Vancouver science fiction, horror and fantasy author William F. Nolan is teaming with Bluewater Productions to create a comic book based on the “Logan’s Run” trilogy. Nolan, 81, co-wrote “Logan’s Run” with “The Twilight Zone” writer George Clayton Johnson.
The Vancouver-based comic book company will release “Logan’s Run: Last Day” Wednesday. Nolan will do a signing from 2-3 p.m. at Things From Another World, 4133 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland.
Nolan also is working with Bluewater on “Tales From William F. Nolan’s Dark Universe,” a comic book adaptation of some of his horror stories, and another comic based on his character Sam Space.
“I’m excited to be partnered with Bluewater on this latest trek with Logan,” Nolan said in a press release. “It has the potential to be a successful new chapter in the Logan saga. Logan lives!”
Trip to Haiti still resonates with musician
Following the recent earthquake in Haiti, Vancouver musician Justin Klump has kept a close eye on the country’s rebuilding efforts. The 26-year-old worked for a week this past summer with the Vancouver-based Haiti Foundation of Hope in Terre Blanche, Haiti. During that visit, he developed an affinity for the country and the people he encountered while assisting in a clinic.
“It makes it a lot more personal when you’ve been to a place and you see images flashed on the television that you saw in person,” Klump said. “It makes the connection greater. With the physical connection there, your heart goes out to the Haitian people.”
Klump witnessed Haiti’s poverty and health problems firsthand but has fond memories of his time in the country.
One such memory was a concert he put on with local musicians. Just as Klump took the stage, it started raining. About 450 concertgoers sought shelter, which meant that Klump was crowded around the very people for whom he was performing.
“It was a cool time where it didn’t seem like I’m performing. Everyone was around and huddled together,” he said. “That experience was cool, because it felt like it brought us together. I’ve always felt like music connects people, and that was a very tangible way to see that.”
Klump is organizing a benefit concert for Haiti Foundation of Hope but doesn’t have a date firmed up yet. Those interested can learn more at http://haitifoundationofhope.org.
Vancouver contestant back on ‘Jeopardy!’
Vancouver oboist Rebecca Dixon will be back on “Jeopardy!” tonight to defend her championship title.
Dixon, a 23-year-old Mountain View High School graduate, won on episodes airing Jan. 28 and 29. Her two-day winnings totaled $53,002. Now that the program’s college championship has ended, she’s back hoping for a third win.
“Jeopardy!” airs at 7 p.m. on KATU Channel 2.
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