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Temp Month Entry #1: “Take One Sidekick. Call Me In The Morning”

by Hero Business C.E.O. on September 1st, 2011
Temp Month Entry #1: “Take One Sidekick. Call Me In The Morning”

Maybe you first saw Caanan Grall’s awesome work through his Zuda comic, Celadore. Or you might have stumbled across his whimsically brilliant strip, Max Overacts. Or perhaps you thrilled to his viral internet sensation, Muppet Thor. Or, inexplicably, you haven’t treated yourself to Caanan’s superb style and overwhelming sense of fun.

Today launches our first “Temp Month” at the Hero Business, where you’ll be treated to different takes on the Hero Business universe through a series of special creators. I thought I’d start off the month with one of my favorites. Here, Caanan picks up on a thread from the first page of the first storyline! In doing so, he’s added to our mythos with a Starry Knight character design as well as a new sidekick character.

And, it’s funny as hell.

I love Parker’s attitude in this one, as well as the notion of Malefactor secretly intervening in heroes’ lives. So many jokes packed in one page! Thanks, Caanan! You’re welcome back at the Hero Business any time.

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Temp Month Entry #2: “The Happy Hour”

by Hero Business C.E.O. on September 8th, 2011
Temp Month Entry #2: “The Happy Hour”

Temp Month continues at The Hero Business, where you’ll be treated to different takes on the Hero Business universe through a series of special creators.

This week, we’re proud to run a funny comic from the creators of the hilarious Hero Happy Hour, by Dan Taylor and Chris Fason. If you’re not familiar with it, do yourself a favor and belly up to the Hideout Bar & Grill… where you can knock back a pint with The Guardian and Night Ranger (insert “Sister Christian” jokes here). I think their approach of “mundane meets meta-human” fits oh-so-snugly into our cast of characters.

I’m thinking we need to order up a second round at some point and do a crossover. Maybe some bar wars with “The Rocks”, the Hero Business’ bar of choice?

PLUS: Stop by tomorrow for some Temp Month bonuses: our first-ever Hero Business fan art!

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Temp Month Entry #3: “Price of Victory”

by Hero Business C.E.O. on September 15th, 2011
Temp Month Entry #3: “Price of Victory”

Temp Month continues at The Hero Business, where you’ll be treated to different takes on the Hero Business universe through a series of special creators.

This week, we welcome Scooter Hughes and Liam Tigh of the ever-amusing “Life Under Construction” webcomic. I think their style lends itself well to the Hero Business characters. Be sure to check out their comic as well – there’s some good stuff to be found there! Big thanks to Scooter and Liam for lending their talents this week.

Tomorrow: More BONUS fan art!

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Temp Month Entry #4: “Captain Obvious”

by Hero Business C.E.O. on September 22nd, 2011
Temp Month Entry #4: “Captain Obvious”

Temp Month continues at The Hero Business, where you’ll be treated to different takes on the Hero Business universe through a series of special creators.

This week’s comic is from Lawrence Roufail, the creative force behind the ever-amusing Little Monsters webcomic. Inspired by true events from the glorious 1970s, the Little Monsters comic is the story of unexpected twin boys who can’t help but wreak havoc on their families, neighbors, and small Southern town. Be sure to check it out!

PLUS: Keep your eyes peeled for a special Hero Business merchandise announcement this Friday!

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Temp Month Entry #5: Bill Janocha

by Hero Business C.E.O. on September 29th, 2011
Temp Month Entry #5: Bill Janocha

It’s our final guest comic for Temp Month, and this one is pretty special. It’s from Bill Janocha, cartoonist and assistant to Mort Walker on the “Beetle Bailey” comic strip.

I met Bill at this year’s ComiCONN in Stamford Connecticut. He picked up the Hero Business and offered to do a quick sketch. And then I saw THIS!! I never knew Beetle was such a fan. I grew up reading “Beetle Bailey,” so this  sketch was quite a surprising treat! Thanks again, Bill!

Next week, we return with Bill Walko Hero Business goodness. But before then, there’s still a couple of fan art pieces to share…

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