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One might think I'm violating copyright laws by creating this website
. . . probably, and my apologies for doing so. But before Marvel
Comics decides to sic their lawyers on me, I'd like you to read editor
Glenn Herdling's closing remarks in the final issue of Nomad:
THE LAST VIEW FROM THE HERD
Welcome to the end of the Road.
I don't have to reiterate the sentiment you've all expressed on this
page these past few months. This is indeed the last issue of NOMAD. I
want to thank all of you who stuck with us till the end. Believe me,
I took all of your ideas into consideration when we planned this book's
finale. I think you'll agree that this was the best way.
So, does that mean we've left it open as to whether Jack will return
or not? Of course! It also means that he may not return today, tomorrow,
or even next year - but maybe in 25 years? Or 105 years? Who knows, but
the wary will catch my drift.
It all depends on you - the faithful. But as I've said before, the
audience for this particular character in this particular setting is
quite limited. So please, send in your cards and letters with your
suggestions for Nomad's resurrection - but also confer with your peers
about what it was you liked about this character. Maybe we can start a
Nomad Movement that will sweep the country and revolutionize the concept
of the super hero for all of us, and not just the select few that Fabian
was talking about.
Wood shavings! Glenn Herdling
It seems that Nomad has returned with the release of Thunderbolts #49 and the unmasking of the Scourge of the Underworld, written by Fabian Nicieza (natch). Since this space has, in the past, always urged others to tell Marvel they want Nomad back, I think I should use it now to thank all of you; the readers who, like myself, relayed your desire to see more of Nomad and of course, all who were involved with bringing Nomad back, Fabian Nicieza, Mark Bagley, Patrick Zircher and Tom Brevoort. Thank you, the people spoke and you listened (and it only took 7 years!).
-Darryl Etheridge
Many thanks must go to:
- Hugh Brache - for all the great Nomad original artwork he sold me.
- Randy Burtis - for providing me with up-to-date scans.
- Russ Chappell - who's Marvel Chronology Project helped me fill in a lot of the
blanks in the Chronology and Bibliography sections.
- James R. Flowers, Jr. - for including this humble little site in The Incredible Internet Guide to Comic Books & Superheroes
- Scott H - for providing samples of his original art for the Gallery.
- Michael Kaiser - for his glowing review of this site.
- Russell Moore - for his invaluable information on some of the 1950s Cap stories.
- Wit Sessions - for coming up with and providing samples of his original art for the Gallery, including a great picture for a fabulous MC2 Nomad idea, as well as providing me with up-to-date scans.
- Dave "Tony Stark" - for providing me with up-to-date scans.
- X-Fan - for awarding this site for "Comic Site Excellence" for the month of February 2000.
- Everyone who has signed the guestbook and/or emailed me with their feedback and helpful suggestions.
- All the pages with links to this site.
- The Captain America Ring
- The Mighty Marvel Universe Webring
- The Golden Age Webring
- Marvel's Most Wanted Webring
- Marvel Comic Ring
And of course, very special thanks must go to the creators--writers, artists and editors--who have helped Nomad to grow over the years:
- Stan Lee
- John Romita Sr.
- Steve Englehart
- Sal Buscema
- Roy Thomas
- J. M. DeMatteis
- Mike Zeck
- Paul Neary
- Mark Gruenwald
- Kieron Dwyer
- Fabian Nicieza
- James Fry III
- S. Clarke Hawbaker
- Pat Olliffe
- Mark McKenna
- Rick Mays
- Glenn Herdling
- Mark Bagley
- Patrick Zircher
- Tom Brevoort
- Steve Epting
Extra very special thanks to Ed Brubaker. You killed my favorite hero, but you printed my reaction to it, which (to me, anyway) demonstrated the importance of the passing of Nomad. As you said, "there is a larger point to it," I just hope it's a good one.
