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STEEL CHAMELEON

Created by Richard Comely, this character whose regular name is Edward D. Holman, a Vietnam War veteran, test pilot and freelance undercover agent is a master of disguise. His face bears a metal plate on half his forehead and a vertical scar running down from his right eye.

After a highly unlikely opening, the story settles down to a rescue mission. General Noda who Holman encountered first in Vietnam, has kidnapped Dr. Bradford in order to steel cruise missiles from the U.S. The doctor’s daughter seeks Holman’s help to rescue her father which he does. Then using clever disguises he escapes himself.

Mark Shainblum and Gabrielle Morrissette utilized “The Steel Chameleon” as a supporting character in their “Northguard” series.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Cover front:

Star Rider and The Peace Machine, 1-2, October 1982: Illus., Richard Comely.

Content story:

Star Rider and The Peace Machine, …: “Steel Chamleleon, ….” Writ., Richard Comely. Illus., Royston Evans: …. Black & white.
1-1, July 1982: pt. 1: 44-56.	1-2, October 1982: pt. 2: 39-55.

Steel Chameleon is introduced into the Northguard serial.

New Triumph Featuring Northguard…: “Northguard Target Red Target Blue …” Writ., Mark Shainblum. Pen., Gabriel Morrissette …. Let., Ian Carr: …. Matrix Graphic Series. Black & white.

1-3 1985: “Making Hate.” Ink.,Jacques Boivin: 1-24.

1-4 1985: “Never Surrender.” In., G. Morrissette & J. Harpes: 1-24.

1-5 Summer 1986: “Northguard.” In., G. Morrissette: 1-24.

Northguard….: “Northguard: The ManDes Conclusion: …” Writ., M. Shainblum. Illus., G. Morrissette. Matrix Production/Caliber Press. B & w.

1, 1989: “Blood and Fire.” Let., Mario Beaulac.

2, 1989: “Fleur de Lys.” Let., Ron Kasman.

3, 1990: “Scorched Earth.” Let., R.Kasman..

GALLERY:

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON S\STEEL CHAMELEON, Star Rider & The Peace Machine, 1, 44.jpg$ Illus., Royston Evans. Star Rider and the Peace Machine, 1-1, July 1982: 44.

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON S\STEEL CHAMELEON, Star Rider & The Peace Machine, 2, 49.jpg$ Illus., Royston Evans. Star Rider and the Peace Machine, 1-2, October 1982: 49

$C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON S\STEEL CHAMELEON, Northguard, 1-3, 16.jpg$ Pen., Gabriel Morrissette. In., Jacques Boivin. New Triumph Featuring Northguard, 1-3, 1985: 16

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