Harry Harrisons hugely popular anti-hero first appeared in 1961 and has schemed his way through nine subsequent novels.
Whilst Harrison agreed to the adaptations, its left to 2000ADs first editor Kelvin Gosnell to write the script.
They also constitute the full quota of adapted stories to appear to date.
So, Slippery Jim remains a unique part of prog history.
Its a journey from the far-flung future to 1975 Earth and an encounter with a victorious Napoleon.
A rogue, a rebel, a hero, the perfect hero for Tharg to recruit.
Whether he would have eluded Dredds line of justice, well never know.
The Stainless Steel Ratis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
3 out of 5
