This is the storyboard I included as part of my portfolio for calarts (edited slightly with photoshop). I decided to upload it for feedback, since this is the first storyboard I’ve ever done and I’m curious how strong the idea was, and if I was clear enough. I’ve never been able to write short, so it ended up being pretty long. I’m going to break it down into parts.

edit: part one is here and part two is here.

and for those confused here is a question i answered about the story.

i was inspired by m83’s moody music video for midnight city featuring some kids with powers. it reminded me how into x-men i was and how cool mutants with special powers is as a concept. i thought i’d take it as an opportunity to redesign x-men characters if they were moody tweens. i got kind of attached to their could-be stories and created a revamped storyline for them as younger kids. maybe i’ll continue dreaming it up and expand on it.

bestnatesmithever:

Superheroes Trying to Hide Their Boners

I had this idea, but did not have the skills to make it happen. That’s where Slacktory’s Monica Ekabutr comes in. She did such a great job, I’m having trouble hiding my….excitement. See more at Slacktory.com

I was paid to draw superheroes with boners. This is ‘just the tip’ of my success. Hopefully it will be a lot more entertaining than that pun. Enjoy.