Bennie Railplane, 1930

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The Bennie Railplane was a form of rail transport invented by George Bennie (1891–1957), which moved along an overhead rail by way of propellers. Bennie, born at Auldhouse, near Glasgow, Scotland began work on the development of his railplane in 1921. In 1929-1930 he built a prototype on a trial stretch of track over a 130-yard (119-metre) line at Milngavie, off the Glasgow and Milngavie Junction Railway, with one railplane car to demonstrate the system to potential clients. The car ran along an overhead monorail, stabilized by guide rails below. It moved by propellers powered by on-board motors. It was intended to run above conventional railways, separating faster passenger traffic from slower freight traffic. Bennie believed his railplane cars had the capability of traveling up to 120 mph (193 km/h) and would offer a “fast passenger and mails and perishable goods service”. Slow and heavy goods freight and local passenger services would continue on the traditional rail service below. Each car could carry a maximum of 48 people, although the prototype had seating for fewer. (Wikipedia)

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Green Hornet, Steranko Cover, 1989

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NOW Comics, Green Hornet #1, November 1989

The city is ablaze with the fires of criminal corruption, and innocent lives are threatened. Into this arena of combat comes the Green Hornet and his faithful ally Kato.

Legendary artist Jim Steranko captures all the heroism and daring of this classic American figure who was created in 1936 by radio personalities George W. Trendel and Fran Striker

This Painting graced the cover of the first issue in NOW Comics’ revival series dated November, 1989 and became an instant hit among fans. The legend lives on! – Ron Fortier  (From NOW comicards, 1992).