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.

Jetman Micro Heroes by Stephen Shuey

Jetman Micro Heroes by Stephen Shuey
(left-right) : Green Eagle (Jeff Kensaki), Blue Swallow (Ako Hayasaka), White Swan (Kaori Rokumeikan Tendo), Yellow Owl (Raita Oishi), Black Condor (Gai Yuki), Red Hawk (Ryu Tendo), Jet Phoenix (?), Red Hawk (Gai Tendo), Black Condor (Ken Tendo), Yellow Owl (Gohan Oishi), White Swan (Etsuko Oishi), Blue Swallow (Reiko Hayasaka), Green Wyvern (Kei Mizuno)
Artwork © Stephen Shuey.

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

Hyperion Icarus by Lewis Smith (2012)

Hyperion Icarus by Lewis Smith (2012)
Hyperion Icarus is a combination of four of the Jetfighters that make up Jet Icarus, plus the standalone mech Victory Icarus. They weren't meant to combine, but I decided to see if I could make it work.--Lewis Smith

Artwork © Lewis Smith. Originally posted December 15, 2012.

Scribbly Little Etsuko by Kabuki Katze (2004)

Scribbly Little Etsuko by Kabuki Katze (2004)

Artwork © Kabuki Katze. Originally created in 2004.

Based on "White Swan" from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency). Etsuko Oishi © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith.

The Cavern of Dr. Diabolo by Sara Denny (2008)

The Cavern of Dr. Diabolo by Sara Denny (2008)

Artwork © Sara Duffield (Sara Denny). Originally posted May 13, 2008; added to the site June 17, 2008.

Dr. Diabolo © Christopher Elam.

"Wild" Bill Jackson's Rising Sun by Sara Denny (2008)

"Wild" Bill Jackson's Rising Sun by Sara Denny (2008)

Artwork © Sara Duffield (Sara Denny). Originally posted February 6, 2008; added to the site February 15, 2008.

"Wild" Bill Jackson © Christopher Elam.

Burai Legend by Lewis Smith (2006)

Burai
Burai-X
Tiger Burai
Cobra Burai
Burai Eclipse
Turbo Burai

Burai Legend by Lewis Smith (2006)

Artwork © Lewis Smith. Originally posted May-August 2006.

Tiger Burai, Burai, Burai-X, Cobra Burai, Burai Eclipse, Turbo Burai & related characters © Lewis Smith.

Green Wyvern Triumphant by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Green Wyvern Triumphant by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Artwork © Kabuki Katze. Originally posted on July 20, 2009; added to the site August 25, 2009.

Kei Mizuno/Green Wyvern © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith. Based on characters from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency).

OWARI 10th Anniversary by Lewis Smith (2005)

OWARI 10th Anniversary by Lewis Smith (2005)

(left-right) : Green Wyvern, Captain Satellite, Phil Moskowitz, El Beardo. On the table : Jet Icarus, OWARI logo, Devo energy dome.

Bonus! OWARI #12 cover!

Artwork © Lewis Smith. Originally created June 2005.

OWARI, the OWARI logo (designed by Rob Perchauluk), Captain Satellite, El Beardo © Christopher Elam. Green Wyvern © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith. "Phil Moskowitz" (What's Up, Tiger Lily?) © Benedict Pictures Corporation or its successor in interest. Jet Icarus © TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency. Devo energy dome © DEVO Inc.

Black Condor vs. Black Condor by Larry Guidry & Sara Denny (2005/2010)

Black Condor vs. Black Condor
by Larry Guidry & Sara Denny (2005/2010)

Artwork © Larry Guidry & Sara Duffield (Sara Denny). Pencils by Larry Guidry originally added to the site October 13, 2005; Inks by Sara Denny originally posted June 25, 2010.

Black Condor (Richard Grey Jr./Thomas Wright) © DC Comics. Black Condor (Gai Yuki) © TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency.

Igadevil's Sketchbook (2005-2008)

Dirk Dixon vs. Clunk-O-Tron (2005)
Ginga Jo-O and Shedondas (2005)
Ginga Jo-O (2008)
Hellvira Spitfire, Maya Ryusaki, and Ginga Jo-O (2008)

Artwork © Paul Sullivan/Igadevil. Created in 2005 and 2008.

Dirk Dixon, Clunk-O-Tron, & Hellvira Spitfire © Christopher Elam. Maya Ryusaki © Paul Sullivan a.k.a. Igadevil. Ginga Jo-O & Shedondas © Paul Sullivan a.k.a. Igadevil, based on "Ginga O" & "Sadondas" from 8 RIDERS VS. GINGA O (© Ishimori Pro./Toei).

Kamen Rider Sigma/Return of Jetman by Igadevil (2009)

Kamen Rider Sigma/Return of Jetman by Igadevil (2009)

Maya Ryusaki/Kamen Rider Sigma & Kei Mizuno/Green Wyvern

Artwork © Paul Sullivan/Igadevil. Originally added to the site August 25, 2009.

Kei Mizuno/Green Wyvern © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith. Based on characters from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency). Maya Ryusaki/Kamen Rider Sigma © Paul Sullivan a.k.a. Igadevil, based on "Kamen Rider" and related properties © Toei/Ishimori Pro.

Jet Phoenix by Joe Zierman (2005 sketch)

Jet Phoenix by Joe Zierman (2005 sketch)

Artwork © Joe Zierman. Originally created in January 2005.

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

Jet Icarus by DJ Nebulous (2006)

Jet Icarus by DJ Nebulous (2006)

Artwork © DJ Nebulous. Originally added to the site Nov 28, 2006.

Based on "Jet Icarus" from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency).

Silver Raven by Lewis Smith (2009)

Silver Raven by Lewis Smith (2009)

Artwork © Lewis Smith. Originally posted June 30, 2009; added to the site Aug. 25, 2009.

Silver Raven © Christopher Elam. Based on characters from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency).

Swan Song by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Swan Song by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Artwork © Kabuki Katze. Originally posted on January 31, 2009; added to the site March 10, 2009.

Based on "White Swan" from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency). Etsuko Oishi © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith.

Green Wyvern by Sean Moore (2009)

Green Wyvern by Sean Moore (2009)

Artwork © Sean Moore. Originally posted on Jan. 27, 2009; added to the site March 10, 2009.

Green Wyvern © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith. Based on characters from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency).

Sing, Bluebird by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Sing, Bluebird by Kabuki Katze (2009)

Artwork © Kabuki Katze. Originally posted on January 26, 2009; added to the site March 10, 2009.

Based on "Blue Swallow" from CHOJIN SENTAI JETMAN (© TV Asahi/Toei/Toei Agency). Reiko Hayasaka © Christopher Elam & Lewis Smith.

Jet Phoenix by Sean Moore (2009)

Jet Phoenix by Sean Moore (2009)

Artwork © Sean Moore. Originally posted on Jan. 26, 2009; added to the site March 10, 2009.

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

Cyborgpower Return of Jetman by Stephen Shuey

Cyborgpower Return of Jetman by Stephen Shuey
(left-right) : Black Condor (Ken Tendo), Blue Swallow (Reiko Hayasaka), Green Wyvern (Kei Mizuno), Jet Phoenix (?), Red Hawk (Gai Tendo), White Swan (Etsuko Oishi), Yellow Owl (Gohan Oishi)

Artwork © Stephen Shuey. Originally posted on Cyborg's Power Rangers site.

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