But set some time aside because Saturday July 23rd is when it really starts to get interesting!
Dawn Radio will be broadcasting DawnCon events LIVE starting at 2pm EDT. These include special guests, songs, and contests spanning multiple MMO platforms.
Then, at 5pm EDT, David 2 will be joining Von from CoX Comics for a special panel discussion about comics, MMOs, and related subjects. Just like last year, David 2 will have a special treat for DawnCon listeners connected to the upcoming release of “Battlerock Comics Presents” #3, and it is said that Von may have a surprise all his own.
You’ll also be able to join David 2 in Champions Online during the interview and chat with him online afterwards.
You don’t want to miss this!
Tune in, log in, bring your virtual snacks, and enjoy the extravaganza!
Yes, the annual virtual convention hosted by Dawn Patrol and Dawn Radio is back and David 2 will be once again representing Battlerock Comics, along with Von over at CoXComics.com.
You can check out their Facebook page for all the details.
David 2 will also be working on a special dramatic audio special to share the upcoming new issue.
For today only, participating comic book distributors will be providing exclusive free comics from major publishers such as DC , Marvel, Dark Horse, and Archie Comics.
Although all of the titles published through Battlerock Comics are free, we certainly encourage comic lovers to patronize these stores, not only for the free publications, but also to see other comics and merchandise that these stores offer. Who knows? You may find that one comic you always wanted to read but never got the opportunity to.
Meanwhile, we have some news regarding the next issue in the works here.
It’s been a while since her first encounter with the infamous Jack the Blade and, when she isn’t helping out other heroes like Starlett, our crimson vigilante has been busy tearing through the various gangs in Millennium City looking for him. And it’s not gone unnoticed.
But where has Jack been hiding? Why can’t she find him after all this time?
Keep checking here for more news and information on all things connected to Battlerock Comics.
It’s not easy for heroes to keep two lives. Either they wear masks as heroes to protect their civilian identity, or they wear disguises in their civilian identity to keep people from identifying them as heroes.
Think about Galatea Future. For most of her life before she went to the world of Champions Online, she really didn’t have a secret identity, because she didn’t have a personal life outside of who she was as a hero. Yes, in those early years in “The City”, she had a secret identity as a tailor apprentice, but that ended up being scuttled when she disappeared for five years and her civilian identity was presumed killed. After that, she was simply “Galatea” That’s what that whole universe knew her as.. Then, after she arrived in the world of the Champions, she was given a new civilian identity of Athena Rose Fairmore, but even that is a disguise for who she really is.
In fact, as we see in this preview of “Future’s Guardian” #22, Galatea’s civilian identity as a bestselling writer reaches new levels as she goes from pure fiction to crime drama.
Then there is Starlett. A former movie stunt-actor turned vigilante, Dee Risk tries to balance her personal live as a club DJ with her vigilante life as the sword-wielding Starlett. In this case, Starlett is Dee’s disguise.
But, just like the character in Athena’s latest book, Dee’s secret identity as Starlett was discovered by the wrong people, and they are using that to control her. And in this scene, that includes showing up at her civilian job in Club Caprice…
It’s clear that lines are being crossed, but how long will this go on, and to what extent will she be pushed?
Plus, we get another look at a certain “mad scientist” from Issue 21 and his creation.
What is going on with him? And how does this affect Galatea Future?
You’re just going to have to wait and see…
“Future’s Guardian” #22 will be going online on “Black Friday”, November 26th.
This is a dramatic audio scene from “Future’s Guardian” #21 that first aired on Dawn Radio as part of DawnCon VII. And now you’ll get to hear it as well. Make sure your speakers are turned on and get ready to experience a vigilante interrogating someone that you’ve all wanted to hear get it.
Yes, the annual virtual convention hosted by Paragon Dawn and Dawn Radio is back, and David 2 (aka Battlerock X/John Battle) will be attending as a guest along with fellow comic creator Von from CoX Comics.
The convention is a week-long extravaganza, starting on Sunday, July 18th, and concluding on Saturday, July 24th. This will encompass several online MMO games, not just Champions Online. There will be contests and prizes all week, with the big interviews (including our own) on the 24th.
Von will hopefully be releasing Issue 40 of “The Crucible” during that time. This will not only feature our own Galatea Future, but she gets to pay homage to the very first superhero comic.
(What is it with green cars that caped superheroes feel the need to pick up and smash?)
Yes, that is Galatea Future striking a pose similar to a certain blue-and-red superhero in “Action Comics” #1. Oh, and did we mention the Nazis? Yes, our favorite Guardian gets to punch some Nazis as well. Because, you know, they’re Nazis.
But that brings us to “Future’s Guardian” #21.
“Future’s Guardian” #21 won’t be released until after DawnCon, but we still have something planned for the event to help promote the issue. David 2 brushed off his old audio gear to come up with something special that hopefully will be broadcast on Dawn Radio.
(Just a peek at our humble creator’s desk to see where the magic is made.)
If you’ve ever heard a dramatic audio story before, you’re going to be in for a treat.
Issue 21 will focus mostly on Starlett and her ordeal with the two guys who discovered her secret identity and will be blackmailing her to keep it secret. As seen in Issue 19, Starlett managed to get some help from a certain red-hooded vigilante, but will it be enough? Or is the relationship between Starlett and John Battle doomed? Plus, the actions of certain people in Issue #20 have consequences. Who did steal Doctor Silverback’s examination data on Galatea Future? And who ended up with it?
(Future’s Guardian Issue 21 cover)
Future’s Guardian #21 will be online on Friday, July 30th!
Back in “Future’s Guardian” #14, it was revealed that there were several versions of “Galatea” in the vast multiverse.
There is, of course, Galatea Future; the “original” incarnation originally shown in “Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight” #0 and “The City’s Finest” #2, who goes on to become an Omega Incarnate, lives to become over a thousand years old, and then goes back in time to change things, becomes an anomaly in time, and is sent to the world of Champions Online to start her life over again.
Then there is the version of Galatea Powers whose life changed dramatically after her far-future alternate self changed things. Her whole life is changed down to the genetic level and she is also given a new life to live. She even gains a twin “sister” in the form of Leona Powers, the “original” version of Galatea as her supervillain genetic father designed her to be. Leona was even seen in a flashback in “Future’s Guardian” #13.
We can’t forget her Praetorian counterpart, Furia Powers. Not only did she make her way into the world of the City of Heroes, but she even had her own comic series; “Furia and the Guardians”.
And with “Future’s Guardian” #14, we are introduced briefly to a whole new “Galatea”… Galatea Quantum, captain of the U.S.S. Starreach in the world of Star Trek Online.
Sufficient to say, we have plenty of other alternate versions of “Galatea” just waiting in the wings to share. As long as there is an infinite number of universes, there are potentially that many women named “Galatea” waiting to be seen.
But for right now, we here at Battlerock Comics are curious as to which “Galatea” is your favorite. Since Galatea Quantum was only seen briefly in one issue (as of this post), we’ve excluded her from consideration. Same for Leona Powers.
The choices are between Galatea Future, Galatea Powers, and Furia Powers. You can vote below.
As of this posting, the poll has no set end. If it does end, you’ll see it in the poll window.
It’s no secret that the character of Galatea Future and her other incarnations was inspired by a certain “super” family (among a few others). The perfect physique, the tights, the cape, flying, coming from an “alien” world (even if it is just an Earth from another universe… or two…), you can pretty much guess which hero is this creator’s favorite.
In the upcoming issue of “Future’s Guardian”, Galatea makes mention of a certain “super” movie, and one of the more symbolic scenes unique to that movie.
In case you didn’t get the reference, the movie Galatea that was referring to was the 2006 film “Superman Returns”, where one of the iconic scenes involved Brandon Routh’s title character listening to everything down below from orbit. While it was an eye-catching scene, it was physically impossible, as Galatea herself explained, even back when she was far more powerful your average tall-building-leaper.
The idea of Galatea “standing watch” over the city is a common theme for the character in pretty much any universe she is in.
And in “Future’s Guardian” #7, Galatea shares the wonder of the view with her friend Starlett.
Of course, standing atop buildings isn’t as great a visual as hovering over the city. Although it can also lead one to believe that the hero is less of a guardian and more of a self-appointed deity. That probably explains why more heroes stick to rooftops.
“Future’s Guardian” #18 will be online on September 25th.
It’s been a hectic time here at Battlerock Comics, and with the coming anniversary of Champions Online during the month of September, why not share a new wallpaper image of Galatea Future?
The image is 1600×900, large enough for most widescreen images, and it features our premiere heroine taking flight with Millennium City in background.
The same image is also being used for the cover of the upcoming “Future’s Guardian” #18, which will hopefully be online on the last Friday in September, just in time to celebrate the city that Galatea calls her new home.
They’re made in circumstance. They’re made in character. And they’re made in training. Lots and lots of training.
And that is certainly true when it comes to the vigilante called Red Sinner.
In this preview of “Battlerock Comics Presents” #02, we see the woman who will become Red Sinner train like she’s never trained before.
“The Powerhouse scenes were fun to do,” said writer/creator David 2. “It’s a little-utilized feature in Champion Online, so I really had free reign to show off the character as she learned how to fight and how to maneuver.”
David 2 said that work on this story involved plenty of costume changes for the principal characters, especially for the title character.
“We’re seeing the progress of our main character into becoming Red Sinner, the character first seen in the pages of ‘Future’s Guardian’. She doesn’t start out wearing the hood and cape. The transition from the young woman she was into the vigilante you see at the end required different outfits and different appearances. It’s like seeing a caterpillar become a butterfly.”
The issue also introduces the readers to Red Sinner’s mentor, Ravenclaw.
“Ravenclaw was only mentioned in ‘Future’s Guardian’ #16,” said David 2, “but it was clear that he played an important role in Red Sinner’s career. We also know that in ‘Future’s Guardian’, he’s dead. So the obvious question to ask is what happened to him. Why is she trying to live up to his legacy?”
Readers of other Battlerock Comics publications may also recognize the civilian name of Red Sinner as someone featured in yet another comic that takes place in a certain other “city”. David 2 says that the name is not a coincidence.
“There is a mystery surrounding Red Sinner’s life and how it connects to another person with the same name. She’s not the only one with that kind of connection, either. So the question is… why? That’s something that gets explored in future issues.”
“Battlerock Comics Presents” #2 featuring Red Sinner will be online on Friday, June 26th.
