Johnny Raygun: Quarterly #1

Feb 2004 · Jetpack Press · 2.95 USD

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In "The Mighty Moog! Chapter 1," alien visitor Moog faces a choice: return to Venus or stay on Earth, where he’s grown attached to his new surroundings. When Doctor Oog arrives to reclaim him, tensions rise—leading to a frozen standoff that accidentally traps both Moog and his son Nathan in ice, setting off a chain of events that will test loyalty and belonging across worlds. Written by Rich Woodall and Matt Talbot, with art and inks by both, the issue blends sci-fi whimsy with heartfelt stakes, all rendered in a vibrant, dynamic style. The cover by Rich Woodall and Matt Talbot captures the moment of frozen tension with bold, expressive detail.

Contains 3 stories

The Mighty Moog! Chapter 1

11 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction

Johnny RaygunMoogAgent HenderDirk SquarejawJOlafStavros Sartan

In "The Mighty Moog! Chapter 1," a sentient, walking volcano from Venus—once a circus attraction—breaks free and unleashes chaos on Las Vegas. Agent Hender reveals to Johnny Raygun the secret history behind Moog’s species, uncovered years earlier by Hender and Doctor Oog, before Johnny and his team mobilize to stop the fiery threat.

Chapter 2: The Doctor Calls

6 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction

Johnny RaygunMoogAgent HenderDirk SquarejawStavros SartanDoctor OogJanet OogNathan Oog

In "Chapter 2: The Doctor Calls," Doctor Oog arrives with his family—wife Janet and son Nathan—only to find their home breached when Moog, a mysterious creature, escapes through a tunnel beneath the ground, leaving behind only an empty shell. With quiet determination, Doctor Oog recalibrates a device to draw Moog back to the surface, hoping to reunite the creature with its rightful place before the situation spirals further.

Chapter 3: Fear and Lava in Las Vegas

5 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction

Johnny RaygunMoogDirk SquarejawDoctor OogJanet OogNathan Oog

In "Chapter 3: Fear and Lava in Las Vegas," Moog faces a wrenching choice when Doctor Oog offers to send him home to Venus—but Moog refuses, determined to stay on Earth. Tensions erupt into a clash that ends with Johnny freezing both Moog and Nathan Oog in a moment of unintended consequence, setting off a chain of events that will take them back to the lab for thawing and a return to their distant worlds.