Description
The Evolution of A Hero! 'The Missing Link' - a creature of limitless strength, is drawn to Britain in pursuit of an expedition party he encountered in his homeland. The man-ape causes havoc until he accidentally stumbles into an experimental nuclear research facility and is bombarded by radiation. Instead of killing him, the creature evolves into an advanced human. Now possessing a genius mind, super-strength, enhanced senses and the ability to fly, as Johnny Future he protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists.
About the Author
Alfred 'Alf' Wallace was the managing editor of Oghams in the late 1960s and one of the three man team responsible for the Odhams Power Comics line which included Smash! Pow! Wham! Fantastic! and Terrific. He would later assist British Marvel due to his knowledge of the Marvel series.
Luis Bermejo (full name Luis Bermejo Rojo, born Madrid 1932) was a Spanish comics artist and illustrator who worked extensively in Spain, Italy, and the USA and the United Kingdom. His British comics work includes contributions to Girls' Crystal, Fantastic (for which he co-created The Missing Link), Battle Picture Library, Buster (Phantom Force Five), War Picture Library, Look and Learn, both the original Eagle (Heros the Spartan) and its 1980s relaunch, Thriller Picture Library, Tiny Tots, Lion, Tina and Tarzan Weekly. Much, though by no means all, of his work was for Fleetway.
Reviews
"Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "A fondly remembered strip by many readers who grew up with comics in the Sixties including Alan Moore, who was inspired enough to name one of his characters Jonni Future when he created the anthology Tomorrow Stories" -- Lew Stringer "A Bridge between old-style British comics and the American superhero formula" -- Steve Moore
Book Information
ISBN 9781781087589
Author Alf Wallace
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Weight(grams) 1039g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 216mm * 229mm
About the Author
Alfred 'Alf' Wallace was the managing editor of Oghams in the late 1960s and one of the three man team responsible for the Odhams Power Comics line which included Smash! Pow! Wham! Fantastic! and Terrific. He would later assist British Marvel due to his knowledge of the Marvel series.
Luis Bermejo (full name Luis Bermejo Rojo, born Madrid 1932) was a Spanish comics artist and illustrator who worked extensively in Spain, Italy, and the USA and the United Kingdom. His British comics work includes contributions to Girls' Crystal, Fantastic (for which he co-created The Missing Link), Battle Picture Library, Buster (Phantom Force Five), War Picture Library, Look and Learn, both the original Eagle (Heros the Spartan) and its 1980s relaunch, Thriller Picture Library, Tiny Tots, Lion, Tina and Tarzan Weekly. Much, though by no means all, of his work was for Fleetway.
Reviews
"Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "A fondly remembered strip by many readers who grew up with comics in the Sixties including Alan Moore, who was inspired enough to name one of his characters Jonni Future when he created the anthology Tomorrow Stories" -- Lew Stringer "A Bridge between old-style British comics and the American superhero formula" -- Steve Moore
Book Information
ISBN 9781781087589
Author Alf Wallace
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Weight(grams) 1039g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 216mm * 229mm
