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Comic Book Cover Art, DC Comics STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION #25. Pencil, brush, ink, china marker.
The character likenesses depicted are of all the actors whose likenesses we were legally able to use. As I recall, at the time there may have been some uncertainty as to whether or not the likeness of actor Billy Campbell was permitted for use by DC Comics. So, to be safe, my editor suggested I make up a different likeness to avoid any complications. I simply found a model in a magazine, and altered the reference to suit my purpose.
Billy Campbell, best known to most as "The Rocketeer," played the original title character from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Outrageous Okona." The character's return in the comic book version was a fun idea. These sorts of cross-media sequels were common, and Harry Mudd was another popular Trek character to experience this treatment.
Can YOU name any others?
***Trivia - The actor's full name is William Oliver Campbell. Since there was already an actor of note in Hollywood history with the name of William Campbell, it's no surprise that the younger Campbell went with the nickname, "Billy." Ironically, both Campbells appeared on the Star Trek television shows!
Reportedly, Billy Campbell was considered for the role of Commander William Riker, but lost the part to Jonathan Frakes.
*Original Art is not available.
The character likenesses depicted are of all the actors whose likenesses we were legally able to use. As I recall, at the time there may have been some uncertainty as to whether or not the likeness of actor Billy Campbell was permitted for use by DC Comics. So, to be safe, my editor suggested I make up a different likeness to avoid any complications. I simply found a model in a magazine, and altered the reference to suit my purpose.
Billy Campbell, best known to most as "The Rocketeer," played the original title character from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Outrageous Okona." The character's return in the comic book version was a fun idea. These sorts of cross-media sequels were common, and Harry Mudd was another popular Trek character to experience this treatment.
Can YOU name any others?
***Trivia - The actor's full name is William Oliver Campbell. Since there was already an actor of note in Hollywood history with the name of William Campbell, it's no surprise that the younger Campbell went with the nickname, "Billy." Ironically, both Campbells appeared on the Star Trek television shows!
Reportedly, Billy Campbell was considered for the role of Commander William Riker, but lost the part to Jonathan Frakes.
*Original Art is not available.
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oooooh, very cool!