Friday, August 29, 2008

How Tough is the Shield?


So tough he eats hand-grenades for breakfast.
Every morning.


So tough he beats sharks.
With chains.


So tough he sets himself on fire.
Unafraid to flame in public.


So tough that his best friend is
J. Edgar Hoover.

12 comments:

Guys' Guy said...

And little does the Shield know those sharks he's beating with chains or really poor defenseless dolphins...Aquaman would not be happy about that. Pom is probably on her way to warn him as I type!

Anonymous said...

Hilarious as usual, Scipio. Thank you. If I could be promised that the new Shield would be as intense as what you've been showing here, I think they'd have a guaranteed sale with me.

Perhaps they should have gone this route with Steel from the Detroit League? Whipping opponents with a chain and lighting himself on fire. Wow!

-Citizen Scribbler

Word Verification: ezhag
I swear I would not make something like that up.

Anonymous said...

I'm aware that context can be the enemy of single-panel funny, but I still must ask... WHY did the Shield ignite himself after being soaked with kerosene? Does it related to the fact that ninjas can't grab you if you're on fire?

Guys' Guy said...

anonymous...maybe it's not the ninjas that can't grab when you're on fire or flaming...I think it's the Stokians can't. I hear they are afraid of fire, much like martians.

Scipio said...

Because:

1. he's fireproof and could;
2. setting fire to the enemy boat would keep it from getting away... or something.

Hey, it's the Golden Age, when, must like the '90s, you just do things because they're cool.

Jeremy Rizza said...

He may eat hand grenades for breakfast, but from the looks of things? He has trouble keeping them down.

*BLURGH*

*KA-BOOM!*

"Sorry; I had hand grenades for breakfast this morning."

But seriously, I love your portrayal of the Shield as a Golden Age "Super Dave", only without the bodily damage. Rawk on!

Scipio said...

"your portrayal of the Shield as a Golden Age "Super Dave""

ROTFL! I didn't realize that was what I was doing, but now that you point out, I see you are exactly correct, BB!

Scipio said...

Actually, BB, I think what we're seeing is a rear-view of his unique "explosive urine" trick...

SallyP said...

Considering my delight in a firm male behind, I do have to say that the Shield fails in some very important areas. And why the heck is he wearing a thong anyway?

But I can't help but chortle at J. Edgar Hoover and his "pull my finger!" pose in the last scan.

Anonymous said...

"WHY did the Shield ignite himself after being soaked with kerosene? Does it related to the fact that ninjas can't grab you if you're on fire?"

Oh, no, no, no. The real reason is right there on the page: It's to help him "overtake the fast disappearing ship."

...because, as anyone who has ever paid for a custom paint job on their hot-rod can tell you,

THE FLAMES MAKE YOU GO FASTER.

Scipio said...

"But I can't help but chortle at J. Edgar Hoover and his "pull my finger!" pose in the last scan."

Actually, I believe that's his famous "You must be this big to ride this ride" pose...

Jeff R. said...

The Shield's Haiku-Colonic:

I eat hand grenades
For breakfast every morning:
I hate to be rough.