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Luc Orient companions

Comics Other Universes

The three main companions of vintage sci-fi Belgian adventurer Luc Orient.

It’s meant to be read after the Luc Orient profile, but it starts with a link toward that.

Luc Orient

Comics Other Universes

A vintage hero in Franco-Belgian graphic novels. We’ll cover here the 1960s and early 1970s sci-fi stories.

Inferno

Comics Marvel Universe

A 1980 Avengers encounter in Pittsburgh. Mighty, super-heated metallic brick.

Valiant digital comics Humble Bundle, $1 or more

Humble Bundle just launched a sale with Valiant Comics.

So that’s an excellent opportunity to get a pile of Valiant comics (Shadowman, X-O, Faith and the Future Force, etc.) in digital format, with no DRM, for as little as one buck.

Sita Patel

Comics Global Frequency Other Universes

The heroine of bloody awesome Global Frequency story The Run.

Cranky Londoner and superb parkour runner.

Blue Talon

Comics Marvel Universe

Obscure 1970s karateka who fought Daredevil. Seemed dangerous, but we can’t quite be sure.

As of August of 2018, this profile was overhauled – and received bricks-smashing M&M stats.

DC Heroes RPG – New Rules – Advantages

Technical RPG articles

Additional Advantages for DC Heroes RPG Players. Recent additions :
— Police Rank Advantage
— Corrections to the Mystique Advantage
— Usage notes for Attractive, Free Access, Credentials
— Wanderer’s Connections Advantage
— Cheerleadership Advantage
— Financial Backing (Rich Friends/Family rewrite)
— Life Support (two additional types)

Routing issues fixed

We’ve had routing issues in July. They’re fixed.

Vamp and Animus

Comics Marvel Universe

A strange and intriguing and under-used Marvel character with at least two distinct identities.

She fought Captain America and S.H.I.E.L.D., and not just with the power of disco.

Matador

Comics Marvel Universe

The 1960s Matador, an early Daredevil enemy, is often considered a low point in DD’s rogues gallery. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t cromulent ways of using the character.

As of July of 2018, this profile was redone de arriba abajo.

Ricochet Monster

Comics Hostess Cakes Other Universes

One of ’em goofy Hostess Cakes comic book advert villains, seen in 1980.

Zangief

Brawling games Street Fighters Video Games

One of the most popular classic Street Fighters characters, a giant Russian wrestler.

As of July of 2018, Tom has revised and improved this entry. It now has 8% more muscle and 11% more chest hair.

Brutale

Comics DC Universe

Street-level costumed villain and sadist, with knives.

As of July of 2018, this profile had some M&M stats brutally slapped on.

Indestructible Man

Comics Marvel Universe

Formerly the Indestructible Man, a James Bond-style mastermind with many henchmen.

As of July of 2018, this profile was overhauled, updated, and received HD illustrations plus impenetrable M&M stats.

Weapons Locker – Modern firearms – Heavy weapons

Technical RPG articles Weapons Locker articles

This Weapons locker article covers machineguns, flamethrowers, light rocket launchers, anti-armour rifles, etc.. As of July of 2018, it was split away from the Weapons Locker article covering grenades, so it’s all easier to read.

Recent additions :
— Infantry demolition rocket launcher.

Mister Kline the Assassin

Comics Marvel Universe

A strange, sinister manipulator from the far future. He appeared in an early sort of Marvel crossover, back during the 1970s.

As of July of 2018, this profile was upgraded, received HD illustrations, and got time-travelling psychotic M&M stats.

Generic Fury aetherial corruption

Adventure/RPG games Video Games

These are enhanced, fast zombies from the Grim Dawn video game.

They can drain life force to repair themselves as they kill, so that’s nice.

Prudence

Comics DC Universe

A Uzis-toting, punk-style League of Assassins operative.

She has worked directly for Ra’s al Ghul… and Red Robin (Timothy Wayne).

Hangman

Comics Marvel Universe

1970s psychopath with a scythe and noose, who thinks he’s a righteous vigilante.

The first Hangman (Harlan Krueger) chiefly clashed with the Werewolf by Night, and with Spider-Woman.

Piranha Jones

Comics Marvel Universe

A 1970s enemy of Luke Cage with steel teeth. Minor mob boss.

As of July of 2018, this profile was overhauled.

Magister Maevaris Tilani

Adventure/RPG games Comics Dragon Age Video Games

Mae appears in the (pretty good) Dragon Age comics books, and has a cameo in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Powerful mage and politician from Tevinter, allied with Varric, Alistair and the Inquisition.

Marine Marauder I

Comics DC Universe Specifically pre-Crisis in Infinite Earths

Verrrry minor 1977 Aquaman villain. This guy can command sea life.

As of July of 2018, this profile now has HD illustrations and piscine M&M stats.

Deadly Nightshade

Comics Marvel Universe

This is the second part of our Deadly Nightshade profile, with a link to the first.

Artificial werewolves ! Captain America with fur ! Harlem mobs ! Genetically engineering dragons ! Brain surgery ! The Black Panther ! Twice ! And more !

Dungeons & Dragons digital comics Humble Bundle, $1 or more

Here’s a pile of digital Dungeons & Dragons comics books for download, with the lowest tier costing all of $1.

Most of the good stuff is in there, including the John Rogers material.

Deadly Nightshade

Comics Marvel Universe

A polymath mad scientist who started out as teenage girl from the ghetto. Nightshade brings a *lot* to the table, from her innumerable inventions and weapons to her career, moral ambiguities and character growth.

As of July of 2018, this profile is being cleft in two shorter profiles.