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                              *****

Interview Stephen Antczak writer on "Nightwolf: The Price" from
Devil's Due interviewed by Richard Vasseur www.jazmaonline.com

RV: What is the basic story outline?

SA: Nightwolf #0 is really just to give a little teaser about
Nightwolf's background, who he is, and who the people closest to
him are.  Nightwolf: The Price is about just that, the price
Davey Doyle pays in order be Nightwolf, and the price those
around him pay, as well.

RV: Who is the main character and what is his personality?

SA: Davey Doyle is Nightwolf.  He's an accountant by day, who
works for the richest man in Quad City, Justinian "King" Minus.
Davey is perhaps a little more serious than most people, but then
he's saddled with a curse that caused him to murder most of his
family...but he does have a somewhat edgy side to him, in that he
actually likes being Nightwolf, and the power it gives him.

RV: Will we be seeing other werewolves?

SA: Yes, definitely.  I'm working on a future storyline that sort
of explains the whole werewolf phenomenon, but don't worry, it
won't be some pseudo-science b.s. that ruins the whole mystical
aspect of werewolves, the way "the Force" got ruined in the
latest Star Wars trilogy.  But other werewolves will definitely
come into play.
RV: How can a killer werewolf become a hero?

SA: "It's not as simple as good vs. evil."  Your question is
exactly the thing that the Nightwolf comic book will seek to
answer.  I mean, if someone like O.J. can be a hero to so many
people, or Billy the Kid, then it isn't too much of a stretch for
Nightwolf to be a hero, especially since he actually TRIES to be
good.

RV: What is Quad City like?

SA: I see Quad City as sort of like Hong Kong meets Chicago...a
little bit wild, a little more "something to prove" than a city
like NYC.  In our world, there is no NYC, it's called New
Amsterdam, by the way, and will be the setting for some other
titles.

RV: How does Nick Marinkovich the artist draw the werewolf, what
characterists does he give it?

SA: He really captured the atmosphere I wanted, but then he took
it that extra mile and made it something that, I think, has what
I call "the spark" that gets people's attention.

RV: Did you research werewolves before writing this comic?

SA: Not really, only in that as a horror writer I've done general
research on all the horror standards.  I read a little bit about
how werewolves are perceived in other cultures, things like
that.  And of course I've seen plenty of werewolf movies!

RV: Would you like to write comics about any other creatures of
the night?

SA: Perhaps.  I have this one character...a female vampire named
Katya, who is the main character in a story I wrote called
"Virtual Day," which is available in my short story collection,
Daydreams Undertaken.  We adapted the story into a screenplay
called Kiss of the Sun, and almost made it last year, but the
deal fell apart.  We're still pursuing that, but I'd love to
bring her to comics.

RV: Have you worked on any other comics?

SA: Not really.  I tried to break into writing comics for Marvel
and DC at one point, pitching Morlock stories to the old Marvel
Comics Presents, and pitched a Batgirl story at DC once.  I think
I also got close with a Thor story and a Captain America story at
Marvel.  But the comic book industry is really very insular, or
at least it used to be, which is one of the reasons I think the
industry saw such a decline in the '90s.  It became a bunch of
comic book professionals trying to "out cool" each other with how
badass their characters could be.  The storytelling suffered.

RV: What inspires your writing?

SA: I remember how important comic books, movies, and fantasy and
science fiction were to me as a kid and teenager, and that has
basically fueled my desire to write.  I want to tell the stories
I wanted to tell back then, but with what I've learned and
experienced since then I can now make those stories even
better...I hope!

RV: Who do you admire most?

SA: I generally admire two kinds of people: 1) people like my Dad
and my brothers who have families and work their butts off to
provide for those families, not getting into too much trouble and
just dealing with whatever life throws at them, and 2) people who
sacrifice everything to succeed at whatever it is they've always
dreamed about, whether actors or astronauts.

Specifically, from a writing/creative standpoint, I admire, say,
Steve Martin for his ability to be creative in so many different
ways and always do it well; Woody Allen for always sticking to
his guns as a filmmaker; Arthur C. Clarke for transcending mere
science fiction to become an icon of science and technology;
Angelina Jolie for taking a real interest in the world around her
and adopting kids, which is basically putting her money where her
mouth is, and remaining such a hot babe the whole time...

RV: What comics did you read as a child and what do you read now?

SA: I read almost every comic that came out.  I was a fan of the
Legion of Super-Heroes, the Flash and Teen Titans at DC; I love
X-Men, the Avengers and Fantastic Four at Marvel; and I liked
great independent books like Nexus, American Flagg, Jon Sable,
etc.  Before the '80s independent boom I liked Magnus the Robot
Fighter, too.  And then there were the reprints of EC horror
comics, and offbeat titles from Marvel and DC, like Warlord and
Strange Adventures.

RV: How can someone contact you?

SA: There should be a working "info@visiblelightent.com" link at
the web site: www.visiblelightent.com.

RV: Any last words of wisdom?

SA: A writer friend of mine used to have a quote taped over his
computer: "The only way to fail is to give up."

Stephen L. Antczak
Visible Light Entertainment comics - www.visiblelightent.com
Green Valley Entertainment movies - www.greenvalleyent.com

Look for my books, GOD DRUG and DAYDREAMS UNDERTAKEN, on
Amazon.com!

The grass is always greener in another man's shoes.
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COMICS OBSCURA                                        Mike Curtis
                                           shandafa@cyberback.com

[COMICS OBSCURA are facts Mike Curtis has dug out during his 30
years of collecting Superman and writing about comics. His
website for his comic imprint is www.shandafantasyarts.net ]

THAT'S WHY IT'S SECRET

In 1957, the producers of THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV series
commissioned a script for a feature film, entitled SUPERMAN AND
THE SECRET PLANET.  This adventure was much more expansive than
the regular show episodes, and several elements from the script
later turned up in SUPERMAN II and comics of the 1960's.
However, this is an unseen adventure you CAN experience.
Superman historian Jim Nolt has engaged artist Randy Garett to
illustrate it as an online comic book and it's up to page 37
(with music!)  You can follow along at http://www.jimnolt.com/
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[6] Interviews                                  Paul Dale Roberts
                                                Silhouet98@cs.com

Interview with Nick Defina, President of Septagon Studios!

Interviewed by: Paul Dale Roberts, Publisher www.jazmaonline.com

Question: Tell us something personal about yourself.

I was born and raised in Toronto Canada. I've had an interest in
comics for almost 17 years of my life, whether it was reading,
collecting, or just writing and coming up with my own stories.

Question: What was the first comic book you ever read?

The first comic book I ever read was actually a gift. It was an
Alpha Flight #76 dated back to November 1989. That book is now
framed. It was that very book that started it all for me, and it
is one of the reasons why I am where I am today.

Question:  Tell us about Septagon Studios, I know you now produce
Scorn, what other publications does Septagon Studios plan to
publish?

Septagon Studios is a publishing company founded in early 2003 by
Nicola Defina, creator and visionary, whose lifelong dream of
breaking into the comic book industry is finally being realized.
Alongside his two cousins, Vice President and Art Director Philip
Defina and Art Consultant Domenic Defina, Nicola has established
a sturdy base to help attract readers and make Septagon Studios
the best it can be.

We plan to publish various books in many different formats. The
objective of Septagon Studios is to add to the diversity of the
comic book market with a wide variety of titles, in various
genres. Septagon Studios will not limit itself by targeting a
specific audience. It is a company for every reader. We welcome
everyone and anyone who enjoys comics.

Question:  If you don't mind, brief us on some of the comic books
coming out of Septagon Studios.

Scorn is written by: Kevin Moyers with Artwork provided by:
Philipp Neundorf. Scorn is a dark tale of revenge that uses real
Windy City locations as its backdrop. The writer also uses actual
events to set the story in motion. The gritty and unique artwork
from Philipp Neundorf brings this emotional tale to life.

The story is based in Chicago and revolves around 19-year-old
Michael Riggs witnesses the murder of his best friend at the hand
of the notorious gang leader Robert Torres. In dealing with this
horrific slaying and his own dark past, Michael has become
obsessed, and will stop at nothing to avenge his friend's death.

You can expect this book to be shipped this August/September.

Question:  Who are some of the staff at Septagon?

The staff consists of: Myself Nicola Defina President, Philip
Defina Art Director and Vice President, Domenic Defina Art
Consultant, and Chris Hansborough our Senior Editor who has
helped us a great deal. We also have a few more staff members who
handle various assignments from marketing research to everything
in between but wish to be unnamed, they know who they are. Thank
you for all your hard work and contribution to Septagon Studios.

Question:  How can someone contact you?

People can contact us in many ways. At Septagon Studios we
believe communication is a priority. People can contact me
directly via email at nickdefina@septagonstudios.com or directly
on our website forums located at
http://forums.septagonstudios.com  where we are very active in
providing advice as well as critiques. We currently have a
Creator Search happening at Septagon Studios; details can be
found here http://news.septagonstudios.com

Question: What is your website URL address?

http://www.septagonstudios.com

Question: What are your hobbies and recreational activities?

My hobbies include reading, writing, listening to music. I also
like watching various sports, which include soccer, hockey as
well as motor racing.

Question:  What TV shows, movies, cartoons do you like?

I like TV shows that give me inspiration. Such shows include
C.S.I and Smallville. In regards to movies I'm more of a
suspense, horror, action type of person. As a child I used to
love watching Thundercats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and
Spiderman, those were some great cartoons.

Question:  What books do you enjoy?

I enjoy books that keep me interested right from the start. The
Davinci Code was probably one of my favorites to date.

Question: What comic books do you read now?

There are so many that I can't keep track of anymore. I will name
some of the publishers IDW, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Markosia,
APE Entertainment, Devils Due, Dynamite Entertainment, Alias
enterprise and books from the Big Two(Marvel and DC). Everyone
needs their adventure stories.

Question:  What gives you your creative energy?

My creative energy is derived from listening to music, reading
books, watching movies and everyday life experiences. Keeping
your eyes open for the little details does pay off.

Question:  This ends the interview, any encouraging words of
wisdom?

"Be imaginative, be creative, be yourself. Think outside the box,
or better yet, think the box doesn't exist". Unleash your talent
and the rest will follow".

                               *****

Interview with Jemir Johnson, Chief Publisher/Owner of Creative
Elamentz!

Interviewed by: Paul Dale Roberts, Publisher www.jazmaonline.com

Question: Tell us something personal about yourself, your family
life, schools you went to, etc.

 Jemir: Since the whole my name is Jemir Johnson thing isn't
there to hide behind I'll take it head on. I'm the oldest of two,
the definition of handsome J, and spent my entire academic career
- that's Kindergarten through College - in the catholic school
system. In those years I only learned two things. One: Haste
doesn't make waste . the waste-o-matic 5000 does. Two: You can
swing interviews from good guys like Paul Dale Roberts if you
have a picture of him gleefully drop kicking a man in a Twinkie
costume while toddler aged children, that were being entertained
by the Twinkie, point and cry. Just kidding. It might've been a
hot dog costume.

Question: What was the first comic book you ever read?

            Jemir: That's easy. Black Lightning #1 (Volume one).
While it wasn't the first comic I had ever seen, "kind of read"
or perused through it was, without doubt, the one that put me on
the highway to fandom. However, I never did quite vibe with the
Masfro (White face mask + Afro wig attached = Masfro. Gotta love
the 70's).

Question:  Tell us about your new comic book graphic novel:
Retribution.  Brief us a bit about the story, who are some of the
characters?

            Jemir: Retribution is the story of Ashe Hunter. A man
who's been dead, used as a pawn, can't remember his past prior to
that death and has his soul bonded to voodoo warrior deity, Ogou,
to fight for a cause he doesn't understand but can't ignore. In
the current graphic novel we drop in as a book written by Satan,
lost for centuries, resurfaces and attracts the attention of the
one person Satan would want to have it. Ashe, in his Retribution
guise, goes against an undead army and learns everything he's
been doing up to that point - stalking the night, warring against
secret societies - has put him on course to fight a battle he
won't win but can't afford to lose. If I had to go Hollywood
pitch mode with it I'd classify Retribution as: "The Crow" meets
"Highlander" with touches of "Dawn of the Dead" and "The
Prophecy". So with a story that epic in scope you have to have a
hard-nosed cast in the mix. To that end we have:

Ashe Hunter/ Retribution: The centerpiece. He's been dead .
doesn't want to go back . and is sinking deeper into a world
where his sword and ferocity is humanity's only hope.

The Houngan: A learned voodoo priest who saved Ashe's life and
bonded him to the warrior deity, Ogou, in a last ditch effort to
do so. He serves as Retribution's guide in a world Ashe doesn't
understand but can't pull away from. Houngan knows more about
Hunter's past, and possibly future, than he lets on. The jury's
also out on whether he's serving the forces of good or advancing
a more sinister cause.

The Bokor: Smooth . strategic genius . utterly ruthless. The
antagonist, essentially. At least the antagonist (in a story
where there may be three) doing little to mask his intentions. A
one-time student of The Houngan he's dedicated his life to
literally bringing hell on Earth. Making him dangerous is the
fact that he sees this as a necessity and will defend the cause
with fervor you or I might summon to defend our children from
those who might bring them harm. "Mortal concerns" don't move him
and any "morals" he had (once upon a time) were devoured by his
ambitions. He wears the title "Satan's disciple" with pride.

Dr. Elizabeth Heinz: Yes, it's true. A man who wields a sword,
paints his face before he shoots through the night in a tattered
green over coat and can attest to coming back from the great
beyond . might need a little help. And we're not talking the
sidekick, super team membership, or Government connections kind,
either. Dr. Heinz, to be blunt, is Ashe's shrink. She's there to
help him put pieces of his life together. In truth, though, she
thinks Hunter's tales of deadly zombies, arcane wars and
unwitting sleeper agents is the work of a delusional mind.

Louis: Ashe's best - if not only - friend. He's unaware of Ashe's
life as Retribution or that Retribution even exists (In that,
Louis is not alone as Retribution stays low key and even
societies he aims to dismantle doubt his existence). Louis
represents a last vestige of "normalcy" in Ashe's otherwise
abnormal life. He may also, unfortunately, represent the
consequences of having a best friend that's a hard charging
zombie killer.

Razor: A lion man baka (pronounced Bah-Kah: an ancient spirit
that can possess any beast and transform into a humanoid
representation of it) that won't rest until Retribution is dead
at his feet and his blood on its claws. This thing's one sick
puppy . that's actually a lion.

Question:  How did the concept of Retribution come about?

           Jemir: Well the credit for that has to go to the
writer Vin Varvara. He basically came up with the idea along with
the plot and execution of Retribution. All I did was say cool to
his proposal, moved out the way and let him work his magic. He's
the guy to see if you want cerebral horror with an action twist
and layered plots. He's one of those guys to keep a look out for.

Question: Who are the creative staff involved with this comic
book?

            Jemir: As mentioned before Retribution's creator, Vin
Varvara wrote the story. But I'd be a new kind of heel not to
mention the incredibly slick art of Mike Phillips. At the risk of
having to activate spoiler alerts for those who haven't read it
there's a scene in a graveyard Mike drew that might blow readers
away when they see it. We were beyond fortunate to have Mike on
this project. Not that he had much of a choice. See, he's another
one who likes to drop kick method actors in Twinkie costumes
while crying children watch and I hide behind bushes with a
camera J.

Question: When can we find this comic book on the comic book
shelves of our local comic book stores?

            We've managed to get it in a couple of shops in the
New York area but if your retailer doesn't have it you can have
them contact us at howler121@Netzero.com or Jjeop@webtv.net and
we'll fix that bit of injustice right away J. The book can also
be ordered through Independent Propaganda
(www.independentpropaganda.com) or directly through us to those
who want to go that route. Just send $4.95 (U.S funds - - check
or money order) made out to Jemir Johnson/ Creative Elamentz
Studios to:

Creative Elamentz Studios
Jemir Johnson
3612 East Tremont
PMB 245
Bronx, New York 10465

This gets you 100+ pages of story, some cool pin ups, as well as
two very nice (front and back) painted covers by Bill Young.
Postage, by the way, is included in the cost. Just allow 2-3
weeks for delivery 4-6 weeks for orders going beyond the United
States.

Question: What other projects are coming out of Creative
Elamentz?

           Jemir: We have two slated for this year while others,
which we won't get into yet, are being prepped for mid to late
2007 releases. This year we'll follow up Retribution with
Foreshadow (summer release) and Foreshadow: Full speed (October
2006). Both anthology books with done-in-one stories of variable
length will feature characters gearing up for graphic novel
releases at different points in the future. Both will be balanced
approaches in the "something for everyone" vein. Whether it's
super hero fare (Vigilance), two fisted pulp action (Midnight
Phantom), horror filled thrillers (Howler) or urban detective
dramas (Jocasta Novarro/Mind Games) we'll have you covered.

Question: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?

           Jemir: You'd be surprised how many comic industry
enthusiasts have a "drop kick method actor in Twinkie costume"
twist. Once you know that all you need is a bush to hide behind,
a working camera . and patience. Do this and you'll eventually
hustle up leverage on the one person who has to let you in "or
else .". Now I could claim my passion for the art form, love of
fandom and innate need to tell and produce stories got me
involved, but . who wants to hear that?

Question: What conventions will you be attending or have
attended?

            Jemir: We're pretty new so, for the most part; we've
been working flea markets and swap meets when we could. But those
interested can expect to see Creative Elamentz turn up at
different tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)
conventions from September on. We'll keep you guys posted.

Question:  How can someone contact you?

            Jemir: Via e-mail I can be reached at Jjeop@webtv.net
and Vin can be contacted at howler121@Netzero.com. One can also
send correspondence addressed to the creator they wish to reach
at:

Creative Elamentz Studios
3612 East Tremont
PMB 245
Bronx, New York 10465.

Question: What is your website URL address?

            Jemir: We don't have a website yet but we can be
reached via the methods above and as we speak we're hard at work
on a my space site as we prep the primary site for a big launch.
Again, we'll keep everyone posted.

Question: What are your hobbies and recreational activities?

            Jemir: Well besides looking for Twinkie suit
crunching drop kicks to snap I'm pretty big on sports and an avid
club hopper. So if there's a football (two hand touch or flag
dang it. I'm too frail for tackle), basketball, or soft ball game
to play, party to go to, or high maintenance females to be shot
down by . I'm there.

Question: If you can have 6 dinner guests, 3 fictional and 3
real-life from any time period, who would those 6 people be and
why?

            Jemir: Wow, that's a good one. From the "real life"
portion I'd go with: Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks and one time
Olympic hopeful Rob Thomas. Ms. Winfrey so I could use the
opportunity to run that "long lost son" scam to sponge off that
billion dollar mogul action (This is presuming she doesn't just
stare at me when I make the declaration then drop kick me on the
spot while a concealed Paul snaps a picture of me whimpering in a
corner to post on the internet). Tyra Banks because . well .
she's TYRA BANKS! Rob Thomas because he starred in Gymkata which
may be the worst movie ever made. That, my friends, is what makes
it so great. Why this thing doesn't have annual midnight showings
ala "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" I just can't understand. I'd
want him there so I can ask over and over . "what were you
thinking"??! Fiction wise I'd go with Sherlock Holmes because I'm
kind of a fan; Walter Mosley's Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins ("Devil in
the Blue Dress", "The Yellow Dog") because - and this is going to
sound weird - he reminds me a lot of my late great grandfather;
and MacGyver so I can stare at him with scorn and say "I just
don't get it" (At which point he'll take a plastic knife, paper
plate and other seemingly harmless items and swiftly construct a
drop kick machine that plants me on the floor as Mike Phillips
snaps the picture to post on the internet).

Question: If you could go into any time machine, what year would
you stop at and tell us why.

            Jemir: Probably 1985 so I can stop young me from
viewing Gymkata and kick starting this morbid fascination of it.
I'd also go back to whatever era spawned the person that invented
the drop kick so I can shake their hand. I love me some drop
kick.

Question:  What TV shows, movies, cartoons do you like?

           Jemir: Well I don't know if this counts as a TV show
but I honor the day my satellite provider picked up the NFL
network.

Question:  What books do you enjoy?

           Jemir: If you mean what type of books I'm flexible. If
you mean what I'm currently reading I'm absorbing the second book
of Robin Hobb's Farseer saga: Royal Assassin (I can't, however,
recommend the first book "Assassin's Apprentice" {which deals
with the main character from Royal Assassin less than humble
beginnings} enough. If anyone out there hasn't at read it yet do
yourself a favor and change that) and "Five Easy Pieces" by
Walter Mosley.

Question: What comic books do you read now?

           Jemir: Well, like who knows how many other people,
I've been drawn into Infinite Crises and One year later off
shoots. The books that I've been looking through and found myself
surprised to like are "Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis" and
"Firestorm". Other titles that don't have to work hard to catch
my attention is Mario Gully's "Ant" (You can't deny that the
female lead is a visual treat but don't let that over shadow a
story with twists and turns that leave you guessing and wanting
more) and "Street Angel" (A skateboard riding, sword swinging,
homeless pre teen girl who defends those society would rather
forget about. Great concept, smart stories. THIS is one of the
reasons I dig North-Am inspired comic books so much). I also try
to pick up Berlin by Jason Lutes whenever I get a shot and any
new issue of Planetary gets me happier than doing a drop kick.

Question:  What gives you your creative energy?

            Jemir: As corny or clich‚ as this may sound . life. I
create and help create because I can't do anything else.
Sometimes I can sit down and mutate a concept in my head ("what
would happen if the Lone Ranger fell through a time tunnel and
found himself in our world? How would he adjust"?), marry
dissimilar concepts ("What would happen if Shaft found himself on
a case more suited to Kolchack: The Night Stalker) or just pull
something out of thin air. I dig the concept of learning people,
exercising the imagination and building worlds and characters
that may resonate well after I'm gone. Creativity, no matter what
form it takes, is a beautiful thing.

Question: If Retribution became a movie, who would play the
character parts and why?

            Jemir: Okay, for this one I'll defer to the proper
authority. Floor's all yours, Vin.

Ok Jemir here's my answers to the following question:

Retribution movie parts:

RETRIBUTION/ASHE HUNTER: I'm going with Christian Bale (American
Psycho, Batman Begins).  I know what you're saying  "Bale?" But
I've seen his movies and flat out he tends to do the darker
characters/roles well.  Retribution and his story are dark.
Bale's a perfect match.

HOUNGAN: Avery Brooks (American History X, Star Trek: DS9,
Spencer for Hire).  I can see this working.  Avery Brooks has
that mentor/ teacher vibe about him but he can also play the man
of mystery as well.

BOKOR: Dennis Haysbert (24, All State commercials) I see him
being able to pull off the cold calculating, but ready to explode
when the time is right; Bokor.

DR. ELIZABETH HEINZ: If she's willing to dye her hair dark for
the role I'm going to say JULIEANN MOORE (The Myth of
Fingerprints, The Forgotten, Laws of Attraction).  She handles
those drama roles well and can bring a certain atmosphere to the
story.  If she was willing to do the role, I'd make sure the Dr.
had more of a part than she did in the original story.

LOUIS: Laranz Tate (Crash, Menace 2 Society, Dead Presidents)
because he projects the cool, "Miles Davis" inspired non-chalance
that Louis lives his life by. At the same time he can be fun
loving to counter Ashe's morose world outlook.

RAZOR'S VOICE: I'd give it to Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm
Street; Freddy Kruger!!!)  So long as his voice is run through a
machine to make it a little bit more "guttural".  But Englund,
made his career out of playing bloodthirsty macabre creatures of
evil.  Razor is no different.  Englund's vocal reflections in his
Freddy days showed that he cannot only be witty sarcastic but he
can bring the hate and rage to his roles as well.  Razor's voice
would always have that tone to it of rage and anger.

Question:  This ends the interview, any encouraging words of
wisdom?

           Jemir: First, I want to thank you for taking time to
interview me and those reading this for, well . reading J. In
closing I want to share something my Great grandmother (who
didn't make up the saying or have exclusive claim to it. Still,
I'll always associate it with her) once told me that applies to
anyone pursuing a dream. "When opportunity knocks . don't answer
the door naked". Think about it. And oh yeah: If you're a method
actor working a kid's party and spot Mike and Rob . Run! There's
a drop kick sandwich with your name on it. Better yet . don't run
and let me go get my camera.
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COMICS OBSCURA                                        Mike Curtis
                                           shandafa@cyberback.com

[COMICS OBSCURA are facts Mike Curtis has dug out during his 30
years of collecting Superman and writing about comics. His
website for his comic imprint is www.shandafantasyarts.net ]

I'M THE MAN OF BRONZE, NOT THE MAN OF FILM

Pulp superhero DOC SAVAGE almost made it to film twice before the
campy George Pal feature film.  In 1947 Columbia almost made a
serial based on the hero, and preliminary casting may have been
done.  That would explain the mature actor JOHN HART playing
radio hero JACK ARMSTRONG in the serial that Columbia did
produce.  Then when the paperback reprints hit and made it big in
the early 1960's, another feature film was announced, to be
produced by Goodson-Todman, makers of game shows like WHAT'S MY
LINE and TO TELL THE TRUTH.  Gold Key did a comic adaptation of
the novel the film was to be based on, THE THOUSAND HEADED MAN,
with under par art by Jack Sparling.
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