Music Monday - Catch!!!

Yesterday I finished watching Season 2 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. I really enjoyed it. It hit all of the major points from the manga. This season featured even more heroes from the main series, and included a three episode arc focused on Aizawa. 

The theme, Catch!!!, is great so I decided it would be a great Music Monday post. That being said I do have to admit that I still like Season 1's theme, Kekka Orai, better. 

Here's an English cover by Silver Storm.

Happy Is A Kick In The Balls Waiting To Happen

Due to the way the character has been coopted by folks that really don't get the point I don't talk about him a lot, but I like the Punisher. He's a super flawed character with pulp heritage and not a hero in the slightest. He's also not right in his mission. He is what happens with the system fails, which is why it's disheartening to see the folks that have made him their "hero." 

I've loved every screen adaptation of Frank. My first Punisher was the 90's Spider-Man animated version. While that show definitely couldn't show the gore and finality of what he does, I think it was a good representation of the character. In the late 90's I caught the Dolph Lungren movie on HBO. While it's flawed and 80's cheese, I actually think it's a good Punisher flick too. The Thomas Jane movie was good, but I feel it was the least Punisher-like Punisher flick. Yeah they took characters from the comic (and the Russian fight scene was fantastic), but Jane's version of Frank still seemed sane. Punisher: War Zone, in my opinion, is the best of the Punisher movies. It's bloody, brutal, and Frank's a real killer and broken man. This one borrowed heavily from the Garth Ennis Punisher stories and I really think that helped. Finally I love Jon Bernthal's portrayal of Frank. He has the right coldness and intensity. If there is an issue with him it's that Bernthal is so good that he makes you root for what Frank does more than you should. I'm rewatching the Punisher series now and am stoked to see Frank's Disney+ one shot and in the new Spider-Man movie.

Continuing with my DCC supers related posts I thought I'd stat out the Punisher using the soldier class from Evolved. Because of his loner nature, he doesn't attract recruits. Also chain of command isn't something he commonly uses, but in certain circumstances he could use the ability to influence soldiers that know who he is. 

The Punisher (Level 10 Soldier): Init +0; Atk +11 combat knife (1d4+1) or +10 semiauto pistol (1d8); Crit V/1d30+2; AC 13; HD 10d12+30; HP 95; Act 1d20+1d20+1d14; SQ specialty field (infantry)+11, squad tactics, chain of command, recruits; SV Ref +5; For +13, Will +4; AL N

The Real Hero Of One-Punch Man

While there are many stronger heroes in the One-Punch Man universe, in my eyes the real hero of the show is Mumen Rider. He might be naïve, but he truly believes in heroes. Though he was thoroughly trounced and obviously outmatched by Sea King, he stood up to him to protect civilians. His determination and sense of justice has made him a reoccurring ally and friend of Saitama.

Mumen Rider: Init +2; Atk +3 unarmed (1d6); Crit III/1d14; AC 14; HD 4d6; HP 14; Act 1d20; SQ +5 to bicycling, immune to fear; SV Ref +4; For +2, Will +4; AL L

The Deepest Thoughts With The Deep

I’m gearing up for the apocalyptic final season of Tge Boys. I’ve finally started watching season 2 of Gen V to prep and my excitement is building.

While this final season will be dark and brutal, the great folks at Vought have brought us a new Deep Thoughts With The Deep, something we need in these trying times.

Fuccubus Friday - Autumn Ivy as Malevola

I’ve shared my love for Autumn Ivy many times. Here’s a recent cosplay she did of Dispatch’s resident half-demon, Malevola.

 

One-Punch X-Men

Digging this art from La Hoz De La Muerte featuring the ladies of One-Punch Man dressed as iconic X-Women.

Music Monday - Space Oddity

 Another inspired bezerkartwerk comic and music mashup.

And now for the Bowie classic:

Bob, Gun.

I've talked about my love for Bob in the past. This week I found a new Bob action figure and had to grab it. Technically the figure is Joker Goon, but Bob is the main goon featured. I've already statted him out for three systems, but DCC isn't one of them. Since DCC supers is one of my current focuses, I figured that should change today.

Bob the Goon: Init +2; Atk +d6+2 pistol (1d6+1) or +d6 combat knife (1d6+1) or +d6 unarmed (1d4+1); Crit IV/1d20; AC 12; HD 4d10+4; HP 30; Mov. 30'; Act 1d20; SQ Mighty Deeds, threat range 19-20 (16-20 if target is laughing);  SV Ref +4; Fort +3, Will +1; AL C

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Fuccubus Friday - Malevola

Malevola is a half demon supporting character in the video game Dispatch. Like other members of Z-Team, she's a reformed villain working with the Superhero Dispatch Agency. With her devilish connections, sword, and teleporting ability, she's very reminiscent of Marvel's Magik. Developers said physically she was based on fitness influencer, LeanBeefPatty who actually cosplayed her after learning that. You can see that cosplay here. Personally, I see her as a white trash Karlach, which probably explains why I love her so much.