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Kerry Callen is a freelance illustrator and art director, known for his distinctive style and creative approach to visual storytelling. Besides other works, he is a contributor for MAD Magazine and the author of two graphic novels, "Halo and Sprocket: The Definitive Collection" and "Dirtnap: Mystic Spit".

While Callen is primarily known for his illustration work, he has also made significant contributions to the comic book industry. In today's article, we want to share his comic series called "Super Antics" which puts a fun twist on superheroes. With a genius touch of parody, the artist makes our beloved characters shed their serious façades and embrace their playful and goofy sides. Scroll down for some crime-fighting infused with laughter and unexpected twists. 

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John L
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must admit it always amused me when they would shoot superman and then throw their gun at him....for some reason.

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What sets "Super Antics" apart is its clever blend of humor and superhero tropes. The series embraces a comedic and light-hearted tone, offering readers a fresh take on the genre.

"All through my life, I continued to enjoy comic books and humor strips as I occasionally dabbled in them," Callen shared with Bored Panda. "I created a fairly popular indie comic series years ago called 'Halo and Sprocket'. It was a humorous book about an angel and a robot who hang out together. It allowed me to present oddball thoughts. As far as 'Super Antics' go, I had a dream where I was invulnerable and got a bullet stuck in my ear while confronting a thug. I thought it was funny and wondered if Superman ever had that problem. As with 'Halo and Sprocket', it was very much in my nature to react to my thoughts with cartoons. So, I drew a strip and named it 'Super Antics'. I shared it on social media and people seemed to like it. I had a couple of other irreverent thoughts about superheroes and drew them too. It's always fun to get positive feedback from people who like your work. Suddenly, I was in the habit of drawing 'Super Antics' ever so often. Things kept occurring to me. It's no doubt a sad statement on what my brain is saturated with."

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cheapest disguise of all superheroes, yet easily defeated by Facebook's facial recognition.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before I read it I thought the last one was her needing a good fart

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Callen told us that he's been lucky to work his entire career in the art field. "Like most artists, I've drawn ever since I could hold a pencil. I grew up in the hills of Arkansas and saw very little art aside from comic books, MAD magazine, and Sunday newspaper funnies. They were all a big influence on me. I had no available art classes until I went to college. That education led to me spending most of my career as a designer and art director at Hallmark Cards. While there, I worked on a large variety of licensed characters, ranging from Peanuts, Disney, and superheroes. I enjoyed it but was let go a few years ago as the industry itself greatly imploded."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The doorjamb paradox: you forget your task the moment you walk (fly) through the door (atmosphere)

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With "Super Antics", Callen likes the idea of going back to the golden age of comic books "when they were still rather raw". "There's a certain charm to them when they were new and nothing was set in stone," the artist shared. "I purposely 'age' the look of my strips to make them feel more like a newly found, vintage oddity. As far as ideas go, things just naturally occur to me. I've done work for MAD magazine where I've been given a loose assignment. In those cases, I have to force an idea to occur to me. I've loved a lot of the results, but it's not as easy as doing Super Antics where I merely wait for an idea to appear on its own," Callen added.

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"Super Antics" is Callen's way of showing love to the comics medium, with his own take on them. "I share them to hopefully brighten someone's day. A lot of folks create fan art of properties they like. It's one of the little joys of life."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That awkward moment when he shows up and there's a skeleton leaning against the tree

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With so many alternate Earths in DC comics, it's not surprising this happened on one of them.

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