Early To Uprise

Early To Uprise

I used to enjoy drawing superhero-type art, but I haven’t taken the opportunity to do any in a while. This was my chance to write a little story and draw Hank the way he perceives himself: a roguishly handsome, muscular hero.

Also, I loved Watterson’s old Spaceman Spiff tales, so this is kind of a nod to those. :)

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  1. Midtoon says:

    I like superheroes too but I don't have the skills.

    Nice action pose on Hank!

    • George says:

      That used to be the only kinda stuff I would draw, but it's been a while so I'm rusty right now. I thought the first panel turned out okay, though.

  2. JLG says:

    All right—what kind of a fight are Mr. and Mrs. A having that results in him sleeping on the couch?

  3. Tracy Brady says:

    That is kinda cool. I used to think of myself as Clint Eastwood.
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  4. Bo Lumpkin says:

    Actually sometimes it is hard to know who is the hero and who is the villan. All three panels were great. I wanna be just like you when I grow up.
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  5. Congratulations on the forthcoming #500!

    This definitely takes Spaceman Spiff to the next level, I don't remember seeing Calvin wielding a nunchuck and katana, but I'm sure he would've like to!
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  6. natefakes says:

    Wow. Spaceman Spiff didn't use a knife though! Looks like he'll be waking up to a nightmare
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  7. Those nunchucks look an awful lot like a pair I constructed as a kid (with a couple of my mother’s hair rollers and some yarn). Looks like Hanks got much better moves than I did, though! :)

  8. David says:

    Take no prisoners, comrade!

  9. DadaHyena says:

    Hank doesn't think much of his dad, does he?

    …and don't worry; I think nearly ALL comic artists borrow from Bill Watterson!

  10. dgriff13 says:

    Reminiscent of the Dick Tracy strips from Watterson, it was odd seeing an older Calvin in suit and hat… but intriguing!
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  11. It looks great!
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  12. George says:

    I don't see why the boy just can't do a crossword puzzle for entertainment. :)

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