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Although there is this one that unwittingly hits the nail on the head, with “The Closeted Legends of Jerkules”. No mention of Xena & Gab’s relationship, so this is clearly early days, & the writer is just riffing on the traditional appeal of Steve Reeves’ Hercules movies in the gay community:
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Although there is this one that unwittingly hits the nail on the head, with “The Closeted Legends of Jerkules”. No mention of Xena & Gab’s relationship, so this is clearly early days, & the writer is just riffing on the traditional appeal of Steve Reeves’ Hercules movies in the gay community:
Some of the jokes are funny: Xena is Zima, the name of a trendy yet bland 90s beach drink. Hercules as Jerkules still holds up, the odd mishmash of non-Greek props & bellowing sky gods. The panel that hits closest to its target is this one:
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Some of the jokes are funny: Xena is Zima, the name of a trendy yet bland 90s beach drink. Hercules as Jerkules still holds up, the odd mishmash of non-Greek props & bellowing sky gods. The panel that hits closest to its target is this one:
Most of the jokes centered on cleavage & anything related to that. The guys are horny & the gals are bimbos, very much the “Baywatch B.C.” stereotype. In fact, the story ends with them time traveling to the present, ending up on an episode of Baywatch:
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Most of the jokes centered on cleavage & anything related to that. The guys are horny & the gals are bimbos, very much the “Baywatch B.C.” stereotype. In fact, the story ends with them time traveling to the present, ending up on an episode of Baywatch:
I was told my drawings looked like something out of Mad Magazine, & I took that as a huge compliment, so I decided to look up how Mad actually portrayed Xena. A bit differently, in fact! It was during 1st season, & they clearly went for the low-hanging fruit, as it were!
November 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I was told my drawings looked like something out of Mad Magazine, & I took that as a huge compliment, so I decided to look up how Mad actually portrayed Xena. A bit differently, in fact! It was during 1st season, & they clearly went for the low-hanging fruit, as it were!
Experimenting on glossy board with sketching using 3 pen types: Bic ballpoint, Pigma brush marker, Preppy fountain pen. 3 figures in “front” row are ballpoint, which lets you build up a sketch. “Back” row: brush pen is bold, expressive, but I can’t really sketch with it—it’s for final stage only…
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Experimenting on glossy board with sketching using 3 pen types: Bic ballpoint, Pigma brush marker, Preppy fountain pen. 3 figures in “front” row are ballpoint, which lets you build up a sketch. “Back” row: brush pen is bold, expressive, but I can’t really sketch with it—it’s for final stage only…
We guys have been doing this for a while, thanks for noticing
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We guys have been doing this for a while, thanks for noticing
I prefer this 70s McDonalds:
November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I prefer this 70s McDonalds:
Day 31 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Eve in prison with the zealots. It’s too ornate for one day’s work, so I’ll just post the storyboard version. The full version is very cool, lots of greens, blues, yellows & shadows.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Day 31 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Eve in prison with the zealots. It’s too ornate for one day’s work, so I’ll just post the storyboard version. The full version is very cool, lots of greens, blues, yellows & shadows.
#Rocktober
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Day 30 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Laughing Eve, very nearly in hysterics at this moment. Very much inspired by Adrienne Wilkinson!
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October 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Day 30 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Laughing Eve, very nearly in hysterics at this moment. Very much inspired by Adrienne Wilkinson!
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Day 29 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Xena fans, are you tired of me flooding this hashtag yet? 🙂
Today is The Warrior, a giant statue of Livia erected by her last loyal legion, on the island of Cyprus.
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Today is The Warrior, a giant statue of Livia erected by her last loyal legion, on the island of Cyprus.
#Rocktober
#Drawtober
#Artober
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Day 29 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Xena fans, are you tired of me flooding this hashtag yet? 🙂
Today is The Warrior, a giant statue of Livia erected by her last loyal legion, on the island of Cyprus.
#Rocktober
#Drawtober
#Artober
Today is The Warrior, a giant statue of Livia erected by her last loyal legion, on the island of Cyprus.
#Rocktober
#Drawtober
#Artober
Day 28 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is 17 year old Livia, on the day of her graduation from the military academy she’s lived at since the age of 3. She remembers no other life outside its walls. Her destiny & her famous sword is now in her hands.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Day 28 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is 17 year old Livia, on the day of her graduation from the military academy she’s lived at since the age of 3. She remembers no other life outside its walls. Her destiny & her famous sword is now in her hands.
#Rocktober
#Drawtober
#Artober
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Day 27 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Myrine, inspired by Jaye Griffiths (currently starring on British soap Emmerdale). She was Maid of Honor at Hispides & Salmoneus’s wedding 25 years ago.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Day 27 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Myrine, inspired by Jaye Griffiths (currently starring on British soap Emmerdale). She was Maid of Honor at Hispides & Salmoneus’s wedding 25 years ago.
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Day 26 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Hispides, played on the show by frequent guest-star Margaret-Mary Hollins. Hispides wore a sporty outfit, but this is her successful businesswoman attire, after her marriage to Salmoneus.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Day 26 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Hispides, played on the show by frequent guest-star Margaret-Mary Hollins. Hispides wore a sporty outfit, but this is her successful businesswoman attire, after her marriage to Salmoneus.
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Day 25 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge (I was lying yesterday when I said that was day 25). Today is Salmoneus. He’s wearing the same outfit he wore in All That Glitters.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Day 25 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge (I was lying yesterday when I said that was day 25). Today is Salmoneus. He’s wearing the same outfit he wore in All That Glitters.
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Day 25 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is another with Talitha, outside this time. Her poncho-style coat had gotten stolen at a Roman checkpoint, so she is furious, indignant, & feeling vulnerable. The NZ beach breeze blows her hair & skirt.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Day 25 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is another with Talitha, outside this time. Her poncho-style coat had gotten stolen at a Roman checkpoint, so she is furious, indignant, & feeling vulnerable. The NZ beach breeze blows her hair & skirt.
#Rocktober
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Day 23 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Talitha, daughter of Salmoneus. I took inspiration from Rose McGiver, who appeared in Xena’s Little Problems ep, which my webcomic’s B story is influenced by.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Day 23 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is Talitha, daughter of Salmoneus. I took inspiration from Rose McGiver, who appeared in Xena’s Little Problems ep, which my webcomic’s B story is influenced by.
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Day 22 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is the leader of the Magical Mystery Tourists, Zephon. His look is inspired by Spartacus star Pana Hema Taylor. He is the troupe’s romantic lead in their musical productions.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Day 22 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is the leader of the Magical Mystery Tourists, Zephon. His look is inspired by Spartacus star Pana Hema Taylor. He is the troupe’s romantic lead in their musical productions.
#Rocktober
#Drawtober
#Artober
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Day 21 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge! Today’s subject is The Wiz, inspired by actor David De Lautour: he played Gabrielle’s guardian angel in Fallen Angel & “Icus” (actually Isaac, an Old Testament role) on Altared States. Also in My Life Is Murder!
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October 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Day 21 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge! Today’s subject is The Wiz, inspired by actor David De Lautour: he played Gabrielle’s guardian angel in Fallen Angel & “Icus” (actually Isaac, an Old Testament role) on Altared States. Also in My Life Is Murder!
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Like Ric, The Word has Chinese ancestry. His name comes partly from ancient scripture (“In the beginning was the Word”) & partly because he always has the right word. He is bff with Eurydipete, with whom he composes songs. I’m including an actual pic of Ric so you can see he’s perfect for this!
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Like Ric, The Word has Chinese ancestry. His name comes partly from ancient scripture (“In the beginning was the Word”) & partly because he always has the right word. He is bff with Eurydipete, with whom he composes songs. I’m including an actual pic of Ric so you can see he’s perfect for this!
Day 20 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is the Magical Mystery Tourists’ lyre player, The Word. He’s inspired by NZ legend & former Beatles cover band member Ric Chan, who appeared in numerous Xena eps (including AFIN as the Master Swordman).
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October 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Day 20 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. Today is the Magical Mystery Tourists’ lyre player, The Word. He’s inspired by NZ legend & former Beatles cover band member Ric Chan, who appeared in numerous Xena eps (including AFIN as the Master Swordman).
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Day 19 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is Eurydipete, a juggler of both mind & spirit. He’s inspired by actor Joseph Manning who played Euripides in Athens Academy of the Performing Bards (my favorite character in that ep, too bad he didn’t return)
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October 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Day 19 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is Eurydipete, a juggler of both mind & spirit. He’s inspired by actor Joseph Manning who played Euripides in Athens Academy of the Performing Bards (my favorite character in that ep, too bad he didn’t return)
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Day 18 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is Soul, inspired by David Taylor who played Solan, Xena’s son, on Xena Warrior Princess. If you’re keeping track, yes, Solan, Hope, Seraphin, Akemi & more all take new form in this webcomic, & get a chance to have some fun!
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October 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Day 18 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge. This is Soul, inspired by David Taylor who played Solan, Xena’s son, on Xena Warrior Princess. If you’re keeping track, yes, Solan, Hope, Seraphin, Akemi & more all take new form in this webcomic, & get a chance to have some fun!
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It’s a beautiful thing to watch democracy bloom! If you haven’t been to a #NoKings rally yet, don’t worry: this may have been the biggest march in American history, but it won’t be the last. Join us next time, & get ready for the midterms in 2026!
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#NoKingsProtest
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#NoKingsProtest
October 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
It’s a beautiful thing to watch democracy bloom! If you haven’t been to a #NoKings rally yet, don’t worry: this may have been the biggest march in American history, but it won’t be the last. Join us next time, & get ready for the midterms in 2026!
#Oregon
#NoKingsProtest
#Oregon
#NoKingsProtest
Day 17 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge ( I missed 16, I’ll catch up). Today is Quest, inspired by Mfundo Morrison (Animal Attraction). He’s a festive musician, but prefers conflicted characters in their morality plays. He plays Prince Orestes in their big production.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Day 17 of my #Xena Oct ink challenge ( I missed 16, I’ll catch up). Today is Quest, inspired by Mfundo Morrison (Animal Attraction). He’s a festive musician, but prefers conflicted characters in their morality plays. He plays Prince Orestes in their big production.
#Rocktober
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