Judge Dredd is the most famous.
Mutant Johnny Alpha, the Strontium Dog comes a close second for me.
In my opinion, the third most memorable character was the blue-skinned genetically-engineered infantryman known as Rogue Trooper.
One of my proudest possessions is a piece of originalRogue Trooperartwork by Chris Weston, given to me personally.
Chris had been toying with the idea of having my band The Adventures Of Parsley at his wedding.
To apologise, he sent me the magnificent artwork.
No apology was necessary, but hey, Im not complaining.
Chris was a later contributor to theRogue Troopersaga, and this volume contains the scene-setting and core character-building episodes.
So, what are the odds?
By a twist of fate your long-standing nickname has been Rogue.
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A guy called Gunnars chip is now in your gun.
A guy called Bagman has his chip on your equipment bag.
A guy called Helm is now occupying the chip slot in your helmet.
To quote Harry Hill, What are the chances of that happening?
But did we, the comic readers of the early 80s, care?
Not a bit of it.
It was almost as if a computer game had been transcribed into the comics medium.
This was rather unfair onRogue Trooper, because several of the stories were hard hitting and powerful.
Rogue Trooperwas created by writer Gerry Finley-Day and artist Dave Gibbons (ofWatchmenfame).
Eat your heart out,Hurt Locker!
The back story is that Nu-Earth was a paradise.
Ruined by chemical warfare, it is now a slugging ground for the Norts and the Southers.
Much of the action is people dying as their suits or environments get damaged.
Napoleonic Wars and partying Romeos.
The black and white artwork is a disguise for the pure comics gold of the content within.
Rogue Trooper: Tales Of Nu-EarthVol.
1 is out now andavailable at the Den Of Geek store.
Parsley the Lions own website ishereand he can be contacted via parsley.L @virgin.net.
Rating:
4 out of 5
