Triton, a human-fish hybrid caught between two worlds. Too human for the sea, too fish for the land. In this post, I share his evolving backstory, the challenge of making him unique (not just another Namor or Aquaman), and my unfinished artwork. If you love original character design, hybrid creatures, or Greek mythology-inspired comics, this one’s for you.
Triton the Fish Guy
Too human to live in the sea. Too fish to live on land.
That’s the core tension of my character, currently nicknamed “Fish Guy.” I’ve built a bit of a backstory for him, but it needs more development-so he doesn’t feel too much like Namor or Aquaman.
Here’s a summary of his origin so far:
Triton is a human / merman hybrid. He can live and breathe both in and out of the sea. He was born underwater but had a human form, so he was given to a human couple to raise.
Gradually, his body transformed to help him survive in the water.
One day, he emerged from the waves at Kathisma Beach in Lefkada, Greece. His almost luminescent blue skin and bulbous eyes sent the crowd running. He just watched them flee, walked up to the things they’d left behind, ate a sandwich, drank some iced coffee, picked up a smartphone with earphones, and walked straight back into the sea.
The only evidence he was ever there? A drawing made days later by a child, signed
“Haris.”
That’s what I have so far. Hopefully all these pieces will combine into a character that feels fresh and interesting.
Below is another drawing of him-this one unfinished-showing him enjoying the sea.
What would you add to Triton’s story to make him stand out? Let me know in the comments.
Years ago, I created a young hero named Zacharias — the Zombie Boy. I recently found my original drawing and decided to ink and colour it with Procreate. Here’s a look at his family, supporting characters, and a small taste of his backstory (almost a Greek tragedy).
Many years ago, I had many ideas for my own superheroes. One of them was Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) – the Zombie Boy.
I found the original drawing I had done of him, and I decided to ink and colour it with Procreate.
The Original Drawing
Family & Supporting Characters
The following drawings feature his family and some supporting characters.
Zacharias, his cat and grandmother before and after, I finally have an origin for the grandmother.
Zacharias, his cat, and his grandmother – before and after. I finally have an origin story for the grandmother.
Zacharias’ mother
Zacharias’ father
The parents are shown as I originally thought of them. I will keep the father close to his original design, but I will change the mother completely.
Zaharias Mother Zaharias Father
A young boy and girl – Zacharias meets them. Possible supporting characters. I’m still thinking about how they can fit into the story.
A young boy and girl Zaharias meet
I also found the original plot for the comic book, but I have developed some twists and built a better background on what led Zacharias to become a zombie.
Here’s a small summary of how his story begins:
“Zacharias was a greedy, pampered boy who became a zombie. One day, his grandmother — just as she was going to give him a tender kiss on the cheek — decided instead to nibble on it. She was a zombie too, but not fully formed. Realising what she had done, she fled. Leaving poor Zacharias with a new greed… a zombie’s greed. Almost a Greek tragedy.”
Another Wolverine monthly? Yes — but this one is different. With Paul Cornell writing and Alan Davis on art, Wolverine Vol. 5 moves the character beyond the grumpy outsider stereotype. Refreshing, intriguing, and beautifully drawn. Here’s why I gave it a chance — and why you should too.
Wolverine gains one more monthly comic book — this one is Volume 5 of the original series.
Most comic fans are not pleased with the overexposure of Wolverine. He appears in so many comics that he often gets more spotlight than he deserves. Yes, he’s popular — but he’s not the only hero in the Marvel Universe.
This new title, though, is considered the core Wolverine book. It features a new numbering and, more importantly, a great creative team: Paul Cornell as writer and Alan Davis as artist. That’s the reason I read it.
Art
Alan Davis teams up yet again with inker Mike Farmer and colorist Matt Hollingsworth — delivering a stunning visual delight.
Davis has a unique, trademarked style that is recognisable wherever you see it. The inks and colours compliment his art perfectly, giving Wolverine a more superhero flair. Wolverine is now part of the Avengers and no longer just a popular outsider, so this glossy, polished art for a new beginning suits the book well.
Story
The story is Part 1 of a story‑line named Hunting Season — a perfect title for a Wolverine comic. But from the very first page, it seems Wolverine is the one being hunted and cornered.
Thanks to Paul Cornell, in just one issue we have more than a few twists and turns that thicken the plot and amp up the mystery of what new threat Wolverine will have to face.
Cornell gives Wolverine the chance to use his Avenger membership to state that he is here to help. This is refreshing — because after a while, it gets boring to see a misunderstood Wolvie growl and attack authority figures.
Witty comments and a sense of humour are also present in the dialogue — a skill Cornell knows how to use in clever ways.
We might also see a new supporting cast. We are introduced to a new female character, NYPD Detective Tomomatsu, who already knows Wolverine. Let’s hope she survives — because she seems like a cool addition.
Final Verdict
Overall, this may be another Wolverine comic — but it is refreshing. It moves the character to a new level, making him more of a hero, placing him in the real world, and not burdening him with heavy X‑Men or Avengers continuity.
It’s a Wolverine comic with no out‑of‑the‑blue team‑ups. It has beautiful art and an intriguing story.
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