Airship27

Welcome to Airship 27

My name is Ron Fortier, and I have been a professional writer for over forty-five years. I have worked on comic book projects such as The Hulk, Popeye, Rambo and Peter Pan. With my two most popular comic series being The Green Hornet and The Terminator (with Alex Ross). With Ardath Mayhar I penned two TSR fantasy novels, and in 2001 I had my first play, a World War II romantic comedy, produced.

This site serves as a portfolio of the work I’ve done to date, as a showcase for projects in the works, and as home for my online Journal (below), which will be updated frequently.

I am currently writing and producing pulp novels and short stories for various publishers and have several movie scripts floating around Hollywood looking for a home, and if that isn’t enough, I also have a review column at the www.pulpfictionreviews.blogspot.com website.

A devoted grandfather of six, at 75, I am thrilled to be part of the new web-comic evolution. Part of this joy is in the realization of a life long dream, that of becoming a pulp writer.

Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your stay.

The Radiated Man

10 Jul | '2025

Greetings Loyal Airmen, whereas this past Tues. we began our post-mastectomy radiation treatments, the Air Chief just couldn’t resist falling back into his comic-book way of thinking. I.e. though we may not turn green ala Marvel’s the Hulk, or glow gold like Captain Atom, perhaps our alter ego will be “The Radiated Man.” Now to come up with some cool super-hero name. Any suggestions?

THE CRIMSON NUN # 2

Speaking of comics, we are happy to say several of our upcoming issues are nearing completion and will soon be published. The first of these, i.e. closest to announcing should be “The Crimson Nun # 2” as Jesse Thomas has finished inking all 23 pages and is almost a third of the way coloring the issue. Once done it is off to letterer Mike Belcher. Then we deliver to Ben Dunn and his Antarctic Press. Above is pg # 18.

BEYOND THE STARS # 5 FINISHED!

And now for the most exciting news of this week. Issue # 5 of our six issue mini-series BEYOND THE STARS is 99% finished. Artist Andrea Bormida has finished the art on all 22 pages and they were just colored by his artist friend Angelo. Now, while Andrea works on the cover, the pages go to Mike Blecher for lettering. Then its off to Silverline Comics and funding. Stay tuned Loyal Airmen, we’ll keep you all posted. Again, wicked excited. Only one more issue to go!

BLACK TERROR 2.0

We are also very, very happy to give all you Loyal Airmen our very first peek at our new Black Terror comic book series which we are doing for Ben Dunn’s Antarctic Press. Above is a page from issue # 1 by the amazing Dell Barras. The Air Chief is dang thrilled to be working with Dell, one of the finest and most talented professionals in the world of comics. Next up, David Rios will color and Dami Akinayo will letter. Once those elements are added to this Pg 7, we’ll let you see it again. Promise.

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY ZANE

And finally, yesterday was July 10th, a special day for our good pal, artist Zane DeGaine. He turned 40 yrs old!!! That’s Zane and the Air Chief early on when we first started work on our western comic, “Hamlet’s End.” For the record, Zane is the last stages of inking and lettering issue # 1. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANE, wishing you all the happiness in the world.

And there you have it for this week, Loyal Airmen. As ever, lots of things keep the Air Chief busy. And don’t worry, should we start to glow a bright green, we’ll take lots of pictures. Till then, God bless. Ron – Over and Out!