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From breaking up spy rings at home to fighting against fascism abroad, newsreel footage showed Captain America fighting for America, with Bucky, his sidekick! James Buchanan Barnes went to war against the Axis powers as Bucky, and now Bucky comes to life in a 12 inch tall statue that depicts the teenager in his classic costume. Sculpted by Ulises Cantu and Randy Bowen, Bucky comes painted and ready to display.

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One of the most exciting new offerings this month is Logan’s Run: Last Day, a 24-issue limited series from the folks at Bluewater Studios.

Having discovered the Logan’s Run novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson back in high school, I was pretty psyched to hear about this adaptation. It looks like this adaptation will stay true to the novel, rather than the 1976 movie starring Michael York.

I had the chance to interview William F. Nolan about the new adaptation, his plans for other series with Bluewater, and the state of a new Logan’s Run movie:

TFAW.com: It is nice to (virtually) meet you, Mr. Nolan.

William F. Nolan: Thanks, glad to (virtually) be here!

TFAW.com: We were really excited to hear about Logan’s Run: Last Day, the new comic book adaptation of your novel. How did the comic come about?

Nolan: My good friend and author/filmmaker Jason V. Brock (Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone’s Magic Man) and his wife Sunni saw an article about Bluewater in the local Vancouver, WA paper. Jason does some agenting on my behalf and contacted Darren G. Davis, the president of Bluewater.

We scheduled a meeting at their offices in Vancouver, and they were very excited about the Logan property. Jason (who is also an artist and the Art Director/Managing Editor of Dark Discoveries magazine) and I assisted in working on the designs and costumes for some of the characters, which they are using in the final comic. Also, Jason had come up with a great storyline for a new Logan book we are outlining that uses the original book and expands on the backstory, updating it significantly.

That’s where Paul J. Salamoff comes in: he was chosen to adapt the novels into comic format, but none of us really wanted a “straight” adaptation of the books–it’s been done by MGM, Marvel, Malibu Graphics, and so on. It was time for a fresh take on Logan. Paul was perfect for the job. Not to mention that the four of us–Darren, Paul, Jason, and myself–all work well together and have gotten to be friends.

TFAW.com: Logan’s Run isn’t a stranger to comics. Other publishers have done mini-series adaptations over the years. Is there something special in today’s world that prompted you to move forward with an adaptation?

Nolan: I was not happy with Marvel or Malibu’s versions. I very much disliked the art in the Malibu edition, though they were faithful to the books. As far as the Marvel version, it was just too “superhero”: Logan is a real character, not a superheroic one, and I was never that pleased with it. In addition, they were really adapting the MGM movie, which is flawed, not the book that I wrote with George Clayton Johnson.

Given the current trend of Hollywood getting interested in comic book works, I feel that this is the perfect time to get a really great version of Logan out there . . . and this is the one.

TFAW.com: To what degree are you involved with the Bluewater Productions adaptation of Logan’s Run?

Nolan: I have final creative say-so over the artwork and storyline, as well as writing for some of the other titles we have planned.

TFAW.com: Will Paul Salamoff be staying pretty close to the original story or have you given him some freedom to move about in the world you’ve created?

Nolan: Paul is working off the outline that we provided, but has added a couple of elements. He is actually being faithful to the first two books (Logan’s Run and Logan’s World) at the start of the series. All of us are excited about the directions that we could go after these first six or so issues.

TFAW.com: What has Daniel Gete brought to the table in terms of art for Last Day?

Nolan: His work is very good. Jason and I both like his rendering and layouts a lot. His vision is in concert with ours: strong and direct–perfect for Logan.

TFAW.com: For someone who might only be familiar with the 1976 film version of Logan’s Run, what differences can they expect to see in the comic?

Nolan: We wanted as many things as possible to be different from the film, for legal and artistic reasons. We went back to the source material as much as possible, and built on that. You’ll see very soon!

TFAW.com: Awhile back, I heard that the series was scheduled for 24 issues. Is that still the case?

Nolan: Yes, 24 issues is correct. We have a lot planned for the series.

TFAW.com: Are you planning on working with Bluewater Productions on any other series?

Nolan: Yes. I signed on to do have an adaptation done of Sam Space, my future-noir character, for a run of four to six issues, and Dark Universe, a run of six issues utilizing my horror stories as source material. I am slated to adapt at least two of these, and Jason Brock has been tapped to adapt three of my stories.

TFAW.com: There have been whispers of a remake of the Logan’s Run movie. Are there any plans to move forward on a film project?

Nolan: It’s more than a whisper–it’s been in “pre-production” for 13 years! Joel Silver is involved, as well as Bryan Singer, among others. They still plan on making it, but when . . . that is the question. We’re hoping that the direction that we plan on taking the comics will light a little fire under Hollywood, as well as give them a bit of direction for a possible way of doing justice to the spirit of the books. It is a great candidate for a remake, as the technology has improved dramatically since 1976 and they could really do a lot with it.

TFAW.com: One last question: At TFAW.com, we’re always looking for ways to go above and beyond for our customers . . .

Nolan: I think I know what you mean . . . would you like some signed copies of the comics? I’m sure Darren would be happy to supply some for you guys, and I love to sign for fans! How about 15 or so copies for you guys?

TFAW.com: Absolutely. I think our readers would like that very much. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us about Logan’s Run: Last Day, and thanks for signing some books for us!

Nolan: No problem: any time!

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You heard what the man said, we’re getting 15 signed books, and we’re offering them up to 15 random people who pre-order any Logan’s Run: Last Day issue by 1/24/10. Winners will be announced in the TFAW.com Newsletter on 1/28/10!

In the meantime, check out the four-page first look and whet your appetite. ;0)

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Happy Halloween! To celebrate, many of us in the office got dressed up, but we also wanted to remind you to email us your pictures to enter our Costume Contest! Voting starts tomorrow, but you have until November 11 to enter. Just email your photos of yourself in costume, and we’ll post them right here on the blog! Make sure to let all of your friends know to come here to vote!

The winner will receive one each of Angel vs. Frankenstein, House Of Mystery Halloween Annual #1, Living Dead Dolls Friday The 13th Jason 09, Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein HC, Universal Monsters Legacy of Horror HC, and an I Heart Creepy men’s T-shirt (XL)! See more details here, and watch the video below!

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Happy Halloween everyone! It’s time for goblins and ghoulies, trick-or-treating, and oh yeah–costume contests! We have had some stellar entries for this year’s Costume Contest! Go ahead and check them out below, and vote! If you still haven’t sent in your awesome costume photo, there’s still time! Just email your photo to contests.@tfaw.com right now.

Voting is over November 11, and the winner will win the following prizes: Make sure to check out all the details here.

What are you waiting for? Go ahead and vote!

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Enter Our Costume Contest!

Happy Halloween! To celebrate, many of us in the office got dressed up, but we also wanted to remind you to email us your pictures to enter our Costume Contest! Voting starts tomorrow, but you have until November 11 to enter. Just email your photos of yourself in costume, and we’ll post them right here on the blog! Make sure to let all of your friends know to come here to vote!

The winner will receive one each of Angel vs. Frankenstein, House Of Mystery Halloween Annual #1, Living Dead Dolls Friday The 13th Jason 09, Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein HC, Universal Monsters Legacy of Horror HC, and an I Heart Creepy men’s T-shirt (XL)! See more details here, and watch the video below!

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Halloween is just around the corner, and that means one thing to a lot of folks: costume contests! If you’ve got a creative streak and love to show off your skills, be sure to enter the TFAW.com Costume Contest!

Here’s how to enter: send us a photo of yourself in costume (jpg, gif, or png formats) via email to contests@tfaw.com, along with your name and who you’re dressed up as. We will then enter your picture in a slideshow on our blog. Beginning on Halloween, October 31, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite costume! On November 11, the winner will be chosen and awarded a special horror prize package, including one each of Angel vs. Frankenstein, House Of Mystery Halloween Annual #1, Living Dead Dolls Friday The 13th Jason 09, Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein HC, Universal Monsters Legacy of Horror HC, and an I Heart Creepy men’s T-shirt (XL)! See more details here.

So what are you waiting for? Send us that photo of you as Iron Man to contests@tfaw.com before November 11, and make sure to let all your friends know to vote at TFAW.com!

Here’s a Sample Slideshow, Courtesy of Our Very Own Office!

Questions about this contest? Comments? Post them below!

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means one thing to a lot of folks: costume contests! If you’ve got a creative streak and love to show off your skills, be sure to enter the TFAW.com Costume Contest!

Here’s how to enter: send us a photo of yourself in costume (jpg, gif, or png formats) via email to contests@tfaw.com, along with your name and who you’re dressed up as. We will then enter your picture in a slideshow on our blog. Beginning on Halloween, October 31, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite costume! On November 11, the winner will be chosen and awarded a special horror prize package, including one each of Angel vs. Frankenstein, House Of Mystery Halloween Annual #1, Living Dead Dolls Friday The 13th Jason 09, Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein HC, Universal Monsters Legacy of Horror HC, and an I Heart Creepy men’s T-shirt (XL)! See more details here.

So what are you waiting for? Send us that photo of you as Iron Man to contests@tfaw.com before November 11, and make sure to let all your friends know to vote at TFAW.com!

Here’s a Sample Slideshow, Courtesy of Our Very Own Office!

Questions about this contest? Comments? Post them below!