The deal
Help create our Native American superheroes...and win a prize!

Premise
A team of Native American superheroes sworn to protect an America that scorns and reviles them. Led by a mysterious benefactress, these heroes fight everything from prejudice and pollution to supervillains and the supernatural. (Yep, it's a Native version of the X-Men—only better.)

The heroes come from all across Native America. Billy and Drew, the two Pueblo Indians who call themselves Peace Party, are members of this team, but the team is bigger than they are. The team has a contemporary, cutting edge and sometimes fights where Billy and Drew wouldn't.

Rules
I've written specifications for some Native superheroes. Although we've specified their basic powers, the rest of the information is incomplete. "Minor" details like the heroes' origin, background, personality, and costume need filling in.

That's where we hope you'll help us. Anything with a [To be determined] tag awaits your input. And even if something seems settled, we'll consider your opinion.

About the only requirement is to make these heroes as authentic, as true to the cultures they come from, as possible. That doesn't mean they should be stereotypical. But any authentic touches—from details of their origin to symbols on their costumes—may help give the flavor of verisimilitude.

Deadlines and decisions
The contest ends on the date listed or whenever the character is complete—whichever comes last. Depending on the size of the contribution, we may have multiple winners per character. We'll recognized everyone who contributes something significant.

Prizes (Winners)

• Credit:  We'll list you as one of the characters' co-creators in the first (print) publication in which the character appears.
• Free comic:  You'll receive a free copy of said publication.
• Guest appearance:  With the help of our clever writer and artists, you'll make a cameo appearance in the story as a character yourself.
• Free pin-up:  You'll get a free pin-up of the character as drawn by one of our artists (assuming you aren't a top-notch artist yourself).

Prizes (Everyone who enters)

• Posting:  We'll post your entry on a contest page for all to see (unless you ask us not to).
• Feedback:  If you want it, we'll give your entry, especially your artwork, our professional evaluation. Find out what the pros think of your work.

With that in mind, go for it!

"Pronghorn"
A young rebel running from her life

Loon
A kooky kid who can't tell up from down

More Native superheroes created
The rules don't mention creating your own Native hero from scratch, but some people have done it anyway. I've recognized their efforts by posting their entries here.

Related links
Blue Corn Comics graphics

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