Final Epilogue

It's been a long time, hasn't it?

Confession - I am only updating tonight because I made a promise to someone awhile back and I wanted to fulfill that promise here, too. So please meet DJ Nebulous again for the first time. I'm only sorry I cannot revise everything completely, but I hope this will prove helpful to you.

There is another person whose name has changed since this project wrapped up. I considered revising Kabuki Katze's references, but she insisted long ago it was fine to leave them. Be aware she now answers to Wandering Kotka and adjust your bookmarks accordingly.

I've gotta admit, looking through this site, there are dozens of other things I want to change or fix. But I won't. ROJ is in the past now, and I don't want to dwell too much on it anymore. It served its purpose, and it will always mean a lot to me. But I can't go back and I won't go back.

Therefore, please understand this site is now loaded with outdated references and broken links. That's in addition to any typographical errors or just bad writing that have slipped through the cracks. "Bad writing" ha ha, what? Anyway, there are no plans for further updates of any sort, so you're on your own from here with the site. It's also highly unlikely I'll be checking correspondence or comments regarding it in the future. The site will remain online as long as I have any say in the matter though.

However! I have occasionally been posting vintage ROJ material on my reincarnated OWARI blog. Feel free to check it out for nostalgia and maybe even some new insights.

Thank you, and goodbye.

Blue Skies Forever by Lewis Smith (2015)

If anyone is still following ROJ at this late date, you are probably stunned. Yes, this is a new update! No, this is not a sign of a grand revival. We are instead here to celebrate a milestone with an anniversary picture by series creator Lewis Smith.

2015 is the 20th anniversary of the creation of Return of Jetman. This had totally escaped my notice until Lewis posted this piece. It's a symbolic meeting of Jet Phoenix and the Gai Yuki incarnation of Black Condor. Amazingly, this is the first time Lewis has ever drawn Yuki!

Thank you, Lewis, for not only this picture and launching ROJ in the summer of 1995, but for entrusting your story and characters to me. As I have said, ROJ helped me find my own voice as a storyteller and gave me the confidence and ability to go out and explore my own worlds. I owe you a tremendous debt.

And thank you all for the memories.

Artwork © Lewis Smith. Originally posted July 9, 2015.

Jet Phoenix © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith. Based on characters from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency). Black Condor © TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency.