30 Characters Day 11--Non Hero

Non Hero is just an average guy with a big appetite for food and justice. Feeling he should somehow give back to his city, but not really being into working out, Non Hero put together a costume and took the streets as the rotund fist of justice. As long as the crooks aren't too quick they better watch out.

AlphaBooks--Z is for Zita the Spacegirl

My piece for the letter "Z" at AlphaBooks is Zita from the Zita the Spacegirl graphic novels by Ben Hatke. These are a great series of all ages graphic novels from First Second. Ben Hatke is an excellent all around cartoonist.

30 Characters Day 10--Harrow

Harrow was created by scientist-farmer Dr. Jeb Michaels. Wanting to give himself and his fellow farmers the chance to not feel as if they were working alone all the time, Dr. Michaels took the harrow blades from their unit and attached them to a robotic body he had built. This allowed the robot to till the soil on the farm while giving the doctor company in the fields. After the doctor was killed by rival potato farmers who were upset with the size and quality of his spuds, Harrow brought the thugs to justice on behalf of his friend and creator. With no real purpose after, Harrow has become a defender of other downtrodden farmers against the tough farming mobs.

30 Characters Day 9--Riptide

Riptide comes from a planet on which the people are all made of water. Accidently ending up on Earth he decided to create a human form for himself. Riptide discovered though that he could use his water form and abilities to help people on his new planet. The people of Earth still don't realize an alien walks among them, instead most people have come to assume he is from strange underwater race.

30 Characters Day 8--Mayor

Mayor has the power to balance a budget and to bring two differing factions together for the benefit of all. He can also lay down a veto when provoked. If a ribbon has to be cut or a bill signed there is no one better to call on. Mayor will always use his powers to keep his city the best there is.

30 Characters Day 7-NonPerson

NonPerson is the hero you think might have been there, but you can never be sure. Wearing a special suit they designed NonPerson can make the save while leaving the person they rescued and any witnesses unsure what they saw. The suit makes them appear to be something there in your peripheral vision, but if you turn to look directly all you see is air. So next time it feels like you just missed out on getting into trouble, NonPerson was probably there saving the day.

30 Characters Day 6-Haggard

Haggard was a guy who felt like life ran him over and then got out of the car and curb stomped him. Not wanting anyone else to feel the way he did and hoping to find a spark in the darkness, he left his old life behind and became a defender of the land. Now wandering the roads of the country with no identity of his own any longer, Haggard helps those in need wherever he finds them. He then wanders off once again before thanks can be given searching for the next person in need of aid.