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Saturday, December 30, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 18: Finale

The Cosmic Beholder echoes the sentiment of the mischievous Lady Matchmaster–
thank you for reading! The next story begins in 2018. Happy New Year!
Featuring characters by James Damaged and Xailenrath, and:
Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Saturday, December 23, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 17: Epilogue

Well after all, Lady Valmorri did save the day (after causing the mess in the first place),
so I guess she deserves some slack!
Lady Valmorri, Kate Five, Lori and Jeanette by James Damaged.

"Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Saturday, December 16, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 16: Dragon's Tooth, B*tch!

Somewhat of a victory– barely! Who would have thought Valmorri would save the day!
Lady Wyvern by burstlion, Lady Valmorri Kate Five and Lori by James Damaged. 

Saturday, December 9, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 15: Wrath of the Dragon

Even the combined power of these mighty superheroines seems not to be enough against the dragon lady!
Jeanette, Kate Five and Lori by James Damaged. Lady Wyvern by burstlion

Saturday, December 2, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 14: All Together Now

Having a common goal seems to unify the competing contestants.
But will it be enough against the incredible might of Lady Wyvern?
Lady Wyvern created by Burst Lion, Valmorri, Kate Five and Jeanette by James Damaged.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 13: The Schemer Revealed

The scheming mastermind behind it all is revealed as Lady Valmorri, last seen (and killed) in our adventure in hell.
Valmorri created by James Damaged. Lady Wyvern created by burst lion

Saturday, November 18, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 12: Lady Matchmaster's Secret

Once again, this page features characters created by James Damaged and burst lion.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 11

Just as the contest is getting into the final stretch, Lady Wyvern is showing her true colors!
Featuring characters by James Damaged and burstlion

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Adventures Of The Human Tree Debuting at Comic Arts Brooklyn 2017

BEHOLD! It's been a year since one of the cellulose manifestations of the BEHOLDER's wild observations have appeared, so it is time again!

Comic Arts Brooklyn
Saturday, Nov 11
at Pratt Institute

THE BEHOLDER will present the latest installment of his Gonzo Superhero Tales for purchase:

Adventures Of The Human Tree:
A Journey Into Misery Story

32 pages, 2-color risograph inside, and three color on the cover and selected interior pages.

This marks the return of Kelly from Journey Into Misery 1-5, the series that started it all.
It also features super-scientist Prof Madison, Rodney the alcoholic Rabbit, some new baddies, and of course the titular character. Surprise appearance of Mysto the Space Wizard!

Come hither and get what you deserve! And complete your collection with a whole lot of back issues. But once they're gone, they're gone!

Sunday, November 5, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 9: Audience Excitement

Featuring guest characters by James Damaged, Jay Epps, Reinder Dikhuis, tulio19mx, xailenrath, captain86, and burstlion.

Saturday, October 28, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 8: Round 2

The program is kicking into high gear!
Featuring some characters by James Damaged, burstlion and Michael P.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 7: Coping

The cast-offs are dealing with their rejection in their own ways,
the participants still in the game enjoy a breather.
Aideen, Kate Five and Jeanette created by James Damaged.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 6

EARLY UPDATE! For NY ComicCon!

The fallout is incredible–
featuring guest appearances from characters by James Damaged, burst lion and xailenrath.

Saturday, September 30, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 5B

Character cameos by xailenrath, James Damaged, and burst lion
(Click to enlarge)

Saturday, September 23, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 5A

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Time for some guest art! This is a piece by Jay Epps, who is also doing the Kaza and Gwenna webcomic.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 4

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The spectacle begins! Some of this is based on polls I took on my DeviantArt page.
Thanks to James Damaged, burstlion and Xailenrath for letting me borrow their OCs.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 3

Thanks to everyone who allowed me to use their characters for this romp:
James Damaged, burst lion, xailenrath, and captain86

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Saturday, August 26, 2017

The (Super) Bachelor Page 1

Welcome to an all-new reality tv sensation!
It's The Bachelor, super-hero style!
Additional characters in the background by James Damaged, burstlion, captain86 and xailenrath

"Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Monday, August 21, 2017

Tales To Behold 8 Page 19: Welcome Captain Evening and The New Odds

A Bold New Beginning!
Featuring Liath and Emerald Valkyrie by James Damaged, and Ionic Angel by burstlion

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Tales To Behold , Page 18: Picking the New Odds

Early Update! Here we go!
Various guest characters by James Damaged and burst lion 

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Friday, August 4, 2017

Battle Of The Wicked Witches

Apologies for the delay of the comic, here's a new drawing with our favorites witches Alicia and Jesse, along with Dr Brain and Captain Evening


Monday, July 24, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 16: Anna Ohmega

We last saw Max Atom and Anna at the beginning of Tales 8."Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Monday, July 17, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 15: SPLASH!

Whew! What a ride! Good to be home.
Featuring numerous characters and storyline by James Damaged.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 14: Mastery Over Time

Lacrecia is kicking some major butt. The girl is fill of surprises.

Monday, July 3, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 13: Short Rescue

Liath, Dark Centennia and a ton of other characters used created by James Damaged.

Monday, June 26, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 12: Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself

The spell is broken– sort of. Valmorri is a goner, and a very special guest star shows up.
With some unsettling news.
Featuring many characters of James Damaged, alongside his version of Lucifer. 

Monday, June 19, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 11: Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be

The hidden desires of super-heroes and anti-heroes!
Valmorri, Nexus Girl, Lacretia, Cassandra, Kate Five, Emerald Valkyrie and Battle Angel created by
James Damaged, who also plotted this story

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 10: Kra-Koom!

Captain Evening and The Odds clash with a Dark Centennia in the Worst World!
Liath and Dark Centennia created by James Damaged, who also created the plot.

Monday, June 5, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 9: The Worst Possible World

Dark Centennia, Shadow Creeps, Liath and Battle Angel created by James Damaged,
whose story this is based on.


Sunday, June 4, 2017

White Light

White Light! Goodie goodie super heroine with a secret, ex-wife of Dr. Brain, and mother to the Wicked Witch. First appearance was in Tales To Behold 6. More pics of her here.

Monday, May 29, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 8: At The Bottom Of The Pool

Kate Five, Aideen / Liath, Cassandra, Emerald Valkyrie and Battle Angel created by James Damaged.
Behold– The Worst World! Is it really that bad? Wait till next page!

Monday, May 22, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 7: The Three Times Of Kate Five

Kate Five, Emerald Valkyrie and Battle Angel by James Damaged,
whose art is also used for the second panel.
Cameos by Jay Epps' Kaza and tulio19mx's Mixtli

Monday, May 15, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 5+6

Some new friends! Guest characters created by James Damaged and adekii
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Monday, May 8, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 4: Atomic Blues Page 4

Ohmega created by James Damaged.
"Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Monday, May 1, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 3: Atomic Blues Page 3

Ohmega was created by James Damaged.
"Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Monday, April 24, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 2: Atomic Blues 2

They're here!
"Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom were created by Michael P. and are available for use by anyone, with only one condition: This paragraph must be included in any publication involving Earth-K, Anna Atom, and Max Atom in order that others may use these properties as they wish."

Friday, April 14, 2017

Tales To Behold 8, Page 1: Atomic Blues 1


It begins! The brand-new chapter picks up a few loose ends.
But that's only a brief reprise, as next week's page will show!
Featuring Kate Kerrigan, Mayor Wilson, Star Reporter Amanda Allen, and the Young Protectors!

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Tales To Behold 8 Cover Mockup

Could this be a new powerful pamphlet's critical cover? It might be… but it needs some work still.
meanwhile, the all-new story is starting next week! Be here!
Kate Five and Aideen created by James Damaged.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Gallery Of Heroes: Professor Madison

Real Name: Madison
Occupation: Super-scientist, Genius
Species: Human
First Appearance: Journey Into Misery #2
Special Abilities: Fantastic scientific mind
Other Significant Characteristics:
Extremely likable, wears extremely silly glasses
Likes: Science, triangles
Dislikes: politics, spiders
Affiliations: Loosely affiliated with The Terrific Two and Captain Evening and the Odds, and The Girl Souts
Life partner: Rodney Rabbit, a mutated alcoholic bunny
Relationship status: In an open relationship
Favorite movies: 2001 A space odyssee
Favorite TV-shows: Cosmos
Stomping grounds: Secret underground lab in the middle of the mohave desert, sometimes New York, at Captain Evening's headquarters or Columbia University

Monday, March 27, 2017

Tales To Behold 7, Page 54: Save The Best For Last

Yes, true believer, this is how we end this story.
So much for the goodie goodie White Light.
But the next chapter begins right next week!

Monday, March 13, 2017

Tales To Behold 7, Page 52: A Busy Epilogue

Tying up lose ends after the craziness!
Featuring cameos by Lumion, Kate Five, Abúi, Ultimate Power, Kaza and Mixtli.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Monday, February 27, 2017

Tales To Behold 7, Page 50: Family Ties

And you thought YOUR family was messed up.
White Light joins the fray.
If there's hope for these guys, there's hope for anyone.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Classic Ladies from the BEHOLDERverse


Blast from the past- here are some of the characters from the early days of the BEHOLDERverse.

Terry Tornado
Former professional wrestler, part-time superhero, fitness model and spokeswoman with super strength
See her first appearance here

The Shifter aka Jenny Everywhere
a multidimensional being that exists in every reality and can move between them (and an Open Source Character)
See her and her fellow Open Source Characters here

Glow Girl
Using her mild super power of glowing in various colors, she instead embarked on a career as adult film starlet
See some of her comics appearances here

The Invincible Woman
One of the very first Beholder characters, bursting into flames, flying and having super strength, she lost her powers when separating from her partner Mr See-Thru
Read the entire Journey Into Misery here

Bonus: Rodney Rabbit
Assistant to genius super-scientist Prof Madison, always a martini in hand, always useless, but popular with the ladies!
More of Rodney here

Don't forget you can get all these lovely comics from BirdCageBottom Books!

Monday, February 20, 2017

Tales To Behold 7, Page 49: Pardon My French

Ouch! That must have hurt for XYZ-2.
But how will the rest of the battle go!

Monday, February 13, 2017

Tales To Behold 7, Page 48: Time For A Rematch!

Chaaaaarge! Captain Evening and The Odds Reunited, pants less  and Back In Action!