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Wings of Silver? Nerves of...Wait, What?

February 14, 2025

There was a time when I thought the Silverhawks were the pinnacle of cool. Half-human, half-metallic space heroes, soaring through the Limbo Galaxy with wings of silver and nerves of steel. I mean, c’mon—what’s not to love? But fast forward to today, and adult me has a few... questions.

I rewatched the show
to refresh my memory on
these shiny space-faring warriors.

The Silverhawks Rewatch: A Journey of Nostalgia and Confusion

A while back, I decided to tackle the Silverhawks in my art. And to do it justice, I rewatched the show to refresh my memory on these shiny space-faring warriors. What I didn’t expect was to have my childhood logic shattered like a fragile action figure in the hands of an overenthusiastic toddler.

For starters—how are these guys breathing in space? And why is there gravity in space? I remember being completely unfazed by this as a kid. But now? Now, my brain won’t let it slide.

And then, there’s the Limbo Galaxy. The show tells us that it’s two light years away, which, for context, is barely a cosmic hop away. But if it were truly another galaxy, we’d be talking millions of light years, not a casual afternoon space cruise. Look, I get it—science wasn’t the priority here. But man, they didn’t even try.

A Metallic Mistake: Rust much?

Let’s talk about the real problem—silver is a terrible choice for cyborg superheroes.

First off, silver tarnishes. Imagine these guys showing up for battle looking like antique tea sets.

Silver is also soft. The moment these guys hit something at high speed, they’d dent like a cheap tin can.

And then there’s poor Copper Kid. If they thought silver was bad, why did they make him out of copper? That stuff oxidizes faster than a penny in the rain. My guy would’ve turned green mid-flight.

If they really wanted durable heroes, they should’ve gone with titanium or carbon fiber. But hey, I guess Carbon Fiberhawks doesn’t have the same ring to it.

The Silverhawks Challenge That Led to JuneToon

Despite the scientific absurdity, rewatching this show reignited something in me. I started sketching, diving deep into the characters, and before I knew it, this challenge became a tradition. And from that? JuneToon was born!

Now, every June, artists come together to challenge themselves with daily drawings, inspired by the nostalgic and the new. It’s funny how one ridiculous rewatch led to something bigger than I ever planned.

 
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A Silverhawks Remake? Yes, Please!

Despite my very valid scientific complaints, I still love Silverhawks. Would I watch a remake or a live-action adaptation? Absolutely. Just, you know... maybe let’s fix the space physics and upgrade them to a more durable metal.

What about you? What’s a show you loved as a kid that totally baffles you now? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

—Haro!

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