Heroines After Dark - A 2007 Calendar
By
Bill Z Bubba,
Posted on: 2006-12-27 15:12 in Multi-Media Fan Creations
Hmm...i am very tempted to print this out and use it...
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*Wolf Whistles, Eyes bug out, jaw drops and tongue rolls out across the ground*
Ow, ow! Hubba hubba! 
I look forward to future calendars 
Very well done and thanks to everyone involved in this
Wow!!! That's HOTT!!
Wow quite a project ... really nice work there ... to all involved 
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Very cool!
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Hmm...i am very tempted to print this out and use it...
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Screw being tempted, I AM printing this baby out!
Awesome stuff Rowr! And even more love to Brandon for his gorgeous, gorgeous work *bows down*
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thanks for giving me a reason to finally go out and buy a printer.
"Sky-One" is my favorite! Course, I've got a thing for fair-skinned women with odd-colored hair!
Her and Heather McBrea (Who looks kinda like Uma Thurman, except darker skinned. Look at her face and tell me she doesn't look like Ms. Thurman, lol.)
So..... where's the beefcake for us female players? Huh!? It's a lovely calendar! And I lurve Brandon's art!! Now, must bribe him into doing one with some smexy guys!
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Hmmm .. one question: Who's room is that? Is that a whip I see on the wall? And I'm not convinced that is meant to fight for Justice ... hmmm
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Its the studio room where we posed , its just a prop set tho rumors abound that rowr supplied the props :P
Rowr and Jute included me in this as a Christmas gift and im ever so grateful I love Surprise art !
<.< >.> besides thats actually more clothing than Dragonberry normally wears
October for teh win !
WOW! Nice.. very nice
very nice!
(( for those interested, here's a story I wrote up of Caios promoting the calendar on Conan O'Brian ))
While watching TV later ...
Some seek to watch this program exclusively, others simply happen upon it while moving across the channels offered. However it happens, the show in question is returning from commercial, and the joyful upbeat melodies of the Max Weinberg band begin to play through the speakers accompanied by the perfect counterpoint of the audience applause. The logo of the Late Night with Conan OBrian show displays vibrantly on the screen. It soon fades away replaced with a panning shot of the NBC studios where the show takes place. Conan can be seen talking to Alex Barewind, a very famous and talented actor with numerous Oscar worthy, and some less the Oscar worthy, movies to his credit. The scene then focuses on Conan who turns straight to the camera just as the music begins to die down.
My next guest tonight ladies and gentlemen is a very controversial Hero. Conan begins the introduction as he pulls out a calendar which he makes sure to position so its facing the camera properly, She can now be seen accompanying several famous lady heroes in the Heroines After Dark charity calendar. Coming to us from straight from Paragon City, please give a warm welcome to the one, the only
Caios!
From behind the set Caios emerged to the crowds applause. She waved and smiled appreciatively as she walked confidently towards Conan. All the while the band played brass version of some Evanesance song. She wore a tight fitting pair of red leather pants with matching heals, and equally tight fitting black vest-shirt which showed off her bare midriff along with plenty of cleavage.
She gave Alex Barewind a polite handshake and kiss, and repeated the greeting with Conan before sitting down on the designated spot on the couch. As she sat down and the music and applause finally died down, she and Conan could be heard briefly exchanging greetings.
Wow, thank you, this is a pleasure, Conan. Caios said looking around the studio.
Well were glad to have you on. Conan said, This is your first time on the show, right?
This is my first time on any talk show, actually. Caios smiled.
Well allow me to be the first one to welcome you to the whole talk show deal. Conan added.
Great, so you get to pop my talk show cherry. Caios laughed, causing Conan to look over the crowd with a face of disbelief, all of which brought out even more laughter from the crowd.
You know I think you just fulfilled one of my personal fantasies. Conan joked, and Caios laughed on cue.
Well only happy to help.
Great well I cant wait to talk about this calendar thing youre doing but first I wanted to talk a little about yourself. Now you are actually a registered superpowered hero of Paragon City, right?
Thats right Conan, Caios said, Ive been registered for over two years now.
But you havent just worked in Paragon City, right? Conan asked, It says here youve been known to work all across the country, particularly in Los Angeles.
Well, I like to move around a lot. Caios said, Its not like I go out of my way to fight crime in different places, but when I go somewhere and theres trouble brewing Ill generally try to put stop to it.
It sounds like you like to be the sheriff in town. Conan jokes, moving into an impersonating tone of a slack jawed cowboy, Im here the new bad girl in town, and if theres trouble brewin Im a gonna put a stop to it. His rendition was comical enough to draw out the desired laughter from the crowd.
Youd be surprised. Caios simply smiled with a soft chuckle.
But you mentioned earlier that this isnt like a job for you, this hero thing. Conan said. What did you mean by that?
Yeah well its still hard for me to call myself a hero, in all honesty. Caios said, For me its just doing the right thing, you know? I mean if you see some guy mugging an old lady across the street, and you can stop it without any real risk to yourself, well if you dont do something to help then youre just being a jerk. Her delivery managed to get the crowd chuckling briefly, Im serious, lets face it, most of the super powered heroes out there dont have anything to fear from the average thug on the street. So not taking a moment to help out is just insulting really. No I think the real heroes are people like fire fighters and police officers who really are risking their lives, who really can die doing their job, just so they can protect the rest of us. Her minor speech drew heartfelt applause from the crowd, to which she turned and smiled appreciatively.
So let me get this straight, Conan began as soon as the applause had died down, You dont really think youre risking your life with what you do? I mean whats to stop that thug from pulling out a gun suddenly and shooting you?
Yeah, thats not really what I'd consider a life risking situation. Caios replied, I mean you pull a gun on me I can easily leave you unconscious before you pull the trigger.
Really? Well there go my evil plans. Conan joked loudly, But really I just find this fascinating, it sounds like you must have bad guys pulling guns on you constantly!
Oh yeah, all the time. Caios said.
I love how shes just so casual about this too. Conan catered back to the crowd. Its like, oh yeah, people shoot guns at me all the time no big deal. Id like to see the sort of thing that would actually give you pause, like having some guy pointing a missle at you.
Actually that has happened. Caios laughed at Conans shocked face, Youd be surprised what sort of things the bad guys will throw at you sometimes.
Really? Wow. Conan added, So whats the strangest thing youve been threatened with?
I dont know, Rap music? Caios joked, prompting a huge response from the crowd, to which she then turned and added Im kidding! No really its hard to say theres been so many things, giant robots, high explosives, theres even this giant ball of goo called Hamidon that likes to throw protoplasm at you. But probably the most annoying are these zombie guys that like to puke all over you.
Wow thats pretty disgusting. Conan added, So if you dont mind me conveniently changing the subject to something that I can actually stomach
The bad pun got a chuckle from those gathered and a simple, Go ahead Conan from Caios.
So what exactly are your super powers? Conan asked, Cause if mind reading is anywhere in there, with what youre wearing, Im in serious trouble. The joke drew the expected laughter from the crowd and a knowing smile from Caios.
No I actually have a major thing against mind readers personally. Caios explained, Basically my powers are mutant origin, thats the official term for it. But is simply boils down to enhanced physical prowess. So strength, speed, reflexes, as well as all my senses are supernaturally enhanced. I dont shoot lazer beams out of my eyes or fly around like Statesman or anything. I dont control any cosmic powers or anything, I pretty much just beat up the bad guys.
So basically you just hit people. Conan said.
Yes and Im very good at it. Caios smiled.
So are you like a kung fu expert or something? Conan continued.
Yes, Im actually experienced with a wide array or martial art forms, and just general fighting skills Ive picked up over the years. Caios explained, But thats just normal training on top of the extra speed and strength.
I can attest to her strength at least. Alex Barewind spoke up shaking his hand, At least if her hand shake is anything to go by, youch!
Oh Im sorry Alex, Caios said, I figured I didnt need to be careful around you. You play a pretty tough guy in your movie.
Heh, no thats alright. Alex smiled, Most people assume Im a lot tougher then I really am because of all the movie roles Ive played, but really Im a total wimp, just ask my wife. The line was delivered with the expertise of a Broadway actor and as such generated a favorable response from the crowd.
Well just how fast and strong are we talking about here? Conan asked, Like for example, if you were in a race, how fast could you run?
Oh if I go all out I could probably hit 80 pretty easily. Caios deduced, But if Im trying to get from one place to another really fast I find its easier just to jump from place to place, it tends to be faster to jump over buildings in the way then run around them.
Wow, thats amazing, so just how far can you jump? Conan kept with the questions.
Well, if Im trying to get across town I can usually do the whole rooftop to rooftop thing. Caios continued, Although the rooftops in question are usually as much as 500 yards apart. But again, if Im really trying I can probably clear half a mile without much trouble.
Really? Half a mile! Conan exclaimed, Talk about avoiding traffic, whats that like?
Well its a lot like flying, Caios said, Only with a lot of interruptions along the way.
That does sound like a lot of fun! Conan said, Now the other thing I wanted to talk to you about. Youre known as a seriously controversial Hero.
Well Ive never been the politically correct type. Caios smiled.
Well yeah, theres that, but what about all these rumors Ive heard about you? Conan asked.
What rumors? Caios replied, Youll have to be specific, people love to make up all sorts of crazy things about girls like me.
Well Im talking specifically about this vampire thing. Conan said, This one just refuses to go away.
Yeah, I dont expect that one to ever go away. Caios smiled knowingly, But it doesnt matter to me really. Rumors are rumors and people are gonna keep telling them no matter what I do. Really these days being labeled a vampire isnt even that big of a deal, so my take on it is, who cares?
But theres more then that when it comes to you and controversy. Conan continued, I mean youve had literally hundreds of honorary medals awarded to you for all the work your work in helping everyone around you. People love you for always helping out the little guy. And yet youre still considered one of the biggest trouble makers in Paragon City. I think I read somewhere that youre probably as high as Manticore in terms of people most likely to give Statesman an ulcer.
Oh I doubt Im high on that list. Caios admitted, theres a lot of crazy people with hero licenses.
But you cant deny theres a lot of controversy surrounding your superhero career. Conan pressed.
Oh Im sure there are. Caios confirmed, But theres really nothing much to say about that. Like I said before, Im not in this to be the typical spandex and smiles superhero, Im just out to help others. And again, at the end of the day I really dont care what other people think of me. The fact that I dont bow to public perceptions of what a hero should be is probably whats at the core of the controversy, but I just dont think it matters. In the end I honestly dont believe Ill ever be able to match that perception. So Id rather spend my energy making sure that Ive helped make the world a better place then worry about my public image. Again her words stirred an applause from the crowd, which she thanked with a smile.
Speaking of your public image. Conan segwayed, I think its time we talk about this calendar youre doing. Can you tell me how this all came about?
Well like with any group of people, a lot of Paragons heroes will often get together when theyre not saving the world and just talk about whats going on. Caios explained, It was at one of these gatherings that someone came up with the idea of a calendar of superheroes that could be sold for charity. Eventually that idea grew into the calendar you have now.
For those of you who dont know, Conan began as he held the calendar in question up so the cameras could get a good look, he went over the sell points in a practiced tone. This is the calendar youre talking about, Called Heroines After Dark. This 2007 calendar contains pictures with 12 of Paragon Citys sexy female heroes. It's available in stores now I believe.
Thats right Conan. Caios confirmed.
And more importantly, Conan added, All proceeds from the sale of the Calendar will go to the Paragon City Childrens Hospital.
Yes, all the profits will go to help out these children. Caios explained, Many of whom suffered many debilitating injuries that theyre still dealing with as a result of the first Rikti Invasion.
Thats wonderful! Conan said, But I gotta say this certainly isnt the kind of calendar that I would imagine being pinned to the wall of a Childrens Hospital. Its basically showing a bunch of super hot heroines in their underwear.
Well the theme is a sexy slumber party. Caios said, And its technically considered tame enough for the kids, but just barely. Its really up to the hospital whether or not they want to put it up.
Well lets show the audience what were talking about. Conan said, Heres the group picture that they have on the front of this thing. Can we put this up on the monitors now? The scene fades to an image of a camera focusing zoomed on the calendar itself with a large picture of all 12 female heroes posing together in the middle of a bedroom set. The crowd quickly gave applause in response to the image.
I guess you all like that right? Conan asked to the crowd which made their approval known, Thats what I thought. Now I know you dont want us to show everything off, but I did want to focus on you in this picture, if I can?
Yeah, thats fine. Caios said.
Great, if you can zoom in on the corner there where Caios is standing. Conan directed the cameraman, who zoomed in as requested until only Caios could be clearly seen. Again the crowd gave a positive response towards what was being shown. Now,
Im not sure you realized this at the time. But I think that shirt is too small for you. I mean look at that! It looks like youre about to have a wardrobe malfunction.
No its meant to go like that. Caios laughed, Im actually not showing anything more then you see with some of the other girls in the picture, I just wanted to do something a little different. It was actually a really good fit, so no, sorry, there was no wardrobe malfunction.
Oh but thats not all! Conan added, I wonder if you can show whats immediately behind Caios here. The scene showing off the zoomed in image of Caios darkened except for a small oval that was highlighting something hung just behind Caios. Now correct me if Im wrong, but is that a whip? or a lasso? What are you planning to do with that thing!
Ok that ones not mine. Caios laughed along with the crowd as the camera went back to her. It was really just part of the set. But there was a point where we thought about using it on some of the other girls.
Oh? Conan said with blatant curiosity. Do go on, Im sure wed all love to hear this one.
We were just joking about it, Im afraid, I dont think anyone of us were serious about it. Caios explained, See a few of us there were pretty shy about the whole thing.
Im guessing that wasnt you. Conan said sarcastically, And again, Im only going by the way you look like youre just about to flash everyone there.
No, I was pretty comfortable about the whole thing, actually. Caios said, But if you notice next to me is Tarberetta. Shes really sweet and very skilled, but was extremely nervous about the whole thing. She nearly bolted out of there at one point. A few of us joked that we might have to tie her down for the photo shoot.
I would have loved to see those pictures. Conan joked, though it was probably true.
Im sure, Caios smiled, But in the end she made it through, and she wasnt the only nervous one there. Fortunately we were all very supportive with each other so it really made the whole thing very easy to shoot. Which is good cause I think in the end we really wanted to do something that would sell a lot and to really provide as much profits as possible to help the kids with.
Oh Im sure these will fly off the shelves! Conan smiled. Im planning to take this one home!
Im planning to buy one as soon as I leave here. Alex Barewind spoke up again, Just dont tell my wife. Again the expertly delivered line drew a laugh from the crowd.
Dont worry, its just between you, me, Caios, and the Millions of people watching. Conan joked as he gave an overexaggerated wink towards the camera. Once the crowd settled down he continued. So why dont you talk about some of the other ladies in here?
Well I dont want to give away too much. Caios said, Youll just have to buy the calendar if you want all the juicy details. Like I said before, next to me is Tarberetta who really does glow like that when shes nervous by the way. Below me is Sky-One, shes a darling, very cheerful and smart. Behind us with the wings is Kai, shes a lot fun let me tell you. Shes a real troublemaker, so obviously we got along great. Just in front of her is Blazing Tiger who is naturally shy and quiet, but she can be quite the spitfire in action. Then on the ground in front is Heather Mcbrae, shes a very straight laced gal, a really good girl that one. There in the middle there you have Rowr and Valkarye.
Now let me stop you there a second. Conan interrupted, Rowr is certainly one of the most famous heroines in Paragon if not the world.
Yeah, thats right, Caios agreed, Shes, I would say, probably the most photogenic tiger and hero Ive ever met.
And thats Valkarye in front of her, right? Conan continued, I noticed Rowr has her tail wrapped around Valkarye. Just from the way they look here theyre certainly being very friendly with each other.
Oh well theyre certainly close friends. Caios smiled. So Im sure they were just being playful at the time.
So what can you tell us about the other people in here? Conan asked.
Well let see, Caios continued, Just next to them is Moggie whos always a pleasure to be around.
I gotta say, I love how shes leaning over like that and winking at the camera. Conan said, And are those handcuffs on the bed post next to her?
Again, those were just part of the set as far as I know. Caios laughed before she continued, Now in front of her is Imp, that is Plasma Imp. She was extremely cheerful and playful the whole time. Next to them on the window is Dragonberry, shes always fun to be around, and along with Imp was very goofy and playful the whole time. The two of them really made it hard not to enjoy the whole thing. And last but not least, all the way in the back there is Robin Magnum. She was also very shy and sweet, she was up there with Tarby in terms of how nervous she was with the whole thing, which was why she was standing in the back corner there.
Well thats awesome. Conan said, Youre all very lovely and very sexy ladies and I wish you the best of luck with that.
Why thank you Conan. Caios smiled.
Once again the calendar is called Heroines After Dark and is available now in stores everywhere! Conan said to the camera, All proceeds go to the Paragon City Childrens Hospital. So go out there and buy as many as you can! Well be right back after these commercials.
The camera panned out to the three of them talking and laughing while Conan continued looking through the calendar. The crowd continued to cheer on cue while the scene faded to show the Late Night with Conan OBrian logo once again. The screen fades to black before the next commercial comes on.
Caios - Modern. Vampire. Cowgirl, not Catgirl.
Karnage - Monster. Psychopath. Fun at Parties.
FyreShadow - Innocent. Naive. God-like Powerful.
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Very NICE!!!
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oofta....nice!
a big congrats to all the lucky folks who made that calender!
now....if Brittania was in there I would really be happy...ah well....a bird can dream. 
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...the sword is truth...
~whiteperegrine~
Wow Rowr!
Very nice. Also, that was a lot of w's for so few words...
Dang this is nice! My wife will get jealous if I use it as my wallpaper though
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now....if Brittania was in there I would really be happy...ah well....a bird can dream. ~
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There is always the Paragon Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Brit has a Union Jack bikini all picked out just in case she gets the call. 
Very nice! Maybe next next year's calendar can be your villains.
Very nice. I must say that my wife has asked for one. She also wants a beefcake calender for her office.
Wow! Nice.
Come one come all get your brand new 2007 Calendar! Featuring 12 wonderful ladies of Paragon City, all proceeds going towards the Paragon City Children's Hospital! (no the kids won't be getting copies of the calendar!)
Heroines After Dark 2007 Calendar
((Special Thanks to Brandon Mckinney for being the artist on this one, Caios who provided the flavor text, Jute for organizing everything, and everyone in it willing to be featured! To Imp and Dragonberry, who didn't know about the calendar (hopefully), Merry Christmas and Happy New year!))
((note: I will have a zip file containing the full giant big resolution versions up later, probably late tonight or tomorrow morning)