Mayberry Melonpool is the television-addicted, somewhat clumsy, not-all-that-intelligent Captain of the "Steel Duck." Oh yeah, and he's obsessed with getting a date. In short, he doesn't have a lot going for him.
Ralph Zinobop is the inventor of the "Steel Duck." He is eager to enter the next phase of his plan: to make money off his inventions to regain his rightful place as ruler of the Planet Zinobop — a planet that he was exiled from by his paranoid father several years ago. His other hobbies include wild get-get-rich schemes and drinking copious amounts of coffee. He also has a terrible temper.
Ralphie Zinobop is an "evil" clone of Ralph Zinobop. Since Ralph was already evil, Ralphie popped out warm, caring and generally the nicest guy you’ll ever meet — essentially, he’s everything that the original Ralph is not. In addition to his personality, Ralphie is left-handed (Ralph is a “righty”), his DNA winds the opposite direction and his fingerprints are reversed.
Roberta Smeffinfeffer is level-headed, if not a little bit insecure. She has the tendency to follow her heart a little too much. Case in point: she's also Ralph (and Ralphie's) ex-wife. She has a background in space biology and studies medicine for awhile. She currently serves as doctor aboard the "Steel Duck."
Honestly this explains a lot about Ralphie and Roberta relationship in old comics as well. I mean why else would old Ralphie mess with Time Travel a bit to regain his family ?
Aww, that’s so sad! But of course, the future looks bright for her and Ralphie.
It’s interesting that you’re taking the tack this time around that Ralphie self-identifies as Ralph, rather than just as a clone. Certainly realistic, just a different approach 🙂
Being able to re-introduce these characters has allowed me to really delve into the motivations behind these characters — as well as fix a few flaws along the way. I’m really excited about the strips that are coming up in a few weeks.
Honestly this explains a lot about Ralphie and Roberta relationship in old comics as well. I mean why else would old Ralphie mess with Time Travel a bit to regain his family ?
Aww, that’s so sad! But of course, the future looks bright for her and Ralphie.
It’s interesting that you’re taking the tack this time around that Ralphie self-identifies as Ralph, rather than just as a clone. Certainly realistic, just a different approach 🙂
Being able to re-introduce these characters has allowed me to really delve into the motivations behind these characters — as well as fix a few flaws along the way. I’m really excited about the strips that are coming up in a few weeks.