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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 13h

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar in the 30th century, today will be the birthday of Luornu Durgo, Duo Damsel of the Legion of Super-Heroes. #duodamsel #legionofsuperheroes #longlivethelegion #dccomics #patreon #superdccalendar #clipstudiopaint

Duo Damsel, split into her two selves, leaning back to back smiling.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is a face of fierce determination. Lilibet doesn’t know what good trouble is but she likes the sound of it.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ballots arrived in the mail at 11:30am this morning. We voted and dropped them in the box at our local elections office by 12:30pm. We’re not messing around.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern! #alanscott #greenlantern #goldenagegreenlantern #justicesocietyofamerica #superdccalendar #dccomics #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, flying toward the viewer with his ring hand extended forward. His Green Lantern ring is glowing. He is wearing his original uniform of red, green, yellow, and purple. There is a giant glowing green lantern behind him.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today marks the public debut of Supergirl. She had been Superman’s secret helper since her arrival on Earth. Art available on Big Cartel. Link in my bio. #supergirl #lindalee #lindadanvers #superman #dccomics #actioncomics285 #acrylicink #patreon

Supergirl in her original uniform of blue dress, red cape and boots. Red and yellow S shield and yellow belt. Holding roses and waving with a big smile on her face. Around her is confetti and a banner behind her says "Welcome Supergirl".

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What a trip just watchin' as the world goes past.

Lilibet the English bulldog laying in the grass

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the day that T. O. Morrow created Red Tornado! Happy "Birthday" Reddy! #redtornado #dccomics #silverage #justiceleagueofamerica #justicesocietyofamerica #superdccalendar #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Red Tornado in his 1970s uniform flying by spinning the bottom half of his body, creating a tornado.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Major Motoko Kusanagi/Ghost in the Shell. An inked Patreon reward request from last month. Ink on 11" x 17" bristol board. My first time drawing this character. 😊 #MajorMotokoKusanagi #ghostintheshell #manga #ink #patreonreward #patreon

Inked illustration of Major Motoko Kusanagi leaping up with a gun in each hand.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Sandy Hawkins, aka, Sandy, the Golden Boy, sidekick to the Golden Age Sandman. #sandythegoldenboy #goldenagesandman #superdccalendar #dccomics #justicesociety #goldenage #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Sandy, the Golden Boy, in red and yellow, leaping into action as the side kick to the golden age Sandman in purple in yellow.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In addition to today being Supergirl's birthday, today is also the birthday of Kara Zor-L, aka, Power Girl! (The Supergirl of Earth-2) #powergirl #karazorl #dccomics #supersquad #justicesocietyofamerica #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Power Girl in a heroic power pose, in a variation of her original uniform and cape flapping in the wind.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Kara Zor-El, Supergirl! #supergirl #karazorel #superman #supermanfamily #superdccalendar #dccomics #patreon #inkdrawing

Supergirl in her 1970s "hot pants" uniform flying up through clouds.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

According to the 2995 Legion of Super-Heroes Sourcebook in the 30th century today will be the birthday of Mysa Nal, the White Witch of The Legion of Super-Heroes. #whitewitch #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #superdccalendar #patreon #longlivethelegion #clipstudiopaint

The White Witch of the Legion of Super-Heroes in her all white uniform.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar Lori Lemaris met Clark Kent on this day while both were in college. #lorilemaris #superman #clarkkent #silveragecomics #superdccalendar #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Superman about to kiss Lori Lemaris, his mermaid girlfriend from college, underwater.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy Batman Day! And Happy Birthday to Batman himself, Adam West, who would have been 98 today. In the theme of today, I could hear him say: "Rule the night, chum!" #batmanday2026 #batman #rulethenight #dccomics #adamwest #batman66 #brucewayne #patreon

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Adam Strange and Alanna made their first appearance in Showcase Presents #17 on newsstands September 18, 1958. Cover date Dec. 1958. I’ve always been a big fan of these two and their adventures. #adamstrange #alannastrange #showcasepresents #dccomics #rann #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Adam Strange and Alanna using jet packs to fly and firing their guns at an unseen threat. Background is the cover of their first appearance.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar in the 30th century today will be the birthday of Val Armorr, aka Karate Kid of the Legion of Super-Heroes. #karatekid #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #superdccalendar #patreon #longlivethelegion

Karate Kid in his 1970s Legion uniform of a white gi, with black high neck bodysuit under it and white boots. He has a high yellow collar and leather wrist bands. His kicking pose is surrounded by rough sketches of him in various poses.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy Birthday @thehappysorceress.bsky.social ! 🎂 Sorry I’m late, I’m terrible about birthdays ☹️

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

According to the 2995 Legion of Super-Heroes Sourcebook in the 30th century, today is the birthday of Jacques Foccart, the second Invisible Kid of the Legion of Super-Heroes. #jacquesfoccart #invisiblekid #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #2995legionofsuperheroessourcebook #patreon #longlivethelegion

Invisible Kid II in his yellow body suit with a black stripe across his lower chest and down the outside of his legs. Another one is across the top of his chest to his shoulders and run down the outside of his arms, connecting to black gloves. He has a white strip in the middle of his black hair that runs from front to back.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday heavyweight champ Ted (Wildcat) Grant. #superdccalendar #wildcat #tedgrant #dccomics #clipstudiopaint #justicesocietyofamerica #patreon

Ted Grant in his Wildcat uniform in a boxer's fighting stance.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar, today in the 30th century it will be the birthday of Reep Daggle, Chameleon Boy of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cham is also leader of The Legion Espionage Squad. #chameleonboy #reepdaggle #legionofsuperheroes #superdccalendar #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Chameleon Boy in his 1970s Dave Cockrum designed uniform flying toward the viewer with a big smile on his face.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Terra (Tara Markov) first appeared in The New Teen Titans #26. On sale September 9, 1982. Cover date Dec. 1982. #terra #newteentitans #deathstroke #GeoForce #dccomics

Terra of The New Teen Titans using her powers to levitate rocks.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I just learned that three time Eisner Award winning @zackdavisson.com was just across the bay from me this weekend at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. I can’t believe I missed meeting the three time Eisner Award winner in person. 🙁

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

According to the Five Earths Project, today is the birthday of Helena Wayne, aka, The Huntress! (Daughter of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle of Earth Two) #thehuntress #helenawayne #dccomics #batman #catwoman #patreon #clipstudiopaint #batmanfamily

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the anniversary of Wonder Woman’s arrival in “Man’s World.” #wonderwoman #paradiseisland #stevetrevor #dccomics #themyscira

Wonder Woman in a uniform inspired by Darwyn Cooke's design for WW in New Frontier.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Odin made his first full appearance in Marvel Comics' Journey Into Mystery #86, Sept 4, 1962. Cover date Nov. 1962. #Odin #Thor #Loki #JourneyintoMystery #MarvelComics #Asgard #inkcommission #Patreon

Odin in full armor, holding a staff/ax with his left foot up on a rock.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Eartha, a stone age girl in modern England, debuted in Britain’s News of the World “Sunday” magazine in September 1981. It ran until July 1982. Written by Donne Avenell and illustrated by John M. Burns. #Eartha #British #newspaperstrip #commission #patreon

Eartha in her stone age clothing of skins and pelts. Her hair is pulled back into a high ponytail.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

XS (Jenni Ognats, granddaughter of Barry Allen, The Flash and cousin to Bart Allen, Impulse), made her debut in Legionnaires #0. On sale Sept 01, 1994. Cover date Oct 1994. LLL #XS #speedster #theflash #Legionofsuperheroes #Legionnaires #dccomics #patreon #commission

XS, coming to a sliding stop. She's wearing her Legion uniform with the swoosh shape on her chest, bare legs and long pony tail.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the anniversary of when J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter quit the Justice League and left Earth to join his exiled people. Spoiler: He came back! #jonnjonzz #martianmanhunter #dccomics #silverage #justiceleagueofamerica #superdccalendar #patreon

The Martian Manhunter in his classic blue cape, briefs and boots. Red belt and chest straps. And of course green skin, he is a Martian you know. He is flying, there is a star field behind him.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I miss these three every single day. Gidget the English Bulldog, Coco the Pug, and Eevee the cat. From 2013. ❤️

An English Bulldog, a Pug, and a 21 pound black cat sleeping all over each other on an ottoman.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Sportsmaster (Lawrence "Crusher" Crock) made his first costumed appearance in Green Lantern #28 “The Tricks of the Sportsmaster”. On newsstands August 29, 1947. Cover date Oct/Nov 1947. #sportsmaster #goldenagegreenlantern #greenlantern #dccomics #acrylicinks #patreon #injusticesociety

Sportsmaster in his baseball uniform winding up a bat with spikes in it. Background image of his first appearance in Green Lantern 28

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of “Eel” O’Brian, Plastic Man. #plasticman #policecomics #dccomics #goldenageofcomics #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Plastic Man in his red suit, hands on his hips, stretching up to the viewer.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the wedding anniversary of one of my favorite couples in comics, Ralph and Sue Dibny. #elongatedman #suedibny #suedearbon #dccomics #silverage #justiceleagueofamerica #superdccalendar #patreon

A stack of LIFE magazines on a counter. The top copy has a feature on the cover of socialite Sue Dibny and her superhero husband Ralph Dibny, The Elongated Man. They are standing in front of a Corvette. Ralph has his elongated arm wrapped around Sue and is giving her a kiss on her cheek.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy International Dog Day from Lilibet! (She heard there are treats and presents)

Lilibet the English Bulldog waiting for a treat. Her tongue is sticking out.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the anniversary of Dick Grayson's first appearance as Robin, The Boy Wonder. #dickgrayson #Robin #batman #teentitans #dccomics #superdccalendar #dccomics #patreon #clipstudiopaint

Robin the boy wonder swinging on a crane hook, and spinning a sling. Gotham in background.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Someone, who has an English Bulldog themselves, met Lilibet the other day. They said she seems pretty chill for a Bulldog. They have no idea. 😆

English Bulldog laying on a rug using a fetch toy to prop up her chin.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the anniversary of the first time Freddy Freeman becomes Captain Marvel, Jr! #superdccalendar #captainmarveljr #freddyfreeman #theoriginalcaptainmarvel #captainmarvel #shazam #shazamfamily #dccomics #patreon #ink #watercolor

Captain Marvel, Jr. smashing an offensive symbol of the Third Reich.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Infinite Man (Professor Jaxon Rugarth) first appeared in Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes #233 in "The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion!". On sale August 23, 1977. Cover date Nov. 1977. #infiniteman #Superboy #Legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #patreon

The Infinite Man with the mists of time surrounding his legs. His arms and legs are transparent. A star field is behind him, showing through his transparent arms and legs.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Satan Girl (Supergirl’s Red Kryptonite created evil twin) made her first appearance in Adventure Comics 313. On sale date August 22, 1963. Cover date October 1963. #supergirl #satangirl #Legionofsuperheroes #clipstudiopaint #adventurecomics #dccomics #patreon

Satan Girl (Evil Supergirl twin) with her hands on her hips in her head to toe black uniform with a purple cape, belt, and boots. She had gold bracers on each wrist. Her mask covers her head and hair. Her eyes, and the bottom of her face are visible.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar today is the birthday of Shiera Sanders, the golden age Hawkgirl! #hawkgirl #dccomics #goldenagecomics #justicesocietyofamerica #shierasanders #superdccalendar #patreon #clipstudiopaint

The golden age Hawkgirl in her green and red uniform, with her mask on.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar in the 30th century today will be the birthday of Jan Arrah, Element Lad of the Legion of Super-Heroes. #elementlad #janarrah #mysterylad #adventurecomics #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #superdccalendar #ink #watercolor #comicart #patreon

Element Lad represented from two different periods of his life. On the left as he first appeared as Mystery Lad, in his pink and white uniform with a stylized question mark on this chest. And on the right, years older in his green and black uniform.

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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This is Very Exciting and Needed….

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

According to the 1976 Super DC Calendar, in the 30th century, today will be the birthday of Ral Benem, Chlorophyll Kid, a founding member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes. #chlorophyllkid #legionofsuperheroes #dccomics #superdccalendar #legionofsubstituteheroes #patreon

Chlorophyll Kid, a founding member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes, his arms out at his sides using his powers to make a thorny plant grow at incredible speed

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Rose and Thorn first appeared on this date as a back up feature in Lois Lane #105. While Rose slept, her alter ego Thorn would awake. She would go out into the night to hunt down the mob known as THE 100, for the murder of Rose’s father. On newsstands August 13, 1970. Cover date October 1970.

Thorn, the alter ego of Rose when she sleeps, in a defiant pose. Wearing her green mini dress, thigh boots, long gloves, and "thorny" belt.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A couple of pencil sketch rewards for a patron on my Patreon. I'm very grateful for my patrons and I have a lot of fun with their requests. I always try to give them something they feel is worth their patronage. 😊 #batman #robin #darkknight #carriekelly #dccomics #pencilsketch #patreon

On the left a pencil sketch of the Dark Knight Returns version of Batman. On the right, a pencil sketch of Carrie Kelly in her Robin costume from Dark Knight returns. Batman shaped shadow behind her.

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Gene Gonzales @genegonzales.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wonder Man (Simon Williams) made his first appearance in Avengers #9. On sale August 11, 1964. Cover Date Oct 1964. #theavengers #wonderman #marvelcomics #simonwilliams #clipstudiopaint #patreon

Wonder Man in a later black and red costume. A stylized red "W" across his chest. He is tossing his red glasses aside, showing his red eyes.

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