Distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors (Diamond Code: JUL142068), this collectible "maker" action figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of those made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. This figure was designed by Jay Piscopo and handcrafted with assistance from Paul "Dr. Mego" Clarke.
This 8” figure is packaged in a sealed clam shell and features artwork by Sea Ghost creator Jay Piscopo. It can be ordered through Diamond Comic Distributors(Diamond Code: JUL142068) or purchased directly through Nemo Publishing at http://captneli.shipyardshopping.com/index.html.
Six years ago, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. Today, the Nemo collection has grown to include 14 action figures, including the exciting new Sea Ghost figure. Piscopo explains, “The Sea Ghost action figure was the next logical step after the success of the Commander X action figure line. Sea Ghost truly resonates with all toy and comic collectors.”
About the Sea Ghost character: Sea Ghost is an aquatic super hero with a long career fighting evil above and beneath the waves. The character is an homage to golden age comic book superheroes.
This character is featured in the following books, all written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo.
Sea Ghost stars in his own comic book, The Sea Ghost #1: Sea Ghost in the Machine (36 Pages | Full Color | $3.99 | Diamond Code: JAN111269)
Sea Ghost’s story is revealed in The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli – Volume 2 (Diamond Code: AUG084227 | ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2).
A trailer for the figure can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l7nBIJhZwc
In Volume 1 and Volume 2 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli, fans also meet the Sea Raider, who is the Sea Ghost's former identity during WW II (Capt'n Eli Volume 1 Diamond Code: JAN111270 | ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5).
The Sea Ghost returns in The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli – Volume 3 which will be released in March 2015. (Diamond Code: OCT141559 | ISBN 978-0-9817132-2-9).