"Different Spins on Superheroes" Topic

If your idea of superheroes is firmly mired in the "golden age" of the 1960's then don't follow the links as there are three different takes on the lives of superheroes.

First off, Brad Guigar's "Evil, Inc." evil-comic.com looks at a world where supervillains have formed their own corporation to sell supplies to others.

Next, "Nodwick" artist and creator, Aaron Williams has a long-running comic book – which is being recapped online – about a secret elementary school for juvenile supers: link

Then, to really skewer the topic, Randy Milholland of "Something Positive" fame has an occasional comic called "Super Stupor" link which is not safe for work. It looks at some of the lesser-considered aspects of superhero life.

Wyatt

NICE!

Golden Age = 1940's, before my time, but thanks to Archive Eds, etc. possible to catch up.

The 60's were the Silver Age to anyone who's interested in comic history.

Fans of Aaron William's PS238 series (which, unlike Nodwick, is still getting new issues) might also take a look at the recently-released Champions PS238 sourcebook from Hero Games, which includes a good synopsis of events in the setting and Hero System stats for all the main characters. Quite a few story spoilers, though…better to read the comics or graphic novel compilations first if you haven't done so already. Which you should. It's a great series. :)

Dr. Blink, Superhero Shrink isn't half bad either, although it's more of a disjointed series of jokes than a series as such:

link

Evil, Inc. is an excellent web comic.

-Will

D'oh! You're right, I was thinking silver age. That's what I get for doing this on a Sunday morning.

I also forgot "Sidechicks" link which is loosely centered around supers for hire as bodyguards.

Wyatt

Surely you've read the Watchmen?