This is the antagonist in a Brothers Grimm-esque story idea I am developing involving two children, Peter and Glenda Friedman, getting lost Hansel and Gretel style off in the woods one day while going to visit their uncle.

This third child, identifying himself as Hans Düssel, appears and seems to be friendly and give them help, but is in reality misdirecting them, because he is actually an evil, soul-devouring abomination in the guise of a friendly child (and may or may not be possessing the body of a previous victim), who schemes to kill and eat our heroes and take their souls.

He appears as a normal human boy except for his eyes, which are light green with dark green irises. As to why this doesn't tip Peter and Glenda off that there's something wrong with him? Fairy tale logic. Here in this pic he is sitting on a tree branch playing his enchanted flute (he has a Pied Piper-esque vibe to him) looking deceptively sweet and innocent.
Artwork © 2012 Bill Hiers

Being pantsless is a common phobia and the subject of many a nightmare involving going to school (for kids) or work (for adults) in your underwear. Fernald has his own version of that. In his nightmare, he is going door to door doing his evangelical work and telling people about Jesus when suddenly his belt loosens and his trousers drop, exposing the young squirrel's briefs to all, thoroughly humiliating him and ruining his attempt to spread the good word.

As a consequence, during his waking hours Ferny keeps his belt tightened more than it needs to be, pinching his stomach in discomfort. He'd say screw it and wear suspenders... except then he'd have nightmares about those coming undone and making his pants fall. Most likely it'll eventually happen to him in real life anyway, forcing him to either immediately flee in shame or perhaps even recover and resume evangelizing with his dignity intact. Perhaps this will cure him of this dreaded phobia.

I just thought this was a cute idea for this character. Wardrobe malfunctions can be cute and/or sexy and I like the idea of Fernald doing his door to door "Have you found Jesus?" routine and having this happen. Poor little guy. It seems the cuter I think a character is, the meaner I am to them and Ferny is no exception.
Artwork © 2012 Bill Hiers

Bucky O'Hare is going to put an end to the degenerate experiments of the Toad Empire once and for all! Lightsaber ignited, maser pistol blazing, he jumps down amidst those pesky toads with a cry of "Let's rock!" much to the annoyance of lead toad scientist Professor Glutgrave.

Inspired by a similar pose in the Resident Evil comic story Night Stalkers, replacing Leon S. Kennedy with Bucky and the Umbrella scientists with toads.

Note: Bucky has a lightsaber because he was given one in the Web Series, which this scene is mostly inspired from.
Artwork © 2011 Bill Hiers