Joe Sparks

Joe Sparks is an American video game developer, animator, songwriter and web publisher from San Francisco, California.

His most famous works include the thrash metal themed Total Distortion and the online animated series Radiskull and Devil Doll. He also assisted in developing the classic Mac adventure game Spaceship Warlock.

Joe Sparks used to be the lead developer and owner at Pop Rocket (which published Total distortion), until it closed down in 1995.

One of his latest projects is an animation called "Dicky and Jackie," but it has not progressed past the music video preview.

Radiskull and Devil Doll

"Radiskull" is an enormous floating skull with a purple mohawk that often shifts its position on his cranium, depending on the angle in which Radiskull faces the camera. Radiskull is a die-hard rock n' roll fan. He is famous for his impromptu heavy metal performances, which are usually preceded by his declaration, "Now it's time to kick it!". Although he is an enthusiastic rocker, Radiskull often becomes tired, and spends most of his non-rocking time asleep.

"Devil Doll" is Radiskull's adorable little demon friend. Despite his squeaky voice, he is a skilled rapper, also possessing a number of useful demonic powers. He is also said to be "a hit with the ladies". He has boundless energy, especially when it comes to rocking, and he is often disheartened by Radiskull's narcolepsy. Often, he provides his friend with coffee, which seems to (temporarily) do the trick.

Devil Doll is romantically involved with an angel named "Candy". Seemingly star-crossed, their affair is constantly threatened.

Both Radiskull and Devil Doll reside in Hell.

External links

* [http://joesparks.com/ Sparks' personal home page]
* [http://joesparks.shockwave.com/ Radiskull & Devil Doll official site]