*The relentless stormtroopers, patrol dogs for the Empire, as envisioned by Al Williamson. It was back in 1949 that Williamson began his career with John Wayne Comics for Toby Press - Al Capp's company. Memorable science-fiction stories for EC followed, along with Timely westerns. A longtime admirer of Alex Raymond's elegant swashbuckling creations, Williamson rendered the Flash Gordon newspaper strip ('66-'67) for King Features as well as the enduring Secret Agent X-9. *Source: Back of card