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.

On the web:
www.captneli.com

Sea Ghost Action Figure - Arrives January 2015

The all new Sea Ghost Action Figure is on its way to the Nemo Publishing warehouse and will ship in January 2015.

Keep your eye on this page for more information on how to order this figure in January (retail price $20) directly from Nemo Publishing.  And be sure to ask your favorite comic shop to order this for you (Diamond Code JUL142068). 

This 8" action figure looks absolutely fantastic and we can't wait to share it with you next month!  

This collectible maker action figure is based on the classic Mego style and has been handcrafted with the help of Paul "Doc Mego" Clarke.  

More about the Sea Ghost at this link.  This character was created by Jay Piscopo and first appeared in his "Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli" graphic novel series.  

SPECIAL NOTE FOR PRE-ORDERS:

If you preordered this figure, we will notify you in January when this figure ships.  Your credit card will not be charged until the time of shipment.  We appreciate your business!  

Nemo Publishing

www.captneli.com

Well our Sea Ghost Figures have been delayed untill 4th quarter.  But we did want to show you an early sculpt so you can see that they really are on their way!

Be there at Maine Comics Arts Festival Sunday May 18th to preorder the Sea Ghost figure at the low price of $16.00. After the show, Sea Ghost will be $20.  We will have book specials, NEW soda flavors and more at Mecaf as well!

UNDERSEA ADVENTURE ALERT: Sea Ghost figures should be out this summer. If you preordered SeaGhost and placed orders for other figures at the same time you should have your order in your hot little hands in April! Thank you for your patience and support!

Capt'n Eli Comic Books come to Hannaford Supermarket

For Immediate Release

Nemo Publishing

Contact:

Lys Fulda

lys@sphinxgroup.com

LOCAL CREATOR BRINGS GROCERY STORES BACK TO THE FUTURECapt'n Eli Comic Books come to Hannaford Supermarket

(Portland, ME-November  6, 2013) Nemo Publishing announced today a partnership with the Hannaford grocery chain to sell a special bundle pack of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novels in the front end racks at 75 Hannaford stores all across New England.

Capt'n Eli is the son of the infamous Captain Nemo from Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.  The Undersea Adventures of 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 accompanied by Jolly Roger, a 200-year-old parrot, and the faithful seadog Barney.

The bundle pack includes Books 1 and 2 in the series for $9.99.  Each book normally retails for $9.99 so this limited time special is buy-one-get-one-free and is offered only at Hannaford supermarkets.  Book 3 in the series is expected out in 2014.   

“A good grocery store is much more then just a place to buy food,” explains Ed Crockett, president of Capt’n Eli’s Soda. “They have become our drugstores and, based off the necessity and frequency we visit them, they are often our news stands. Hannaford is a forward thinking family grocer and realized that bringing in the Capt’n Eli graphic novel series was a great way to do more for their customers.”

Creator Jay Piscopo explained “The 10 year old in me is thrilled. I get to give a whole new generation of kids the same experience I enjoyed as a kid!  Open a comic and escape into a world you can only imagine. It's magical.”  Jay is the founder of Nemo Publishing and writes and illustrates The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli series.  

Want to learn how to draw comics from Jay himself?  There will be a free and open to the public workshop on November 16th at the main branch of the Portland Public Library in Portland, ME and December 27th at McArthur Public Library in Biddeford, ME where you can do just that. Contact the libraries directly for more information.

Nemo Publishing was an organic creation through the Forsley family, founders of Capt’n Eli’s Soda.   One man's sense of adventure was so strong that a root beer was created in his memory, and that spark just wouldn't stop. Capt'n Eli's Root Beer became the Capt'n Eli's line of sodas and then an entire graphic novel and toy line was developed through Nemo Publishing. The story keeps growing right along with the company and continues the wide range of products and quality that Capt’n Eli’s Soda is known for.

About The Books:

The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli -- Volume 1

Fans of classic adventure, meet Capt'n Eli! Created in the tradition of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, this is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. Join Eli as he dives into the Sargasso Sea and meets the mysterious Golden Age hero Commander X. Featuring pin-ups by comics greats Steve Rude, Herb Trimpe and Howard Chaykin. Cover by Steve Rude.
6x9, 104 Pages, Full Color

The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli -- Volume 2
Stand by for adventure! Volume 2 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli explodes with action as the mysterious Commander X introduces Capt'n Eli to a world of vast undersea empires. For all ages, this issue is a tribute to the Silver Age of comics and is an imaginative blend of solid comics storytelling and 3-D CGI. Featuring pin-ups by legendary comics artist Herb Trimpe, Joe Zierman of Big Bang Comics, and artist and animator Lauren Monardo. Cover by Joe Zierman.
6x9, 112 Pages, Full Color

About the Creator:

Maine native Jay Piscopo is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series. He is also the creator of Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine and Commander X All Star Special one-shot comic books, which he wrote and illustrated in his unique signature style, combining 2D characters with 3D backgrounds.  He is a featured contributor in the Reading With Pictures anthology and a regular illustrator for Moonstone Books. Past projects include working as an art director at Tom Snyder Productions where he produced educational CD-ROMs, including the award-winning Fizz and Martina's Math Adventures, and animated the ABC Saturday Morning show Squigglevision.

Want to learn more about the line?

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Jay Piscopo interviewed on WCSH6

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Metropolis has Superman, Gotham City has Batman, and now Maine has its own superpowered protector.

Sea Ghost is the creation of Portland-based comic book artist Jay Piscopo. After years as a supporting player, the character is taking center stage as the star of his own title.

Piscopo recently shared his plans for Sea Ghost with NEWS CENTER's Lee Nelson.

Piscopo said Sea Ghost first appeared in "The Undersea Adventures of Cap'n Eli" series of graphic novels. The series began as a promotion for Cap'n Eli soft drinks, but took on a life of its own.

In his solo comic, Sea Ghost is transported to an alien world that is being ravaged by war between two races. One side is based underwater while the other lives in the jungle. Sea Ghost takes it upon himself to uncover the secret instigator behind all of the turmoil and bring peace to the planet.

Sea Ghost brings some formidable powers to his crusade. He is super strong, able to breathe underwater and shoots bolts of lightning like an electric eel.

Piscopo said he created Sea Ghost as an homage to the heroes of his youth. He said he was heavily influenced by the animation work of Alex Toth, who created such characters as Space Ghost for the Hanna-Barbera studio.

Piscopo named comic book artist Ramona Fradon as another major influence. She is best known for illustrating the adventures of Aquaman. Piscopo said he was honored to have her contribute a drawing of Sea Ghost for the inaugural issue.

Piscopo said he was pleased by the warm critical reception "Sea Ghost No. 1" was given by the comic book community. The popular industry website Comic Book Resources ranked the title character among its top six aquatic heroes of the year.

"Sea Ghost No. 1" is on sale at Casablanca Comics shops in Portland and Windham. You can also follow the character online by clicking here for a link to his website.

Seven by 6 | Seven Seas; Seven Superheroes

Seven by 6 | Seven Seas; Seven Superheroes
by Michael May
March 16, 2011

Read the full write up at this link.

MTV Geek recently ran a list of their 7 Best Superheroes of the Seven Seas and it got me thinking, as these things are designed to do. I love ocean-adventure comics and appreciate the topic, but on a list of superheroes, I think we can do better than One Piece and Last Airbender. Those are great characters; they’re just not superheroes. Superhero comics are full of fantastic, undersea heroes, so this is my list. To open up spots for some lesser-known (if not exactly obscure) characters, I decided to leave off the obvious Sub-Mariner and Aquaman. We can agree that they deserve to be here; I’m just not confident that I have anything new to say about them. I worried at first about picking seven characters for a Six by 6 column, but since the precedent has been set…here they are in reverse order:

7. Triton
6. Marine Man

5. Sea Ghost is probably the most obscure character on this list, but he’s also one of the coolest. Spinning out of Jay Piscopo’s The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, Sea Ghost is as an homage to Space Ghost and other classic Hanna-Barbera characters and concepts.

Piscopo’s put a lot of thought into Sea Ghost and Capt’n Eli’s world. Though it’s a relatively new series, the allies and villains all have back-stories that give everything a sense of grandness, like every story is a special event. Even if you don’t know who Commander X and Lord Hydro are, seeing them team up with or fight against Sea Ghost is almost as exciting as if you’ve grown up with these characters and been waiting for this battle your entire life.

4. Mera
3. Namora
2. Marrina
1. Abe Sapien

So that’s my list. What’s yours? Any great, sea-based superheroes that I didn’t mention?

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.

Commander X-Mas is here! 2010 Commander X Adventures

PORTLAND, MAINE (December 21, 2010) – Nemo Publishing, publisher of Jay Piscopo’s The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli all-ages graphic novel series, has released its 3rd annual Commander X Adventures.

This free comic book is available at this link.

Commander X Adventures features pulp adventure stories about the renowned time traveler, Commander X, who is an integral character in the Capt’n Eli series. This collection of stories has a retro-modern feel. Piscopo noted “Our hero, Commander X, is a classic comic strip and movie serial hero with some high tech gizmos and time travel thrown in.”

Piscopo edited this free on-line comic book with a team of creators from the United States and England, including stories by Frank Schildiner, Vito Delsante and Michael Leal. Artwork was created by Marvel cover artist Mike Fyles, Wynn Ryder, Danny Kelly and Robert Caine Jeffcoat, and the legendary Mort Todd. Piscopo also wrote and illustrated a story and edited the collection.

In Piscopo’s story, fans meet Commander X as the Undersea Knight. In conjunction with this, Nemo Publishing has created the Undersea Knight as a limited edition Mego-style collectible action figure.

“With this collectible figure, we’ve captured the nostalgic feeling of the fun of Christmas morning when a special toy could take you into another universe,” continued Piscopo. “Seeing Commander X in his Undersea Knight uniform in the story really sparks the imagination.”

This is the sixth figure in the Commander X collectible action figure line. The other figures include: Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, Barbary Knight, and the Archer Knight. These eight-inch figures are created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s and are designed by Piscopo and produced by Paul “Dr. Mego” Clarke. A short video about the variant collection can be viewed at this link.

All six figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com at a special price of $15 (regularly $19.95) through December 31, 2010.

Readers of Commander X Adventures will also have the chance to learn more about the Sea Raider. This aquatic superhero is the Sea Ghost’s former identity during WW II. Fans first met the Sea Raider and the Sea Ghost in Volumes 1 and 2 of Capt'n Eli. The Sea Ghost now also stars in his own comic book distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors. More about this new book at www.TheSeaGhost.com.

When The Sea Ghost #1 (Diamond Code: JAN111269) is released in Diamond Previews this January, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli – Volume 1 will be offered again (Diamond Code: JAN111270). Capt’n Eli – Volume 2, which contains Sea Ghost’s origin story, is also still available (Diamond Code: AUG084227). Volume 3 of the Capt’n Eli graphic novel series will be released in spring 2011.

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January Previews! Jay Piscopo's Sea Ghost #1

The Sea Ghost #1
Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo
Published by Nemo Publishing
36 Pages Full Color $3.99


Order from January Diamond Previews!
Diamond Code: JAN111269

View Pages at www.TheSeaGhost.com

NEWSFLASH!
The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli – Vol. 1 offered again in January Previews (Diamond Code: JAN111270).

Sea Ghost’s origin story is revealed in The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli – Vol. 2 which is still available (Diamond Code: AUG084227).

SYNOPSIS:
Sea Ghost discovers a dangerous secret when a mysterious sphere transports him to an alien world locked in an endless war. Can he convince the Simas and Phlan to stop fighting and unite against the real enemy? Find out in Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine!

Sea Ghost #1 features A and B covers of this aquatic superhero and includes a pin-up by legendary illustrator Ramona Fradon.

Piscopo is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. Sea Ghost is an integral character in the Capt’n Eli universe and has a long career fighting evil above and beneath the waves. The Sea Ghost returns in The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli - Vol. 3 which will be released in the spring of 2011.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:

“The kind of comic I loved as a kid and still love today. FUN!” ~ Brendan Deneen, Flash Gordon

“A ripsnorting, old-school adventure with great characters, a terrific story and out-of-this-world art. ~ Brian Augustyn, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

“A must have for fans who miss the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons.” ~ Penny Kenny, Comics Bulletin

More reviews at this link.

Comic Book Collectors Blog checks out Jay Piscopo's "Sea Ghost #1"

Comic Book Collector's blog checks out Jay Piscopo's new comic book The Sea Ghost #1. Michael Hamersky's son Vinny saw the comic in Michael's review pile and here's what he has to say.

I liked everything: the story was exciting, and easy to follow, and the art was just fantastic. It would be hard to explain, but to me it seemed realistic, yet cartoony at the same time.

This had me wanting to read the "Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli", so I could learn more about Sea Ghost...

Follow this link to read the full review and get Vinny's take on this new book from Nemo Publishing.

This comic book will be available in Diamond's January Previews. More about the book and how to order at this link.

Commander X-Mas is almost here....

Commander X-Mas is almost here! Nemo Publishing, publisher of Jay Piscopo’s "The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series, is about to release its 3rd annual “Commander X Adventures.” This free online comic book will be available at www.captneli.com.




Fans can read issues one and two of "Commander X Adventures" now at this link.

Issue three will feature the Sea Raider. This aquatic superhero is the Sea Ghost's identity during WW II. Readers first met the Sea Raider in Volumes 1 and 2 of "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli" and the Sea Ghost stars in his own comic book this January -- look for it in Diamond Previews!

Issue three of "Commander X Adventures" will spotlight stories by Frank Schildiner, Vito Delsante and Michael Leal and art by Mike Fyles, Wynn Ryder, Danny Kelly and the legendary Mort Todd - a longtime friend from grade school. Additional art, stories and editing by Jay Piscopo.

“Commander X Adventures” features pulp adventure stories about the renowned time traveler, Commander X, who is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” series.

Special Congratulations to Mike Fyles on his work with Marvel and to Michael Leal and Danny Kelly along with their team, Nik Poliwko and Michael McElveen on their
Small Press Idol win!

All Commander X action figures are on sale now. Look for the NEW Undersea Knight coming soon.... Just in time for Commander X-Mas!

NEWSFLASH - Win a Sea Ghost Action Figure

NEWSFLASH!
All Commander X action figures are on sale for a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). Sale ends December 31 and there will not be another sale on these figures - don't miss it!

Order HERE.

EXTRA BONUS!
When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win a super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototype! The final winner will be drawn on December 15 -- just two weeks from tomorrow!.

More details about the contest can be found at this link.

Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in Jay Piscopo's “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series.

Don't miss the new Sea Ghost comic book -- "Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine" in Diamond's January PREVIEWS.

Don't delay! Commander X Action Figure Sale: Sea Ghost Drawing Soon!

HURRY!
All Commander X action figures are on sale for a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). Sale ends December 31 and there will not be another sale on these figures - don't miss it! Order HERE.







The five Commander X action figures currently available are:
- Golden Age Commander X
- 1950s Commander X
- Western Knight
- Barbary Knight
- Archer Knight

These eight-inch figures are created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. NEW! Undersea Knight coming soon....

EXTRA BONUS!
When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win a super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototype! The final winner will be drawn Dec. 15, 2010. More details about the contest can be found at this link.

Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in Jay Piscopo's “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series. Don't miss the new Sea Ghost comic book -- "Sea Ghost #1: The Sea Ghost in the Machine." Available now at this link and retailers can order in Diamond's January PREVIEWS.

Jay Piscopo: Saving the art of comics, 1 book at a time

Author Profile: Jay Piscopo
Saving the art of comics, 1 book at a time

November 4, 2010

By JENNIFER HAZARD, Raising Maine Contributor

Epic film battles. Hanna-Barbera’s Space Ghost. Golden Age comics. These are just a few of Portland author/illustrator Jay Piscopo’s favorite things. His recent graphic novels, “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli: The Mystery of Me” and “The Mystery of the Sargasso Sea” echo all of these influences, offering adventure, intrigue and a colorful cast of heroes and villains.

The series begins with an infant named Eli, whose underwater pod mysteriously washes ashore on a remote Maine island called Eagle Rock. Eli is adopted and raised by the island’s lighthouse keeper, Pops, and his wife, Ma. When Eli reaches boyhood, the couple learns that their son is a prodigy – capable of designing his own high tech submarine. Word of the boy’s abilities soon spreads beyond the tiny island. Professor Wow, a scientist from an underwater exploration team called the Seasearchers, invites young Eli to join the team. Eli accepts in hopes of learning more about his mysterious past.

If the character of Capt’n Eli looks and sounds strangely familiar, you’re right. The name is based on the Maine-made soda developed by Shipyard Brewing Company President and Founder Fred Forsley. According to Piscopo, Forsley wanted to promote Capt’n Eli’s soda with a TV show similar to 1930s radio programs like the “Lone Ranger” and the “Green Hornet.” He approached Piscopo – who worked as an animator on the ABC Saturday morning series, “Squigglevision” – to see if he’d be interested in the project. Based on past comic book experience, Piscopo encouraged Forsley to start simply. And so they did, beginning with an activity placemat for Shipyard’s restaurants. The placemat featured a comic called, “The Great Root Beer Battle,” starring young Eli, his dog Barney and a recognizable parrot named Jolly Roger.

The trio of characters appeared in a comic book called “The Mystery of the Haunted Lighthouse.” Piscopo says the comic was cute, similar to a Scooby Doo-style mystery, but not quite what he had in mind. He researched favorite books, films and comics, and in a year’s time, he developed “The Undersea Adventures of Captain Eli.” Piscopo hopes to add a third installment of the series by the spring of 2011. However, fans of his graphic novels will have something to tide them over in between. Sea Ghost – one of the many characters in the series – is featured in a recent comic book. And another mysterious character, Commander X, will be highlighted in an online comic available for the holidays.

With so much on his plate, is a television series about Capt’n Eli still possible? Piscopo says talks with agents in New York and Los Angeles are happening now. In the meantime, he’s busy promoting the series in schools with comic book workshops geared toward 7- to 10-year-olds. He says the hour-long cartooning workshop is designed to demystify the art of making comics, and kids are responding positively.

In a market where monthly comic book sales are declining, he likes the idea of appealing to a new generation of writers and illustrators. The workshops are one way to keep the art alive.

“I love the medium,” he says. “I don’t think it’s dead by any means. If writers and illustrators make a good thing and are aware of their audience, a comic will work.”

Piscopo hopes “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is doing just that. He wants the series to appeal to children and their parents, who might be seeking comics reminiscent of their childhood.

“If a family can read these books together,” he says, “that’s the Holy Grail.”

Who is the Sea Ghost?

As Jay Piscopo sketches for a fan at the Maine Comics Arts Festival, he tells us more about who the Sea Ghost is.

Sea Ghost #1 - Comicsbulletin Review

Jay Piscopo's new "Sea Ghost #1" comic book is available for pre-order at this link. Pre-orders will ship in early November.





Sea Ghost #1
"The Sea Ghost in the Machine"

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Penny Kenny

Reviewer Rating:


Writer: Jay Piscopo
Artist: Jay Piscopo
Publisher: Nemo Publishing

A mysterious sphere transports Sea Ghost to a world where the sea and land dwellers are at war. Can he convince both sides to end their conflict and unite forces to defeat the real enemy?

No kidding, the theme music from the original Super Friends cartoon was running through my head the entire time I was reading "The Sea Ghost in the Machine." Jay Piscopo's Sea Ghost #1 plays out like a Hanna-Barbara or Filmation Saturday morning cartoon. This one-shot has the same kind of energy and fast pace of those classic action cartoons of the '60s and '70s. Also like those shows, "The Sea Ghost in the Machine" is filled to the brim with concepts like "Temporal Displacement Energy Fields," "Bio-engineered Doomsday Mutants," "Old Gods," and shark-copters. Piscopo tosses them out for the reader to "Oooh" and "Ahhh" over and moves on with the narrative, much the way his inspiration Jack Kirby did.

There's a big, open, anything can happen feel to the story. It begins in the Sea Ghost's underwater headquarters outside Atlantis, bounces across the galaxy, sweeps underwater again, then up to land, and then to an icy, arctic region. At every location something is accomplished. Piscopo isn't just drawing cool looking scenery. He's telling a story that has a beginning, middle, and end and makes sense.

For all the action, and there's plenty of that (Sea Ghost breaks nets, heads, walls, and Lovecraft-lite creatures) Piscopo takes the time to establish Sea Ghost as a person you want to spend time with. The three panels showing him interact with his children and the following two where he speaks to the spirit of his wife set him up as a decent, honorable man....Follow this link to read the full review.

Sea Ghost #1 is a must have for readers looking for a fun, intelligent, action based story and for fans who miss the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons when Space Ghost, Aquaman, and The Herculoids graced the airwaves. ~ Penny Kenny, Comics Bulletin

NEW -- Sea Ghost One-Shot Comic Book

“The kind of comic I loved as a kid and still love today. FUN!” ~ Brendan Deneen, Flash Gordon

“A ripsnorting, old-school adventure with great characters, a terrific story and out-of-this-world art. ~ Brian Augustyn, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

“A must have for fans who miss the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons.” ~ Penny Kenny, Comics Bulletin

Sea Ghost discovers a dangerous secret when a mysterious sphere transports him to an alien world locked in an endless war. Can he convince the Simas and Phlan to stop fighting and unite against the real enemy?

Now available! This 36 Page full color comic book features the story “The Sea Ghost in the Machine” by Jay Piscopo and a pin-up by legendary illustrator Ramona Fradon.

Order today at this link. Be sure to look for it in January Previews!

Read reviews HERE and HERE.

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

PORTLAND, MAINE (July 19, 2010) – Nemo Publishing announced the second winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Cat Gough of Mona Vale, Australia is the winner of the second 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.

Gough was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and July 15, 2010.

The winner of the final Sea Ghost Mego-style action figure will be drawn Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to that date will be automatically entered into the final drawing.

These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com.

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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