MAIN ENTERPRISES' HEROIC #5: NOSTALGIC HEROISM AT ITS BEST

Main Enterprises keeps producing the best of the best, as Heroic (Vol #3) #5 (Fall 2022) conveys, with ingredients that are both edifying and downright exciting.

As grand cases in point, we are treated to an in-depth interview with artist supreme Steven Shipley on his inspirational comic, Peacemakers, conducted by the skillful Mr. Main. In addition, there are comprehensive articles on Innovation's Hero Alliance by M.J. Moran; Gerry Anderson's Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons by Thomas Wheeler (capped by a fulfilling episode guide); and DC's Metal Men by Mike Waggoner. Yeah, quite a heroic lineup, indeed!

To accompany these top-drawer submissions, Heroic #5 parades spectacular art by John Lambert; Gary Barker; Verl Bond; Scott McClung; Troy Boyle; Tom Ahern; Carl Bonasera/Dick Limacher; and Mark Haines (who gives us that wild, retro cover). And thanks to Doug Pelton, this issue also flaunts a number of spiffy photos.

To order this nostalgic-packed edition, please send $7.00, per check/money order, to Jim Main; 130 Wellsville Av; Back of House; New Milford CT 06776. Mr. Main also accepts Paypal funds through jmain44@aol.com. Remember to include your mailing address to ensure that this fantastic compendium soars straight to your door.  

STEVE SHIPLEY'S THE 7TH GUARD: WELCOME BRAVE NEW HEROES

 

Artist/author Steve Shipley, the genius behind The Space Sheriff and Drillbit, hits it out of the park yet again with his magnificent The 7th Guard. 

The 7th Guard tells of brave officers from the realm of Golden Blue, who are assigned to protect Earth from any possible invasion.

In the initial issue, focus falls upon the Fifth Guardian and his comedic companion, Copenstrum, who cross paths with a distressed young lady, just as a rampaging, Sinterion robot enters the scene. Will our heroes save the day or face annihilation?! One thing is for certain: The excitement will satisfy from beginning to end. (A surprise epilogue adds to the action-packed elation, while working as a spectacular springboard for Issue #2.) 

To order The 7th Guard's introductory installment, send $2.50 via Paypal to Mr. Shipley at steveshipley7@gmail.com. His dynamic creation will be in your possession in a mere matter of days. 

STEVE SHIPLEY'S DRILLBIT! #1: ROBBIE'S ROBOT

Ultra-talented artist/writer Steve Shipley presents another dynamic, comic title: DrillBit! Drillbit is a personality-pumped robot built by a trailblazing, young chap named Robbie.

In Part 1, "Robbie's Robot", we witness our boy genius on the run from not only the government, but a villain named Mr. Boss, who enlists a bizarre, super-henchmen to squash the tech whiz.

Drillbit! #1 overflows of cool, sci-fi fun, and it appears that things will get even more exciting in the inevitable Issue #2.

To order the introductory installment, send a check or money order of $2.50 to Steve Shipley at 1160 S. Mccord Road, #J-2, Holland, Ohio, 43528; or send via PayPal to steveshipley7@gmail.com. No matter how you pay, you'll be mighty pleased you did!

STEVE SHIPLEY'S SPACE SHERIFF #1

Steve Shipley is one of the most prolific illustrators working today, and he has a dandy new submission to add to his long, out-of-this-world line: Space Sheriff #1. 

This UFO (United Fanzine Organization) entry revolves around an amnesiac astronaut who ends up stranded in the Old West, only to be found and nurtured by an Indian maiden named Sara and her principled Grandad. The space man soon discovers the two are facing contention from the icy One Eyed Jones and his ruthless henchmen and fortifies his hero status by standing up to the adamant aggressors.  

The melodrama is tense, the artwork fantastic, and the characterizations identifiable, making Space Sheriff #1 a top-notch start to what will no doubt be a grandiose saga. I, for one, can't wait for Issue #2. 

To seize this introductory installment, send $2.50 (check or money order) to Steve Shipley, 1160 S. Mccord Rd. #J-2, Holland, OH 4352B. You'll be darn tootin' pleased for the effort.