Greetings Loyal Airmen. A few years ago, one of our favorite TV series ever produced was the British production of “Penny Dreadful.” The show featured classic Gothic horror characters re-imagined in a more colorful fashion and co-existing the same world. There was Dr. Frankenstein and his Creature, the Wolfman, Dorian Gray and Dracula all cavorting around London at the same time. The show lasted several seasons and we were really sad to see it depart. Now the Brits have offered up another melodrama featuring as yet another well know fictional monster, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Over the years, many, many actors of note have taken on the duel role, from John Barrymore to Frederick March and Spencer Tracy. In this new production, actor Tom Bateman takes on the role and he does a great job of it. He’s supported by Richard E Grant and Natalie Gumede. This Charlie Higson creation is inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel `The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. The fantasy-drama follows the story of a young and troubled Robert Jekyll, the grandson of Stevenson’s doctor in the early 1900s. Throughout the series Jekyll struggles with his abnormal ability to transform entirely when angered, stressed or threatened. The dual nature of his personality and these superhuman tendencies prompts the doctor to explore the truth behind his family history. To date we’ve watched a half-dozen episodes of season one and are really enjoying it to the max. You Loyal Airmen can find on Netflix.
BEYOND THE STARS # 5 ALMOST HERE!
As most of you Loyal Airmen know, our issue # 5 of our sci-fi comic series BEYOND THE STARS has been wrapped up for a while now. Well, at long last we can report the funding campaign for the issue is only days away as you are reading this. To get you ready, the Air Chief thought it would be okay to give you a sneak peek at the primary cover turned in by series artist Andrea Bormida. Above is its evolution from pencils, to inks and finally dynamic colors. All that remains to complete it is the title logo. Oh, and we’ve got on good authority there will be two alternate covers offered during the campaign. Lastly, you do not want to miss this issue as the events roll right into the big finale of issue # 6 which, with fingers crossed could be coming your way before year’s end. Wahooo!
BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR THUS FAR!
As this has been a really slow week regarding any comic or pulp news, the Air Chief thought we filled a few spaces with a movie recommendation for all you Loyal Airmen. Earlier in the week, Val and the Air Chief went to see then Kevin James movie, SOLO MIO. Both of us loved it. Enough to want to see it again. It’s that good. A funny, warm-hearted romantic comedy the whole family will enjoy. There are surprises, with a few twists and turns we didn’t see coming which only made it even better than expected. But no worries, Loyal Airmen, no spoilers here. We very much want you to go see it and enjoy it as much as we did. And that’s our short and sweet Flight Log for this week. Until next Friday, be well and God Bless. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen and welcome to this week’s Flight Log. We don’t know about you, but this whole name the generation thing has always seemed silly to us. And confusing. Recently someone posted the cartoon above pretty much clarifying each generation by these labels. We thought it would be fun to share it with all of you. If you’re curious, the Air Chief is with the old duffer at the far left. Yup, born in 1946, we are proud to claim the title, United States Boomer.
JEZEBEL JOHNSTON Vol 10 No QUARTER
And now we are thrilled to announce the release of Airship 27 Production’s first title of 2026, “Jezebel Johnston Vol 10 No Quarter” by the amazing Nancy Hansen. In this volume, her pirate queen, Jezebel Johnston sets sails with her crew of scalawags in search of booty on the Spanish Main. It’s great historical accurate adventure in this remarkable series. Art Director Rob Davis provides the nine black and white interior illustrations and Michael Youngblood that beautiful cover above. As ever, the book is available from Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle. Continued thanks for your support, Loyal Airmen.
THE PULP FACTORY AWARD FOR 2025
Once again, Loyal Airmen, the Pulp Factory Awards for this year have been announced. The nominees are the best of the best in five categories from those stories and artwork published in 2025. As you’ll note above, Airship 27 Production works have nominations in three categories, and we are so proud of each of them. Note, voting is open to the public and we’ve included the link to the ballot site. We are hoping all you Loyal Airmen will take a few minutes to cut and past the link below, go to the site and vote for our Airship 27 creators, all of them worthy of your support. The ballots are then tallied and will be announced at a presentation event at this year’s annual Windy City Pulp & Paper Con that takes place in Lombard, Illinois in March. Thanks so much for your support. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1dYnSV7omPLQhV3vSeuSiLfn2ujEVezfEuhfICGBmW_sNw/viewform)
CRIMSON NUN 2 IS BACK FROM PRINTERS
Earlier in the week, Antarctic Press Publisher Ben Dunn posted the above picture reporting that the printed copies of The Crimson Nun # 2 had arrived at his offices. He also said they would start shipping them out that very day to all you Loyal Airmen who help support the Kickstarter Campaign. You can well imagine, the Air Chief is most anxious to get his copies and hold one of these in our hands. Note, once we do have them, we’ll all you who didn’t order one how you can still purchase one directly from us, autographed and all. So stay tuned.
And that’s it for this week’s Log Entry, Loyal Airmen, as always thanks so much for stopping by. We hope you have a terrific weekend. Stay well and safe, God bless. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, we are really thrilled to being showing the last page of THE BOSTON BOMBERS Vol 2 Issue # 3 as delivered by the amazing Rob Davis. It is 28 pgs long and some of his best graphic story telling ever. At present he’s finishing the cover and getting ready to send it off to Ka-Blam, the printer. The second the issue is available at their retail on-line store (www.IndyPlanet.com) we will certainly let you all know and post the link so you can pick up a copy. The Air Chief finished writing issue # 4 months ago and will be excited to hear Rob’s reaction upon reading. Meanwhile start giving serious thought to starting issue # 5. This has been a wild ride so far. We hope you Loyal Airmen enjoy it.
BEYOND THE STARS # 6
Meanwhile over in Italy, artist supreme, Andrea Bormida continues to bring to life the final pages of issue six BEYOND THE STARS, the big finale. We are so loving this pages. Remember, Loyal Airmen, come the first of February, Silverline will launch the Funding Campaign for the completed issue # 5. It’s a fantastic, beautiful issues you won’t want to miss.
R.I.P. SAL BUSCEMA
Sadly the comic book world lost another great veteran artist this past week in Sal Busema. He was one of the legendary artist who helped being about the Silver Age with his many title assignments at Marvel Comics. He was only a few days shy of his 90th birthday. Rest in peace, Sal, and thanks so much for those great comic stories.
SURPRISE CRIMSON NUN SKETCH
At the end of last week, our artist partner on the series, JIN & TONIK, Cesare Feliciano messaged on Facebook asking if we might be able to send them art references for the Crimson Nun, the star of the series we are writing for Antarctic Press. Artist Jesse Thomas had just finished the art on the second issue of that one and of course we’d had this wonderfully successful Kickstarter Campaign. All of this was plastered all over social media and thus Cesar took note. Of course reflecting on his request, all we naturally assumed he’d gotten the bug to draw this character. We wasted no time sending him a half a dozen reference piece by various artists, including Jesse’s early preliminary sketches. We also gave Cesar a short biography on the character and the era in which she operates. Then we sat back and waiting. Three days later Cesar sent along the above illustration sketch and the Air Chief felt like Christmas had come around a second time. Really, it is always so much fun to see one artist draw another artist’s character as they all have their own unique styles and approach. In this case we couldn’t have been happier. Cesar did a fantastic job of drawing our Gabrielle Joan Cauxvette (Crimson Nun) along with her boss. His Holiness Pope Pius XI figures a great deal in the origin story. So thrilled were we that we sent it off to Ben Dunn over at Antarctic Press. Keep in mind, it was Ben who created the concept of the Crimson Nun way back in the 1980s. As expected Ben loved Cesar’s piece and is even now, as we write this, having it colored up so we call all plaster it all over the internet. You have my word, Loyal Airmen, as soon as the colored version arrives, the Air Chief will share it right here, and hundreds of other places.
And that’s it for this week, Loyal Airmen. Jan 2026 slips away and here comes February. Please, stay warm out there and let’s all pray for an early Spring. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, we don’t regularly review or recommend movies here on the Flight Log, but this past week Valerie and the Air Chief watched a flick that was so we good, there was no way we were not going to let you know about. Soul on Fire is a 2025 American biographical drama film about John O’Leary, a real-life St. Louis native who survived fire burns which covered his entire body. Actor Joel Coutney plays the adult John O’Leary with John Corbett playing his father Dennis. William H. Macy has a wonderful supporting role as the last Saint Louis Cardinal’s on-air announcer Jack Buck. In all this is a story about true courage and the strength will; all supported by unyielding love. Just thinking about it makes us want to watch it again.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES
So we’ve all been warned for weeks now that this is a particularly bad flu season. We now that personally as several members of our own family have come down with it and were bedridden. Then this past week, we had to cancel our Silverline Tuesday night podcast because two of our co-host, Tim and Jose, came down with it. Please, loyal airmen, to take your health seriously. Wash your hands often, get lots of rest and when in large groups of people, avoid those who are already ill. We don’t want any of you getting hit with this bug.
BEYOND THE STARS NEARING FINALE
Don’t look now, Loyal Airmen but our six-issue space saga, BEYOND THE STARS is nearing its completion. As of the first of Feb, only a few weeks away now, Silverline Comics will begin its funding campaign for issue # 5. Meanwhile, artist Andrea Bormida is knocking out the last few pages of issue # 6 like the one above which pretty much blew us away when we saw it. This multi-year project has always been a labor of love for me, Andrea and letterer Mike Belcher. Here’s hoping we can wrap it all up by the end of 2026!!!
CHIEF ENGINEER ROB BEGINS PACKING UP
Most comic creators will tell you that there is one annual convention that is their particular best. For the Air Chief, comic-wise, that is Rocky Mountain Con held in Denver in Nov. For our super talented Art Director and good buddy, it’s Planet ComicCon held in Kansas City. Rob considers it his home show and has already whipped up a nice promo-ad announcing his appearance at the show. So, Loyal Airmen, if any of you are in the Kansas City area come late March, do yourselves a big favor and plan on checking out this really amazing con. At the same time and stop by Rob’s table. Get him to do a sketch for you. Something you can take home, frame and put on your office wall. Oh, yeah.
WELCOME NEW ARTIST
Finally, we’re ending this week with a peek at artwork done for an upcoming Airship 27 pulp science-fiction novel called, “The Crooked Star.” As you Loyal Airmen know, we at Aris
Greetings Loyal Airmen, we’re kicking off this week’s Flight Log with a really fun topic; action figures. Last year, writers Paul Landri and Jason Clark introduced pulp readers to their fictional world where super heroes actual exist in a novel titled, “Return of the Crimson Howl.” From the book’s descriptions and interior illustrations by artist Sam Salas, artist Ted Hammond did up a truly beautiful cover. (see above backdrop) All of us loved it, including Paul and Jason. So much so that the Air Chief put them in contact with our Fort Collins comic book pal, model maker Jesse Bonafazi. After some e-mail exchanges etc. Jess took on the commission of doing three custom made action figures based on that cover image. And after many months completed The Swami, Crimson Howl and the Automatic Man. Last week the figures arrived at Paul’s home and he wasted no time in taking the picture above. To say he and Jason are now euphoric would be accurate. Ha. Once again Jesse knocked it out of the park. And letting you Loyal Airmen know, the book’s sequel will be published later this year. Stay tuned.
JIN & TONIK 2
And now for some really great news. Earlier this week, artist/creator Cesar Feliciano finished drawing JIN & TONIK Issue # 2. So now all 52 pages have been penciled and inked, and trust me Loyal Airmen they all are fantastic. Next up is coloring from Matt Webb and then letters from Mike Belcher. When wrapped the sage of our two assassins, Chinese Sammy Jin and Russian Darya Tanakova will be coming your way. We can’t wait for all of you to see it. Oh, yeah.And while the Air Chief was busy writing the above log entry, Cesar when and did up this ad for Facebook and posted it on Wednesday. Note, the image above …IS THE LAST PAGE OF ISSUE TWO!!! How about that for cliffhanger ending! And let me remind you, Loyal Airmen, issues of number one are still available at Amazon. Go check it out and get ready for this next chapter. You’ve been warned.
THE SILVERLINE PODCAST ON TUES
Moving on to other topics. We thought it might be time to let all you Loyal Airmen know of a weekly Podcast the Air Chief has been co-host for the past few months. Sponsored by Silverline Comics, for which we are doing BEYOND THE STARS with artist Andrea Bormida, the show tapes and is streamed live every Tuesday night at 9 P.M. Mountain and can be seen on You Tube, Facebook and X. It is moderator by writer Tim TK, and features yours truly, artist Jose Fuentes, writer Brent Larson and comic colorist David Rios. Sadly, Dave is recovering from surgery which he underwent over the holidays and has fully recovered yet. The rest of us are really anxious for his return. Each show is approximately one hour long and we discussed various topics relating to the creating of comic books. We have a good time and hopefully some of our comments will prove helpful to young writers and artists wanting to work in the industry. Check it out, Loyal Airmen. We’d love to expand our weekly audience.
THE CRIMSON NUN # 2
From publisher Ben Dunn. “CRIMSON NUN: REBELLION no.2 has gone to the printers! Expected ship date is February 15th. Thank you for all your support!” Features cover by Jonathon McDaniel, pencils and colors by Jesse Thomas and letters by Mike Belcher.
REST IN PEACE SCOTT ADAMS – CARTOONIST
And finally, we end this entry with a sad farewell to DILBERT creator/cartoonist, Scott Adams, who died this week at the age of 68 from cancer. In the last days of his life, he converted to Christianity and gave his life and soul over to Jesus. May we all be so blessed to be able to have that grace at the end of our days in this world. God bless, Loyal Airmen. Ron – Over & Out!
We were really happy to hook up with our comic-books amigos this past Sat; the first official Fort Collins Comics Coffee Clutch Crew meeting of 2026. With yours truly snapping the above pix, we were ten. In the back row (left to right) Joe (in green tee) Kyle, Sam, Jesse and Alexis. The four in front, again (left to right) James, Aaron, Lorelei and Olivia. Hard to believe this informal group has been getting together for over ten years and lots and lots of our colleagues have come and gone in that time. Still always fun when we get together talk comics, movies and stuff.
BROTHER BONES TEAM & STICKERS
We were particularly delighted that artist Joe Arnold was on hand to show off the two stickers he had made up for our BROTHER BONES ORIGIN GRAPHIC NOVEL campaign. Joe being the artist on that project. Above left, the Air Chief with Joe. The two stickers, seen on right, are one of our standard comic book logo and the other is a close up of the Undead Avenger with cross-pistols. The Files, and stickers have all gone off to Ka-Blam printers where this first issue will be printed and shipped out to all you Loyal Airmen who supported this project. Note, Joe has already wrapped up primary art on issue # 2 and is hard at work on the final issue # 3. Alright!!
JIN & TONIK # 2
Sometimes a mistake can be a blessing. Above is the 48th pg of issue two of JIN & TONIK, the modern day spy thriller by yours truly and artist/creator Cesar Feliciano. When writing comic scripts, the Air Chief never puts more than six panel on a page. Why? Because six panels, the artist has to start shrinking his/her artwork to the point that it begins to lose its impact on the viewer. When Cesar first turned in this page 48, the Air Chief was surprised to find 7 panels…all of them smaller than what we are use to from Cesar. Upon questioning him, he explained we’d mistakenly written 2 panel threes in the actual script. Sure enough, it was our goof. But how to correct, as neither of us was that thrilled with the resulting seven panel page. It was Cesar who suggested we break it up into two pages. The first three panels, the transition panels would make up page 48 and the last 4 panels, would now become page 49. Yes, it would mean making our 50 page comic 51 pages. But both of us agreed it was the best way to proceed. Then when Cesar turned in the above revamped pg 48, this writer was SO HAPPY FOR THAT GOOF! This is a much better…and truly more emotional dramatic page than we had ever hoped for. See, mistakes aren’t always bad.
BEYOND THE STARS # 6
Much to our delight, artist Andrea Bormida turned in the inks for Pg # 18 of his final issue of BEYOND THE STARS, our six-part mini-series for Silverline Books. Andrea has only four more pages and his work on this sci-fi saga complete. We can see the finish line now. As it stands, Silverline hopes to launch the funding campaign for issue # 5 at the first of February. Stay tuned Loyal Airmen.
AT THE PRINTERS NOW
So as we wrap up this week’s Flight Log, we just wanted to remind all you Loyal Airmen both The Crimson Nun issue # 2 and The Brother Bones Origin Graphic Novel issue # 1 are now at their respective printers and all of you who helped fund either campaign will hopefully being seeing your copies by the end of this month, or at the latest, the start of Feb. Hope you’re as anxious as we are. Thanks ever for dropping by this week, stay warm. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, by the time you read these words, it will be the 2nd of Jan, 2026. Wow, time just keeps screaming by, doesn’t it. Meanwhile we begin this first post of the New Year with a quick look back over our shoulder at what was released only a few days ago.
SOLITAIRE 2 The Agenda
Working his fingers to the numb, Chief Engineer Rob Davis did some fancy hustling to get out our last Airship 27 Production pulp novel released on Dec 29th. It is SOLITAIRE 2 The Agenda, by writer Lee Houston, Jr. and is the second adventure of his masked vigilante against the forces of evil. Chuck Bordell provided the black and white interior illustrations and Ted Hammond that gorgeous cover you see above. This, our final release of 2025, was in fact our 17th release of the year. Not a bad year after all, look back on the variety of titles we managed to get published. As ever the book is now available at Amazon in paperback and will soon be on Kindle. Thanks always, Loyal Airmen for your continued support.
JIN & TONIK 2
On the comic book front, artist Cesar Feliciano turned in Pg # 47 of the second issue of our spy thriller, JIN & TONIK. We so love Cesar’s clean lines, and when Matt Webb adds his brilliant colors, it’s pure comic book magic. Stay tuned Loyal Airmen, Cesar only has a few more pages and this one is a wrap.
CRIMSON NUN # 2 CAMPAIGN ENDS
And so of Dec 31st, the Kickstarter Campaign for issue two of THE CRIMSON NUN came to an end. From the $500 amount requested, all your amazing contributions brought us to a grand total of $1,723. Way beyond our expectations. And so the entire crew, from the Air Chief to artist Jesse Thomas, letterer Mike Belcher, and character creator and publisher, Ben Dunn, thank you so very, very much. To that end Jesse whipped up a couple of new sketches, including the piece above. Now, Loyal Airmen, it’s on to issue # 3!
THE HOLY ROSARY
A few weeks ago, a couple at our church surprised us with a new rosary bead as a gesture of thanks for our being a lector at our two weekly noon masses. Along with the beads, they also gave the Air Chief a copy of this wonderful book by Gabriel Castillo. It is rich with the history of the what many consider the most powerful prayer of the church, after the Our Father. If you’ve ever been curious about Mary and her special role in church history, we encourage you to read this book…and maybe get yourself a rosary. Note, the book can be purchased at Amazon. It might be a beautiful to start your new year.
FOR THOSE WHO CAME IN LATE
This made us chuckle. Over ten years ago we wrote the one and only Captain Hazzard novel, “Python Men of the Lost City.” Original magazine up at left. Our re-written version was published via Airship 27 (above at right) and subsequently over the next ten years we wrote four new Captain Hazzard novels. So today, we read a post on Facebook from a new pulp fan discussing Captain Hazzard and explaining his history as the one hit one wonder, as his first issue was the only one ever published. And this fellow obviously is completely unaware of our efforts. That’s rather humbling in itself. Ha. So we thought we’d remind all you Loyal Airmen. All our Captain Hazzard novels are still very much available at Amazon. If you haven’t done so already, check them out. We think you’ll enjoy them.
TIME TO WRAP IT UP.
Alright, as we put this first Log Entry of 2026 to bed, the Air Chief wants to thank each and everyone one of you Loyal Airmen. It’s been a crazy past year, what with our bout with breast cancer and then the decision to slow things down on the pulp publishing stuff. Now comes a new year and Rob and the Air Chief are determined to clean up our huge back log of novels and anthologies. Wish us luck. On the comic front, with the success of Crimson Nun #2, that series is rolling along just fine. Artist Jesse Thomas is doing amazing work on script # 3 meaning once the holiday dust settles out, the Air Chief has to sit down and get busy writing the fourth and final chapter of this particular mini-series. Note, Antarctic Press head honcho is still keen on doing a team up between The Shadow (now public domain) and the Crimson Nun and he already knows the Air Chief is more than up to tacking such a project. Meanwhile artist Cesar Feliciano only has two or three pages left and JIN & TONIK # 2 is finished. Watching his pages coming these past few months has been wonderful. If you liked issue # 1, hold on to your seats, # 2 is like a rocket blast way beyond that level. The Air Chief has already written book # 3. We always try to stay one script ahead of our artists. The same applies to buddy Rob Davis, again, only a few pages from putting THE END on BOSTON BOMBERS issue # 3. Oh, and we can’t forget that sometime in the next month, issue # 1 of THE BROTHER BONES ORIGIN GRAPHIC NOVEL should be mailed out to all of you who supported that winning campaign. Artist Joe Arnold did such an amazing job putting that first issue together. We personally can’t wait to have it in our hands.
So as you can see, we’ve really got our work cut out for us this new year. Still, all this stuff is fluff stuff compared to our faith and relationship with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. It remains our daily prayer to be closer to him each and every day of our life. That He continue to guide us, yours truly, Valerie and all our beautiful family…and all your Loyal Airmen. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Greetings Loyal Airmen, we truly hope that all of you had a super wonderful Christmas Day and were able to share it with your loved ones. Hope Santa also brought you that special something you’d been wishing for. Now we look to next week’s New Year celebration and saying good-bye to 2025. The Air Chief is exciting about the projects were currently involved with and hopefully you’ll be seeing lots of new comic issues in the months ahead. For example…
JIN & TONIK PLAYING WITH AI
As most of you are well aware, artist/creator Cesare Feliciano has been hard at work wrapping up the pages to issue # of our spy thriller, JIN & TONIK. As the Air Chief writes this entry, Cesar only has one or two pages left before he hands things over to colorist Matt Webb and letterer Mike Belcher. In the meanwhile, Cesar surprised us recently when he began playing with some AI 3D programs. What he does is take one of his actual illustrations, ala the one above left and runs it through that program…which then turns it into a more “realistic” looking artwork. There has been a whole lot of discussion concerning AI this past year; most graphic artists and comic companies pledging to never use it. Which is understandable, it really isn’t creating anything, just changing what’s already been done. Still, it remains a tool and in this case, one that could be use to whip up some pretty dramatic covers. What do you think, Loyal Airmen?
THE CRIMSON NUN # 2
By the time this entry post, there will be 5 days left of the Kickstarter Campaign. As you’ll recall, Ben Dunn of Antarctic Press set the goal at $500 which was met withing the first 24 hours. All of us were stunned by that support. Today, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve, we’ve reached $1,462. Only $38 short of hitting $1,500!! Wowser. The Air Chief can’t wait for this issue to go to print and get it out to all you Loyal Airmen. We think you’re going to love it. Meanwhile, artist Jesse Thomas is move full speed on issue # 3.
BROTHER BONES ORIGIN GRAPHIC NOVEL ISSUE # 1
Moving on, another whopping Kickstarter success story was our Brother Bones Origin Graphic Novel’s first issue, with art by Joe Arnold and letters by Mike Belcher. Right now that issue is at the printer’s and copies are being stuffed into mailing envelopes about to be sent out. Couldn’t be more excited. We’ve also agreed to make it possible for the comic to be available, after this initial distribution, to all you Loyal Airmen who missed out as it will be on sale at retail site. We’ll let you know in a future Flight Log.
BEYOND THE STARS # 5
Finally, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at issue # 5 of our sci-fi saga, BEYOND THE STARS. The plan is for Silverline Comics to launch it in Feb 2026. Meanwhile artist Andrea Bormida is half-way through the sixth and final issue. The action ramps up in these two issues as our team of Science Warriors battle everything from giant bugs to giant statues all to save their galactic empire from annihilation by the Black Cloud of Death. Hang in there Loyal Airmen.
A POPEYE CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
Finally we couldn’t this entry without sharing a few Santa surprises the Air Chief found on Christmas Day. The first was a beautifully crafted Popeye Cookie Jar send along by our dear friends, Michael & Donna Housel. As our granddaughter Cora is the Cookie Baking Queen in the family, we got her pose with us for this pix. Little did we know that she, and her husband Calvin, had bought me a “gag” present and after snapping the first pix, they handed me an envelope with a phone golden $100 Popeye Dollar Bill. Now that was too funny a coincidence. Everyone got a good laugh out of it.
THE GREATEST GIFT
Of course the greatest gift we celebrate now is the gift of God’s son, Jesus Christ our savior. May his arrival herald in us a new awareness of peace and love for all. Amen.
HAPPY NEW YEAR LOYAL AIRMEN FROM VAL & THE AIR CHIEF!!!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, the Air Chief is still amazed at how well the Kickstarter Campaign support is going for our Crimson Nun #2. As of today, Thursday the 18th of Dec. we are at $1,297. If you’ll recall our initial goal, which we reached on day one was $500. And we’ve still got almost two more weeks to go.
And we’re sure you still remind that wonderful sketch Ben Dunn did of her teaming up with the greatest pulp avenger of them all, The Shadow. Well our pal Rob Davis, took that sketched and did his own drawing to completion with color. When Ben saw it, he turned around and whipped up the faux pulp cover you see above. We told you this was a project going through the roof with much more to come.
As of this week, everyone who signs on to support financially support our project will now have the opportunity buy the long out-of-print mini-series done long, long ago. All four issues!! That was all Ben’s idea and we think it’s great. Wonder what he’ll come up with this week. Mean time CN artist Jesse Thomas says he’s doing to do a few “extra” sketches for us in the next few weeks. Wow! Just wow!Not finished yet. Initially we didn’t know you Loyal Airmen could still get copies of Issue # 1 with the Fred Lang cover (above). As it turns out, you can get the first issue of The Crimson Nun in either hard copy or PDF as an add-on. Just scroll down and hit the box marked DETAILS. Below is the link. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/toyboxguardians/the-crimson-nun-part-2?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_watched_project_launched)
BLACK TERROR 2.0
Been a while since we posted any new updates on the proposed new BLACK TERROR 2.0 Only proving that not all comic projects run smoothly from conception to realization. This one has had its share of bumps in the road but the team is pressing on. Whether in the end it will be picked up and published or not will depend on the package we turn in. Above is part of Pg # 14 with pencils and inks by Dell Barrass and colors by David Rios. Wish us luck.
JIN & TONIK # 2
Whereas work on JIN & TONIK issue # 2 progresses along smoothly. Above is pg # 46 by creator-artist Cesar Feliciano. He only has four pages left and the issue is finished; save for Matt Webb’s colors and Mike Belcher’s lettering. Am thinking we should see this one in print early in 2026. Oh, yeah.
REMEMBER OUR SAVIOR’S BIRTH
Over two thousands years ago a new star appeared in the sky over the tiny town of Bethlehem heralding the arrival of a new king. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, the Enemy had been watching out for him all this time and so he did the unthinkable, he appeared behind enemy lines. Not a powerful, mighty warrior, but as a helpless new baby born in an animal pen, to a young girl and her hard working carpenter husband. He had come to save us not from Roman oppression, but from the slavery of sin. To free our souls and once and for all open the gates of heaven for all. Dear baby Jesus, come. Come to us all with your everlasting love, hope and grace.
From the Air Chief and Valerie to all you Loyal Airmen. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, looks like this week’s theme is going to be second issues. Of our almost dozen comic book series, several are about finished with the second issue. Let’s take a look at them.
In the first issue of Antarctic Press’ THE CRIMSON NUN, we introduced the world to a brand new heroine and how she arrived on the scene to save the life of the first Crimson Nun. Now as the story continues, we’ll take a look back on young girl, Gabrielle Joan Cauxvette and how her dreams of her hero, Saint Joan of Arc. will ultimately lead her to become the modern day Warrior Maid. As ever Jesse Thomas does an amazing job with the artwork and Mike Belcher delivers the beautiful lettering. The Kickstarter Campaign began this past Tuesday and reached its $500 goal in a matter of hours. Whereas the campaign still has a few weeks to run, any additional funds pledged will only help us print lots more issues and get them out to readers. Below is the link to it. Loyal Airmen, we sure could use your help in spreading the word. (https://www.kickstarter.com/…/the-crimson-nun-part-2)
JIN & TONIK # 2
The second series pushing a new segment is our spy thriller with artist Cesar Feliciano, JIN & TONIK. As of this week, Cesar has penciled and inked 45 pages of this 50 page chapter. Yup, he’s only got five pages left to go. Meanwhile super colorist Matt Webb delivered pg # 28 (above) and his colors continue to blow us all away. When all art and colors are complete, Mike Belcher will once again do his magnificent lettering. Are we excited about getting this second book out. Oh yeah!
THE FUTURE OF THE CRIMSON NUN
So here’s what’s what regarding the future of the Crimson Nun. The current mini-series the Air Chief is now doing with artist Jesse Thomas & letterer Mike Belcher will be four issues long. Having finished the second, we’re half way home and Jesse is hard at work on issue # 3. We hope to script # 4 after the holidays. Okay, so earlier this week, publisher Ben Dunn tossed out the idea that we do a follow up story-line mini having CN team-up with a classic pulp hero. Ergo his rough sketch of her with the Shadow. There are several pulp domain pulp heroes out there we would love to have her cross paths with. Stay tuned. We will keep you posted.
And there you have it for this week, Loyal Airmen. As ever thanks for stopping by and we’ll see you back here next Friday. Till then, be well. Ron – Over & Out!
