Heroic Origins

Terrance and Dave have committed to producing from scratch a complete comic in one month. Watch as they brainstorm characters, storylines, visual design, then actually write, draw, ink, letter and post a complete comic book by January 31st.In this episode, they develop a story for their new character Quaestor, the Devil's Cashier.

Terrance and Dave have committed to producing from scratch a complete comic in one month. Watch as they brainstorm characters, storylines, visual design, then actually write, draw, ink, letter and post a complete comic book by January 31st.In this episode, they develop a story for their new character The Net.

Terrance and Dave have committed to producing from scratch a complete comic in one month. Watch as they brainstorm characters, storylines, visual design, then actually write, draw, ink, letter and post a complete comic book by January 31st.In this episode, they create the second of two new heroes to star in the upcoming comic.

Terrance and Dave have committed to producing from scratch a complete comic in one month. Watch as they brainstorm characters, storylines, visual design, then actually write, draw, ink, letter and post a complete comic book by January 31st.In this episode, they create the first of two new heroes to star in upcoming comic.

After a long hiatus, the Heroic Origins Podcast has returned! This time, as a live streaming show!Terrance and I create a new superhero every month, with each episode following a different step in the creation process, from initial inspiration, to visual design, to developing story arcs.In this episode, we use random elements to brainstorm a new and unique super hero while talking about potatoes, locksmiths, biblically accurate angels, and more!

Terrance and Dave wrap up Season 2 and the Robots vs. Aliens storyline. The universe hangs in the balance! Join us-- because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave ring in the New Year with a arboreal creation that stands the test of time! Along the way, they talk about explorers, the Knights Templer, psychedelic sap, and the best time traveling heroes and comic book storylines! Join us... because the world needs new heroes!

Dave & Terrance talk about evil Swedish Metal musicians, alien pet designers, and just generally tie up loose ends from Season Two. Join us, because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome back Kelly Cowling and Scott Rochat as they flesh out the concept of a pantheon of linguistic deities. Along the way, they discuss the difference between gods and superheroes, why words get lost or jumbled when speaking, and how did we get so many languages to begin with? Join us, True Conceivers-- because the world needs new myths and heroes!

In our second annual Halloween show, Terrance and Dave brainstorm another creepy new duo! Along the way, they talk about Y the Last Man, Zoombies, a murderous MacCaulay Culkin, 4H, and the creepiest superheroes of all time! Join us... because the world needs more creepy heroes!

Terrance and Dave talk about alternate dimensions, ideal jobs for superheroes, the proper stereotypes for members of a heavy metal band, and more; All on the way to creating a brand new superhero! Join us, True Conceivers... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome Scott Rochat to the podcast to talk about superhero journalists, memes, Macedonian hats, the intermingling of art and commerce, and much more; All on the way to creating a brand new superhero! Join us, True Conceivers... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome Songbird to the podcast as they talk about pirates, how heroes and villains aren't so different, and why French people don't have to have French names; all on the way to creating a brand new superhero! Join us, True Conceivers... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome Angela Larson to the show. They talk about black holes, chamois, and super powered accessories, all on the way to creating a new superhero! Join us, True Conceivers... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome Kelly Cowling, CEO of Grey Havens Philosophy ( https://greyhavensgroup.org/ ) , to the show! They talk about Planet of the Apes comic books, the gods of linguistics, collateral damage caused by superheroes, and more! All on our way to creating a brand new superhero. Join us, True Conceivers... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave welcome filmmaker, comedian and host of the Rocky Mountain Geek Tank, Troy Fluhr, to the show! They touch on greco-roman wrestling, the Borg, the Blob, space hippies, what it means to be overpowered, and more! All on the way to creating a brand new superhero. Join us... because the world needs new heroes!

Terrance and Dave reveal what has happened since the end of Season 1, when the Stratoplex (robots from Earth's future) and the Lyceum (a cosmic empire built around education) faced off against each other, using Earth as their battlefield. What has happened to our heroes: Penny Wonderful, Joystick, The Saucier Supreme, Anomaly, and Ishraq the Unseen? How are Bill Gates, Elon Musk, President Biden and former President Trump responding to the conflict? And how will new heroes emerge in Season 2? Find out in this episode of Heroic Origins!

In this episode, Terrance and Dave brainstorm a bunch of characters that change everything, but affect absolutely nothing: superhero sidekicks! Get ready for zombies, pet rocks, talking spice racks, frazzled executive assistants, and more!

You've listened to us as we brought life to Penny Wonderful, Joystick, The Saucier Supreme, The Bakers Dozen, Anomaly and Hyaline. Now listen to them come together in one tale tying together all the storylines! This epic story was performed by Songbird, Rachel Taulbee, Sina Hirsch, C. Troy Fluhr, Guy Davis, Muriah Summer, Laura Belzer, Tracy Averett, Terrance Averett and David Coile. Now get ready for our Massive Crossover Event!!!!

Terrance and Dave create a heroic duo for Halloween! Along the way, they talk about trick or treating, Cloak & Dagger, The Valkyrie, The Ringer, getting eaten by wolves, Olympic blood transfusion scandals, TP'ing a UFO and more! Join us... because the world needs new heroes!

While working on the big season ending crossover event, Terrance and Dave take time out to decide on the best superhero film of all time!!! They talk about the best crossover films, the best team films, the best cartoons, and even the best non-superhero superhero films. They also do an emergency lightning round to develop an extra character for the season finale. Join us... because the world needs new heroes!

In episode 7, Terrance and Dave talk about Marvel's Secret Wars, The Mutant Massacre, Walt Simonson, Superman Vs. Spider-man, 52, and downloading people to floppy disk; all while reviewing the heroes, villains and supporting characters created during the first six episodes. Join us... because the world needs heroes!

In Episode 6, Terrance & Dave talk about The Fantastic Four, Iceman Plato's Republic, H.G. Wells, kissing the Blarney Stone, science in the ancient Islamic world, and whether or not Hawkeye is the worst Avenger; all while creating a brand new superhero. Join us... because the world needs new superheroes!

In this episode, Terrance & Dave create their first cosmic superhero! Along the way, they discuss the Silver Surfer, Klaatu, wrinkling, Shambala, Indiana Jones, The Predator, Inception, and getting bitten by a radioactive black hole. Join us... because the Universe needs New Heroes!

In this episode, Terrance and Dave create their first super team! Along the way, they talk about Man-Thing, The Defenders, The original X-men, Texas Hold'em, Mrs. Fields, apple pie and missing your mom, giant fish suckers and the Yeaster Bunny! Join us... because the world needs new heroes.

In this tasty episode, Terrance & Dave talk about Superman vs. Shazam, Easy Bake Ovens, Burger Chef & Jeff, Primus, Alpha Flight, Cubano Sandwiches and more on their way to creating a brand new superhero!

In episode 2, Terrance & Dave get nostalgic about the 80s as they touch on G.I. Joe, The Last Starfighter, Tron, Rowdy Roddy Piper, reverse Terminators, Voltron, the Marvel Role-Playing Game and more; all on the way to creating a brand new hero!

In the debut episode of the Heroic Origins podcast, Terrance & Dave talk about Little Orphan Annie, Dennis the Menace, Kit Kittredge: American Girl, the Monkey's Paw, Lionel Ritchie, and the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, all on the way to creating brand new superhero!