Public Intervention Needed

He shouldn't do it - - he can't do it!!
- Todd Abbot upon reading "Captain Nepto Prime" August script for the first time

Special to DTA Online
By Rhonda Bowlden

The outcry of rage and sorrow from Todd Abbot's office was ear deafening. Immediately he coordinated an inter-office meeting. "We need Hundreds of emails, from countries all around the globe, begging Darryl to reconsider his controversial storyline for Prime August!" Todd added he even took time to register a screaming complaint through DFG President Dan Graves voicemail, "Nurse Nova? Dr. Julius Smithers M.D.? Do you know what Darryl has planned????"

At press time, calls to Darryl Andrews' and Dan Graves' DFG Offices were not returned.

"Captain Nepto Prime" August marks the end and the beginning...

Special to DTA Online
By Todd Abbot


Greetings loyal DTA Comics readers! I want to inform you first, that the new "Captain Nepto Prime" series will not be continuing past the August release. I received word today from DFG Co-Publisher Darryl Andrews that the fun luvin', wig wearing Nepto you have all been enjoying in "Prime" will be replaced by the more somber Nepto that was featured in the 1996 era Spy-Comics series. I was to understand from this conversation that the '96 series was going to have some issues completed to complete that run of continuity and that my services on that title were not required. Instead, I have been assigned two new exciting projects which I will use this space to update you. I don't want anyone to feel upset or sad that "Nepto Prime" is over; as with all things in the DFG Universe.....nothing is truly over.

"Captain Nepto Prime" July to Feature C4

A Villain Super-group dubbed C4 [Carnage City Criminal Coalition) debuts in the pages of CNP July that will be sure to please the legion of DFG fans, reports Todd Abbot. Early pencil renderings have been completed and watch for the tease that will appear at the end of CNP June!

Inside the Mind of Todd Abbot

Special to DTA Online
By Rhonda Bowlden

Hey fans! Here's a rare glimpse of how "Captain Nepto Prime" May was developed. DFG Icon Todd Abbot generously gave us a scan of the earliest breakdowns of that issue for you to see. Todd documented for us that he was having a phone conversation with DFG Co-Publisher Darryl Andrews in which Darryl was describing the basic plot for the first issue and Todd grabbed a pencil and started immediately flushing out the breakdowns for the issue. This is the result, a rare look into the basic foundation of a DFG comic- book!!

Principle Breakdowns/Pencils Completed on "Prime June"

Special to DTA Online
By Rhonda Bowlden

DFG Icon Todd Abbot has finished the principle breakdowns and pencils for "Captain Nepto Prime" June. Mr. Abbot was gracious enough to answer a few questions about the issue.

RB: Feedback has been very positive about the new series. The fans agree that the flavour of the series has been recaptured even though it's 25 years later. What is your reaction to that?
TA: I could play down my enthusiasm and try to be cool, but I'll leave that for Darryl and his comments. I'm thrilled by the finished product. Everyone at DFG is putting a lot of heart into the project and realizes just how special this year has and will be for the legacy of DFG.

RB: "Spy Comics Presents" after a few stops and starts has gained speed and has scheduled releases every month planned to coincide with the "Prime" series; has there ever been a more productive time at DFG that you can remember?
TA: The early years of the company were heavy, very productive...it was the base of all that we have to work with now. I'd agree that today mirrors that time and all the stuff in the middle doesn't touch what we're all doing now.

RB: What is your favourite sequence in "Prime" June?
TA: I like the whole issue...it's very simple, straight forward....like the original series..., but then again, when I break it down I realize it introduces the secret cavern, the return of the lighthouse, the Nepto Sub and the super scientific ray gun that will have long lasting impact on the DFG Universe...hmmm, I guess it's a pretty significant issue after all...

RB: What can you tell me about the July issue? Is it still going to feature the Man-Hunter and a rather large Art Collection theft?
TA: Believe it or not, Darryl, Dan & I have every intention of following the initial schedule even though we've come up with many, many more ideas of stories and characters to introduce.

RB: New characters? Can you tell us about some?
TA: New arch nemesis labelled "Sista Sinna", who is highly spiritual, dangerous and full of poison...that's all I can tell you...oh, and Nepto will be poisoned...

RB: When can we expect her debut?
TA: "Captain Nepto Prime" August 'nuff said!!

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