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I thought y'all could use a midweek laugh and this was too good not to share.

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I'm The Real Hero!

Dave and I have started work on Crisis In Infinite Zines #2. We are still waiting for approval from Goodman Games and our test prints, so I don't have a release date. That being said Issue #1 is one its way. As practice and to get my mind fully immersed back into the DCC mindset, I thought I'd do some random stats. Since I'm getting ready to start season two of Gen V, I figured I'd start with the main villain of the setting.

Superman and Homelander will finally fight later this year thanks to DC's KO event. I really want Clark to take him out in one punch (which based on power scale is what should happen), though I'm not holding my breath. The art with this post is an official promo piece for the upcoming confrontation.

Superman is beyond power levels I'm comfortable working with for DCC, but I think Homelander is doable. These stats are based on the Amazon Prime version of Homelander (mainly because I think the original The Boys comic is great in concept and track in execution).

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John aka Homelander: Init +10; Atk +10 slam (3d6+8) or +8 heat vision (2d6, range 120'); Crit V/2d20; AC 16; HD 12d12+72; HP 134; Mov. 60', fly 90'; Act 2d20; SP fulcrum requirement, instability, overconfidence, regenerative healing, super strength, super durability, super speed, heat vision, supers senses, x-ray vision; SV Ref +12; Fort +12; Will +4; Path C

Fulcrum requirement: To properly utilize his super strength and speed, Homelander must have a solid surface and leverage. Without that his slam attacks only do 1d6 damage.

Instability: Mental attacks are super effective against Homelander due to his traumatic and cold upbringing. This is reflected in his low Will save. Additionally psionic damage die are increased by one against him.

Overconfidence: Homelander believes he is the perfect being which causes him to underestimate opponents. 

Regenerative healing: Homelander's healing is greatly enhanced. He regains 1d12+8 hit points for every hour he rests.

X-ray vision: Homelander has low energy photon x-ray vision and can see through any substance except zinc.

Chasing the (Savage) Dragon - What To Expect

I still think this is crazy that I'm trying to do it, but yeah I want to collect all issues of The Savage Dragon (as well as associated miniseries and related books). I created a Google Spreadsheet to keep track of my progress. I attempted to embed it onto the site, but was unable to. I will post a link to the doc as a tab. You can also see it here.

In addition to the comics, I will look at action figures (as I acquire them), related characters and series, and if I can ever get a copy of it, the cartoon series. 

Of course, there will also be gaming content. I plan on statting Dragon and and Malcom Dragon out for various systems (including the upcoming Invincible RPG). 

Deadpool Dropping Into Marvel Rivals Next Month

January 16th Deadpool comes to the online shooter, Marvel Rivals. This game is a blast. I wanted to share the animated trailer because it's pretty entertaining.

If you play Marvel Rivals leave your gamer tag and I'll add you to my friends list.

Spoooon!

I love this Homelander vs. The Tick art by Luke Anderson of Sabretooth Prints. My money is on the Tick!

Chasing the (Savage) Dragon - Overview

When I was a kid I loved the USA Network cartoon, Savage Dragon. I soon learned that it was the heavily sanitized version of a pretty out there Image comic series. The series pretty out there. It's violent and pornographic at times. That aside it's also a fantastic look at superhero comics and culture. While it's not been monthly, the main series started in 1993 and is still happening. Unlike most comic book universes, there is no sliding timeline. Dragon has aged, had a son, and the son has now taken over as the lead in the series. Of the 299 issues, I only have a few, but I've decided to make collecting them all a challenge. I might not ever complete it, but I think it will be fun to try. I've decided to chronicle my journey on here. Also, I know what "Chasing the Dragon" means but it seamed like a fitting phrase to riff on for this series.

Long Overdue Update On The Halls

I hope y'all are having a great holiday season. Things are good in the Punverse. Mentally, emotionally, and physically I've doing better than I've been in years. Creatively been lacking a bit. I've decided to get back to what I love and stop overthinking posts (which typically leads to me not posting at all). I think I'm also going to start doing 5e supers posts again. I always enjoy doing them. One change though is I'm going to make sure they are all in D&D 2024 format. I also still plan on doing another DCC Punch a Nazi week. Maybe that's how I'll start out 2026.

Crisis In Infinite Zines #1 is still coming out. Things slowed down because of Dave's day job, but that's not an issue anymore. All of the content is done and has been submitted to Goodman Games for approval. Layout is 98% done. Dave has given the zine comic book dimensions. We'll see how it it looks when he orders test prints.

In other gaming and blogging news I want to give a long overdue shoutout to my friend Tim Knight and his new blog! If you haven't aleady you need to check out Cowboys, Capes, and Claws!

Dave and I talked about the zine 

when we hung out this past week.

A Real Wholesome Team-Up

This piece by comic book artist Dan Mora is fantastic. It combines two of my favorite paragons.

G.I. Robot Was Right

I found this while scrolling yesterday. I love GI and just ordered a “GI Robot Was Right” shirt yesterday. 

I think it might be time for another Punch A Nazi week. Not sure the exact week I’ll do it but expect another one by the end of the month.

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