Tag Archives: superheroes

It’s A Marvel

Posted on Dec 16, 2021 by TanGental

‘What do you think?’ ‘Lovely.’ ‘The trunks? Not too…bulky?’ ‘I’d say they suggest power.’ ‘Not padding?’ ‘Are they padded.’ ‘Not… per se?’ ‘What’s that mean? Most people, when they see the Bat will assume his costume is stretched because of … Continue reading →

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The Short History Of Superheroes

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 by TanGental

The Shadow ran a finger round his T shirt (black, naturally). The dot in the distance began to change into the shape of a woman labouring up the slope. A woman pulling what appeared to be a large suitcase. The … Continue reading →

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The Gender Neutrality of Superheroes #writephoto

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 by TanGental

Trent ‘Emojiman’ Doublebake pushed the door closed with a smiley face and sighed. His aura rubbed away fake tears and he conjured up a tight teethy smile before entering the kitchen. Adelaide ‘Supplegirl’ Doublebake unravelled herself from the stretch pole … Continue reading →

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An Opening For A Superhero

Posted on Jul 9, 2019 by TanGental

,A year ago I wrote a little piece of fantasy; today I read a description of the urban fantasy genre. I think this is a close cousin – the urbane fantasy maybe.. see what you think? The Shadow ran a … Continue reading →

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Batting For The Superheroes

Posted on Apr 28, 2018 by TanGental

‘Peace? That’s a relative concept.’ Mayor Brown scratched his head. ‘How?’ Chief Blue was a man of few words. He couldn’t see why Brown was so off. Since the Bat had upped and left following the departure of all the … Continue reading →

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