Eagle (Richard Eagle)

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.[2] It was originally published by its creators as Crystal Comics (Crystal Publications), then by Apple Comics.[3][2] 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.[4] It was revived in 2016 by publisher American Mythology Productions and again features art by Vokes and writing by Herman.[1][4]

Eagle
Cover to Eagle #13 (January 1988)
Publication information
PublisherCrystal Comics; Apple Comics; American Mythology Productions
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing series
Publication date(Vol. 1): 1986 – 1989
(Vol. 2): 2016
No. of issues(Vol. 1): 23 (#1–16, Crystal; #17–23, Apple)
(Vol. 2): 1
Creative team
Created byNeil Vokes and Rich Rankin
Written byJack Herman; also Neil Vokes, Rich Rankin
Artist(s)Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin

Summary

Eagle chronicled the adventures of detective and vigilante Richard Eagle, a mystic and martial arts adept who wields a sword.[2][3] Eagle resides in Crystal City[4] on a futuristic Earth, inhabited by humans and non-humans (presumably extraterrestrials).

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


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