"The Ninja, The Time Bomb, and the Cat Guy"

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There's problems that come up when you have a 10-issue series in your mind (not including at least 5 back-up stories and a couple of crossovers) and not having anything completed. One that seems to haunt us from time to time is using characters that we've created but have yet to debut anywhere. They just pop-up in a picture one day and the next thing we get are questions of who the hell that's suppose to be. This is one of those drawings.
The bearded individual at the far left is known as "The Cat Guy"; something Tony came up with one day. He doesn't have any powers; he just loves cats. A lot. He also happens to live in the apartment unit right below Erik and Kari so it's a given he's not very fond of them. But his hatred goes far beyond a usual tentant spat. Every night Erik finds himself accidently tripping on his 'babies' laying the steps. And that folks, makes the perfect recipe for a 'super villain'. Expect that story to come out someday. At least, that's what I hope.
As for the ninja? What can I say; I forced Tony to watch the final episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" when they riffed on "Diabolique" and for awhile there Tony really digged the character. But if the ninja has a background story, it's a first to me.
Got to say though, I LOVE that title.- Jake

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