Samantha Johnson is a professional artist on Tumblr who is working on an illustrated origins story for the team. She is a real fan of Gatchaman and you can see the love she has for the series in the drawings that she shares. She has done a lot of research, watched episodes over and over and has benefitted from some extra info. I was able to cobble together from James, Jason and some of our conversations here. I've read some of her ideas and I think this project of hers will be so satisfying for fans! Her art is gorgeous, too! I'll post a link to her blog and you can go through and see some of the pics she is doing in preparation for the project. She is weaving a few of the background characters into her plot in some interesting ways. I think you will especially enjoy the hidden "Easter Eggs" in some of them- she plans to add a lot more of those in the future! In any case, I think it will be fun to have something fan-made of such great quality! Samantha Johnson's Tumblr Blog

Wow! Her drawings are incredible. I'm looking forward to seeing her finished product in the future.

WOW!

I've see her art and its beautiful. So much talent!

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CW -- Well, I suppose some might think Ken would have to be a little vain, otherwise he wouldn't be able to give the bombastic speeches to Galactor. (I don't share that opinion, but I can see where it comes from.)

I understand where you're coming from,Chris, but I think she may have been joking when she said that. ( not sure,though) in my interactions with her, she has shown the utmost love and respect for the characters. I think we're in for a real treat!

I know I was being overly twitchy, hehe. Her art is GORGEOUS, I totally agree on that!

I feel pride is something both Mark and Ken have in common. When Ken especially is in birdstyle he can be more arrogant. Its a trait that helps him fight the way he does, push harder as a young man. Take more risks he otherwise wouldn't. Especially as the series progresses. It would mellow with age and time.

Pride, vanity, and arrogance are all different things.

Too much pride can become arrogance. Yes they all have different angles but can blend. A small dose of arrogance is useful only in specific circumstances, if it over rules everything it becomes a problem if it dominates. (I wouldn't say Ken is unteachable, he listens often to DR Nambu.) We're complex creatures... Somethings are grey areas. I'd say he was more proud than arrogant, he's not insecure, but still young and in some areas of life inexperienced. Those are my thoughts, and I'm open to others prospectives.

Hola Springie, This is simply awesome! Thank you for sharing. It seems this girl likes Joe very much! Hope she continues sharing more from our favourite characters!