Eagle (Richard Eagle) Explained

Eagle
Schedule:Monthly
Ongoing:y
Publisher:Crystal Comics; Apple Comics; American Mythology Productions
Date:(Vol. 1): 1986 – 1989
(Vol. 2): 2016
Issues:(Vol. 1): 23 (#1–16, Crystal; #17–23, Apple)
(Vol. 2): 1
Writers:Jack Herman
also Neil Vokes, Rich Rankin
Artists:Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin
Creators:Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin

Eagle is a black-and-white indie comic book series[1] which originated in 1986 by artists Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin.[2] [3] [4] Most issues were written by Jack Herman, although some were written by Herman, Vokes and Rankin. It was originally published by its creators as Crystal Comics (Crystal Publications), then by Apple Comics. Initially the Eagle series ran for 23 issues, ending in 1989; the last 7 issues were published by Apple Comics. The series achieved a cult following. It was revived in 2016 by publisher American Mythology Productions and again features art by Vokes and writing by Herman.

Summary

Eagle chronicled the adventures of detective and vigilante Richard Eagle, a mystic and martial arts adept who wields a sword. Eagle resides in Crystal City on a futuristic Earth, inhabited by humans and non-humans (presumably extraterrestrials).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: American Mythology Reboots Indie Comic in Eagle Resurgent #1 With Co-Creator Neil Vokes. nerdspan.com. Keith. Hendricks . April 30, 2016. December 20, 2016.
  2. Web site: Eagle (1986 Crystal/Apple) comic books. MyComicShop.com. Lone Star Comics Inc.. December 20, 2016.
  3. Web site: Eagle (Volume). ComicVine.GameSpot.com. December 19, 2016.
  4. Web site: Eagle Returns Thanks to American Mythology Productions. HorrorTalk.com. James . Ferguson. May 15, 2016. December 20, 2016.