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Feedback for "Tarzan: The Ultimate Prize"

I read this the other night, but didn't write feedback immediately. Now I can't find the story again so I apologise to the author. For some reason I thought that the author and artist were two different people, but I may be wrong.

So, to the author: I am a sucker for stories that focus on the buddy/brother/sidekick relationship. This story did this beautifully. John, while clearly the side-kick was not simply used as a foil to get in Tarzan's way. He had a real role and played it well. Wearing Tazan down over time was clever. My favourite part of the story was when John, after freeing Tarzan is then taking down by the dart. Tarzan's rage here was wonderful. Loved the ending... back where they belong.

To the artist: 3-D images amaze me. You did a wonderful job making this almost like a grapic novel. My favourite images were

# TUP001 - Tarzan with his hand on John's shoulder. Shows us the size difference between the two.

# TUP020 - When the villian (was his name Sayo - as I said, I can't find it again now) checks the Tarzan have he has been knocked out.

# TUP021 - Tazan dangling over villain's shoulder. Great use of sheen to show those huge sweaty legs. (grin)

# TUP033 - John slumped in Tarzans arms after being shot by the dart.

# TUP034 - John and Tarzan enjoying each other. Again, wonderful use of size. Even thus use of skin tone gives the impression of Tazran's power over the smaller man he adores.

Thank you to both artist and author. Sorry I can't call you by name.

Thank you Telemachus for hosting these.

Take care

Aussie

Hi Cicero and Herodotus

Feedback for "Aquaman Vs the Black Manta: Chapter Four"

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Cicero: This was the best chapter of this story thus far. There are so many parts that really stood out.

"Aquaman’s powerful muscled thighs waving helplessly above his waist."

What an incredible visual.

“Yes you are quite tight.” The Black Manta calmly said ignoring Aquaman’s gasps and yelps as he did his “probing & testing” on the now mind shocked hero.

Love the contrast here between the calmness of the Manta and the gasping, yelling of Aquaman. Makes it very clear who is in control... not just physically but emotionally as well.

“Ohhhh,” he moaned in embarrassment as his body drifted off into a blissful sensual state of mind that he had never experienced before in any intimate erotic encounter with a woman.

Blissful and sensual... wonderful word choices here that give a very clear 'feeling' for what is happening.

Wand of Dominance - Ohhhh yes. I love this concept. Deliciously cruel... yet tantilizingly pleasurable. (grin)

He quickly pulled the pole out of Aquaman’s arse and was rewarded by a protesting sigh from the mind-fuddled hero.

Mind-fuddled: What a great expression.

Cicero, I really enjoyed this part. Over the course of the chapter we see Aquaman turn from a defiant hero into a 'mind-fuddled' man totally at the Manta's mercy. I can not wait for phase two.

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Herodotus: Art for "Aquaman and the Black Manta"

Incredible. Cicero's descriptions are detailed but seeing this image gave me such clarity. From the release of bubbles behind the Manta'a head, to Aquaman's curled toes... to the glow you gave the end of the wand. You gave the picture so many little details that I sat and studied it for ages. The proportions, the use of light... simply amazing and absolutely perfect.

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Thank you Cicero and Herodotus for the entertainment and thank you Telemachus for hosting it and bringing it to so many fans.

Take care

Aussie

Hi, Cicero, Herodotus and Telemachus

Just a quick note on "Aquaman and the Black Manta" and "Baywatch"

Cicero - I really enjoyed chapter three. I get the feeling Aquaman is in for quite a ride. (g)

BTW, it isn't often I love a villain, but the Manta is fantastic. You are really using his silences well to build tension.

Thank you for sharing your stories

Herodotus - Powerful image. You have captured Aquaman's nightmare here... right down to the tension in his toes. Is it my imagination of is the squid enjoying it to? Thank you again for sharing your art.

Telemachus - "Baywatch". Great use of light in this piece. The shadow falling behind him really gives the image depth. Thank you for sharing this.

Take care

Aussie

Now THAT is what I call feedback.

A great big thank you from me, and from the other guys too I'm sure, Aussie!

As well as the next chapters of Aquaman vs Black Manta I have a few surprises in the pipeline. But if you want more then c'mon you guys, follow Aussie's lead and drop a line, even just a few words to say whatever you feel about our stuff. Hearing positive comments from a fan of the website always raises the spirits and encourages us to produce even more stuff. I'm trying to make sure that we always have something new for you every week (usually Saturday) but it's not easy when feedback slumps to zero. So get typing people!

Cheers

Dave

Hi Telemachus, Cicero, Wolfpek and Herodotus

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you for all of your work. I have only just discovered your site and blog and have spent many hours of entertainment here.

Your stories and pictures are fantastic.

-"Traffic Cop" - You hardly needed the words. (bg) Your 3-D images convey the story on an amazing level. I love graphic novels and your images are amazing.

-"Out of Gas" - Wonderful theme in this one as the youth goes from victim to avenger. Again, loved the 3-D images.

Cicero

- "Bra-Ian & the Ancient Krill"... wonderful. You truly communicate how the sense of power changes and the final section where Bra-Ian takes his place with the dogs rounds the story off perfectly.

- "The Conquest of Zantar". Man, I felt so sorry for the young prince. (g) You really put him through the wringer. You used the idea of flashback really well...and the idea of the dream premonition... loved it. Again, you used the sense of power very effectively. The ending... I was physically cringing. His fall from grace was complete. Amazing story.

- Aquaman Vs the The Black Manta... hey, I was cheering for the Black Manta. (bg) Aquaman's arrogance leapt off the page and I'm looking forward to seeing him well and truly taught a lesson.

Wolfpek

- "Tarzan and the Snare of the Witchdoctor" - Wow! Talk about riding the journey with the character. This was clever writing.

- "Vampyr Hunter" - You show us the young bold warrior who it cut down so evilly... can I say I loooovvved it. The longing of the vampire was really well written... and the idea of him enjoying the sensation of carrying his victim.... oh, yeah! This one definitely needs a sequel (wink).

Herodotus

I honestly don't know where to start. Your pictures are absolutely incredible. I have no idea how you create them but they draw the viewer in and at the same time, leap off the page with realism. I feel at a loss for words to describe my admiration and how much I love them.

- "The Falcon's Fall," First - great title for ‘fall’ is exactly what happened. His capture - yes I did notice where the ray guns hit him. (bg)

- "PenisMan vs The Slaver". My very favourite genre includes superheros like this. The second image (initial capture), 7th (splayed on the gargoyle) and 8th (impaled for the flight home <g>) are my favourites. The expressions are amazing. I feel silly saying the same things but I'm honestly at a loss for adjectives to describe your art.

- Pictures:

(a) "Captain Invincible and the Planet of Doom" - 5th image... of the hero slung over the shoulder. Amazing. All of them are, but that one is my favourite.

(b) "Aqua Man Vs Black Manta" - 2 and 3 are so graphic. I can't wait to see more based on Cicero's story.

(c) "Bra- Ian". I can't believe how you were able to take Cicero's terrific story and bring it to life in images. So masculine and the dominance so clear.

(d) Captive Hero - Where is the story to go with this one? (g) I find this with many of your pics. They are so incredible I find myself wanting to know more about what his happening and why.

(e) Dangel Series - More. I really would love to see more of these. Each one seems to be part of a larger story. My favourite two are the one with the billboard in the background and the one where Dangle is being zapped by Toxic stinger in the guise of someone else.

(f) Delivery - I really hope Wolfpek did something with that one. (bg)

(g) "Harvested Hero"...I love this image. It is so intricate. The expressions on the characters faces again are so perfect. I'd love to see more of this story.

(h) Morpheus - How do you get the terror in his eyes? Wonderful again... again, I'd love to see more of this one.

(i) Superman - all of these are incredible. As I said, I love the superhero ones as I have been reading DC comics for more years than I care to count. These really struck a chord with me.

(j) Tarzan series. Absolutely brilliant. I realize you had a great story to work with (way to go, Wolfpek) but what you did with those images. Your pen or computer... or whatever it is you use to create these.... should be registered as a lethal weapon. (g) I keep coming back to view these. My favourite is the one of Tarzan sprawled on the cage totally out of it. (bg)

(k) "The Spoils". The poor kid really lost the battle... or is he enjoying his loss? (bg) Amazing picture.

(l) "Vampyr" The one of the hunter kneeling and the vampire behind him is so sensual. The one of him hung over his shoulder really captures the feeling that Wolfpek conveyed about the power of carrying the victim in this way.

(m) Zantar Series - Wow. Wow. Wow. Again, you have taken a great story (thank you, Cicero) and enhanced it. My favourite of this series is the one of the boy prince finally on the throne.

There is so much more I'd like to say, but I really don't want to embarrass myself. Let me finish with...

Telemachus - thank you, not only for your stories and great graphics, but for taking the time to share them and the work of others. I know that maintaining a page is time-consuming and costly. I want you to know it is greatly appreciated.

Cicero - I can't wait for the next instalment of Aquaman

Wolfpek - Thank you for your amazing stories.

Herodotus - There simply aren't enough adjectives for me to describe how incredible, brilliant, amazing, mind-blowing, tremendous, phenomenal, remarkable, marvellous... and I'll stop now. Thank you.

Take care

Aussie

Erik Rhodes???!!! dribble, droooooool [Think: Homer Simpson considering the Krustyburger]

Yo Dave,

I've had a bit of fun with Bernini. In my version of this classic Pluto (God of the Under world) is carrying off the model/porn star Adam Killian to serve as a sex slave! Note that Adam raises a hand to heaven to implore Zeus and company to spare his arse. (Not a chance!)

... next week Vishnu has his way with Erik Rhodes.

Cheers! H

Chris Redfield is a 3d character from the 'Resident Evil' computer games. I believe Wentworth Miller (from Prison Break) will be playing him in the film.

I like the American Football idea, I need to get hold of an outfit though.

viking is a very hot story. the chris red guy is hot too. you need to do a story where an american football player gets stripped.

Hi Paul,

Thanks very much for the very kind remarks re. the other contributors, I shall forward on your words of encouragement to the guys, I'm sure they will enjoy them.

I'm certainly looking forward to Hapki68's next chapter(s), and I believe Herodotus and Wolfpek will be cooking up something new sometime soon. Watch this space, as the saying goes!

Like you I've got my fingers tightly crossed for more works by the very talented Spryte - Gawd, I wish I could draw like that - but I know he's pretty busy right now so we can only hope...

Cheers and thanks again

Dave

PS: If any of you guys haven't seen Spryte's blog yet it is at http://www.spankingcomics.blogspot.com/

Hi Dave,

I like the viking story! Nothing beats an arrogant stud being humiliated, and I especially love that last image, with his viking helmet resting on his, well, other helmet... Although I would like to see a 'director's cut' of it some time in the future, with a few more images of what happened after the vines tied him up ( a particular favourite image of mine, btw)... Maybe there's a follow up story in there, with a whole gang of Viking youths going into the forest to confront Spryte, but finding themselves no match for his favourite paddle...

What happened to Spryte, anyway? No updates to his site recently. I hope you are in touch with him and can tell him that people are missing his humourous and sexy images. Also please pass praise onto your new author Hapki68, I'm intrigued by his new story and look forward to seeing where it goes (I hope there are plenty of episodes in reserve ready to be unspooled, as the story's just getting to the good part!)

Any of the regulars got any new stuff in the pipeline? I would love to hear more from the talented Wolfpek, Herotodus and all. If you speak to them, please let them know that I'm waiting in expectation - their work never fails to influence and inspire me.

All the best

Paul

Hey guys,

I hope you like the new stuff that been appearing here recently. And we have a new author, hapki68, check out his hot new text story. And just to let you know, I'm aiming to add new content every week so check the blog every Saturday!

Please remember that both myself and my fellow contributors thrive on feedback, if you like what you see then please write in and say so. The more feedback we get and the more new works we will produce.

Soooo, if you want new stuff, write to us and say so! Address your mails either directly or to telemachus12@hotmail.com and I will forward them on to the contributors.

Have a great new year

Cheers

Dave/Telemachus

Hi Telemachus,

Happy New Year to you

Just been reading the 4 chapters from Tyler Bernand's story 'The First Time Abroad'. Excellent story. Really enjoying it. Can't wait for chapter 5, 6, 7, 8......

Love the site - keep up the good work

regards

Peter

Hey Guys,

Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a great holiday.

There is a fully illustrated new story by me using a storyline supplied by the inestimable Bullneck now available. Let me know what you think!

Cheers

Dave

PS: If you havn't done so already, check out the Spryte blog (see the panel on the right), he has some great pictures there.

Dave, it occurred to me that if all of the thousands of individuals who visit your site contributed just one dollar (or the equivalent) your financial shortfalls would be a thing of the past!

A number of websites do request donations, I have no idea how successful these appeals are.

I suppose it comes down to how much money is needed to keep things going and worthwhile.

The next level would be a pay site. The downside of this approach would be the constant demand for fresh work. There are a few blogs that I visit almost everyday because there is new/interesting stuff posted continuously. I've joined a few pay sites over the years but I've soon lost interest in them because there wasn't enough new stuff to make the fee acceptable. Given all the great free stuff on the web (from people like us) it must be hard for paysites to hold on to members!!!

Myself, I do what I do for fun. I'm loath to turn it into a business since I already have a demanding career. I wish you luck with whatever direction you decide upon and you can count on my support when and where I can be of assistance.

Herodotus

Herodotus has just drawn my attention to a website which he recently stumbled across which evaluates website traffic.

What is most interesting is the ranking of visitors by country. 1st = Hong Kong, 2nd = France. So a great big 'Ni hao' and 'Bonjour' to all you guys! Although from looking at the emails I get, you would think only the Yanks and Brits visit here, hehe. So a big 'Howdy' and 'Jolly Good Show' to you guys too.

I also checked my service provider stats. This site is averaging around 500,000 hits per month, and in October 2009 that rose to a staggering 630,239! Amazing!!!

I have really got to start thinking about making some money here. Commissions only just pay for the cost of the site and the software I use. Sooooo, any suggestions?

Big hugs and a thank you to you all

Dave

Hey Dave, when is Tyler Bernard going to add more of his fantastic chapters to Rivals Reunited??? I'm dying here waiting for additions. Also, it wouldn't be a bad story line for Herodotus to do some of his GREAT artwork for it (HINT HINT). Anyway, keep up the GREAT work you guys do. LOVE it as always. Thanks a lot....Ken.

Hey guys,

Excellent new blog site for Boundex (see the list on the side). I've also updated the link itself. If any of you guys have sites which you think I or visitors to this site would like please drop me an email. Thanks.

Also a couple of new Herodotus pix in the Guest Galleries! Check 'em out.

And I hope you enjoyed the latest story - Traffic Cop.

Cheers

Dave

Hello,

The link to my website changed . The dead link is http://www.boundex.net the new one is http://boundexart.blogspot.com/ with the new banner.

I added already a link to your website. I'm still an admirer of your art. Awesome !

Thank you.

Best regards

Boundex

It was a long time coming (as they say), but I finally finished a brand new illustrated story - Traffic Cop! Check it out in the 'stories' section.

I've also added some more blogs (see the list on the right of this page), and cleaned out a few dead links and added a couple of new ones.

And this pic made me laugh...