Mystic Cavern

It is said that the water in this cavern can either cleanse your soul or implement a severe vindication, but no one knows for sure. Perhaps it is the intent of this trigger-happy, triggerfish-toting pixie to find out via her hostage test subject. By the paranoid concentration in her eyes as she guards the sacred bridge, she hopes no one else stumbles upon this mystery at the same time.

Reese Don't Do Topless

Reese, from Amy K. Cyrway's Apocrypha universe, is a level-headed, intellectual sort of woman who helps pay her tuition by working at Dakota's, a western-style tavern where the helpings are generous, there's stupid crap on the walls, and the wait staff just screams for a swimsuit calendar. But Reese doesn't go for that; she finds such notions crass as she sips her Earl Grey— and then she met me. But it's all good because it's for the sake of art. This is a cropping of the entire picture, which shows the rest of her. Be warned: it ventures into softcore territory as you can probably expect.

Pier Six Braw

When angels get mad, the city gets quite a show! Like rival kaijus, they take it to the waterfront where all the creepy abandoned factories are. I guess it's better than inside the local Domo Doughnuts. Anyway, Belial, the redhead kissing pavement, had the upper hand just minutes ago and then started monologuing which, of course, left him wide open for an Omni Slash by Asbeel. That's just a snippet; if you want to know more, read the book! The Apocrypha universe is a creation of Amy K. Cyrway and Jen De Salme.

Best of Friends

Daisy often enjoyed talking to that strange green fellow from the watery glass box. One night she felt lonely, so she invited her new friend to keep her company on the comfy bed. The fish is based on one of my beloved pets from the past: Chromie, a chromide cichlid whom I had kept for five years and grew so large that no other fish could be kept with him. Hmm, why is it that dogs are adopted but fish are bought?

Goody Basket

Bluette's holiday series continues with Easter. She's one hot chick who just can't keep her eggs hidden. Celest now understands why bunnies multiply. Meanwhile, Centura plays the role of gentle, kindhearted Eostre, the apparent goddess of springtime, bunnies, and eggs. Eyes— oh, the sugar rush!

Heavy Metal Valkyrie

Model of mayhem Amber Lee Ann Johnson stars in this fantastic image based on one of her favorite movies, Heavy Metal. Transforming her motorcycle into a metallic beast seemed appropriate enough. Maybe the green glow means it's Loc-Nar powered!

Uncharted Realms

Imagine the sailors' surprise upon discovering this never-before explored peninsula in the midst of the roaring storm. However, their arrival awakened the foul-tempered denizen of this mysterious land. Groggy and unamused she towers above the sand; her scythe igniting with flame sends a message to her visitors. (The gigantic structure in the background is actually a cross between a Bagger 288 and an amusement park octopus.)

WTF?

Just as the title states. Every Bushido fashion warrior knows that the foundation to looking and feeling tip-top is to stay fresh and dry. Character Float is a creation of Raocow. Follow the link or don't ask.

S-Cup X

A picture that's right on target with the fanboys. Do suction cup darts and Velcro balls count as a bikini? The 'X' stands for 2010 since this picture is a remake of the old 1999 version.

Bumper Bird

Memorial weekend, the kickoff to summer, inspired this image. With my art supplies, a bar called Liberal Cup, a couple of hours to kill, and a few pints, this turned out to be a cool live performance.

Magic Alone Won't Stop Tooth Decay

I don't know what these magical girls do for a living, but I bet they do the same mundane morning rituals as the rest of us. Magical Girl J, left, is a character of Tozoku

For That Foxxy Feeling

"Look at me. Sadly your woman isn't me, but with Alembic Grimoire shaving fluff she can be lustrous like me. Now look: we're on a boat watching a manta with a hand growing out of its head. In my hand: it's forty ounces of that drink you like. Look again: it's the remote to the TV. Anything is possible when your woman feels like a woman and not a hairy beast. I'm on a mechanical bull." MAX is an online community in which artists draw each others' characters based on random pairings twice a month. Elle, above, is from a series called Alembic Grimoire written by an artist named Aphex.