Huntsman from Bizarre Adventures

Huntsman

by Archie Goodwin (script), Michael Golden (art), and Steve Mitchell (inks)

from Bizarre Adventures No. 28, October 1981

During its run in the late 70s and early 80s Marvel Preview and Bizarre Adventures customarily published standalone, tryout stories. So it was that the October, 1981 issue gave us 'Huntsman', written by Archie Goodwin, with art and inks by Michael Golden and Steve Mitchell.

Goodwin borrowed elements from the 1976 film Logan's Run, with the 'huntsmen' substituting for the 'sandmen' who were featured in the film. For all that, the storyline holds together, and the artwork showcases lots of Zip-A-Tone, which I'm always fond of........

Huntsman from Bizarre Adventures No. 28

Huntsman
written by Archie Goodwin
art by Michael Golden and Steve Mitchell
Bizarre Adventures (Curtis/Marvel) No. 28, October 1981

Issue 28 of Marvel's Bizarre Adventures had the usual grab-bag of tryout strips and one-shots, including an 'Elektra' strip from Frank Miller; a Kung-Fu / Ninja tale from Neal Adams called 'Shadow Hunter'; 'Conscience of the King', featuring Triton from the Inhumans; and another installment of the mediocre Funny Animal series 'Bucky Bizarre'.

Probably the best entry in the issue was 'Huntsman', a sci-fi strip written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Michael Golden and Steve Mitchell. Its plot borrows heavily from the movie Logan's Run, but it's a worthwhile read. I've posted it in its entirety below.