The newly-formed Retro Comics Group – the brainchild of Wales-based comic creator Simon Williams – has managed to snag the legendary TV/Hollywood star David Hasselhoff as a special guest star for the comic title Retro Tales.

The Hoff will make his official comic-book debut in Retro Tales, and will be teaming up with Simon’s own wacky creations, the Discotronic Funk Commandos… and will then spin (H)off into his own action packed comic book!

David Hasselhoff at Supanova in Sydney, Austraiia.

Simon got in contact with the Hoff via his website, and has since spoken to the legendary Knight Rider star (who of course first appeared in comics in the Look-In Knight Rider strip) several times.

“I am so incredibly proud to be able to announce this,” he enthuses. “Getting to speak to David and exchange ideas for this has been beyond awesome. It’s very surreal, but also very, very cool when my mobile rings… and it’s David Hasselhoff! David has told me that I’m officially “Hofftastic”… possibly the most amazing compliment of my career!!”

The Hoff character, co-created by the Hoff and Simon will appear as a time-travelling agent of H.O.F.F. (Heroes Of Fearless Freedom), and will team-up with the Funk Commandos in a history-making special team-up issue when Retro Tales is released later this year… and will be co-written by Simon Williams and David Hasselhoff.

Retro Tales is the latest work from Simon Williams, whose credits include Spectacular Spider-Man Adventures, The Incredible Hulk, Death’s Head and Marvel Heroes.

Simon’s comic book style of drawing has often been compared to the Marvel Comics of the 1960s, 70s and 80s… inspired by such greats as Sal and John Buscema, Jack Kirby and other creators from that era. Keeping with that retro style, Simon is bringing his creator-owned Discotronic Funk Commandos to the pages of Retro Tales, alongside some all ages, fun new characters for some classic, old-school comic book fun and adventure.

Simon tells us he’s looking forward to meeting the Hoff for the first time at the London Film and Comic Con in July but the Hoff has already been seen sporting his HOFF t-shirt, drawn exclusively by Simon Williams.

There will be news of yet another super special guest-star very soon.

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

Categories: British Comics

Tags: David Hasselhoff, Discotronic Funk Commandos, London Film and Comic Con, Retro Tales, Simon Williams