New Black Bat Action Figure On Sale

Stand by for adventure!   Special Nemo Publishing action figure sale celebrates the release of the new Black Bat figure

PORTLAND, MAINE (December 31, 2014) –   Six years ago, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X.  Today, the Nemo collection has grown to include 14 action figures, including the new Black Bat and the exciting new Sea Ghost figure which will ship in January. 

In celebration of this popular action figure series and the release of the new Black Bat, Nemo Publishing announces a special online sale exclusively at www.captneli.com.  From now through Friday, February 16, all action figures (except for Sea Ghost) will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95).

These eight-inch collectible “maker” action figures are created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Creator Jay Piscopo worked with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection. 

The Black Bat action figure is a reworking of the classic 1939 hero and was designed by Jay Piscopo and assembled with the help of Paul Clarke.

Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series and has created numerous titles featuring spin off characters from this book including “The Sea Ghost” and “Commander X All-Star Special.”

“I'm huge fan of the Black Bat,” said Piscopo.  “He is an interesting character and has a fascinating place in pop culture history with Batman and Daredevil.  It's exciting to have him included on the Nemo Toys roster.  His look translates into the new Mego style extremely well. I’m looking forward to offering more pulp and golden age characters like him in the future.”

A video clip featuring the Commander X action figure collection can be viewed at this link.  

The Legend of the Black Bat:  When District Attorney Tony Quinn was blinded with acid by criminals, he thought his days of fighting crime were over.  After a successful operation to restore his sight, Tony retains his heightened senses and gains the ability to see in the dark.  He continues as a District Attorney while maintaining the ruse that he is still blind and adopts the identity of “The Black Bat” to punish criminals who have escaped justice.

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Nemo Publishing and Jay Piscopo Create Nemo Toys

Nemo Publishing is proud to announce the creation of Nemo Toys!

Nemo Toys expands the company's offerings beyond its popular retro-style Commander X action figures to include new, original characters as well as public domain heroes from the Golden Age.

Phase 1 will include new original characters Jack Danger and Rogue Agent Zero and a reworking of the Golden Age hero The Red Panther.  Each of these figures are designed by Capt'n Eli and Commander X creator Jay Piscopo and assembled with the help of Paul Clarke, DrMego.

"When I was a kid, I loved imagining my backyard to be an Amazon or African jungle full of treasure and dinosaurs.  A cool action figure and some twine for them to swing on was all I needed for endless adventures," said Piscopo.  "These new characters are an homage to those days."

These limited edition collectible Mego-style action figures are now available exclusively on the Capt'n Eli web store.  

Keep an eye out this December for the all new free Commander X-Mas online comic book to see these characters in comic action!

View more artwork at this link. 

Be sure to join us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/NemoToys and get ready for Phase 2....  There's much more to come!

Third Sea Ghost Action Figure Winner Announced

Nemo Publishing announced the final winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Nick Katerelos of Astoria, New York is the winner of the third super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototype.

The Sea Ghost is an aquatic superhero featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing and now stars in his own comic book "The Sea Ghost #1" offered in January Diamond Previews. More at www.TheSeaGhost.com.

Katerelos was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec. 15, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2010. All customers who purchased Commander X figures during that time were automatically entered into the final drawing. These eight-inch collectible Commander X action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com.

More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are six variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, Barbary Knight, Archer Knight, and an all new Undersea Knight) and more variants will be released in 2011.

Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection.

More about Sea Ghost: Sea Ghost is an aquatic super hero with a long career fighting evil above and beneath the waves.

"The Sea Ghost #1" features A and B covers of this aquatic superhero. This story is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo and includes a pin-up by legendary illustrator Ramona Fradon.

36 Pages | Full Color | $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN111269
www.TheSeaGhost.com

The story of this avenging spirit is revealed in "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli" Vol. 2 (Diamond Code: AUG084227 | ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2).

In Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli," fans also meet the Sea Raider, who is the Sea Ghost's former identity during WW II ("Capt'n Eli" Vol. 1 Diamond Code: JAN111270 | ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5).

The Sea Ghost returns in "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli" Vol. 3 which will be released this spring.

New Commander X Archer Knight Mego-style Action Figure

PORTLAND, MAINE (May 5, 2010) – Nemo Publishing has released its fifth action figure variant in the Commander X collection. The Commander X Archer Knight is a limited edition, Mego-style, eight-inch collectible action figure available for sale exclusively at www.captneli.com.

Commander X is an integral character in Jay Piscopo’s all-ages graphic novel series, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli. Commander X is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s. The collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s.

Piscopo worked with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection. Other limited edition Commander X eight-inch Mego–style action figures currently available are Golden Age Commander X, 1950’s Commander X, Western Knight and the Barbary Knight. Each figure is $19.95 plus shipping.

Photos can be viewed at this link.

View a video clip at this link.

When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win one of three super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes. The first winner was drawn December 15, 2009 and the final two winners will be drawn July 15, 2010 and December 15, 2010. Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in the Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. More details about the contest can be found at this link.

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Sea Ghost action figure winner announced!

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Nemo Publishing’s Sea Ghost collectible action figure contest winner announced


PORTLAND, MAINE (Dec.26, 2009) – Nemo Publishing announced the first winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Steve Bracha of Cypress, California is the winner of the first of three super-limited edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes.

The Sea Ghost is a character featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing.

Bracha was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2009.

The winners of the final two Sea Ghost Mego-style action figures will be drawn July 16, 2010 and Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to those dates will be automatically entered into both drawings.

These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com and, through this Thursday, Dec. 31, all Commander X action figures will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). More details about the contest can be found at this link.

More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are four variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, and the Barbary Knight) and more variants will be released in 2010.

Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. He is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.

This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release in 2010.

Photos of the figures can be viewed at this link.

More about “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:”
“The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. “Capt’n Eli” takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo. Distributed nationally through Diamond Comic Distributors.

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Now Available: Commander X Barbary Knight

Nemo Publishing has released its fourth action figure variant in the Commander X collection. The Commander X Barbary Knight is a limited edition, Mego-style, eight-inch collectible action figure available for sale exclusively at www.captneli.com.

Commander X is an integral character in Jay Piscopo’s all-ages graphic novel series, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli. Commander X is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s. The collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s.

Piscopo worked with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection. Other limited edition Commander X eight-inch Mego–style action figures currently available are Golden Age Commander X, 1950’s Commander X and the Western Knight. Each figure is $19.95 plus shipping.

Photos of the full limited-edition collection can be viewed here.

View a video clip at this link.

When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win one of three super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes. The first winner will be drawn December 15, 2009 and the final two winners will be drawn July 15, 2010 and December 15, 2010. Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in the Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. More details about the contest can be found at this link.

Read press release here.

Western Knight - New Commander X Action Figure

NEW! Introducing Western Knight Commander X! The newest Mego-style Commander X 8" action figure. Created by Jay Piscopo, author/illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli.

When you order a Commander X action figure you are automatically entered to win a super-limited-edition 8" Sea Ghost action figure prototype.

The more figures you order, the more chances you have to win! We'll be releasing new Commander X variants all year long. If you've already ordered a figure, you've been entered in the contest as well.

There are only three Sea Ghost prototypes!
The first winner will be drawn December 15, 2009.
The final two winners will be drawn July 15, 2010 and December 15, 2010.

Click HERE to order a figure.

Be sure to keep your eye on the Facebook Sea Ghost fan page for sneak peeks of the prototype and package art!

Sculpted by......Troy Younger
Painted by........Dana Shaw
Costumes by....Brian Leitner
Parts by...........Paul Clarke - Dr. Mego

The Trades: Commander X Descends on NY Comic Con

"Mego fans rejoice! There's a new hero coming to the NYCC, and he's tailor-made for fans of the 1970s action figure line." ~ R.J. Carter, The Trades

Commander X Descends on New York Comic Con
R.J. Carter
February 3, 2009

It's not uncommon for new creators to take their darlings to a major comic convention with the hope of sparking interest among comics fans. But Jay Piscopo, writer and artist behind the graphic novel series, The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli (Volumes 1 and 2) has gone all-out in his effort to promote this new series from fledgling publisher, Nemo Publishing. Capitalizing on the nostalgia of comics fans (where even the youngest feel an intimate connection with the Golden and Silver Age eras, despite never having been there), Piscopo has worked with Paul Clarke of EMCE Toys to release Commander X, an action figure in the classic Mego style. Read the rest of the editorial HERE.

Look for the Commander X Action Figure, Jay Piscopo, and the Capt'n Eli crew in Booth 1927 at New York Comic-Con!

1950's Commander X Action Figure

Who says they don't make heroes like they used to? On February 6th, the limited edition 1950's Commander X Action Figure variant will debut at New York Comic-Con with a package exclusive to the convention! Stay tuned to this spot for a photo of the New York Comic-Con exclusive package! And don't miss the Mego: Past, Present, and Future panel with Paul Clarke, Marty Abrams, Joe Sena, and Chuck Terceria on Saturday, February 7th.

Can't make it to the show? Pre-orders will ship the week after the convention. Pre-order HERE for just $19.95 plus shipping. Check back for a photo of the post-convention packaging for this exciting new variant in the Commander X Mego-style action figure collection.

Questions? Contact us at info@captneli.com

And don't miss your chance to own a Golden Age Commander X Action Figure while supplies last! Click HERE to order and receive a free Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli comic book.

Stand by for adventure! This young fan from Australia has a Golden Age Commander X and so should you!


Discover more about Commander X HERE and watch a Commander X video HERE.

Commander X-Mas

The Commander X Ultimate Adventurer Action Figure is now available for pre-order! Just $19.95 plus shipping. Click HERE to order. The first 100 people to order will receive Volume 1 of Jay Piscopo's The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series for FREE!

The Commander X 8" action figure is based on the classic Mego-style. Developed by Mego customizer Dana Shaw and manufactured by Dr. Mego himself -- Paul Clarke. This new action figure will ship in December for Commander X-Mas!. More details coming soon on Commander X Action Figure variants! And be sure to stay tuned for new Commander X stories and art coming in December!

Coming Soon!