coin of the Realm
The Atomic PunkParticipantThrowback’s pose and costume are excellent.
Would Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer count as a sidekick? Or Wonder Woman’s Steve Trevor?
Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable! *heart* Now I have the Kim Possible theme song stuck in my head.
You are correct, though. Female superhero with a male sidekick is an extremely rare combination. Personally, the idea opens itself to more analysis and interaction. Same-sex partners tend to focus on “kick the villain’s butt and move on to the next one.” Modern comics do explore heroes’ psyches and egos. However, a woman as the lead is a largely unexplored and untold dynamic.
I think Daybreak is dang near perfect. I love how he’s breaking the title in his hand. Great symbolism.
The Atomic PunkParticipantPart two of a trilogy based on Zyp’s El Matador de Toros and his nemesis El Toro.
EL TORO
Original Character by Zyp; Story by The Atomic Punk¡Saludos a todos! Soy Sanzo Hierro. I am El Toro. Do not believe the lies of those so-called scientists and their puppet El Matador. They are not offering a cure. They want to create an army of mindless super-soldiers.
Listen to me. I was once a healthy young man serving in the special forces. The army told us that they were injecting resistance to nerve toxins. Theirs is the true poison. I am the last man alive from my unit. They offered me a choice. To take another damning concoction or die anyway.
Indeed, the formula saved me. Made me the brute that they wanted. What they didn’t know is that I had stopped taking their mind-control drugs. One night, I escaped. But I will return. They must be stopped.
The Atomic PunkParticipantI had written a three-part series on the old UGO Forum for Zyp based on his characters El Matador de Toros and El Toro. Since he gave me permission to post then, I assume that it is okay if I re-post them now.
Zyp is a HeroMachine master. Hopefully, he is still around just not active. If you are reading this, Zyp, thank you for the contributions that you made to help inspire and build this community!
EL MATADOR DE TOROS
Original Character by Zyp; Story by The Atomic Punk¡Buenas dÃas, señors y señoras! Me llamo Ramón Bartolome Ortiz de Dos Santos. I am better known to my countrymen as El Matador de Toros. Or, simply, El Matador. My duty is to the protection of the people of Spain. Allow me tell you my story.
I am a true torero. My career was good as I win many a bullfight. Until I was diagnosed with a disease that causes bones to brittle and muscles to weaken. My condition worsened to where I could no longer stand. I even fell once, breaking both my shins. Dios mio, the pain was unbearable! That is when EuroXyne approached me. They offered me a chance to test a miracle cure. I did not hesitate. Even if the drugs killed me, the research would help others. What a great honor.
The test was a success to say the least. Not only did I feel better, my bones mended and my strength returned. In fact, I became harder, stronger, faster! Bullets cannot pierce my skin. I can lift a BMW. I can outrun a gazelle.
There was another who took part in the experiment: Sanzo. As I, he was bed-ridden. He could barely lift his head. The cure worked for him as well. However, he had other plans. He left the hospital before the scientists could conclude the tests. They say that Sanzo is paranoid and delusional.
Whereas I became El Matador, the public face to promote research. Though it is somewhat outlandish to wear the maestro’s uniform everywhere I go, it is for a good cause. The ladies do not seem to mind, either.
The Atomic PunkParticipantGreat stuff. Your nation-themed heroes are comic ready!
The Atomic PunkParticipantContinuing the retrospect. I’m in “summer shutdown mode.” Absolutely hate summer. Don’t try to convince me otherwise. It will only foul my mood.
Quick and Easy Challenge #2 – “Starshipâ€
Can’t find the original link. A couple of “quick and easy” designs. For the Patrol Orbiter, I wanted to try to capture a “2000 AD” comics vibe. Ehhh….
Eagle
Patrol Orbiter
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