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Galatea Future Fights Fascism in “The Crucible” 40

Posted by David 2 on August 28, 2021
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Galatea Future’s multiverse adventures with Watcher Twelve continue in the pages of CoX Comic’s “The Crucible” #40.

After being shanghaied out of the world of Champions Online by Emil Witt, attacked by a super-powered thug in Bigg City, and then literally thrown out of a collapsing universe (yet again for her), Galatea and Twelve end up in Twelve’s home reality of Tombstone Zero. A reality that appears to resemble the Old West with robotic horses.

“Save a horse, ride a robot!”

But our former incarnate has no time to see the sights. She’s been recruited to help Twelve’s group fight World War II fascists in another universe where the bad guys have escalated from making nuclear weapons to making dimensional ones.

And before you can say “Nazis? I HATE Nazis!“ you may want to read further into the issue.

(Click on the image or this link to download from CoXComics.com)

It should be noted that the events of this issue take place before the events of Issue #18 of “Future’s Guardian”, but there are also references to Galatea’s past that were seen in Issue #20. Twelve’s people know who Galatea is and what she’s done, including taking down one of their hunters. But that was all before she came to the world of the Champions and lost all of her incarnate abilities.

So the question is… Is she still powerful enough to handle this mission? You’ll just have to read on to find out!

“The Crucible” is a series published by CoX Comics, written and created by Von Phillips (aka .Ra) and a member of the City of Comic Creators along with David 2. Check out Von’s website for more comics and some really cool 3D renderings.

Is It Over For Starlett and John Battle? Find Out In “Future’s Guardian” 21

Posted by David 2 on July 30, 2021
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Future’s Guardian #21 is now online!


(Please click on the cover or this link to download the PDF file.)

For years, Starlett was able to keep her dual life as a club dee-jay and as a vigilante separate.

But now, two people with grudges against her and against John Battle have found out her secret. And now they plan on using it to get her do to their bidding. Can she and her associate Red Sinner stop them? Or will she be forced to do something that will end her relationship with John?

Also, what happened to that stolen data about Galatea Future? Why is SpiralCross so obsessed about it? And who ended up with that data? Find out!

A Dramatic Taste Of “Future’s Guardian” 21

Posted by David 2 on July 25, 2021
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Are you ready for a different kind of preview?

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.

The music is from “Terminus” by Scott Buckley, free to use as long as he gets credit for it. This was also done prior to the decision to move the site to its new domain.

If you like what you hear, then you’ll certainly enjoy seeing it as well.

“Future’s Guardian” #21 will be online on Friday, July 30th.

Future’s Guardian, The Crucible, and DawnCon 7 News!

Posted by David 2 on July 17, 2021
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These next two weeks will be busy for us here at Battlerock Comics.

First up, we have DawnCon 7!

(DawnCon 7)

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!

Galatea Future Is Back In Action In “Future’s Guardian” 18

Posted by David 2 on September 25, 2020
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“Future’s Guardian” #18 is now online!

(Please click on the cover or this link to download the PDF file.)

It’s “back to basics” for Galatea Future, which, for her, means saving the day and kicking serious criminal butt.

However, there are two people who threaten to ruin her otherwise “basic” day. Who are they? And what can be done to stop them?

And which one will force Galatea to undergo a serious change?

Poll: Which Galatea Do You Prefer?

Posted by David 2 on September 12, 2020
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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.

Galatea Future Makes Reference To [SPOILER] In This Teaser Of Future’s Guardian 18

Posted by David 2 on September 11, 2020
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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.

In “The Lost Adventures of Galatea Future” #2, Galatea enjoys being back in a world and a city full of people.

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.

Galatea Future soars in a free new wallpaper

Posted by David 2 on August 29, 2020
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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.

Red Sinner’s Past Is Told In “Battlerock Comics Presents” 02

Posted by David 2 on June 26, 2020
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Issue 2 of “Battlerock Comics Presents” is online!

(Please click on the cover or this link to download the PDF file.)

From the pages of “Future’s Guardian” comes the tragic origin behind the mysterious vigilante.

A secretive and dangerous encounter with the absolute wrong person brings horrific tragedy to a young woman. Scarred in ways very personal to her, she has to rebuild her life and become something that will bring fear to those who once made her afraid.

This story is connected to the events seen in “Future’s Guardian” #17, as well as a few other connections you may not expect.

[SPOILER] trains to become a vigilante in a preview of “Battlerock Comics Presents” 02

Posted by David 2 on June 13, 2020
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Heroes aren’t born.  They’re made.

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.