M. Rasheed's Blog

Cartoon Portraits by M. Rasheed at the NC State Fair 2011

2011-10-25T14:38:00.001-04:00

A Word on the Most Popular anti-Tyler Perry Critiques

2011-09-25T19:42:00.001-04:00

My problem with Jamilah Lemieaux's criticism of Tyler Perry ("...realize that black people need new stories and new storytellers...") is that it's the equivalent of being angry at Isaac Asimov for not writing more feel-good church stories. Tyler's forte is very specific types of stories with their own stylized humor/wit with the message that he feels he needs to get to his audience. If you want to see other kinds of stories, then find the type of storyteller that makes those kinds of stories or write them yourself. I'm not going to ask Bill Cosby to star in the next Blade or be angry at him for not auditioning for it when it is so clearly not his thing. He's telling the stories he wants to tell. That's how "art" works. The artists creates what he's moved to create and the audience interprets/applies it to their own lives and experiences.

My problem with Tom Burrell's criticism of Tyler Perry ("...messages and images that project us as dysfunctional or incompetent.") is that it ignores all the positive images of black folk in Tyler's films just to make an inaccurate point. I have to consider that to be "intellectual dishonesty."

My problem with Spike Lee's criticism is the same as Burrell's.

What kind of story would it be if every single character was the upright, perfect, goody-goody that looked like Denzel and had only a very specific and limited type of comedy? That's called the over-censored death of art and creative expression.

I happen to agree 100% with what Dave Chappelle said about cross-dressing black comedians in his Oprah interview. My problem with the Perry critics who jumped onto that as a weapon against him, is that it had nothing to do with Tyler Perry or Flip Wilson. Those two used their characters as tools in their creator-owned franchises, and had nothing to do with a studio trying to pressure them into a dress like Dave described.

I was exposed to his work because I married into fans of his work, and although I prefer more speculative fiction in my entertainment (superheroes, fantasy), I do believe in everyone being able to tell their type of story/art as they see fit. I didn't have a problem with Tyler's stories, per se, and found the specific critiques against him to be ridiculously unfair and crabs-in-a-barrel-like in nature.

The problem I have with the “Perry is supporting the feminization of our Black men!” argument is that it is very similar to the argument against the Color Purple; critics say it is against black men, when it is a tale of redemption, not bashing. Tyler Perry's films are full of positive black men (usually portrayed by whoever is on the Black-male Hot List) used as the counter-foil to whoever the antagonist was. Critics make it sound as if his films are 100% lopsided when that is not the case. Like any other storyteller he introduces the conflict then resolves it, with a positive, uplifting, God-fearing, pro-marriage message.

I do understand the basic point of the argument; I think it would be impossible for any Black American creator to not have been influenced to some degree by the continuous bombardment of the Caucasian Male Dominance message, and all of our works no doubt have some degree of that taint upon them. But I believe that in this case, the very last people we should be attacking are pioneering, black businessmen who are honestly trying to uplift our community with their own art/message. Madea is not a pro-homosexual stance, but only a character in a story that represents particular traits from women who've influenced Perry over the last 41 years. There are numerous other female characters in all of his films that reflect other female traits.

HOLLYWOOD STORYLINE TEMPLATE #8

2011-09-25T19:09:00.002-04:00

HOLLYWOOD STORYLINE TEMPLATE #8: The black Forest Whitaker/Denzel Washington/Samuel L. Jackson is the most evil man in the universe and only the white Ethan Hawke/James McAvoy/Robert Forster can stop him. This template seems an easy way to get an Oscar nomination... in fact two of the above won. That's a very powerful message Hollywood wants to pump into the national psyche. I wonder if there's a link as to why a group of white police officers empties their pistols into an unarmed black man.. reloads... then empties them again, seemingly every two weeks or so.

The Academy Awards 'Oscar' is the most prestigious award, the film industry's highest honor. Even Chris Rock joked that nobody watches the award ceremony, but does that mean the title "Academy Award Winning Film" doesn't carry any weight? Who follows who gets the Nobel Peace Prize? I sure don't. But does that mean it doesn't have high honor attached? When a very specific type of movie template consistently gets nominated for the highest award in the land, that is a very definite and distinct message radiating out toward the rest of the country that does affect people's attitudes and beliefs and prejudices to some degree or another. Remember when The Cosby Show first came out and the main critique against it was that "black people weren't really like that?" That nonsense comes DIRECTLY from stuff just like this; when the highest award in the land is consistently given to projects that showcase a very specific image of a particular people to the world. These very distinguished judges on that panel are giving that image of my people their Official Stamp of Approval, and from a group like that, it does matter to the people of this nation whether we watch that award show or not.

An Accurate Picture of the Black American Experience

2011-09-25T18:37:00.002-04:00

In order for a true representation of the Black American Experience to be reflected in art, each individual artist must reflect his own diverse vision of what is true. No one artist can reflect us all. 50 cent can't accurately represent me as accurately as I can myself, and vice versa.

He should create art that reflects his truth as I will mine, and as we all do so, the full mosaic of what is a Black American will come forth. Tyler Perry represents one tile on that great mosaic, as does, Spike Lee, as does, Donald Goines, as does Toni Morrison, etc. The more that each individual one of us, with their unique view through their particular eyes of what it means to be Black American gets to show their work, the more satisfied we will all be. Our Caucasian counterparts have the literal full range of their experiences reflected in art, from Queen Elizabeth and George Bush all the way to Beavis & Butthead and Red Skelton. We should unashamedly do the same.

Who we are as a people will not be accurately reflected in art, film, television, etc., until we each of us tells his/her story.

Deadly Foes of Bugs Bunny #5 - Marvin the Martian

2011-09-24T19:51:00.001-04:00

Deadly Foes of Bugs Bunny #4 - The Tazmanian Devil

2011-09-24T19:50:00.000-04:00

Deadly Foes of Bugs Bunny #3 - Yosemite Sam

2011-09-24T19:49:00.000-04:00

Deadly Foes of Bugs Bunny #2 - Daffy Duck

2011-09-24T19:47:00.000-04:00

Deadly Foes of Bugs Bunny #1 - Elmer Fudd

2011-09-24T19:45:00.001-04:00

Monsters 101, Book Six: "Pieces of the Puzzle" - Front Cover

2011-09-19T11:56:00.001-04:00

Pugroff from Monsters 101 by M. Rasheed

2011-09-19T11:55:00.000-04:00

Mort from Monsters 101 by M. Rasheed

2011-09-19T11:51:00.002-04:00

Monsters 101 by M. Rasheed -publicity shot

2011-09-07T13:42:00.001-04:00

News & Observer Article - M. Rasheed

2011-09-04T16:37:00.000-04:00

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/09/04/1456132/comic-artist-draws-on-unpleasant.html

Monsters 101, Book Five - Front Cover

2011-06-28T17:53:00.003-04:00

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-28T20:51:00.002-04:00

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Functions as a sneak peek of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death (2013) graphic novel.

Madea versus Mammy

2011-04-28T13:53:00.000-04:00

Because black actors were only allowed to do certain roles in the beginning of American stage/screen work, modern black actors shouldn't be allowed to perform any role that may even remotely remind certain viewers of those old roles? That's unfair and over-the-top. That's not what freedom looks like. Freedom says, "Now you can perform whatever role you wish, guilt-free based on whereever your creative muse guides you. Now you are truly equal." You are trying to impose a new cage, a new Coloreds Only sign based on nothing but baggage and that's some bullsh*t. I would agree with you if Madea was wearing blackface, was a servant in a white home, shuffling when she walked, and talking like Rochester. Then sure. Shy of that then the "Madea is an offensive stereotype" argument is just as dumb as the 'birther' stance.

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-27T15:18:00.001-04:00

Page 5 of 6

Functions as a sneak peek of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death (2013) graphic novel.

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-27T12:59:00.003-04:00

Page 4 of 6

A sneak peek of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death graphic novel (2013).

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-25T02:39:00.001-04:00

Page 3 of 6
Functions as a sneak peek of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death (2013) graphic novel.

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-23T11:46:00.001-04:00

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins by M. Rasheed
page 1 of 6

Functions as a sneak peak of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death (2013) graphic novel.

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins

2011-04-23T11:43:00.001-04:00

WILD HUNT: Secret Origins by M. Rasheed
page 2 of 6

Functions as a sneak peak of sorts for the upcoming WILD HUNT: Aspects of Death (2013) graphic novel.

First ADVENTURE TIME Request

2011-04-05T16:49:00.000-04:00

Bully Central

2011-01-05T20:57:00.000-05:00

Cover to the first chapter of Monsters 101, Book One: "From Bully to Monster" back when I was going to make it a 32 page pamphlet series.

M. Rasheed's INFLUENCE MAP

2011-01-05T20:51:00.000-05:00

Wild Hunt

2010-12-29T12:29:00.000-05:00

Model sheet for the title character for the upcoming graphic novel by M. Rasheed.

SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:28:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:26:00.001-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:24:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:23:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:21:00.001-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:18:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:15:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:12:00.000-05:00

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SNEAK PEEK! Monsters 101, Book Five: "Monsters & Monarchy"

2010-12-07T11:01:00.000-05:00

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Pugroff - Official Handbook Profile

2010-04-19T12:03:00.000-04:00

Mort - Official Handbook Profile

2010-04-19T12:01:00.000-04:00

Monsters 101, Book Four: "Late Enrollment"

2010-04-19T11:51:00.000-04:00

2009-12-21T13:49:00.000-05:00

The Dying Earth

2009-12-21T13:43:00.000-05:00

My fourth original animation clip featuring Jack Vance's brilliant Dying Earth novel.

He Who Kills

2009-12-21T13:41:00.000-05:00

Somebody please tell me why is it that whenever you saw a scary movie, the thing would have to materialize in your house the next time your parents were out?

Rogol Domedonfors

2009-12-21T13:39:00.000-05:00

"To the furthest reach of my memory, Rogol Domedonfors ruled the city. He knew lore of all ages, secrets of fire and light, gravity and countergravity, the knowledge of superphysic numeration, metathasm, corolopsis." ~Jack Vance, The Dying Earth

Cartoon Portraits by M. Rasheed

2009-11-23T10:27:00.000-05:00

The Destroyer: Animated

2009-11-23T10:24:00.000-05:00

Original Flash animation clip from M. Rasheed

Remo & Chiun

2009-10-26T20:07:00.000-04:00

Remo Williams and Chiun, Master of Sinanju visited my booth last week at the NC State Fair. Chiun tried to negotiate my price down of course.

Shargayt, the Seawolf of Red Plain Shee

2009-10-05T12:42:00.000-04:00

Mort & Pugg

2009-09-29T14:17:00.000-04:00

Pugroff's Roar

2009-09-29T14:16:00.000-04:00

Pugroff

2009-09-29T14:14:00.000-04:00

Wee Willie

2009-09-29T14:13:00.000-04:00

A caricature of my late grandfather.

Ryan vs Dorkman 3: The Animated Series

2009-09-09T13:00:00.000-04:00

Fan fiction of a fan fiction...

Thicker than Water - a Monsters 101 tale

2009-08-31T11:36:00.000-04:00

"Thicker than Water" - a Monsters 101 tale by M. Rasheed 2009

First page to a 5 page short story I made for an upcoming John Jennings' anthology. These events take place inbetween the chapters in Monsters 101, Book Four "Late Enrollment."

Rest in Peace, Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T22:23:00.000-04:00

got passport?

2009-03-11T10:03:00.000-04:00

International babe from Angola let's Brian know that her standards are a little hirer than his...

Soda Pop Shoppe

2009-03-11T09:32:00.000-04:00

Wicked Morning Ritual

2009-02-17T17:23:00.000-05:00

Every morning the Wicked Witch combs her hair with a:

a) Comb

b) Garden rake

c) Stiff bristled brush

Abdur's Character Profile

2009-02-09T00:09:00.000-05:00

Younger Sibling #1

Me In My More Powerful Incarnation

2009-02-09T00:07:00.000-05:00

It's "Lion-O" Not "Lionel"

2009-02-08T23:55:00.000-05:00

Kat gets demoted from Fangirl to Newbie...

Freak Out on Terminator Set

2009-02-03T17:09:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine lost his HECTIC mind on the set of a popular movie.

Madea Cartoon Study #2

2009-02-03T15:24:00.000-05:00

Madea Cartoon

2009-02-03T13:57:00.000-05:00

Quick cartoon study of my grandma... but we affectionately refer to her as "Mabel Simmons."

Coffee Shop Sketchin'

2009-02-03T11:59:00.000-05:00

I had a meeting in a real life coffee shop today, which means there was only one thing to do while waiting for the client to arrive ('cause I don't drink coffee):

Here I Come!!

2009-02-03T11:49:00.000-05:00

Mike Tyson Cartoon Now Added To Web site

2009-02-02T19:47:00.000-05:00

Go on over to my Web site and check out the new Tyson story. Go on.
mrasheed.com

Men Love BunBun Magazine

2009-02-02T00:18:00.001-05:00

Just finished putting this silly story up on my new site...

Check it out at mrasheed.com

MMA Shirt Designs by M. Rasheed

2009-01-28T21:45:00.000-05:00

Popeye vs Remo Williams

2009-01-28T16:11:00.000-05:00

Two heroes famous for their unusually thick arms battle it out.

I Don't Eat Unholy Green Meat...

2009-01-28T16:03:00.000-05:00

My friend Jeremy was trying to convince me to eat some filthy swine...

...with eggs.

REVOLUTION in the MOTHERLAND

2009-01-28T16:01:00.000-05:00

CONGOR

2009-01-28T15:58:00.000-05:00

Name: Congor
Work Order Number: Z-74448766502
Designed by: Dr. Yakub Kmet
Built By: A.T.S.S., LLC
Height: 52 Meters
Weight: 20,000 Metric Tons
Power Source: Nuclear Power Cell; Trinor Series 4B
Max Speed: 90 miles per second
Primary Weapon: Plasma Beams, fired from eyes
Secondary Weapons: Adamantine Alloy Spiked Projectiles, fired from calves

YAUREK

2009-01-28T15:56:00.000-05:00

Name: Yaurek
Work Order Number: Z-74448750062
Designed by: Dr. Mbemi Nabi
Built By: A.T.S.S., LLC
Height: 70 Meters
Weight: 28,000 Metric Tons
Power Source: Nuclear Power Cell; Trinor Series 4B
Max Speed: 105 miles per second
Primary Weapon: Ion Death Beam, fired from lens on torso
Secondary Weapons: Concussion bolts, fired from fists

ZAMBIR-Z

2009-01-28T15:53:00.000-05:00

Name: ZAMBIR - Z
Work Order Number: Z-742200089
Designed by: Dr. Yacub Kmet
Built By: A.T.S.S., LLC
Height: 48 Meters
Weight: 35,000 Metric Tons
Power Source: Nuclear Power Cell; Trinor Series 4B
Max Speed: 85 miles per second
Primary Weapon: Atomic Heat Beam, fired from eyes and mouth
Secondary Weapons: Raptor Talons

Monsters 101, Book One

2009-01-28T15:45:00.000-05:00

The one that started it all!

Monsters 101, Book One by M. Rasheed

Graphic Novel, 152 pages, 6.63" x 10.25", perfect binding, b&w interior ink

Willy Pugg is the terrifying bully of Tanglewood Middle School that feared no one until now.
Three child-devouring creatures from the Pugg's worst nightmares make him an offer that will either win him more power than ever...

...or will drive him insane.

Underdog Grimming Simon Bar Sinister

2009-01-28T15:42:00.000-05:00

Will the REAL Remo Please Stand Up?

2009-01-28T14:05:00.001-05:00

With the knowledge of a new Destroyer movie coming out, and distrustful of the big Hollywood machine, Remo decided to do the casting himself.

Does Sinanju Make Your Wrists Thick?

2009-01-28T13:59:00.000-05:00

Some Destroyer fans are under the wrongful impression that Remo's wrists are thick because of his Sinanju training and that is simply not true. At no time were Chiun's wrists ever mentioned as being thick... this is a weird trait that Remo carries all on his own.

To help show the truth of the matter we obtained an x-ray machine and the two Masters of Sinanju were kind enough to submit themselves to its radioactive fury for the fan's enlightenment.

TALES OF SINANJU - The Destroyer: "Cooking Lesson"

2009-01-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

Back cover to the Destroyer fan fiction graphic novel I created.

TALES OF SINANJU - The Destroyer: "Cooking Lesson"

2009-01-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

Front cover to the fan fiction graphic novel I created.

Bear Huntin'

2009-01-28T13:45:00.000-05:00

A friend and I hunting bears in the cold of the north.

Collect Them All!!!

2009-01-28T13:40:00.000-05:00

I've been thinking of creating a line of trading cards based on my Monsters 101 graphic novel series. I think it'll be fun.

"Annnnnnd Another One..."

2009-01-28T13:34:00.000-05:00

The winner of the Biggie-in-a-Yellow-Toga-While-Doing-the-Macarena contest.

Panthro vs Hotwing

2009-01-28T13:31:00.000-05:00

An Exercise in Tact...

2009-01-28T13:27:00.000-05:00

My little brother told Namor, the Avenging Son and Submariner of the Deep, that he thought "ankle wings" were stupid. His words, not mine.

Impossible? Let's Test It...

2009-01-28T13:22:00.000-05:00

After seeing the movie HANCOCK, my friend Jeremy expressed doubt that someone would actually be able to continue standing after having someone's head rammed up their bum. Hancock himself was in the neighborhood, and with my little brother's assistance, helped Jeremy test his hypothesis for truth and accuracy...

BOLT

2009-01-28T13:17:00.000-05:00

The world's fastest Jamaican superhero...

Favorite Character #7: CHIUN

2009-01-28T13:04:00.000-05:00

Name: Chiun
Property: Ongoing novel series
Genre: Men's Adventure
Created by: Warren Murphy & Richard Sapir
Character Background/Synopsis: His name is Chiun, and he is the Master of Sinanju. Sinanju is not only the tiny, isolated fishing village in the West Korean Bay that Chiun calls home and is the guardian ruler over, but it is also the name of the sun-source of the martial arts invented by the master's distant ancestor and passed on faithfully from father to son. Gaining power and force continuously with each succeeding generation for the last five thousand years, the Art of Sinanju is currently a super combat form, bestowing upon its practitioners vast super powers and abilities.
What makes him/her cool: Because he is the master of the Art of Sinanju, Chiun is literally the deadliest man alive, able to move as silent as a falling hair and known to decapitate a room full of armed warriors almost casually. But what really makes him fun are his impossible to figure out personal quirks and idiosyncrasies which, together with with his maniacal temper and belief that everyone in the world was born to bother the sh*t out of him, makes for some hilarious but frightening moments.

Favorite Character #6: GROO

2009-01-28T13:02:00.000-05:00

Name: Groo the Wanderer
Property: Comic book series
Genre: Sword & Sorcery/comedy
Created by: Sergio Aragones
Character Background/Synopsis: Groo is an extra stupid with cheese warrior barbarian who is SO stupid and destructive he's like a mini force of nature in the primitive, pre-historic world that Sergio has created.
What makes him/her cool: In addition to being rip-roaring fun and hilarious, Groo is as deadly in combat as he is stupid. He usually destroys entire armies all by himself with his two swords alone... that's how stupid he is. lol

Favorite Character #5: CHUN the UNAVOIDABLE

2009-01-28T12:58:00.000-05:00

Name: Chun the Unavoidable
Property: Novel
Genre: Science-Fantasy/horror
Created by: Jack Vance
Character Background/Synopsis: When the mendicant rogue Lianne the Wayfarer discovered a beautiful witch with golden eyes that matched his own alone in a little cabin in a picturesque meadow he tried to take her for his own. But with 20 flying blades of death that obeyed her every command, the witch wasn't having it. But she told him that if he retrieved the other half of a gorgeously-detailed golden tapestry from the villain Chun the Unavoidable, he could have her as he liked. Lianne immediately agreed and set forth on the quest. But Chun the Unavoidable was a horrible monster that slew all would-be champions and attached their eyeballs to his cloak. No one who had caught a glimpse of the beast had ever lived to give a description. Lianne faired no better in his quest than anyone else, and that night, Chun appeared at the doorstep of the witch. He praised the quality of the latest set of eyes she had sent his way and gave her two golden threads for her tapestry instead of the usual one. Carefully sewing them into her half, she promised the beloved city the tapestry depicted that she would be home soon.
What makes him/her cool: Chun was frightening beyond belief and demanded that I at least attempt to string together the vague hints of his appearance into an image.

Favorite Character #4: HULK

2009-01-28T12:54:00.000-05:00

Name: Hulk
Property: Comic book series, live action television show and animated cartoons
Genre: Superhero/sci-fi
Created by: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Marvel Comics Group
Character Background/Synopsis: When young Rick Jones took his hooligan friends up on a dare and decided to drive out to the testing site of the U. S. Army's gamma bomb, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner took his life in his hands by rushing out to save the boy before it was too late. Managing to throw Rick to safety in a ditch, Banner himself was not so fortunate. Taking the hard gamma radiation of the explosion full in the face, Banner now found that during times of stress the energy transformed him into a giant, hulking behemoth of vast power.
What makes him/her cool: HULK IS THE STRONGEST ONE THERE IS!!! AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
hulk

Favorite Character #3: MIGHTY MOUSE

2009-01-28T12:52:00.000-05:00

Name: Mighty Mouse
Property: Animated movie shorts
Genre: Superhero/comedy
Created by: Paul Terry
Character Background/Synopsis: Mighty Mouse was the most popular character from Terry Toons, the animation studio formed by former Disney animator Paul Terry. In his formulaic shorts, Mighty Mouse apparently lived in the clouds from which he would appear whenever he heard anyone crying for help.
What makes him/her cool: Mighty Mouse was incredibly powerful, well drawn, and was a bundle of excitement!

Favorite Character #2: POPEYE

2009-01-28T12:47:00.000-05:00

Name: Popeye
Property: Comic strip and animated movie shorts
Genre: Comedy
Created by: E. C. Segar
Character Background/Synopsis: The spinach chomping sailor called Popeye made his debut in the old Thimble Theater comic strip and quickly stole the show. Gruff, tough and a 'man's man' he became so well loved by the public he toppled Mickey Mouse as top cartoon character and forced the syndicate to tell Segar he had to make the character more 'heroic' since he was now in the public's eye as a role model.
What makes him/her cool: Popeye took no crap from anybody and he also had super strength.

Favorite Character #1: UNDERDOG

2009-01-28T12:44:00.000-05:00

Name: Underdog
Property: Television show
Genre: Superhero/comedy
Created by: Chet Stover, Tread Covington and artist Joe Harris
Character Background/Synopsis: When villainy threatens humble Shoeshine Boy's little town, he takes the Underdog Super Energy Pill and gains fantastic super powers as the champion hero Underdog.
What makes him/her cool: In addition to being the very first cartoon I actively remember, and the first to inspire me to safety-pin a towel around my neck and leap off of the furniture, I love Underdog because I'm a sucker for superpowered characters, especially so when I was a kid.

ZEPPO: Attack of the Killer Clown

2009-01-28T12:36:00.000-05:00

Recently I had Zeppo the Killer Clown wreck unholy destruction upon the characters of my online friends over at Herotalk, the message board of the Museum of Black Superheroes. When I was done with the blood, gore, terror, etc. I created this cover:

Herotalk Battles - player select screen

2009-01-28T12:32:00.000-05:00

This is the fake player select screen that I made for the fighter game parody:

Herotalk Battles - Cover by charlie-fab & M. Rasheed

2009-01-28T12:21:00.000-05:00

Recently I made caricatures of some of my online friends battle each other in a parody of the old Street Fighter II game. Here is the mock cover illustration:

Usually the covers to games have a different illustrator than the actual game play designer (at least back in those days) so I had cartoonist extraordinaire charlie-fab do the pencils/inks and I just colored it and added the wording.

First Blog Post!

2009-01-28T10:49:00.000-05:00

That's right this is the very first blog post from Cartoonist/Self-Publisher M. Rasheed! I'll post a random cartoon just to break this puppy in...

I'm a big fan of the old Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe character profiles from the 1980s, and I've been making my own ever since for my original characters as well as other favorite intellectual properties that never officially received such a treatment (like the characters from the Destroyer, Popeye, Bruce Lee, etc.)