The FUTURE BEGINS:

Before Flash Gordon, Superman, or Star Wars, there was one hero among the stars that would define pop culture, science, and the comic book hero. In 1928, Buck Rogers blasted off in the pages of John F. Dille’s National Newspaper Service syndicate. Dille called on author Philip Francis Nowlan and artist Dick Calkins to develop his ideas of the future into a never before seen style of comic strip. Buck Rogers, like Rip Van Winkle, would awake to find himself in a strange new world filled with robots, rockets, and ray guns!   Over the last 80 years Buck Rogers has been in...
 

 
Much like in the story, the Buck Rogers’ legacy has traveled through time to the future, seeing many eras along the way.  In the same way that Batman and Superman have distinct designs that are manifestations of “the times”, Buck has evolved, transcending cultures and continents to remain relevant and entertaining.  Buck, being pre-golden-age, surpasses every popular hero character in relevance and longevity, with the exception of Tarzan, which debuted the same day as Buck.  Fans will also be interested to know that the original film action star Buster Crabbe, famous for playing Flash Gordon, also played Buck Rogers as well as Tarzan!  

2008 marks the return of the future!  Stay tuned for news collectibles, books, comics, video games, and feature film projects! 

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