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!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, and here we are in December, with year 2025 quickly slipping away into the past. Wow, but the years do seem to go faster and faster, don’t day. At least to the Air Chief it appears so. Anyway, we are happy to be releasing our 328th Airship 27 Production title, “The Persona Vol 3 Silver Skin” by writer Michael Housel with interior illustrations by Aiden Belcher and a gorgeous eye-catching cover by Michael Youngblood (above). This volume contains three adventures of the mystic warrior as he takes on alien beings from another dimension in the feature story. As ever the book is available in paperback from Amazon and soon on Kindle. Continued thanks for all your support, Loyal Airmen.
WINTER ARRIVES!
Ah, woke up Wed, 3rd Dec, raised the curtain in our office to look out at the front yard and there it was….SNOW!!! Yes, Winter has finally arrived here in Fort Collins. Won’t say it makes us happy; at our age all this means is cleaning off the auto, bundling up to go out and wet and slippery roads. We are already longing for Spring. Ha.
THE CRIMSON NUN # 2
BIG NEWS OF THE WEEK. Antarctic Press Editor/Publisher Ben Dunn announced that the Kickstarter Campaign for THE CRIMSON NUN # 2 will launch either Dec 14th or 15th. Spread the word, comic pulp fans. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/toyboxguardians/the-crimson-nun-part-2) It will feature the stunning cover above by artist Jonathon McDaniel, with interior art and colors by series artist Jesse Thomas and letters by the talented Mike Belcher. Ben ask that we immediately start spreading the work on this campaign. So please, Loyal Airmen, let’s get out there and share this with all your on-line friends right now!
THE BOSTON BOMBERS Vol 2 Issue # 3
As for the status of THE BOSTON BOMBERS Vol 2 Issue # 3, here’s pg # 24 by the amazing Rob Artist. And for all our New Pulp pals out there, pay close attention to the characters on this page, as Rob has given us an Easter Egg to warm all our hearts. Thanks, Rob.
BEN PUSHES FOR EARLIER CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Whoa, Loyal Airmen, the Air Chief can’t even finish this log entry, when we’re already posting a correction from the piece above which stated the Kickstarter Launch date would be either the 14th or 15th of Dec. And just like that, today, Thursday 4th, we find the above ad on Facebook. WOW!!! Way to go Ben. So if you Loyal Airmen don’t want to miss out, do cut and paste that link we posted above and go to Kickstarter to sign up fast. We’re thinking the folks who read issue # 1 are more than a little eager to get their hands on this second chapter. Oh, yeah!!
And that’s it for this week’s Flight Log. Stay warm out there, and don’t let the season overwhelm you. Remember, it’s really for cherishing the friends and family we love. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, we hope all of you enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving yesterday and share lots of great food with loved ones. Now, this so called Black Friday, the American consumer turns his or her eyes towards Christmas and what to get for all those family members. Here’s hoping, along the way, many of us will remember we’re also anticipating a birthday, that of a special baby in the town of Bethlehem, and in that reflection, will learn to be kinder and more loving along the way. Alright, so what’s new at the old Hangar 27 this past week.
JIN & TONIK # 2
While at a recent comic book convention, artist and co-creator, Cesar Feliciano found time to do up an new sketch of martial artist Sammy Jin, one half of our team in this modern day spy thriller. Cesare is nearly finished penciling issue # 2, while colorist Mat Webb is working feverishly to keep up. Once done it’s off to artist Mike Belcher for lettering and then off to you, Loyal Airmen. The Air Chief thinks this issue is going to blow you away!!
THE CLASSIC MOVIE GANGSTERS
Pal Jeff Butler continues posting pages daily from our old STING OF THE GREEN HORNET mini-series we did for Now Comics ages ago. Part of the plot involved a conference of top mobsters chiefs. In writing the script, we suggested to Jeff that he model these gangsters after famous movie tough-guys and boy, did he it to perfection. At the center panels, we have Edward G. Robinson as Eddie Conklin, James Cagney as Speed Mallow (the henchmen behind him is actor Victor Mature) and lastly Humphrey Bogard as Panama Williams. Doing these kind of cameos was one of the hallmarks of this series and it a joy to the Air Chief to see these pages again. We hope you Loyal Airmen are enjoying them as well.
CHIVALRY INC. # 2
Artist Javier Lugo has wrapped up his pencils for issue # 2 of our 3 part mini-series CHIVALRY INC. for Silverline Comics. Above is page 21. Soon as we get fully inked and colored pages, we’ll sharing them with all you Loyal Airmen. This is a series we are most excited about. Stay Tuned.
THE CRIMSON NUN # 3
And while the Air Chief is so anxious to show all of you issue # 2 of The Crimson Nun which hopefully will be released by Antarctic Press in just another week or so, we are thrilled to see artist Jesse Thomas still hard at work. Above are his finished pencils and inks on page one of issue # 3. Jesse one of those talented graphic artist who simply gets better and better with each new page his draw. Wow.
And that’s it for this week’s entry, Loyal Airmen. As ever thanks for stopping by and we’ll see you back here at Hangar 27 next week. Till then, time to get into the Christmas joy. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, well here we go. Just one more week to Thanksgiving the official start of the Holiday Season leading to Christmas and New Year. Hope you’re all busy planning some fun times with friends and family and have got yourself a whole lot of great food to enjoy. Meanwhile, we at Hangar 27 are still working on lots of great, fun projects all heading your way in the months ahead.
JIN & TONIK # 2
Speaking of such, here’s another fantastic page from issue # 2 penciled and inked by Cesar Feliciano with spectacular colors by Matt Webb. We couldn’t be happier with how this issue is coming along.
STING OF THE GREEN HORNET ON FACEBOOK
Our good pal Jeff Butler has begun posting the pages to the old STING OF THE GREEN HORNET mini-series that we did for Now Comics back in the day. He intends to show off the entire series in this fashion, so if you’d like to check it out daily, be sure to go to Jeff’s Facebook Page. Over the years, our GH fans have claimed this was easily the best Green Hornet comic story ever done. Now you Loyal Airmen can see for yourselves.
THE GREEN HORNET & KID KATO
Inspired by seeing all of Jeff Butler’s old GH pages, artist Mike Belcher whipped up this great pin-up of what ultimately would have been another generation of Reids and Katos had we been allowed to keep writing the series. The Hornet, would have been Britt Reid II son, Danny Reid, whereas Kid Kato (we’ve long forgotten the name we came up with) would have been Kid Kato; a wild, rebellious new hero driving a massive SUV Black Beauty. Thanks so much, Mike. Ah, so much fun to dream at what might have been.
BEYOND THE STARS # 5
The big news this week is BEYOND THE STARS # 5 . an all action issue by the sample above, is completed and currently being lettered. According to the good folks at Silverline Comics, it will be put up for funding in February 2026. While artist Andrea Bormida is nearly finished half of issue # 6, the climatic final issue. Stay tuned Loyal Airmen, we’ll keep you posted.
BROTHER BONES GRAPHIC NOVEL PART ONE
According to artist Joe Arnold, the book has gone off to the printers. So all of you who graciously supported this Kickstarter Campaign, hang in there. Your comic will soon be on its way to you. And then Joe can get cracking on finishing Book # 2. Oh yeah.
And that’s a wrap for this week, Loyal Airmen. Again, Valerie and the Air Chief wish you all a truly wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Stay well, Ron – Over & Out!
Every time our birthday rolls around, we know it’s time for our favorite comic con ever, The Rocky Mountain Con, as created and promoted yearly by our Denver amigo,Tim Moret. The show, since its inception eleven years ago has always been for one charity or another. The past few years, Tim has supported Caps for Kid, a group that helps research to eliminate pediatric cancer. Val and the Air Chief have been participating since day one and this year’s gathering was as much fun as ever. And we’ve a few fun stories to share with all you Loyal Airmen.Off course the fun of the show is seeing so many of our comic loving pals. In fact, we travel to and from Fort Collins, with Zane & Olivia DeGaine, the super talented husband & wife comics creators. (Above at left). Then joining us Sat afternoon was our old and dear friend, Arnie-Darila Toro (above right) who managed to find a Popeye hand-puppet on the shelf of the toy vendor across the aisle from us. To funny. Arnie made it a point of telling the fellow how we’d written a Popeye comic ages ago.As always, one of the joys of attending comic shows like Rocky Mountain is getting to meet new comic creators. This year we met two exceptional new talents to our ranks. One was young David Sheronick. It seems at last year’s show, David had picked up a copy of our Mr.Jigsaw Special, “How to Make a Comic Book.” Then he went home and put it to good use by making his own comic book. And we mean he did it all by himself, from writing, drawing, coloring and lettering. Then had it printed and brought copies to the com and gifted me with a copy. It is called “Twister – A New Awakening” and deals with people uncovering magic amulets that give them superpowers. Of course it’s a bit rough around the edges, but there is no way the Air Chief could have ever produced a comic this good the first time out of the gate. David is a real talent and it shows in every page of his comic. We predict he’s going to have a real great career in this media. Stay tuned.The following day, Tim introduced us to another comics creator; this one a rising star already knocking down walls and being professionally published. Her Mia McLaughlin and as a true lover of comics, she got her start being a very successful cos-player. Whereas that success only heightened her creative talented and she began writing scripts and sending them off to the various publishers. Eventually her scripts were accepted by Dynamite and she’s penned both a Betty Paige comic and a recent Red Sonya. (See above right. And yes, that’s Mia as Red Sonya.) In talking with Mia, we learned she’s really interested in getting involved with self-publishing and ultimately creating and publishing her own series and characters. Trust me, having read her work we’ve no doubt that’s going to happen soon. So as you can see, Loyal Airmen, there was no lack of gifted, wonderful participants at this year’s con. That always happens, thanks to Tim and his amazing crew. Dang, we already can’t wait until next year’s show.
BROTHER BONES COMIC PDF SHIPPED!
While the Air Chief was at the Con, artist partner Joe Arnold was busy assembling and sending out the PDF versions of the Brother Bones Graphic Novel Chapter One, to all our great Kickstarter supporters. Here’s a little feed from one such fan. “Just dropping a quick email to congratulate you on the first issue of the Brother Bones comic book. Loved the story, and Joe and Rob served up some jaw dropping artwork. Can’t wait to get my physical copy!” Robert Ricci Pulp Writer. Thanks so much, Robert. Joe is working hard to get those printed up and then mailed out. Hang in there, Loyal Airmen.
DEL TORO’S FRANKENSTEIN ON NETFLIX
We first saw the Universal “Frankenstein” at age twelve on a late night television showing in glorious black and white. The movie mesmerized us from story to sets to actors. Karloff was simply amazing as the The Creature. From that point on we’d view “Dracula”, “The Wolfman” and all the sequels that came down the road, including the equally thrilling “Bride of Frankenstein.” Then getting fully into our teens, along came Hammer’s retelling of these monsters throughout the 1960s. It was all great fun, though it was the Universal originals that had won our hearts. Later we’d enjoy other revisionist interpretations from Robert DeNiro’s take on “The Creature” to Gary Oldman’s lovelorn “Dracula.” Truth is, the old classics never ever die an it was only a matter of time before other talented monster-movie-makers got their hands on them. Now comes a two and a half hour adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel by the brilliant Guillermo Del Toro that is simply breathtaking. Del Toro tells a riveting story about pain, suffering, love and ambition and he does skillfully, employing all his cinema know-how to paint his picture with the most realistic sets, beautiful costumes and an eerie musical score that pulls at the heart-string. His cast is also magnificent from Oscar Issac as the haunted, obsessed Victor Frankenstein to Jaco Elordi as his “Creature.” Honestly, this is Elordi’s movie because once he takes his initial lungful of air and tentative first step, the viewer is hypnotized. He brings to the screen a cruel mixture of both innocence and savagery that is powerful. Leave us not forget Mia Goth as Elizabeth, who recognized the duality of man in that he is more “the monster” than what he created. In the end, this is a spectacular, old fashion monster movie the gang at Universal would have been proud of. As for the Air Chief, we loved it!!
JIN & TONIK # 2
Despite suffering a recent painful bout of kidney stones, artist Cesar Feliciano push forward delivering Page 41 of issue two of our spy thriller JIN & TONIK. Now that’s suffering for one’s art above and beyond. Thanks, Cesar. Works is beautiful as ever.
And that’s a wrap for this week, Loyal Airmen. Thanks for stopping by as always and we’ll see you back here next Friday morning. Till then, be well and stay safe. Ron – Over & Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, as you read these words, The Airchief and Val will be on their way to Denver for this years Rocky Mountain Con. Our favorite comic con of the year hosted by our good friend Tim Moret. But before we head off, we’re happy to announce yet another reprint from a long out-of-print Airship 27 title, thanks to Art Director Rob Davis. SECRET AGENT X Vol Three – Reprint Edition – Answering the request of a fan, we’ve once again made this early book available in paperback, along with its Kindle edition on Amazon. Note it is clearly marked Reprint Edition and Rob dressed up the cover a bit. It features the same original four stories by Frank Schildiner, John Bear Ross, Andrew Salmon and Jarrod Courtemanche. Rob provides the artwork, both illustrations and covers. As ever available at Amazon now in both paperback and on Kindle.
In fact, Rob opted to go the extra mile and get ALL our Secret Agent X titles back in print. Enjoy and now’s a great time to head on over to Amazon to complete your colletion.
CAPS FOR KIDS
Final push here for tomorrow’s ROCKY MOUNTAIN CON 2025 in Denver. Keep in mind Loyal Airmen, proceeds for this show got to CAPS FOR KIDS, a charity that helps find pediatric cancer. The Air Chief can’t think of a better cause than that. So here’s hoping to see you Denver.
MEET SISTER CLARA
As most of you already know, the Air Chief is a practicing Catholic and was brought up in the faith. As a child we attended St. Martin’s parish and parochial school. At that time, there was an old nun (some say well into her 90s) names Sister Clara, who maintained the sacristy, the place with the linens, chalices and patens are kept for the Holy Mass. She pretty much also ran rough shot of the assigned priest. So when writing the Crimson Nun and needing a wise an elderly nun to take care of the Pope, we immediately cast dear Sister Clara in the role and by the colored sketches above, she became an instant hit with artist Jesse Thomas. We had no idea was going to do up them up. And he totally captured her character with that mix of being both loving, kind-hearted and tough as nails scary at times. Wait till you meet her in issue # 3. Oh, yeah.
THE BOSTON BOMBERS Vol 2 # 3
While on the subject of faith and religion, my partner in crime, artist Rob Davis, continues knocking amazingly beautiful pages for our Boston Bombers Vol 2, ala the one above. This particular issue is a deep dive into Bishop Pirelle Divine’s past and it’s implications to Indra and the Bombers. Am really getting exciting about getting it done and off to all you Loyal Airmen. Note to you can still snag copies of issues one and two at (www.Indyplanet.com).
GUESS WHO JUST HAD A BIRTHDAY!!!
So this past Wed, the Air Chief turned 79 years old. Yeah, we’re pretty shook up about it too, seeing we don’t feel a day over 50! Ha, honestly, it turned out to be a pretty amazing day and we lost count of how many of our Facebook family sent along joyful, loving wishes. Truly, the Air Chief is a blessed man, especially when it comes to our amazing family. Val and the Air Chief have five and from them six fantastic grandkids, who mean the world to us. Two in Maine, two in Connecticut and two here in Colorado. In fact that pix above was taken a few weeks ago by our granddaughter Cora when she and her husband Cal, took Val and the Air Chief out to lunch. Something we try to do on a regular basis. So in that selfie, is Cora in Cal in the front with Val and the OLD Air Chief in the back. Honestly, the Good Lord has blessed us beyond words and we thank Him every single day. Here’s hoping all you Loyal Airmen are as blessed. See you back here next Friday. Ron – Over & Out!
As much as vacations are fun and needed, one of the few negative aftereffects is being way-way behind on your projects upon getting home. And believe, the Air Chief is dealing with that now. Oh yeah, but sill we’ll keep pushing forward.
While on our trip back East, Valerie and the Air Chief read through Scott Hahn’s book, “Hope to Die,” a truly wonderful and inspirational dissertation on dying, heaven and the sanctity of the human body as created by God. Both of us were profoundly moved by it and it has given us a new perspective on planning our own final days. In keeping with that somber theme, we also took time to visit our old town cemetery and above right is a pix of the Fortier family tombstone. Interred in this plot are our great-grandparents, my grandparents, our grandparents, Mom and Dad and a several aunts and uncles. They were all amazing souls and miss them dearly. One day, praying for that amazing reunion in heaven. Here’s wishing all of you same blessing.
THE BLACK TERROR 2.0While gone, artist Dell Barras was keeping busy drawing our new comic for Antarctic Press, BLACK TERROR 2.0 – above is one of his completed pages with colors by pal David Rios. This one is a weird tale Loyal Airmen which we hope you’ll enjoy.
NEW FROM AIRSHIP 27
Then we have Airship 27 Prodcution’s newest pulp release, “BOOK HUNTERS SENIOR.” It is the third in this series of old Chinese magic by writer Barbara Doran with interior illustrations by Gary Kato and a stunning cover by Guy Davis. Now available at Amazon in both papeback and on Kindle.
JIN & TONIK 2
Meanwhile things are really heating up in “JIN & TONIK” # 2 with the incredible art of Cesar Feliciano. Cesar, home from his own Mexican vacation, promise to get the last 10 pages finished soon. Then off to Matt Webb for his brilliant colors and then Mike Belchers letters. Should easily see this one done before year’s end.And here’s another sample of Matt Webb’s beautiful colors on another page from this issue.
CHIVALRY INC.
Here are the soft pencils of Pg 17, from CHIVALRY, INC. issue # 2 by the awesome Javier Lugo. As to when issue # 1 will see the light of day, we have absolutely no clue. That’s all in the hands of the crew at Silverline, Comics. Oh, you might want to check them out. They really do great comics.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CON 2025
Don’t look now, but in one more week, it will be time for the Air Chief’s favorite con, the Rocky Mountain Con, held in Denver and put on by our dear friend Tim Moret. We’ve been a steady guest at this fun show since it began and look forward to it every year. So…if you happen to be anywhere in the Denver area on the 8th & 9th of Nov, come on down to the Embassy Suite and check it out. You’ll be glad you did.
THE POCKET ROSARY
Finally we end this week’s Flight Log with a shout-out of thanks to fellow writer/editor and good pal, Adam Messer. Adam and the Air Chief are practicing Catholics and our faith is all important in our lives. So imagine my pleasant surprise when he sent me this coin known as a Pocket Rosary. On one side is Our Lord on his cross and surrounding him are 10 raised nodes for saying ten Hail Marys, and on the flip side is picture of our Blessed Mother. We now carry this wonderful medal everywhere we go. Thanks so much, Adam and God Bless.
And there you have it Loyal Airmen, another super busy week in Hangar 27. Thanks for stopping by as always and hope to see you back here next Friday morning. Till then, Ron – Over and Out!
Greetings Loyal Airmen, well the past three weeks in Maine have come and again. Just like that. Oh yeah. Valerie and the Air Chief has so much visiting with family and friends that we hadn’t seen in over a year, some two. As always, we stated in Wells Beach, ME. as is evidenced by that first pix above at left showing us enjoying the Atlantic Ocean. Note, while there we ate lots and lots of fantastic seafood from sea scallops to clams and haddock. Three days in, oldest son Scott, drove all the way up from his home in Bethel, Conn. to spend a day with us. It’s always so wonderful to see him and get caught up on how is family is getting along. We treated him to a lunch at Billy’s, a seafood diner just down the road.One highlight of our visit was visiting our daughter Michelle and her husband Chris who live in a beautiful lake house in Acton. Granddaughters Chelsea (at left above) and Kristi (cut out at far right) framed Val in background and Michelle in front for generational pix. Then we have Michelle and Val just as we were about to get aboard Chris’ pontoon boat for a trip around the lake. Aghhh….accidentally trimmed the group shot above so redoing it here. Left to right, Chelsea, her Mom Michelle, Val and Kristi. And of course Val with grand daughters Chelsea & Kristi and check out that gorgeous Fall Foliage in the background.Of course visiting family and friends was the focus of the trip. Pix at upper left has (left to right) Air Chief, Val, her sister Barbara and husband Gus, then her sister Sandy and husband Andy. Pix on the right, (left to right) my dear friend Ron and his wife Kim, and then Val and the Air Chief. Note, both were taken at two separate restaurants specializing in seafood. Oh yeah.And finally we thought it would be fitting the end these photo memories with two dealing with some very special creatures. A while back our daughter Michelle rescued an abused dog named Rosey. She had suffered a great deal before Michelle came along and gave her the love she deserved. Rosey is a beautiful Rottweiler and she and the Air Chief became fast buddies. Also, on our very first day in Wells, while walking along the mile road to the beach, we looked up and spotted two majestic bald eagles taking a rest atop a telephone poll. Val immediately snapped the pix above. And that dear Loyal Airmen are only a few of the dozens of great memories we made these past few weeks. Hope you enjoyed them.
BROTHER BONES KICKSTARTER SUCCESS
Of course while the Air Chief was gone, lots of projects kept rolling along in our absence. Chief of these was the last four days of our Brother Bones Origin graphic novel campaign over at Kickstarter, which reached its goals a full 48 hours before the deadline. All thanks to artist Joe Arnold’s diligence and all our friends and colleagues who supported it. At present Joe is putting together the final few pages. Digital copies will be sent out to all who contributed soon, and within a few more weeks the hard copies themselves. Once again, thanks so very, very much. Do let us know your thoughts on the book when you get it and here’s hoping we’ll have the same success when we put issue # 2 together.
A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES STORY COLLECTION
At the same time, Art Director Rob Davis at Airship 27 Production was busy putting the finishing touches on our latest Sherlock Holmes title. It’s a collection of stories by writer I.A. Waston called the “The Paralipomena of Sherlock Holmes.” Rob did all the interior illos and the cover painting as seen above was done by Dr. John Waeltz, a gifted fellow we met at last year’s Windy City Paper & Palp show. The book is now available at Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle.
JIN & TONIK # 2
Artist Cesar Feliciano and colorist Matt Webb also kept very busy with great new pages like the one above for the our modern day spy thriller, JIN & TONIK. In a recent post to the team, Cesar let it be known how anxious he is to have this issue wrapped up and off to all our fans.
And there you have it Loyal Airmen, vacation is over, it was great, and new it’s back to making comics and editing pulp books. You know, ala the movie title, it really is a wonderful life the Air Chief has been blessed with. So then stay well and we’ll see you back here next Friday. Ron – Over & Out!
Val and the Air Chief are in New England on a long overdue Fall vacation. Will return to the hangar and business on Oct 23rd. Till then be good and God bless. Ron – Over & Out!
