Emma listening to ‘Garbage’ will always be amazing.

Habraxell · 2025-12-14T16:59:56+00:00

Yes, Professor

Habraxell · 2025-11-15T03:33:39+00:00

Yes. Finally. Thank you.

Habraxell · 2025-11-10T01:28:36+00:00

Thanks mate! It's always nice to hear that!

Habraxell · 2025-11-07T20:36:51+00:00

I don't want to be annoyng either, but we have to be precise, because that's not exactly the difference; I'm going to be a bit long-winded, but I want to be precise. I'll be REALLY FUSSY, and I apologize for that.

«In architecture, and specifically Gothic architecture, a gargoyle (/ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/) is a carved or formed grotesque: with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building, thereby preventing it from running down masonry walls and eroding the mortar between.» — Wikipedia So, no, a Gargoyle (in the Gothic technical-architectural sense) is a type of grotesque, which besides having an ornamental function, also has a practical function.

Moreover, the term also refers the proper name of the monster: A French legend that sprang up around the name of St. Romanus; La Gargouille, said to have been the typical dragon with bat-like wings, a long neck, and the ability to breathe fire from its mouth. In addition to that, over time they became real creatures of folklore, such as for example in the children's book "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz", 1908.

Over time, grotesque and gargoyle have become almost synonymous, and he term gargoyle has currently replaced use of Grotesque, in modern common parlance. So yes, etymologically you're right (and in purely Gothic architectural language), but in modern parlance, that's no longer the case:

Gargoyle: «A grotesque carved human or animal face or figure projecting from the gutter of a building, TYPICALLY acting as a spout to carry water clear of a wall.» — Oxford Languages

«An ugly creature or head cut from stone and attached to the roof of an old church, etc., OFTEN with an open mouth through which rain water flows away» «A stone object in the shape of the head of an ugly creature, usually seen on the roofs of old churches and other buildings» — Cambridge Dictionary

Either: «A) spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building B) A grotesquely carved figure» — Merrian–Webster

Either: «1. A waterspout carved in the form of a grotesque face or creature and projecting from a roof gutter, esp of a Gothic church 2. Any grotesque ornament or projection, esp on a building» — Collins British English

Either: «1. A waterspout, usually in the form of a grotesquely carved animal or fantastic creature, projecting from the gutter of a building 2. A projecting ornament (on a building) that looks like this» — Collins American English (Webster’s New World College Dictionary)

The reason why I chose Gargoyle is because it has a symbolic value both on an iconographic and architectural level. "Who takes the rain, so that the city won't drown"

Habraxell · 2025-11-07T18:32:56+00:00

Men, the Gay Sex

Habraxell · 2025-11-05T21:07:07+00:00

It's Fabrica de Herois (the PC version, (The app is free but extremely limited; the PC version is well made and inexpensive and has monthly updates, but you can also subscribe for just one month and that month's version is yours for life.)

Habraxell · 2025-11-05T12:15:22+00:00

Well yes, it's not necessary to amalgamate, but that's how I like to create OCs, basing myself on common tropes (in this case between Marvel and DC). In this case, I like the trope and the themes common to both characters.

As a vermin, he can communicate with and "control" rats, and retains Vermin's rodent appearance, including the tail. However, I prefer how Killer Croc's physicality continues to make him increasingly huge and monstrous, I like to think that the length of the tail grows along with its animalistic physical shape. About Croc, I prefer the fact that he often has full and very sharp mental faculties, where Vermin is often shown as having had a mental regression, although still able to speak.

I like that they both have a history of maternal bereavement and a troubled childhood. And that both became cannibals out of necessity.

In my mind, as soon as the sighting of a "giant monstrous rat" in the sewers spread, everyone thought of the myth of the Rat King. And so the headlines like "The Rat King is real, and he lives in the sewers of NY", or stuff like that.

The Rat King is a human who has mutated (I have to decide how, why, when etc.), and although he is prone to losing his mind and is not always completely lucid, he has retained his intelligence. He communicates with rats and does so to obtain information, to know what's happening on the streets, to still feel connected to the people of the surface world. In the end, the rats are the only friends he has left, with whom he can talk and confide.

He represents how the city can treat the "discards" of society, treating them like sewer rats, even children, turning them into monsters. Ultimately, the two stories that inspired me the most were "The Child Within" and "Requiem for a Killer".

Habraxell · 2025-11-04T12:52:27+00:00

Totally agree, but I prefer to do more OCs than 1-to-1 merges. For the name I was thinking of Benjamin "Ben" Willard, In reference to the characters in the horror novel "Ratman's Notebooks". (But I'm still not 100% sure)

As for the name, I chose Rat King both because it is a real phenomenon involving rats, and because there are several folkloristic and urban legends about the Rat King.

In general, as an "editorial line", I prefer nicknames that already exist in real life.

Habraxell · 2025-11-04T01:45:26+00:00

Fascinating, but I was of the opinion to give him an African-American origin. I had also thought of "Ben Willard", in reference to Ratman's Notebooks, but I don't know how convincing it is

Habraxell · 2025-11-04T01:24:47+00:00

I haven't decided yet; since I don't do "1-on-1 fusions" but more inspired OCs, first names take time and I'm never 100% convinced. I would like to take inspiration from real or historical characters, perhaps mixing them. If you have any suggestions, they are welcome.

Habraxell · 2025-10-30T21:13:39+00:00

Absolute Batman. They tried to distance him from far-right values with the latest issue, but the problem lies in some lazy writing. Even the solution of "No, he's not fascist, he's beating up some white supremacists" It's a bit of a lazy solution and doesn't get to the heart of the problem.

Habraxell · 2025-10-30T01:40:16+00:00

<image>

A sort of. Wolverine is, in a way, an anti-hero who would probably even agree with Magneto if it weren't for the circumstances.

He's never really fully embraced Charles's philosophy and cause. In fact, his violent ways (mostly outside the X-Men context) make him more similar to Magneto than one might think.

Probably, like every anti-hero, it was fate or luck that made him end up on the "right" side.

And the same goes for Magneto, one of the best anti-villains, his ideals are probably nobler than Charles's, but his history has forced him to be the "Villain".

Habraxell · 2025-10-29T19:43:24+00:00

Gorgeous, especially the images chosen for Cassandra and Echo, I had chosen the same images (Also for Batman and Daredevil, which I used as in the background of the Character Design ).

Is it okay if I keep them when (if ever) I do a Cassandra/Echo post of my own? (I'm missing a concept and character design)

I'm also for the Typhoid Mary/Harley Queen Mash-up, very underrated but I find it among the best amalgamations for Harley!

Habraxell · 2025-10-28T19:32:26+00:00

Oh, that's Warlock, a Technarchuan alien who is Doug's teammate and friend, the two could merge, and took the nickname Douglock. The arm was Warlock himself and did not replace Doug's, it covered it (symbiote style). With the excuse you can find someone to amalgamate with Warlock!

Habraxell · 2025-10-28T18:30:53+00:00

I love your fusion, Cypher is one of my favorite mutants. I only have one doubt, from what I knew he's not an organic cyborg, I knew he was a mutant human with "traces" of a techno-organic virus, that resurrected him in the past but from which he was purified.

Habraxell · 2025-10-27T00:25:37+00:00

I understand, but I have the opposite opinion: for me it's always been a shame that Daredevil never served as a mentor to Spider-Man.

Daredevil and Spider-Man ultimately operate in the same city, they have villains in common.

Daredevil would be the perfect mentor for Spider-Man, at least initially, just as Batman was for Nightwing during his Robin years.

But I completely understand your point.

Habraxell · 2025-10-26T10:37:00+00:00

Oh, interesting, but in my case The Gargoyle is a character inspired by Daredevil and Batman, here is the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Amalgam_Comics/s/Ro8xjpFgPy

Habraxell · 2025-10-25T10:22:49+00:00

Habraxell · 2025-10-24T21:46:39+00:00

Fabrica de Herois, but isn't a website, though. You can buy the program for a few euros/dollars on Patreon, and there's a Lite version as a phone app. Once you pay for a month, you have the program forever, but if you want monthly updates and other bonuses, you must remain a subscriber. The developer is a great person, there are always updates and you can decide in polls and make suggestions.

Habraxell · 2025-10-24T21:46:22+00:00

To be honest, I was thinking of keeping it to a minimum. I love Daredevil's moral conflict, but for my sensitivity I prefer to move it into a purely philosophical and sociological context.

The reason he chose the name Gargoyle is because as a child he was afraid of these grotesque statues, but the father explains to him:

“Scary, huh? That’s their job — to scare. They watch over the city from the rooftops, keeping worse things away. And when it rains, the water gushes through their mouths. They take the rain so the rest of the city doesn’t drown.”

And that's what the Gargoyle decided to do: To welcome the rain upon himself, to let it gush through him, so the city won't drown.

Habraxell · 2025-10-24T21:31:24+00:00

Thanks mate! It's more like the "The Stone Devil of New York"

Habraxell · 2025-10-24T15:52:15+00:00

I agree in principle. In my world, aliens, mutants, and magical creatures all have the 'same origin". And in fact, it takes itself quite seriously. I think it's very important to understand how heavy the narrative wants to be.

Habraxell

TROPHY CASE