I’m just going to assume that he’s Doc Savage’s bad-ass cousin.
So some of you may remember the saga of Humus Sapien (originally “Humus Sapiens”), a contest-winning fan-made character who first appeared in Marvel Comics’ news ‘n’ interview ‘zine FOOM #3 (Fall 1973). The character was supposed to be used in a comic at the time, but the folks at Marvel never got around to it…until the year 2001, when the character finally made its professional debut in an issue of Thunderbolts. It’s a fun and interesting story, and you can read a newspaper account of the events right here.
Anyway, that issue of FOOM announcing Humus Sapiens’ victory also ran a few shots of other submissions, a few of which I’d like to share here:
The name of this character certainly gets right to the point:
“IN THIS ISSUE: Mr. Kung-Fu faces the nefarious menace of…Señor Judo!”
I like the Legion of Super-Heroes-vibe I’m getting off this next fella:
He probably would have got along just fine with Substitute Legionnaire Infectious Lass.
This next fella sort of reminds me of Spider-Man’s Iron Spider outfit:
Sort of like a low-rent Doctor Octopus, only not able to reach as far, and with the very specific power of quickly feeding bits of food from the seabottom into his mouth.
This next fella raises more questions than he answers:
Is he part rock? Is he a practicing Christian? Whatever’s going on, he doesn’t look too happy about it.
And now…um….
I will say I have to admire the fact that this dude’s costume is basically just super-flares.
This one cracks me up:
…mostly because I’m picturing him as just some guy who got his hands on a sword and a Viking helmet and is always following Thor around and trying to be his pal. “C’mon, man…just swing by the apartment. I got the new Candlemass album!”
I sorta like the look of this guy’s costume:
…though his power appears to be the ability to make huge oil stains on your driveway. Hey, thanks, guy, got that covered.
I’m going to guess this character’s ability is not taking your guff:
…and proceeding the beat the crap out of you. And looking damn good while doing it.
Now, this character didn’t have a name printed along with him:
I’m going with “The Sensual Scotsman,” assuming, of course, that isn’t redundant.
Judiah the Mountain Man is far and away the winner here.
I presume all those characters became Marvel’s property forever? Could be a mini-series there…
Virus King breaks out every now and then; is really annoying and/or embarrassing, and then he goes away hopefully not to be seen again.
The Scotsman’s super power? Showing evil-doers what he wears under his kilt.
Hey, didn’t the Viking turn up in Steve Gerber’s Man-Thing? Angry old dude all mad about those damn kids with their David Bowies and their Alice Coopers?
I propose the Scotsman be named Gay Gordon.
Because of the dance!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Gordons_%28dance%29
Shame on you.
Also, that is a great story. 28 years and his character finally sees print.
Candlemass.
I don’t even know how to react.
I would own every issue of Judiah the Mountain Man.
I…am…Judiah…I speak…for the grey…
Michael, I am impressed that you know Candlemass. Now, I am totally picturing you in black metal makeup thrashing about your house listening to King Diamond.
FxHx – Some jokes I do just for you, Sean!
A Google image search on “Candlemass” reveals at least three pictures I am tempted to swap my Twitter icon for on the first page alone.