After some twenty odd years, my plans to produce a comic book based on the pulp hero CAPTAIN HAZZARD are finally being realized. Thanks in large part to a crew of extremely talented creators. The two principles are Craig Shepard, the penciller, and Sean Tenhoff, our super talented inker. I found both these artists on
the forums over at Digital Webbing and am told it is now the busiest comics related website on the internet. I won’t argue that a bit. Rounding out our production team are Digital Caps own Jaymes as letterer and another good airmen, Bishop Bowie, as colorist. The sample artwork above clearly demonstrates Craig and Sean’s perfect take on a pulp classic. It is actually a portion of the what will become our first cover. Once it is completed, colored and the masthead logos affixed, I will post it for all to see and enjoy.

The Captain Hazzard pulp magazine only ever put forth a single issue. It was obviously intended to be a Doc Savage clone, whereas the larger than life hero would travel the globe fighting injustice accompanied by a colorful group of assistants. Sadly that single issue was an abysmal failure and there never was a second issue. I, and writers Martin Powel and Chris Mills, hope to remedy that situation. The illustration above features Captain Kevin Douglas Hazzard and his loyal team of adventures. Left to right they are, Dr.Martin Tracey, the Captain’s first cousin and the team’s medico. Tyler Randall, ace mechanic and pilot. Cowboy Jake Cole, an expert marksman and tracker. Prof.Washington McGowen, a scientist without peer and the Captain’s mentor. Finally William Crawley, a crime reporter for a big New York City daily. Together, these six men will take readers into unparalled adventures filled with wonders and daring-do. Hopefully we’ll see both a new pulp series and comic series launched simultaneously in 2006.

Martin and I are co-writing the new pulp adventures and Chris and I are handling the comic exploits. Twice the pulp thrills for fans of both media. Stay tuned, airmen. We’ll keep
you posted.

Finally, Hollywood lost one of the finest directors ever this past week. Rober Wise died at the age of 91. His remarkable legacy includes such classic sci-fi flicks as THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE BODY SNATCHERS,
THE ANDOMEDA STRAIN & STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE. He also helmed such wonderful musicals as THE WEST SIDE STORY and THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
We certainly won’t see another like him again.

Have a great week, airmen. Ron, over and out.