In point of fact, kicking is not nearly as important as arm movement in swimming. I googled it.
But if you have a pair of 20,000-horse power legs, it really doesn’t matter what your arms are doing, you are going to generate some velocity.
Aquarius is down! Which leaves just the mysterious Vir-
Oh, while I’m here, I should mention that Cheri and I will be relocating today from El Cerrito, CA to a short repeat cat-sit in Boyes Hot Springs near Sonoma. Keep an eye out for the Java-mobile, everyone!
Now, what was I talking about? Ah, it couldn’t have been that important.
Great, a Well DUH! moment…
Kicking, I’ll give you this one. (but don’t try it again)
I especially like how Kickman doesn’t have a single thought bubble the whole time he’s underwater.
I want them to walk up and find that Blush has already taken care of Virgo with her own solo adventure. They’re associated with Virgin/maiden myths, and a virgin around a bunch of swedish supermodels? Blush would detect them VERY easily.
Previously I’d wondered if they were the mysterious driver who’d hit Leo that was never mentioned again (and presumably wanting out of this biz), before going back and seeing people in the comments pointing out Java’s cap, which I’d missed.
You didn’t notice Java driving that delivery van??? You must put on the Hat of Shame!
FYI: I think that was Java’s 4th cameo in Kickman, but I’d have to go back and read through the whole series to know for sure.
OK, since I don’t know, I will absolve you from wearing the Hat of Shame. I grant us both pardons…
Speaking as a former olympic hopeful swimmer, you are correct in stating that arm movement generates the majority of propulsive power in pretty much every stroke. However you can not be a strong swimmer without a strong kick, weaker competitors almost always had weak kicks. My team used to spend entire practices doing nothing but kicks holding a paddle board (to immobilize our arms and also to keep our heads up to breathe).
Yeah, I remember learning swimming back in elementary school. Kicking was something that the instructors always would have to remind us to do. So, yeah, definitely important.
One day, years from now, when this whole Hero City thing is fixed and back to normal maybe Kickman will be able to rejoin the Justice Rangers. Then he’ll get in a big fight with Aquarium because Kickman can swim faster than him.
(Note: Aquarium, NOT Aquarius… big difference!)
Certified scuba diver over here. Kicking is where most of your power comes from in scuba, especially if you’re carrying something. (Admittedly, the fins help…) All the dive club crew I knew had great legs. So, yes, I’ll totally grant Kickman this one; no suspension of disbelief needed.
Wow: Kickman struck a villain with his upper body! Is this a first?
Nonsense! In Chapter 1 they knocked out a villain without using a single kick, just a punch to the kisser.
I stand corrected, Kickman *could* kick his way out of this. (Though in my feeble defense, in my native French “striking something with one’s foot” and “moving one’s feet quickly” are two very different notions, conveyed by different phrases.)
We will give you a foreign language exemption then so you don’t have to doff the Hat of Shame! (echo: shame shame shame).
Every so often when I look at my site analytics, I am surprised by how many visitors I get from other countries. I would think with my strictly American-English writing my comics would appeal only to an American audience. But I guess super-powered nut kicks are funny in any country. :0)
Why aren’t more of you reading The Real Superheroines of Hive Valley and leaving snide comments, for me to enjoy??
It’s a good strip and deserves it! (the comments I mean)
Here’s a helpful hyperlink: http://realsuperheroines.com
Comments there can also earn you Kick Points here…
Maybe if you also sold a Real Superheroines T-Shirt or Poster, even a pixelated one, that would help. 🙂
Actually, T-shirts are available here: https://mattslawblog.com/product/rst01-real-superheroines-tee/
Sorry, I was training an AI off 4chan’s occult image board (It keeps telling me to summon a succubus)
I can’t really think of anything (appropriate/thought-provoking) to say about the current episode yet. Something about heroines not shopping at Morebucks? The Good morning Charlie was great but the line of thought it provokes isn’t something I want humanity thinking about. Hmm…
…I could drop a way to 100% discern the future if you guys think it would help.