Not sure what it was, but I was fascinated with the California I saw on film when I was a teen. Places with palm trees was a secret obsession. Weird to live in Miami now and not care for them much.

Drew the Toddfather walking the dog.

Manual old school copy / paste technique for panels 3-5.

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Also another obvious Weapon X style homage.

I edited out an f word here. It was used as a tough gut slur to say without knowing the meaning as happens with teenage boys.

I followed the conflict within the team formula here. Adam always seemed to be the central reason for this conflict. Never understood when these brothers fought in real life. I never fought my brother. The Simones see each other all the time still while me and mine live in two different states so doesn’t tell you much.

I knew I needed a team of villains - nemesi. Also, had a need to make female characters and voices. Designed them during issue 2. Ardsley, Lace, Relic, and Clutch. Clutch became the basis for M.I.A. .

Big edit on this page. I couldn’t believe how loose I was using these terms. Embarrassing.