Heroes-Clues

Thompson's Voicemail

2008-05-13T14:09:00.005-04:00

Today's e-mail message has the subject "Thompson's Voicemail":

Bennet's been deactivated temporarily, but his voicemails have been forwarded to Thompson. I don't think Noah would be very happy if he knew this. Look what I found at http://www.primatechpaper.com.

Thanks to Scott for also reporting the new text message:

It appears that while Bennet remains locked away in Level 5, his voicemails r being forwarded to Agent Thompson Jr.

Graphic Novel #85: Trust Issues (2 of 2)

2008-05-13T07:00:00.004-04:00

Donna finds Cushing's killer� with a little help from Evs.

Recently, Thompson and two other agents took it upon themselves to secretly hunt down a mole that had been killing non-powered agents. But in their zeal, they had been manipulated by the real mole, Evs Dropper, into wrongfully killing a fellow agent.

Donna, freshly recruited during this dangerous time for the company, finds herself between two dangerous forces: Evs Dropper tells her she must destroy the Company to survive, then Thompson shows her an Isaac Mendez prophecy of her death... But for the first time, Donna has a chance to get some answers.

[PDF version] - [Interactive (Flash) version]

The hidden link can be found here.

Don't forget to check out NBC's new way to experience some of the previous novels at http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/episodes.shtml

Leonard Cushing's profile

2008-05-08T19:58:00.002-04:00

A new e-mail has also arrived, with the subject "Agent Cushing":

The problem is with the Company. Read Leo Cushing's Assignment Tracker profile and you'll see what I'm talking about. You can access the file at
http://www.primatechpaper.com/. -Evs Dropper

If you need a reminder of how to get into the Assignment Tracker, see this post.

The password for Cushing's profile was found in this week's graphic novel (kudos to immac for reporting it): LCtsn45p

The profile confirms that his ability is "Multi-directional transdermal acid secretion" and is mentioned as exhibiting "deviant behavior" and described as "highly unstable".

Heroes: Season 3 promo!

2008-05-08T19:42:00.003-04:00

Check out the video promo for Heroes Season 3: Villains - now at NBC.com:

Heroes Returns!
In every Hero, there could be a Villain. Heroes returns this Fall!

Trigger-happy agents

2008-05-08T19:34:00.002-04:00

Today's new text from Evs:

I'm glad Noah got rid of that punk kid's father. I think the agents are getting a little too trigger-happy, what do you think?

Thanks to madammina for this update.

Graphic Novel #84: Trust Issues (1 of 2)

2008-05-06T07:57:00.003-04:00

When trust breaks down, Evs sends flowers.

After Donna Dunlap was recruited, by the Company, warnings from the mysterious Evs Dropper convinced her that the only way to survive was to bring the Company down from within. But when she is inexplicably grounded from missions, Donna breaks into the file room to check her her personal dossier, only to find Agent Thompson looking at an Isaac Mendez death portrait... of Donna. It seems she isn't the only agent in this company with trust issues...

Dreams of strange convent, running with family

2008-05-06T06:23:00.000-04:00

A new pair of dream submissions, from Rachel R. and Koryn D., have been posted at http://blog.activatingevolution.org/dreamstudy/

These two include a dream about a strange experience as a nun, and protecting young family members.

Last week we had two new submissions from Mandi and Alex L., about matching dreams and being trapped in a box.

Texting you for help

2008-04-29T17:14:00.003-04:00

This afternoon's new text message:

"Need ur help. Company agnts may b involvd."

Thanks to Mandi, madammina, Ashley, Stephen, and all else who reported this.

ETA 4/30: Thanks to Amy for reporting the new e-mail, with the subject "Help":

Things seem to be getting out of control. See here: hhttp://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/novels_display.shtml?novel=83. I really need your help. I thought I could do everything with Donna, but she might be in over her head. I found this character string 7-!$-9-*-19-@!-3

Any ideas?

Graphic Novel #83: Career Choices

2008-04-29T07:41:00.004-04:00

Dream jobs are hard to come by.

Donna Dunlap never dreamed a simple date from the internet would change her life forever. Outraged that the mysterious Company erased her memories and manipulated her into joining their organization, Donna agreed to help Evs Dropper destroy them from the inside. But she never expected an even darker secret was being kept from her...

Donna's Assignment Tracker profile - now live

2008-04-23T17:51:00.006-04:00

Thanks to Mandi for reporting this new text:

Want 2 know more bout Donna? Check out hr Assignmennt Trakr profile that was just added.

A reminder of how to get into the Assignment Tracker:

Go to the 'About Us' page, and click on the hidden helix in the Primatech logo.

The username/password combo for login is: bennet / claire

ETA: An e-mail also arrived, with the subject "Assignment Tracker Profile":

Donna Dunlap's profile has been added to Primatech's Assignment Tracker page. Look for a clue to the password here: http://boards.9thwonders.com/index.php?showtopic=63387.

ETA (Friday 4/25/08): Donna's profile is finally live!
The username/password combo to open access her profile: bennet / DDrgi77b

The password was hidden in the picture of "Blake" Thompson that arrived here at Heroes-Clues last week.

Donna's profile contains her basic info, and also indicates that she "is finishing up training at the Company facility and will be given mission objectives when deemed appropriate." Her psychological profile mentions that she "has the tendency to lack motivation", "is not technologically inclined", and "has a strong sense of right and wrong".

There is also a painting shown in her profile. Click the image to enlarge.

The logins for the other profiles may be found here.

Graphic Novel #82: Donna's Big Date - 2 of 2

2008-04-22T06:52:00.003-04:00

An unseen hand thrusts Donna in a new direction.

It was supposed to be a simple surveillance mission. Donna Dunlap was just an ordinary woman living her ordinary life. To the Company, she was of little consequence, one of many who took her amazing abilities for granted. But an unseen hand has thrust Donna in a new direction, a direction which despite her gift of perception, she never saw coming...

Dreams of disappearing people, not waking

2008-04-22T06:11:00.000-04:00

A new pair of dream submissions, from Tina W. and Jermaine E., have been posted at http://blog.activatingevolution.org/dreamstudy/

These two include a dream about vanishing loved ones, and a problem with waking up.

Evsdropr posts call.mp3 conversation with Donna

2008-04-19T22:54:00.002-04:00

Big thanks to mrmichaelt who reported that evsdropr made a new post on the 9th Wonders Forum which has a download for an mp3 file named "call". This seems to be the cell phone conversation between Donna Dunlap and evsdropr during the date with Thompson Jr in recent Graphic Novel 81 "Donna's Big Date".

mrmichaelt also sent in his transcription of the 45 second call:

Donna: Hello?

Evsdroper: Listen carefully. This is not a joke.

Donna: Jeff, is that you? I don’t have time for games right now.

Evsdropr: My name is evs.

Donna: Who?

Evsdropr: Evsdropr. This is not game. This is a set up. The man across from you is a killer.

Donna: What?!

Evsdropr: You’re going to tell him there’s a family emergency. Then, you are going to leave.

Donna: Okay, I’ll be right over, give everybody my best

Evsdropr: Wait, one more thing.

Donna: What is it?

Evsdropr: Look under the table. I’ve taped a gun under your table. Take it. Hopefully you won’t need it.

Donna: Alright, I’m leaving right now. I’ll be there as soon as possible.

Seasons One and Two on Blu-ray, August 26

2008-04-17T16:27:00.004-04:00

Many thanks to Jmc0769 for sending this in:

Universal Unveils Inaugural Slate of Film and TV Offerings Coming to Blu-ray(TM) Disc Day and Date With DVD

'Heroes: Season Two' Will Mark the Studio's First Global Event Release

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 17 - Universal Studios Home Entertainment revealed its initial lineup of film and television properties arriving later this year on Blu-ray(TM) Disc, day and date with DVD, it was announced today by Craig Kornblau, President, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms. Marking the rollout of the studio's first global release on Blu-ray(TM) will be the "Heroes: Season Two," which will debut beginning August 26, 2008.

The highly anticipated premier of the sophomore season of NBC's "Heroes" will be buoyed by the simultaneous debut of "Heroes Season One" on Blu-ray(TM).

For the full announcement, see this release.

There is currently no specific information regarding the contents of these Blu-ray discs. (No specs or extras info, nor any indication of whether 'Heroes: Season One' will be a direct port of the previous DVD release, or if it will be optimized for Blu-ray.) Stay tuned...

High-res pic of new graphic novel character

2008-04-15T15:07:00.003-04:00

Many thanks to one of our great NBC liaisons who sent along this high-res pic a new graphic novel character. Look closely:

Graphic Novel #81: Donna's Big Date - 1 of 2

2008-04-15T07:33:00.004-04:00

A cautionary tale of online romance gone awry.

Across the world, people have developed strange and fantastic abilities, making them gods among men. In response, a clandestine group has arisen, ever present in their lives, but hidden in the shadows: The Company. No one knows what purpose they serve or why they exist. But one fact remains true: the people whose lives they touch are never the same again...

Dreams of drowning and fire, more expert videos

2008-04-14T21:32:00.003-04:00

A new pair of dream submissions, from Greg A. and Karen Mc., have been posted at http://blog.activatingevolution.org/dreamstudy/

These two include a dream about drowning in a pond, and one about falling fire.

There are also three more videos from Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Donna Dunlap

2008-04-10T09:58:00.003-04:00

Kudos to Michael for figuring out the solution to the recent texts from our mystery informant:

April 1 text -
"I had a girl _ was her name. Since she left me, I've never been the same."
This is "Donna" from the song by Ritchie Valens in 1958.

April 8 text -
“I'm a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois.”

After a brief search on Wikipedia, there is a list of villages in Peoria. In each bio, they are mentioned as villages but only in Dunlap is it mentioned as a small village.

Putting the two clues together shows that Evs is pointing us to the name Donna Dunlap.

Chuck Kim confirms this result in an article (**WARNING: This article contains 360/Evolutions spoilers**) for Entertainment Weekly

Peoria County, Illinois

2008-04-08T14:32:00.003-04:00

Thanks to Scott, Stephen, and J.J. for reporting the new text message from our mystery person:

I'm a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois.

ETA: Some fans (including myself) received two versions of this text. The first one appeared as shown above, and the second one used a space instead of the apostrophe:

I m a small village located in Peoria County, Illinois.

Dreams of toddlers and spiders, new expert videos

2008-04-08T14:20:00.003-04:00

A new pair of dream submissions, from Sheila V. and Jeff C., have been posted at http://blog.activatingevolution.org/dreamstudy/

These two include a dream about finding/losing family members in a mall, and one about spiders.

There are also three more videos from our dream experts. Again, there are two new videos from Dr. Wayne Grody and one new video Dr. Ramani Durvasula.

From Dr. Wayne Grody:

From Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Hypnogogic hallucinations, hypnopompic hallucinations, and sleep paralysis have fascinated scientists for years. Would you please explain what these are and why they may occur?

Graphic Novel #80: Moonlight Serenade

2008-04-08T06:53:00.005-04:00

A home-schooled introvert becomes an angel of death.

Linda learns at a young age that she has a powerful, but deadly ability. After being home schooled and kept like a prisoner all her life, Linda starts to become restless. She soon discovers that she is able to see bands of energy surrounding living things, and the more powerful they are: the more Linda is drawn to them.

An email with the subject "Humble beginnings" also directs us to this graphic novel:

Linda Tavara was one messed up girl. She got to know one of Molly Walker's relatives well, maybe too well. Check it out at http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/.

Interview: Robert Atkins

2008-04-07T23:18:00.003-04:00

Thanks again to our friend Ryan over at Heroes-Wiki, for keeping us posted about his recent interview with Robert Atkins - the artist who did "Pieces of Me" and "Bounty Hunter".

From Ryan:

In this interview, Robert is really detailed about his process, and gives quite a good amount of background information.

Ryan also will also soon be conducting an interview R.D. Hall, who wrote two novels in the Hana/Drucker saga, plus "Bounty Hunter", and the graphic novel due to be released tomorrow.

Suggested interview questions may be submitted at: http://heroeswiki.com/Interview_talk:R.D._Hall#Questions_for_R.D. The deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 pm.

NBC's updates about season premiere, July webisodes

2008-04-02T23:32:00.002-04:00

While NBC has yet to make an official press release, the current estimation is that Heroes will kick off its third season (with Volume Three: Villains) on Monday, September 15, 2008 in a three-hour special - including a one-hour recap and a two hour premiere. The season was previously predicted to start on September 8th.

To hold us over until then, we will have continuing online content. Plus, it looks like we will get some webisodes starting in July. In a press release:

NBC Digital Entertainment today announced its full slate of content for the Summer and Fall seasons. Among the highlights are original webisodes for "Heroes," "Chuck" and "The Office" as well as "30 Rock 360," a new original digital production - "Fears, Secrets & Lies" and extensive digital features for each new show. The announcements were made by Vivi Zigler, Executive Vice President, NBC Digital Entertainment. ...

"Heroes" - Season 3 of "Heroes 360" expands the "Heroes" universe further with webisodes, online manhunts for the villains, the addition of more micro sites that allow the users to uncover more of the "Heroes" universe, wireless iTV interactivity and the ability to view the graphic novel on mobile platforms.

There is not yet any official confirmation that the webisodes will feature the new 'Hero' chosen by the fans in the Create Your Hero promotion at NBC.com, though it should be likely.

Piper and Debbie

2008-04-01T15:35:00.002-04:00

A new e-mail arrived today, with the subject "Piper and Debbie":

Good ole Noah, always full of surprises. He and the Haitian always have a few tricks up their sleeve, see them here - http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/.

Also, there is a new text message (thanks to the anonymous reader who sent this in to us):

I had a girl _ was her name. Since she left me, I've never been the same.

Dream experts answer more questions

2008-04-01T14:28:00.000-04:00

At the Activating Evolution site, we can find three new videos from our dream experts. There are two new videos from Dr. Wayne Grody and one new video Dr. Ramani Durvasula.

From Dr. Wayne Grody:

From Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Can you discuss microsleep and lucid dreaming and tell us why some people experience these phenomena?