Johnny Comet

In the late 1990s, Avalon Communications revived the classic newspaper strip Johnny Comet for a five-issue comic series, collecting the work of legendary artist Frank Frazetta alongside Charles Nicholas. Scripted by Earl Baldwin and Peter Di Paolo, this short-lived run captures the high-octane adventures of a daredevil race car driver, showcasing Frazetta’s dynamic, pre-fantasy illustration style in a gritty motorsport setting. While brief, the series preserves a key transitional moment in Frazetta’s career, making it a notable footnote for fans of his early comic work.