10 Welsh Superheroes
Anthony and I were idly speculating one day how many Welsh superheroes were out there. I said we could get to ten...
#10. Plancton Jones
The strip here is from the 1952 Hwyl! annual - I found the scan on the Bear Alley blog. I don't know much about this guy, but either he's a hero, or he's been driven mad by the banality of Radio Wales and attempted to murder someone while under the influence. It's anyone's guess.
#9. Red Dragon
Gareth Thomas - aka Red Dragon - is part of Marvel's SHE (Superheroes of Europe) lineup. There is also a briefly seen Lady Red Dragon, but that's about all Google could tell me. Marvel are, of course, secret #IndyWales fans. They even included a Welsh flag at the UN conference scene in Black Panther.Your regular reminder that even the MCU knows @YesCymru is the way forward... pic.twitter.com/LO5CwveFeS
— Jessica Powell (@jess__powell) November 28, 2020
#8. Stinger
Stinger - aka Blodwen Reese - is a member of the Marvel Genetix group. According to her Marvel bio, she was abducted as a young girl by a mad geneticist who helped her gain the ability to absorb energy, then shoot it from her hands. It doesn't mention where she learned her gravity defying latex wrap skills.
#7. Captain Beany
Wikipedia tells us: "Captain Beany [from Planet Beanus] is a Welsh eccentric and fundraiser." His flat in Port Talbot also serves as the Baked Bean Museum of Excellence. That's commitment. You can keep up to date with all the latest news at www.captainbeany.com!
#6. Scorch
Scorch (and his younger incarnation Scorch Bach) is a 'superhero dragon' and mascot of the WRU (Welsh Rugby Union). He features in his own series of online bilingual comics, and in a published graphic novel.
#5. Dan Can
Anthony argued strongly against Dan Can's inclusion but, he's a superhero and he's Welsh. As we've just seen, there was nothing in the challenge that said these superheroes had to be humanoid, after all. Dan is Torfaen's recycling mascot - because if Dan Can, You Can. (Geddit?) He has lots of different comic strips and other resources which you can check out HERE.
#4. Captain Wales
Real name, Huw Gruffydd. He was a member of the Captain Britain Corps, appearing in one issue of X-Men: Chaos Engine before being killed off by Doctor Doom. What a guy.As I couldn't find a picture, have one instead of The Choir, a new Welsh superhero introduced by Marvel in February 2020, long after this post was originally written...
#3. Captain Cymru
Morwen Powell is the Captain Britain of an alternate timeline where Wales was the preeminent culture of the British Isles. Marvel always likes to keep things believable. (The awesome art is by StazJohnson on DeviantArt.)Matthew Evans, founder of Ironman Wales and The Long Course Weekend, has also created an alter ego called Captain Cymru who competes in endurance events to raise money for charity.
#2. Pixie
Marvel character Megan Gwynn is a troubled teen from a (fictional) former mining town called Abergylid. Instead of filling diaries with tortured metalcore lyrics, Megan discovers she is actually a mutant with the ability to fly and, later, perform magic. She still comes out with lines like "there's a sliver of darkness that Magik put inside my soul" though, so the potential remains.#1. SuperTed
SuperTed started life as the titular character of a book series by Mike Young. Young founded Siriol Productions in 1982 to take Ted to the television screen, with the show first airing on S4C in 1983. A defective teddy bear, discarded by a toy factory, Ted gets a whole new lease of life when he's discovered by an alien from the Planet Spot - together they fight crime and strangely effeminate skeletons. There has been speculation that Ted is shaping up for a reboot so, though you snigger, he could be the best known Welsh superhero for a long time to come!CONVERSATION
Look Cool This Summer with House of Fraser
House of Fraser has an awesome selection of children's summer clothing this year, especially for those like myself who are always looking for that retro aesthetic. Peter Pan collars, t-bar shoes, full skirts - just like in all those beautiful vintage kids' illustrations.
So, when I was asked if I fancied writing about the range I was hit by the creative urge for what feels like the first time in forever, and decided to have a go at replicating a few of my favourite pieces in pencil and ink...
Babies, for all they look adorable from a distance, are fairly disgusting creatures when you get up close. That's why they spend most of their life in easy care, easy off babygros. But, even babies need to look their best sometimes, and House of Fraser has some gorgeous little outfits - like the Ralph Lauren Floral Stripe Dress above, currently priced at £29.50. It's so bright and summery, and also boasts machine wash care instructions.
Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret specialise in fun and colourful children's clothing, and their yellow Polka Dot Dress (currently £14) was my first pick for nursery age children. I just love bright colours on young children - it projects that carefree innocence childhood should be all about.
My favourite piece for infant age children is another fab polkadot dress, this one from UK based brand, Yumi, priced at £21. This sleeveless dress has an elasticated waist, contrasting white collar, and gold floral button details. If you aren't feeling the green, you can also get it in red.
We're talking junior school children now, and just check out this pretty Little MisDress Girls Spot Print Dress with Big Bow on Waist, currently priced at £27. Little MisDress is the junior range from Little Mistress, and is well worth taking a look at.
For this sketch I teamed the dress with a pair of Angel's Face Girls Glitter Ballet Pump with Ribbon Bow (£34). This style comes in five colours: red, blue, sliver, gold, and baby pink.
For tweenagers, I went back to the Ralph Lauren selection. This Sleeveless Dress with Striped Bow Waist (£52.50) effortlessly combines classy sophistication with a little childlike fun. The yellow ribbon belt really makes such an impact, but you could easily team with a white ribbon for a full nautical look.
In colder weather you could wear a light long sleeved top underneath, making the dress even more versatile.
Lastly, I chose my favourite outfit for teenage girls. This is another Yumi dress, the Yumi Girls Girls Cloud Print Day Dress, which is currently listed at £31. I love the colours in this, it makes me think of my own childhood in the late 1980s and early 1990s, surrounded by Keypers, Care Bears, and My Little Pony. Pastel for the win!
For my sketch, I teamed with the dress with a few simple accessories like a Mint Velvet Silver Simple Knot Necklace (£19.00), hair clip, and a pair of tassel earrings.
What do you think of House of Fraser's Girls' Dresses? Do you have a favourite?
*This is a collaborative post with House of Fraser.*
So, when I was asked if I fancied writing about the range I was hit by the creative urge for what feels like the first time in forever, and decided to have a go at replicating a few of my favourite pieces in pencil and ink...
Babies, for all they look adorable from a distance, are fairly disgusting creatures when you get up close. That's why they spend most of their life in easy care, easy off babygros. But, even babies need to look their best sometimes, and House of Fraser has some gorgeous little outfits - like the Ralph Lauren Floral Stripe Dress above, currently priced at £29.50. It's so bright and summery, and also boasts machine wash care instructions.
Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret specialise in fun and colourful children's clothing, and their yellow Polka Dot Dress (currently £14) was my first pick for nursery age children. I just love bright colours on young children - it projects that carefree innocence childhood should be all about.
My favourite piece for infant age children is another fab polkadot dress, this one from UK based brand, Yumi, priced at £21. This sleeveless dress has an elasticated waist, contrasting white collar, and gold floral button details. If you aren't feeling the green, you can also get it in red.
We're talking junior school children now, and just check out this pretty Little MisDress Girls Spot Print Dress with Big Bow on Waist, currently priced at £27. Little MisDress is the junior range from Little Mistress, and is well worth taking a look at.
For this sketch I teamed the dress with a pair of Angel's Face Girls Glitter Ballet Pump with Ribbon Bow (£34). This style comes in five colours: red, blue, sliver, gold, and baby pink.
For tweenagers, I went back to the Ralph Lauren selection. This Sleeveless Dress with Striped Bow Waist (£52.50) effortlessly combines classy sophistication with a little childlike fun. The yellow ribbon belt really makes such an impact, but you could easily team with a white ribbon for a full nautical look.
In colder weather you could wear a light long sleeved top underneath, making the dress even more versatile.
Lastly, I chose my favourite outfit for teenage girls. This is another Yumi dress, the Yumi Girls Girls Cloud Print Day Dress, which is currently listed at £31. I love the colours in this, it makes me think of my own childhood in the late 1980s and early 1990s, surrounded by Keypers, Care Bears, and My Little Pony. Pastel for the win!
For my sketch, I teamed with the dress with a few simple accessories like a Mint Velvet Silver Simple Knot Necklace (£19.00), hair clip, and a pair of tassel earrings.
What do you think of House of Fraser's Girls' Dresses? Do you have a favourite?
CONVERSATION
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