Capes & Babes, a webcomic by Chris Flick

If anyone is a fan of the movie, “Say Anything”, you should all recognize the name “Lloyd Dobler” – and if you don’t, than how can you TRULY say you’re a fan of the movie???

“Lloyd Dobler” was the name of John Cusack’s character in the movie. Likewise, “Diane” was Ione Skye’s character as well. To be truthful, when I was in high school, I both admired and hated John Cusack (at least in a “I wish I was HIM sort of way)… mainly because I identified so much with so many of the characters he had played over the years… from “One Crazy Summer”, “A Sure Thing” to “Better Off Dead”. He always seemed to be characters that had similar traits as I did – the same sort of off-brand goofiness – especially his character in “Better Off Dead”. So I couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a little fun of his Lloyd Dobler character as I was in the midst of creating this storyline. I hope you are enjoying it as it is quickly coming to an end. But before that happens, what are some of YOUR favorite John Cusack movies and/or roles?

Also…
It may come as a shock to many of you but every now and then, us artists types will suddenly be inundated with a huge ego boost – whether it’s really warranted or not. Yesterday was such a day for me.

Now, I’m sure this is an absolute and 100% coincidence but yesterday, in Brad Guigar’s strip, one of his main, non-super powered characters refers to another male super powered dude as being “a Cape”. You don’t believe me? Check it out here!

Again, this is probably 110% coincidence but I’m going to pretend Brad’s use of the word “Cape” to describe a male dude with super powers was completely and utterly due to MY influence.

Because, if anything, with great ego comes great delusion too.

Currently listening to The Watchmen Soundtrack that I just downloaded from iTunes.

PS: Yesterday was my daughter’s 14th birthday. Happy Birthday (again) Dani!

-Chris