Gene Gonzales

@genegonzales

Illustrator/comic artist/whisky fan/UK traveler/Butler to Lilibet, the English Bulldog, but more importantly, husband to @deenalg.bsky.social genegonzales.com patreon.com/genegonzales

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Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 14

I mentioned @deenalg.bsky.social and I finally got library cards the other day…this was not the reason. Just saying.

“Blah blah blah blah” Five people on tv with nothing interesting or intelligent to say.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 13

On this date, Big Barda made her debut in Mister Miracle #4. On sale July 13, 1971. Cover date Oct 1971. #bigbarda #mistermiracle #newgods #JackKirby #FourthWorld #dccomics #clipstudiopaint

Big Barda leaping into battle in her class red outfit. She holds her Mega-Rod, a powerful Apokoliptian device, in her right hand.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 13

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar, on this day, Supergirl met Comet, the super-horse for the first time. #supergirl #comet #superhorse #supermanfamily #superdccalendar #clipstudiopaint #pateron #dccomics

Supergirl in her original blue dress with "S" shield on her chest. She wears red boots, yellow belt, and red cape. She is flying with Comet, the super-horse, who has a blue harness and red cape. Star field background.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 11

According to the Five Earths Project, yesterday was the birthday of Halo! She was part of Batman and The Outsiders team. #halodccomics #violetharper #mikewbarr #jimaparo #gabrielledoe #dccomics #batmanandtheoutsiders #justiceleague #jla #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Halo in her full body costume of black, white, blue, yellow and red. She is flying with her arms up over her head and her right leg bent upwards.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 10

The New Teen Titans debuted in DC Comics Presents #26. On sale July 10, 1980. Cover date October 1980. First appearance of Starfire, Raven, and Cyborg. (Inked Patreon reward) #dccomics #newteentitans #robin #wondergirl #kidflash #changeling #raven #starfire #cyborg #patreonreward #ink #commission

The New Teen Titans, (top left, clockwise: Raven, Wonder Girl, Starfire, Robin, Changeling, Kid Flash, and Cyborg) charging into battle.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 10

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar in the 30th century today will be the birthday of Drake Burroughs, aka, Wildfire, of the Legion of Super-Heroes. #wildfire #ERG1 #drakeburroughs #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #superdccalendar #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Wildfire in his containment suit of red and orange, and his helmet with a big oval visor is using his anti-matter energy powers to fly by blasting energy from his feet. He is also blasting energy from his left hand.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 9

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Ray Palmer, The Atom! #superdccalendar #theatom #raypalmer #justiceleagueofamerica #dccomics #clipstudiopaint #patreon

The Atom in his original blue and red costume using his telephone signal trick to travel from telephone to telephone. As he enlarges as he emerges from the phone and punches the bad guy holding the phone.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 8

According to the 2995 Legion of Super-Heroes Sourcebook in the 30th century July 7th will be birthday of Peter Dursin, aka, Porcupine Pete, Legion reject, Legion of Substitute Heroes member, and later joined the Legion. #porcupinepete #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #legionofsubstituteheroes

Porcupine Pete body is covered in porcupine-type quills. He is flying towards the viewer, ejecting several quills from his right arm.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 7

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Johnny Thunder! Say, you might remember him and his Thunderbolt as members of the Justice Society of America. ;) #johnnythunder #thunderbolt #superdccalendar #dccomics #justicesociety #patreon #goldenageofcomics #clipstudiopaint

Johnny Thunder in a green suit with a white shirt and red bowtie, arms outstretched to each side in a "Ta-Da" gesture. Big smile on his face. Behind him is his pink, lightning-haired genie-like, Thunderbolt, looking very non impressed with Johnny.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 7

The Rhino made his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #41, 60 years ago on this date! - On sale July 7, 1966. Cover date October 1966. #spiderman #therhino #marvelcomics #clipstudiopaint #patreon

The Rhino vs Spider-Man. The Rhino has charged at Spider-Man, who has jumped over him, while tapping the Rhino's horn with his index finger. Damage to the road and cars from Rhino's charge

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 6

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the anniversary of the first time Mary Batson said the magic word "SHAZAM" to become Mary Marvel! #superdccalendar #marymarvel #theoriginalcaptainmarvel #captainmarvel #shazam #marybatson #dccomics #comicart #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Mary Marvel in her red and yellow dress, yellow boots and belt. Her cape is white with yellow trim and a high collar. She is flying in front of an image of her first appearance, Captain Marvel Adventures #18.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 5

Chameleon Boy (Legion of Super-Heroes) This is ink and color acrylic inks on 11" x 17" bristol board. And if you are interested, it will be for sale on my Big Cartel page tomorrow at noon. Link in my bio. 😊

Chameleon Boy of the Legion of Super-Heroes using his shape changing abilities to appear as some futuristic creature that looks like a mix of a crab, lion fish, and eel/snake.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 3

The Flash (Barry Allen) made is first appearance on this date in SHOWCASE #4 in 1956. Cover date Oct. 1956. And the DC Universe was never the same! #flash #barryallen #silveragecomics #dccomics #showcase #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Barry Allen, The Flash, running in front of an image of the cover of his first appearance in Showcase 4. The Flash is in his classic red and yellow uniform.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 2

If she feels this strongly about the reflecting pool, how does she feel about the January 6 insurrectionists and what they did to the capitol? Or is that different?

“One of the most offensive images
that I hold in my mind are the images
of national monuments that are being
defaced, groped, torn down, graffitied,
and damaged by individuals,” she said.
“This is not the way of the civilized
society. It is anarchy.”

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the
District of Columbia

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 2

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Tawky Tawny, good friend of the Original Captain Marvel! #superdccalendar #tawkytawny #theoriginalcaptainmarvel #captainmarvel #shazam #marymarvel #captainmarveljr #dccomics #fawcettcomics #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Tawky Tawny the talking tiger sits in a leather chair with a reading light behind him. He wears a green lounge jacket and has a book on his crossed legs. On the small table next to him is a dram of whisky. (Please drink responsibly.)

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jul 2

“The New Wonder Woman Is Here!” The new mod Diana Prince was introduced in Wonder Woman 178. on sale July 2, 1968. Cover date Oct. 1968.. The next issue she gives up her Amazonian powers making the transformation complete. This is ink on 11" x 16.5 Arches watercolor paper. It's a work in progress.

Diana Prince, Wonder Woman, in her late 1960s mod mode. She were a mini dress with fringe on the lower half of her sleeves. Link metal belt with a clasp with a star on it. A small change hangs from that with a stylized eagle, much like that on her WW costume. And she has go-go boots.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 30

Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, and Invisible Kid made their first appearances in Action Comics 267, on sale June 30, 1960. Cover date August 1960. They would be the, fourth, fifth, and sixth Legionnaires. #chameleonboy #colossalboy #invisiblekid #Legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #actioncomics

Legion of Super-Heroes members (L-R) Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, and Invisible Kid. The first two are wearing uniforms that were introduced in the 1970s. Chameleon Boy is where red and purple, he has orange skin tones, large pointed ears and two antennas. Colossal Boy is wearing red and blue, with a yellow/gold round insignia featuring a bird symbol. He has brown hair. Invisible Kid is wearing the only uniform of his entire career, brown and orange with a green symbol on his chest. He has an orange headband and brown hair.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 29

The Mighty Isis used “O zephyr winds which blow on high” to fly her from her television show and into her first comic book appearance, SHAZAM! no. 25! On sale June 29, 1976. Cover date Oct 1976. #mightisis #shazam #captainmarvel #andreathomas #dccomics #saturdaymorningsuperstars

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 28

Yep, loved it! Can’t wait to see the cousins in action together!

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 26

@gailsimone.bsky.social wonderful Supergirl/Mary Marvel story in the Summer of Supergirl Special reminded me of a commission for a patron from a few years ago. We did the opposite, Supergirl excited to meet Mary Marvel who had been around years before Supergirl. They should be besties! ❤️

Supergirl excited to meet her hero, Mary Marvel.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 26

SUPERGIRL! Tomorrow! IMAX! Excited!

Marker sketch of Supergirl looking over her shoulder at the viewer. She is wearing her 1970s "hot pants" costume. Her red cape and "S" shield is partially obscured by her long blonde hair.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 26

Lilibet doesn’t party long for her birthday but she parties hard! 🎂

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 26

Please wish a happy birthday to Lilibet! Today is her 8th birthday! 🎂 (And she really wants the blueberry I have in my hand)

Lilibet the English Bulldog sitting pretty on her birthday. 🎂

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 25

A dove enjoying a puddle in the rain to cleanse your timeline.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 24

Pol Krinn, Magnetic Kid (and younger brother to Legion of Super-Heroes co-founder Rokk Krinn, Cosmic Boy) made his first appearance in Adventure Comics 335, on sale June 24, 1965. Cover date, August 1965. #magnetickid #cosmicboy #Legionofsuperheroes #adventurecomics #dccomics #clipstudiopaint

Magnetic Kid in his pink jacket and shirt, black vest and pants, with white boots and belt. His is using his powers of magnetism to float and manipulate multiple pieces of metal parts.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 22

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Flash foe, Hartley Rathaway, aka, Pied Piper! #piedpiper #theflash #superdccalendar #dccomics #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Flash foe the Pied Piper in his all green outfit. His shirt has big white polka-dots on it. He is blowing his horn and there is a familiar red and yellow streak behind him.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 21

The Polka-Dot Pirate debuted in 1945 as part of Canada's golden age of comics. She was a teen age crime fighter who could fly, had super strength, and was an expert in hand-to-hand fighting. Her handful of adventures were published in Bell Features' Dime Comics and Slam-Bang Comics.

The Polka-Dot Pirate in her crime fighting attire holding a large pirate sword. She has blond hair, wears a blue domino mask, blue top and blue boots. White shorts with a white sash with red dots. She has white puffy pirate sleeves with red dots and a red cape with white dots.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 20

Wildfire (Carol Vance Martin), one of the first female superheroes! She made her debut in Smash Comics no. 25 published by Quality Comics. On sale date, June 20, 1941. Cover date, August 1941. #qualitycomics #smashcomics #wildfire #goldenageofcomics #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Wildfire is posed in front of the splash page from her first appearance. She is a redhead wearing a red costume and boots. She's creating a flame in her right hand and a shield shaped flame with her left.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 19

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Shayera Hol, Hawkgirl! (Hawkwoman) #hawkgirl #hawkwoman #hawkman #dccomics #justiceleagueofamerica #superdccalendar #patreon #watercolor

The silver age Hawkgirl, Shayera Hol, in her classic yellow top and belt, red boots and briefs (?), and green leggings. She wears a stylized hawk helmet with her red hair showing, and she carries a large mace. Her wings are spread and she is in flight.

Gene Gonzales@genegonzales· Jun 19

The inspiration for the Legion, of course: Superboy!