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Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 82: Dragonseed

82: DragonseedA few moments earlier.Peter had sensed it the moment he stepped out of the Quinjet: there was something dangerous inside, something that made his spider-sense buzz faintly, though with far more intensity than when he had faced the blazing lady and her dozens of henchmen.For a moment, he considered stopping and warning the others, but just as quickly as the thought occurred to him, he dismissed it as unnecessary; they all already knew there could be a fight, otherwise they would not have come prepared for one.So he moved forward, s...

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Almost Invincible! [SI-OC] 4: The Beginning

4: The Beginning"Look dad!"The boy shouted excitedly, running happily around the room, holding a childlike drawing high up with his small hands.Seated at his desk, a man of enormous physical and athletic build stopped what he was doing to turn toward the little one, and leaning slightly, took the paper he offered him, raising an eyebrow upon seeing its contents.“And who is this?” he asked, pointing at the crude drawing of a figure dressed in red and white, with a cape billowing behind his back.The boy rolled his eyes before letting ...

Almost Invincible! [SI-OC] 3: First steps

3: First stepsGoing back to school… It wasn’t exactly what Mark had expected to do upon arriving in another world.In fact, he’d almost completely forgotten that he had to.He’d woken up fairly early that day; after eating until he was full, he’d slept a good seven hours and could’ve gone on, but he decided he needed to make use of his time, and so he found himself using his ‘new phone’, ready to do some research.Thankfully, it had a fingerprint lock, or it really would’ve been a pain to figure out how to wipe it. Yes, ‘Mark�...

Almost Invincible! [SI-OC] 2: Speed

2: Speed“What is this?” Mark looked around in shock. His initial disappointment soon turned into excitement.Had he done it!? Had reciting the speed formula worked?The excitement ran through him from head to toe, almost making him tremble. Almost, because it was at that very moment that he noticed a serious problem.He couldn’t move.It wasn’t just the world around him that had frozen; he himself was completely immobile, a prisoner of his own body. No matter how much he struggled, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t exert any force....

Almost Invincible! [SI-OC] 1: It's About Time… or maybe not.

Almost Invincible! [SI-OC /Invincible/Image Comics/DC] 1: It's About Time… or maybe not.The first thing he felt was all the air in his lungs being expelled all at once.Then came the pain: burning and stabbing, twisting through his guts as if a damn truck had plowed into him at full speed and torn him apart from the inside.And judging by the way he seemed to be flying through the air without control, maybe that was exactly what had happened.Before his mind could focus on anything else, his back slammed into the ground with such force that ...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 81: Confrontation

81: ConfrontationIn New York, Stark Tower.“The meeting will be in an hour, right at the old Glenwood power plant in Yonkers,” Matt pointed out, reminding everyone why they were there.“I’ve heard about that place, they call it the gates of hell,” Peter said without thinking, recalling how some kids in his class bragged to everyone about having visited the old abandoned plant at night."To me, it looks more like the gates of the dump," Tony scoffed with disdain before making a few hand gestures, a command that caused a complete t...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 80: Legend

80: LegendNovember 14th, 2007, near sunset.BOOM!!!"Fuck!" New York Police Captain George Stacy cursed perhaps for the fiftieth time in the last fifteen minutes.Taking cover behind one of the patrol cars that surrounded the area, he reloaded his weapon as fast as he could, ignoring the pain of his wounds, the most visible of them being a cut on his left cheek from which blood was flowing."Shit, shit, shit!" Next to him, one of the new officers who had recently joined under his command was trembling nonstop, his voice tinged with ...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 79: Revelations

79: RevelationsLara observed intently the imposing architectural piece newly installed in the fortress’s main hall. It was enormous, at least twenty-five meters tall and even wider. Its shape evoked that of a diamond and, at its center, the large “S” that represented her family’s emblem shone in multiple tones thanks to the sunlight that passed through the entire crystalline structure.Its construction was something that had taken her time to decide to carry out. Unlike Jor-El, who loved decorating his surroundings with large and showy o...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 78: Tension

78: Tension“And here we are! Home sweet home!~” Harleen exclaimed enthusiastically, gesturing toward her new house with her arms spread wide in a dramatic display.Standing next to her with his hands in his pockets was Daniel, who observed the place with mild interest.The two-story house, with white wooden exterior walls and a dark roof, seemed fairly ordinary at first glance. Perhaps the only striking feature was its front garden, which displayed an impressive variety of flowers in vibrant colors, along with the two large trees flanking it....

Daniel [Defiant] / Daniel [Evans] Sketch

The next chapter is still in process, I hope to release it soon, but in the meantime, I thought I’d publish for you one of the sketches I did in the little free time I have between work! :DThis one is more recent, done because some people asked me what Daniel would look like in his 'civilian disguise,' the last one he created for the Baxter Foundation science fair, and which he formally uses to live his life as a 'human.'I'm not very good at drawing faces, much less giving them unique and easily distinguishable features, a...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 77: Choice

77: ChoiceSince her arrival in Smallville, and her near death, Lena Luthor could feel her luck beginning to turn. Maybe it was the universe giving her a break after everything she had recently had to endure, or maybe it was just a brief period of calm before it decided to strike her again.Whatever the case, Lena wasn’t the kind of person to waste opportunities handed to her on a silver platter, and so she had spent her time in the quiet town planning her next moves.She had always been careful, meticulous. Despite her strong desire for revenge...

Carol line-art and [Almost Invincible] Notice!

As I mentioned in the last chapter, I’m bringing you the line art for the new illustration of Carol. I finally managed to find some time to fix it up and improve certain details.As you’ll notice, what I focused on the most was her hair. For quite a while, I was very indecisive about what kind of cut she should have, but I think I’ve finally found one I really like—it also somewhat matches the hairstyle I gave her in her first full illustration, though clearly longer and more stylized.My only dilemma now is whether or not to keep the sho...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 76: Offers

76: OffersNovember 14, 2007, early in the morning, Daniel’s farm.Making breakfast was an easy task, and soon both of them found themselves sitting across from each other in the modest dining room of the house, starting the first and most important meal of the day."I’ve been thinking a lot about what you told me," Harleen said after a few moments, her mouth half full of pancakes and the maple syrup sliding down the corner of her pink lips."About what exactly? I’ve said a lot of things," Daniel asked with slight confusion, t...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 75: Cosmic Awareness

75: Cosmic AwarenessCarol’s arrival didn’t make Daniel forget his plans; after a brief chat to catch up and some final preparations, the two followed Lara’s guidance and soon reached a room that the woman had prepared as a special training chamber.It was set quite far from any important area of the fortress, almost as if it were an independent section sinking deep into the Arctic underground.The crystalline alien material that made up its structure had been reinforced to the extreme. Though it wasn’t one of the most resilient materials ...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 74: Cosmic Energy

74: Cosmic EnergyCutting through the fierce blizzard, a figure covered from head to toe in a thick layer of ice and snow landed softly before the fortress gates. Ignoring the howling frozen winds that lashed against him, he advanced with slow, measured steps, each so short that he looked like a giant penguin carrying its egg.‘If I’d known it would end up like this, I would’ve stopped by the farm to change first,’ Daniel thought, feeling aggrieved.His impatience to learn more about the new power he now possessed had driven him to fly dir...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 73: Fierce Learning

73: Fierce LearningBOOM!It was like a dozen thunders rumbling across the earth. Whether Daniel or Diana, both opened their eyes wide in surprise as they felt the force of the other shake them, coursing through their bodies like endless violent waves.Even though the clash lasted only a fraction of a second before they were forced to step back and return to the ground, for beings like them, capable of perceiving the world at unimaginable speeds, it might as well have been an intense confrontation of several minutes from which neither emerged as t...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 72: Strength

72: Strength ¡BRUUM!The roar of thunder echoed through the entire passenger cabin, followed by chaotic gusts of wind that unleashed violent turbulence.Anna hugged her daughter, pressing her as close to her as she could while clenching her teeth upon feeling another strong jolt. The impact opened several of the overhead compartments, causing the luggage stored there to fall down in disarray.“Don’t worry, sweetheart, it’s just a bit of wind. Everything will be fine,” she whispered with all the calm she could muster, but even to her own e...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 71: From the Stars

71: From the StarsClang! Clang! Clang! Clang!Like the rapid beat of a war drum, the shrill sound of metal clashing rang out again and again across the training field, producing a strange yet beautiful rhythmic melody capable of quickening the heartbeat of anyone who heard it.Perfect to accompany the dance of swords that was creating it."HA!" With a fierce cry, a figure leapt into the air with supernatural grace and speed. The compact, toned muscles in her arms tensed as she tightened her grip on the hilt in her hands, and using every ou...

New Carol Sketch 4

As I promised, here’s a new sketch of Carol! It was a bit delayed because I had to fix some mistakes I hadn’t noticed originally—nothing too serious, but since I have a bit of a tic with these things, I just couldn’t let it slide hahaha.Using the new design of Defiant’s suit, I modified Carol’s outfit as well, since technically both should be almost completely identical.On another note, I’m still experimenting with Carol’s hairstyle/facial style. As always, I really appreciate any suggestions you might have. I’m debating wheth...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 70: Critical Point

70: Critical Point"Need another mint?" Daniel asked the still-shaky teenager beside him, after ending the call he’d been focused on for the past few minutes.The response was a short, slow nod. With a light sigh, Daniel opened one of the pouches on his utility belt and pulled out two small transparent packets, which he then offered kindly."You always carry mints with you?" Spider-Man asked with dull curiosity before taking them, unwrapping them, and popping them into his mouth. His tense shoulders relaxed slightly as the freshn...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 69: Meeting

69: MeetingElsewhere in New York.“I think the key lies in the way Susan and Johnny can activate and deactivate their powers—specifically, in how Susan becomes invisible and Johnny turns into fire,” his words made the small rocky giant sitting across from him lift his head, his brown eyes now watching him with much more focus.They were both sitting in the spacious backyard of the property Tony had lent Daniel so Ben could stay there. Between them, a campfire cast its light on the surroundings, now swallowed by the darkness of night, and in...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 68: Hard Lessons

68: Hard LessonsFeeling his back slam against the thick metal doors of the warehouse, tearing them from their frames and then flying uncontrollably for at least five meters before hitting the ground and beginning to roll, Matt Murdock could only curse under his breath.With a quick movement of his hands, he propelled his body into the air—this time by choice—and after an agile somersault, landed on his feet with perfect balance, as if he hadn’t just taken a hit comparable to being plowed into at full speed by a damn freight train.Although ...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 67: Web-Slinger

67: Web-Slinger"You keep staring at him."“What?”Carol blinked in confusion. Turning around, she cast a questioning glance at her mother while flipping the sizzling bacon in the pan.Martha smiled slightly, tilting her head toward the table where her husband and the young man they had brought with them were chatting animatedly.“Your father doesn’t notice, but I saw it the moment you walked in—you keep staring at him.”Carol paused, then began shaking her head vigorously, almost bristling like a cat whose tail had been stepped o...

SuperSoldier (SI-OC/MCU) 48: New Variant

48: New Variant"I can’t believe you did this again," Raven grumbled, her face flushed and brow furrowed, arms crossed in front of her chest as she looked at him with disapproval.John couldn’t help but feel a slight touch of amusement at her indignation. Wiping the table one last time with the damp cloth in his hand, he turned to her and pointed at the mop beside her."Come on, stop complaining and help me. The floor’s still wet," he said, making her sigh."I don’t get paid enough for this," she muttered, but despit...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 66: A Peaceful Dawn

66: A Peaceful Dawnin the present, November 12, 2007His return to Smallville had not been without complications.On better days, Daniel would have taken only a few minutes to get from New York back to his farm, even at a moderate speed—mainly because he enjoyed admiring the scenery as he flew and feeling the wind on his skin.On this day, feeling the wind against his face was almost like feeling sandpaper trying to flay him alive.Needless to say, that made his trip home anything but pleasant. It didn’t help that he had to divert his course mo...

Still Defiant New Cover.

Well, after a while, I think I managed to find a way to make the illustration a cover suitable for the sites where I upload the story. What do you think? I know the title is a bit simple, I hope you'll excuse me for that hahaha.I'm still working on the next chapter.

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 65: Khan

65: KhanThree days before the incident at the Baxter Foundation science fair.In Smallville, Central Plaza.Lena and Carol took a seat at the same spot where they had met the day before. Their second meeting began quite similarly to the first, with Lena arriving to pick Carol up after classes had ended for the day.Although it was strange to have someone come to get her, Carol didn’t think too much about it and simply followed Lena. After all, her goal was to learn more about the woman, and Lena taking the initiative to approach her saved Carol ...

Defiant (Daniel) Illustration 1

Alright guys, I think I finally finished the new illustration :D!I wish I could’ve added a lot more detail, but I’m still not good enough yet. For now, my drawing skills have reached a point where I just can’t find ways to refine it any more than it already is, even though I know it could still be improved. It’s unfortunate, but it’s also natural.That said, I’m mostly satisfied with the work I did. I think I’ve made a lot of progress since the first drawings I made for this story, and I hope to keep improving even more.On the othe...

Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC] 64: Smoke Screen

64: Smoke Screen"Can you believe it?! There are so many incredible things happening in the world and Perry sends us to cover a stupid story about the reconstruction of some ugly museum!"At Lois’s outburst, Jimmy Olsen raised a finger, ready to defend the so-called 'ugly museum', but when he saw the irritation on her face, he thought better of it and decided to change his words."We can’t help it, Lois. Remember, we’re ‘punished’? We’re lucky we didn’t get fired… or worse," he said, trying to be reasonable,...