Steamroller Man is a superhero comedy about a gung-ho, happy-go-lucky hero with a huge head! Fans of The Tick, Venture Bros and the 1966 Batman TV show will enjoy this hilarious all-ages adventure, created by animation veteran Matthew Schofield!
@Pickle Thanks for asking! When my kids were younger we were trying to come up with cool superhero names and my youngest son said "what about Steamroller Man?" and I immediately just pictured a guy with a huge roller for a head. The costume details came later but the idea of his face just kind of floating in the visual space of the roller was there from the start. So I'm not exactly sure where that came from, it just popped into my head during that conversation. I have always liked grotesque and bizarre-looking characters in superhero comics, so I'm sure every comic I ever read was an influence in some nebulous way.
I would love it if you did! I have two full issues on GC to read for free, and am almost finished this third one (I'm posting a page at a time on issue #3, then will merge them into a single release when it's done).
Pickle 3 years ago
Hey Matthew, I've been wondering, how did you come with the idea of Steamroller Man and his large head?
MattSchofield 3 years ago
@Pickle Thanks for asking! When my kids were younger we were trying to come up with cool superhero names and my youngest son said "what about Steamroller Man?" and I immediately just pictured a guy with a huge roller for a head. The costume details came later but the idea of his face just kind of floating in the visual space of the roller was there from the start. So I'm not exactly sure where that came from, it just popped into my head during that conversation. I have always liked grotesque and bizarre-looking characters in superhero comics, so I'm sure every comic I ever read was an influence in some nebulous way.
Pickle 2 years ago
Awesome! Can't wait to see the next page!
MattSchofield 2 years ago
@Pickle Thanks, working on it!
Pickle 2 years ago
I love how you drew M.A.R.S.H.M.A.L.L.O.W! Very creative.
EricTapper admin 2 years ago
niiiiice
chasehon61311 2 years ago
Awesome! Loving this new villain, he's insanely funny.
MattSchofield 2 years ago
@chasehon61311 Thanks, I'm glad you like him, I'm finding him very fun to write!
MattSchofield 2 years ago
Thanks @EricTapper!!
Pickle 2 years ago
you know what i need right now most in my life? a steamroller man Christmas special.
MattSchofield 2 years ago
I love the idea of that! I have no idea when I will find time to do it, but I'm already starting to think of ideas!
chasehon61311 2 years ago
Oh yes, a new page!
Pickle 2 years ago
Amazing job on the art!
MattSchofield 2 years ago
Thanks Pickle!
zyoung 2 years ago
I just randomly found you in the forums and started reading. Made me laugh, thank you for creating such great stuff!
MattSchofield 2 years ago
Thank you for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Pickle 2 years ago
Dang I wish had seen this page earlier! As usual, the artwork looks superb!
TraversingDragoon 1 year ago
AUHHH YOU'RE LEAVING ME HANGING
Flexymal1 1 year ago
what did I just read?
MattSchofield 1 year ago
Hopefully your new favorite comic?
Flexymal1 1 year ago
@MattSchofield: I need to read more
MattSchofield 1 year ago
I would love it if you did! I have two full issues on GC to read for free, and am almost finished this third one (I'm posting a page at a time on issue #3, then will merge them into a single release when it's done).
Ready-McReadington 1 year ago
great homage to a great comic.
MattSchofield 1 year ago
Thanks! I'm glad you got the reference!