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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Starhawk from The Crunch & Spike (V1-V2) 1979 - Compiled and edited by H. C.

Starhawk is a British sci-fi adventure comic strip character

published by DC Thomson, originating in the weekly

anthology comic The Crunch in July 1979.

Character Profile

• Real Name: Sol Rynn (a normal human adventurer, distinct from

the Marvel character of the same name).

• Creators: Ian Kennedy and David Taylor (with art also featured by Terry Patrick).

• Companion: A loyal robot named Droid.

• Spacecraft: The Space Rider, a self-designed advanced starship.

• Setting & Mission: Roamed the 26th century during the decline of the Terran Empire,

acting as a lawbringer and adventurer against chaos and alien threats like the Krell.

• First Appearance: The Crunch #35 on July 15, 1979.

[AI Overview]

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/s/starhawk.htm

Compiled and edited by H. C.

We thank H. C. for his courtesy in offering our reader

this magnificent compilation.

Megax the Warrior from Spike (1983) - Compiled and edited by H. C.

Art : Isidre Monés

"Megax the Warrior" was a British comic strip published in the weekly
boys' anthology Spike by DC Thomson

between August and December 1983 (issues #30 to #46).

• Concept: It was created as DC Thomson’s sci-fi/fantasy answer to popular

barbarian-style heroes like Sláine.
• Setting: It followed adventures set in a distant land stranded in time

with a medieval yet fantastical atmosphere.
• Publication History: Spike ran for 67 total issues from

January 1983 to April 1984 before merging into Champ.

The original creators of Megax the Warrior are currently unknown.

In the British comic industry of that era—particularly with DC Thomson

publications like Spike—it was standard editorial practice not

to credit the writers or artists in the magazine.

Because of this anonymity, comic historians and reference

databases (such as the British Comic Companion) have not been able

to identify the specific creative team behind Megax's adventures in Braxas.

[AI-generated content]

In France, Megax the Warrior was published in the review En Garde! (Mon Journal)

issues 89 to 92 (april 1985 - january 1986) (reported by Doc Mars)

https://bdmagexhumator.blogspot.com/2025/10/megax-warrior.html

Spike No. 46, dated 3 December 1983.

Megax the Warrior cover, artist unknown

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Compiled and edited by H. C.

We thank H. C. for his courtesy in offering our reader

this magnificent compilation.

Ruse 05 & 06 The Complete Series (2001 - 2004) - Compiled by Voltaire57

Ruse is a Victorian-era detective comic series created by CrossGen Comics

that ran for 26 issues from November 2001 to January 2004.

Series Overview

Creators: Written primarily by Mark Waid (issues #1–9) and

Scott Beatty (issues #13–26), with interior art by Butch Guice.

Premise: Follows Simon Archard, a Sherlock Holmes-esque master detective in a

fantasy-Victorian setting, and his assistant Emma Bishop, who harbors

secret magical abilities.

Completion: The original CrossGen series concluded prematurely at issue #26

due to the publisher's bankruptcy.

Revival: Marvel Comics later published a 4-issue miniseries revival in 2011 written by Mark Waid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruse_(comics)

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Kelly's Eye from Knockout & Valiant (1962-1973) V1 - V6. Compiled and edited by H. C.

Kelly's Eye is a classic British adventure comic strip about an ordinary man made completely indestructible by a mystical gemstone.

Overview & Publication

Debut: July 21, 1962, in the British magazine Knockout.

Transfer: Moved to Valiant in February 1963 when Knockout merged into it, running until May 1974.

Creators: Written by Tom Tully and originally drawn by Argentine artist Francisco Solano López.

Later Runs: Reprinted in the short-lived comic Vulcan and briefly revived for a short serial in 2000 AD.

Story & Premise

The Origin: Adventurer Tim Kelly travels to South America to claim an uncle's inheritance. After saving a native man from piranhas, he is gifted the Eye of Zoltec (also called the Eye of Everlasting Life).

The Power: The diamond-shaped crystal, worn on a chain around his neck, renders Tim completely invulnerable to any form of harm or death.

The Vulnerability: While Tim himself cannot be hurt, the amulet must remain securely on his neck; if it comes loose, he becomes mortal again. Furthermore, his clothes were not protected, meaning he regularly found himself getting shredded or blasted out of his garments in every peril-laden episode.

Time Travel Expansion: In later storylines, Tim partnered with Professor Diamond and his experimental "Time Clock" device, leading to sci-fi adventures across different eras.