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

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]

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. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 4 "Eagle (1986 Crystal/Apple) comic books". MyComicShop.com. Lone Star Comics Inc. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Eagle (Volume)". ComicVine.GameSpot.com. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Ferguson, James (May 15, 2016). "Eagle Returns Thanks to American Mythology Productions". HorrorTalk.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.


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