Lol!
No special trick.
I just pasted the images on a new canvas, but set the canvas at 150 dpi (maybe this is what makes them look good)
Then using the V tool, enlarged the pics by hand, and then sharpened just once.
Enlarging pics is tricky cos it get pixelated, the "trick" i often do is change the dpi to bigger resolution, but reduce the size. So, when you enlarge again by hand, it has enough "new" pixels to avoid blurrying
(hope something makes sense lol)
Ok, let me think a simple, clear way to explain..:
-You can go (top of the screen) to Image then look for Image size. That's the easyw ay.
-Go to File and look for New, to make a new "canvas". Ther you can paste the images you save. There, change the tool to Move Tool (V), and press shift and click/drag to give the image the size you want by hand. Kinda tricky, but not difficult.
-Go to Filter (duh!) and you'll see a crapload of them. Look around for Sharpen, but don't overuse it or you'll ruin the pic.
-Remember you can always press ctrl+Z to go a step bacwards if you make a mistake!
Hey man, if I may offer a personal opinion here--I know you may want to "do better" on the other ones, but don't live in the past! LOL, I say that totally selfishly. But what you've done you've already done and was brilliant work. I can't wait to see you do a Tomahawk *hint, hint* or a W.H.A.L.E. or other '87 card artwork ;) I miss seeing your work, man. I'm glad you'll be getting back into it!
Yeah, bro-ski, you're right it definitely has been a while. What have you been up to? Are you still working on 'Joe artwork or are you done with that for a while now? I still enjoy that Lt. Falcon work you finished for me. It's still on my phone, and I still get a kick out of it every time I look at it.
..and a belated Merry Christmas to you too! That's alright, the riddle was great actually, I looked for awhile and just couldn't find it. I enjoyed trying to find the answer though. I can't thank you enough for my Secret Santa present either, it was amazing! Thanks!