[Hero]

I've compiled a few screencaps and other sources of information for those who have questions or may just want to see the scenes from HEROES. Questions that I'll try to answer include how many times was the "symbol" (or space between the CTAGs) shown in episode 2, how to spell SYLAR*, and some particulars of Isaac and Niki.

First off, here are two examples showing that the name is SYLAR (although the one on the tape came out a little dark). But that may not mean much since you can't be 100% certain that Simone's last name is Deveaux (the most recent correct spelling), because even on the NBC website, they use both spellings for her name, Deveaux and Deveraux...

Next is a compilation of most of the instances of the "symbol" (or space between the CTAGs) that are mostly from Isaac's paintings (with other instances in other images to follow). But if you look at the code, you'll see that the shape is made from the plus signs used as placeholders to fill the space between the CTAGs (where c, t, a, and g are the dna bases) (this is the full size compilation, and some bigger, though still blurry versions of the code are here or here):

Unlike what others have surmised, the symbol isn't any code itself, since the shape is represented by plus signs in the code, although it does indicate that the supposedly (for story purposes) proper composition of dna bases to fully map the human dna (which in reality has been completed) is found when all of the placeholders make that particular shape.**

Other instances that I capped of the space between the CTAGs are on the 9thWonders comic (and here's a comparison of the comic and actual scene), and what Peter drew of him walking on air. And there's one cap of the Bank of America sign in New York (as the camera spins around Hiro) that looks like it's supposed to look like the symbol, which I had to piece it together.

The following thumbnail shows the last pages of the comic that Hiro is looking at, and the text that I could discern follows:


Last panel of the comic has what looks like a Nissan Versa heading to Las Vegas on 15 North (but I could be wrong about the highway number), and the bubble says

"We're on our own from here on out..." To be continued...
[text on right-hand page]:
Published by Writer/Artist:
Isaac Mendez
215 Reed St., #7
New York, New York 10010
Urged on by his instructor, Dominick Cabalo, Isaac honed his art skill and took various summer classes to help develop his craft. It wasn't until high school when he began winning illustration contests.
With even more classes in illustration and _____ ______ courses under his belt, Isaac moved to New York and soon after high school took various classes in college for comic book illustration.
It wasn't until the New York Comic Convention that he caught the eye of Camacho Comics and they hired him on the spot.
He worked there for 3 years, all the while learning the ins and outs of the business. Then [in] 2002, he self-published his own line of comics [under?] his old Uncle Burk's name - One of the _____ ______ in his life who supported his love
We hope you all enjoy the _____ Wonders!
________ ________
Dom Cabalo

Here are some random screencaps, that you might be interested in:
In episode 2, it looks like the gun in the two separate scenes is the same.
Shankar provided the voice in the music (from ep 2 credits).
Hiro passing by his likeness.
Claire's flexi-neck (Notice: don't click if you get squeamish).
Information about Niki (from the vehicle registration form).

*I think SYLAR is an acronym for something like SYnergized Lifeform After Radiation, Synergized Youth Lifeform After Radiation, or maybe Subject Y Lives After Radiation...
Or maybe SYnthetic Lifeform After Radiation? Just speculatin'... 8)

**This information came from a forum member named Dr. Giggles about the plus signs:

I can tell you from my own experience IRL that + signs in the context of DNA sequence presented in this way usually indicates insertional mutations...places where one or more nucleotides are inserted into the genome for whatever reason. That was the first thing I thought when I saw this screencap earlier. Most of the time this is irrelevant, as it is rare that these events also coincide with a gene (genes make up a small percentage of the human genome, it's mostly repetitive sequences which may have no function or may be regulatory elements). So perhaps this sequence shows us that the Hero's have not mutated existing sequence but actually gained new sequence, and possibly new gene(s) that give them super powers. If so, this would be the key to identifying any Hero, whether their powers have come forth or not. Genome-wide DNA analysis is an everyday procedure in forensic and research labs.

I wonder if the "Deveaux Society" is involved with dna testing?!? 8)

[12th hero]

very insightful! thanks hero.

[Hero]

very insightful! thanks hero.

No problem! Just making this sort of a resource thread...
Here's some instances of the symbol from "One Giant Leap".
1st Full "Glimpse" of Front Cover of Chandra Suresh Book, "Activating Evolution"
Other Glimpses of Front Cover
Both Covers Shown Clearly
Coded Symbol When Eden And Mohinder Look At Program
Partial Symbols With Both Looking
Symbol When Mohinder is Looking at Screen
Partial Symbols Before Mohinder Closes Laptop
Photos of People Sylar Marked
Claire's Geometry Book
Suresh Book in Sylar's apt.
Jimmy Jean-Louis' Character's Pendant

And here are other screencaps, mostly in order; just ones I thought were interesting:
DL Skull ring
Ando reading comic, showing a 9thWonders Hiro cover
Excerpt of Hiro and Ando's conversation at Yamagato Industries
Hiro's Nixon watch
Peter floppin'
Nathan's ties
C. Suresh book spine and back cover segue from Petrelli office to Suresh apt.
Suresh's notes (some text is below)
Sylar's address
Comparison of Claire and Zach with Mendez painting
Painting of something that could happen around 8 Nov
Japanese characters on banner (can anyone read it?)
Super Hiro, part 1
Super Hiro, part 2
Super Hiro, part 3
Charles Deveaux apt.
At Sylar's apartment:
Lens, table setting, covered chair, panels behind headboard (maybe hinged?), book with open skulls, hidden entrance, and cross in closet
Lori at bonfire
Excerpt of Hiro and Ando's plane conversation

And here's something, maybe a clue... Sylar wears BOOTS! 8)

Here is some of the text of the first entry to which Mohinder opened the notebook:
[upper-right corner]
March 1_, 1971
3:30 am
[sketch 1]

Location: Palu, Indonesia
Continent: Asia
Sex: Female
Age: 22
Race: Malaysian
Sample type: toenail clipping
Acquisition of sample: _______ [covered by small bag with clipping]
subject in the _______________
her for a few we[eks?]________
that she had her nails done ____ [not clear in shadow of thumb]
5 days. So I went to the ______
one day after seeing her exit ___
____ the manicurist for samples
Subject was unaware of any
Intentions to get data from [her?].
Potential Power: Transportation
[sketch 2]

This is some of the text for the 2nd entry Mohinder saw:
[upper-right corner]
February 12, 2005
75 pm
[sketch, or maybe the number 3]

Location: Marabá, Brazil
Continent: South America
Sex: Female
Age: 13
Race: Colombian
Sample type: Blood
Acquisition of sample: I _____ [covered by small bag with blood on paper scrap]
this amazing girl who ________
as being Brazil’s greatest wrestler
under the age of 1[5?] so I had to
check her out. It became apparent
at the match to me that she had
some special powers. It was as if
she knew ____ ____ that her opp-
onent would make before they made
it. She got distracted at one point

[Hero]

For episode 4, these screencaps are mostly in chronological order, and some shots are labeled as either "No Collision" or "Collision". A scene was labeled a "Collision" if, when two characters meet, they both choose to interact, or if there is some sort of physical contact (sometimes the actual contact isn't shown, though), at least for the most part, although sometimes there might not be any choice in the matter. "No Collision" is given when one or both people do not, or do not want to, interact, if they have the choice. "Continuity" is added if there might be something to notice about the flow from one scene to another. Also, these aren't the best or first screencaps, or necessarily pertinent to the plot all of the time; they are just all in one spot, if you're interested.

Two portraits for C. Suresh, probably a casting decision (and wedding ring or not for Nathan?)
Matt showing brain activity on monitor
HRG and Haitian (as Jimmy Jean-Louis is credited)
Haitian kissing symbol on pendant
Niki, Micah, and Hiro (No Collision)
Comparison of Isaac’s view of the city with painting on floor
First hints of casino Hiro and Ando visit, with the monogram M
MONTECI
Mohinder and Nathan (No Collision)
Nathan looking stern
Guy saying "They are everywhere"
Sh_nkar?
Nathan and Simone (No Collision)
Simone and Peter (Collision)
C Suresh apartment numbers (Continuity)
Peter and Mohinder (Collision)
Blurry logo of casino (with cameo of eonline's Kristin Veitch)
Hiro helping Ando w/ roulette, part 1 (Continuity)
Part of the casino name in lights
Hiro helping Ando w/ roulette, part 2
Hiro saves drink (w/ Kristin "frozen" in bg)
Hiro helping Ando w/ roulette, part 3
Hiro before and after helping Ando with poker (Continuity or scripted?)
Hiro made a full house
Chips from the casino
Niki placing ticket in glass
Niki and Nathan (Collision)
Mohinder and Peter on train (Continuity?)
Peter’s quick left arm, part 1 (Continuity)
Peter’s quick left arm, part 2 (Continuity; the sequence is top to bottom, left side first)
Isaac paints scene about Claire, part 1
Isaac paints scene about Claire, part 2 (Continuity)
Isaac with white eyes
Friendly Hiro
Small caps of casino sign- and surprise! It's the Montecito!
Larger pic of casino sign
'nother sighting of casino logo
Hiro and Fist (Collision)
Niki and Ikin (sequence is left to right, top first)
Symbol on Ikin
Mohinder and Peter on train and time stops (sign behind them: "Don't give your heart to just anyone")
Isaac sees painting of Claire
Peter and locker doors near Claire painting
Hiro and Ando at bloody Homecoming painting
Claire painting segue to Claire
Claire and Brody (Collision)
Brody’s car and wall (Collision)
Haitian and HRG with Nathan (Collision)
Hiro-ic attire (have you seen Rain Man? Deja vu or nod...)
Listing of Co-stars

Also, here is the profile shot for the supposed "stand-in" of Sylar:

Original location of pic is here at the nbc gallery. Looks like the person has a stubby upturned nose (or maybe I see part of the background behind his nose). But can't tell much from the photo!

Last, I'll stop making these posts if there is no interest.

Why the edits? I spelled Kristin's name incorrectly twice... :roll:

[doylesresurgence]

awesome compilations
thank you

[freebass55]

Wow, good job.

[Hero]

Here is the HEROES tip o' the hat to Rain Man 8) :


And here are two screenshots of the symbol on future Hiro's sword from the Yahoo TV preview (pretty poor quality):
2 shots together1 similar to the first one when Hiro first comes into view

[Hero]

Couldn't just screencap the message from Hiro of the Future and Nathan's flight, so I am trying something new. Hopefully it works, but I made clips for those scenes, 'cuz I thought they wouldn't be given any justice as stills. The only problem is that for ie users, the swf file has to download all the way before playing.

So I got side-tracked trying to make these clips, but I'll work on getting screencaps for "Hiros", too.

Nathan's Flight
Future Hiro

[BaseballerX]

Originally Posted by Hero

Here is the HEROES tip o' the hat to Rain Man 8) :


And here are two screenshots of the symbol on future Hiro's sword from the Yahoo TV preview (pretty poor quality):
2 shots together1 similar to the first one when Hiro first comes into view

Yeah i caught the rain man thing too, hahah. I thought that was pretty funny.

[Sam]

As always, Hero, above and beyond the call of duty! Well done!