Scorchy Smith

A revival of the classic newspaper adventure strip, Scorchy Smith (2026–present) from Comic Strip Appreciation Group brings the globe-trotting pilot back for a three-issue series. This modern take retains the original's high-flying, pre-World War II spirit, with daring aerial exploits and exotic locales. The project is most closely associated with writer and artist Dean Haspiel, whose kinetic, expressive style fits the character's swashbuckling tone. It matters as a respectful, contemporary update of a foundational comic strip, reminding readers of the medium's adventurous roots.