Cascade Comics

Cascade Comics is the brand name and primary imprint of Raydon Comics International, formerly Cascade Comics Group and Ally Comics, LLC, a publisher of American comic books and related media.

Cascade was started in 1992 by Brandon Barker as Justice Comics and originally featured a single title, The Justice Fighters of Cascadia, concerning a team of superheroes determined to protect the citizens of the fictional country of Cascadia (made up of US states Washington, Oregon and Idaho along with Canadian province British Columbia). In 1995 the company changed its name to Cascade Comics and began publishing solo titles based on the four main members of The Justice Fighters. In 2002, Cascade's parent company Raydon Entertainment acquired failing Ally Comics, LLC and merged the company into the Cascade Comics Group to form Raydon Comics International. With the acquisition, some Ally characters were added to the Cascade canon and the brand received a total reboot in 2005 establishing a brand new continuity. Raydon continued to publish titles under both the Cascade Comics and Ally Comics imprints although the Cascade brand has solidified as the company's primary brand.

Cascade counts among its characters superheroes such as Rain Maker, Eagle Claw, Blue Dragon, Captain Evergreen, Deathbringer, Crimson Crusader, Midnight Marauder, Coyote, the General, Grizz, Purple Thunder and the Jackal. Superhero teams exist such as the Justice Fighters, the Protectors of the Palouse and the California Guardians as well as supervillains including Storm Gale, Ginganinja, Red Dragon, the Lumberjack, the Fly, the Authoritarian, and Wilatuk. Most of Cascade's fictional characters operate in a single reality known as the Cascade Comics Universe, an alternate reality with most locations mirroring real-life places; many major characters are based in a fictionalized Seattle.History To be added.Titles published Cascade Comics has published XX different titles since 2002 and currently published XX ongoing titles. All Cascade releases since 2002 are listed below by character or team, in chronological order of publication. There are three distinct continuities within the Cascade Comics canon. These include Earth-20002 where the original titles take place, Earth-20006 where the rebooted titles take place and Earth-200X7 where the films take place.


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Justice Fighters

 * The Justice Fighters of Cascadia (1992—2002) - precursor to modern Justice Fighters titles. Stars original team of Purple Thunder, Thorn, Red Dragon and Phoenix. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The NEW Justice Fighters of Cascadia (2002—2006) - continuation of original series. Added new members Eagle Claw and the Jackal from Ally Comics. Set in Earth-C92 and introduces Jackal from Earth-A085.
 * Justice Fighters (2005—2018) - reboot of original series. Set in new timeline featuring the initial team of Purple Thunder, Eagle Claw, the Jackal, Captain Evergreen and Blue Dragon. Later additions include Rain Man/Maker, Deathbringer, Coyote, Crimson Crusader and Midnight Marauder. Set in Earth-R05.
 * The Justice Fighters Forever (2019—ongoing) - continuation of Justice Fighters. Features new team of Deluge, Coyote, Captain Evergreen, Eagle Claw, Grizz and Vortex. Set in Earth-R05.

Comic books

 * Founded: 1992 as Justice Comics and features single title: The Justice Fighters of Cascadia
 * 1995: company changes name to Cascade Comics and begin publishing solo titles based on the four members of The Justice Fighters.
 * In 2002: Raydon Entertainment acquire Ally Comics, LLC and merge the company into the Cascade Comics Group
 * some Ally characters were added to the Cascade canon and the brand received a total reboot in 2005 establishing a brand new continuity. Raydon continued to publish titles under both the Cascade Comics and Ally Comics imprints although the Cascade brand has solidified as the company's primary brand.
 * REIGN (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Rain Maker titles. Stars original antagonistic version Rain Man. Set in Earth-C92, later retconned to Eath-C95.
 * The Ruthless Rain Man (1997—2004) - reboot of REIGN. Stars Rain Man as an anti-hero rather than a villain. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The Ruthless Rain Maker (2005—2015) - reboot of The Ruthless Rain Man. Rebrands Rain Man as Rain Maker and is set in the Earth-R05 universe.
 * The Rain Maker (2022—upcoming) - reboot of The Ruthless Rain Man. Sequel to the Rain Maker graphic novel trilogy. Set in Earth-R05.

Graphic novels

 * Resurrection of the Rain Maker (2020) - reboot of The Ruthless Rain Man. Part one of a trilogy.
 * Return of the Rain Maker (2021) - prequel to The Rain Maker on-going series. Part two of a trilogy.
 * Rise of the Rain Maker (2021) - prequel to The Rain Maker on-going series. Part three of a trilogy.

Eagle Claw

 * Fantasy Fancy (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Eagle Claw titles. Stars main version of Red Dragon as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Beware the Red Dragon (1997—2002) - continuation of Justice Fighters: Red Dragon. Stars younger version of Red Dragon before joining the team. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Fear the Red Dragon (2002—2004) - continuation of Beware the Red Dragon. Introduced younger brother Blue Dragon as a major character, Red Dragon becomes his mentor. Set in Earth-C92. Precursor to modern Blue Dragon titles.
 * The Radioactive Red Dragon (2005—2009) - reboot of Fear the Red Dragon. Stars alternate antagonistic version of Red Dragon with new nuclear powers from an incident at Hanford. Initially set in Earth-R05, later retconned to Earth-H0509.
 * The Reprehensible Red Dragon (2012—2015) - reboot of The Radioactive Red Dragon. Stars original antagonistic version of Red Dragon, once again related to Blue Dragon. Set in Earth-R05.

Blue Dragon

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Captain Evergreen

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Deathbringer

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comic

Crimson Crusader

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Midnight Marauder

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Coyote

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

The General

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Grizz

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Comic books

 * Justice Fighters: Purple Thunder (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Purple Thunder titles. Stars younger version of Purple Thunder before joining the team. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The Phenomenal Purple Thunder (1997—2004) - continuation of JF: Purple Thunder. Stars main version of Purple Thunder as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Purple Thunder (2005—2019) - reboot of The Phenomenal Purple Thunder. Stars alternate, female version of Purple Thunder as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-R05.

Graphic novels

 * ThunderStorm (2017) - crossover special with the The Sensational Storm Gale on-going series. Initially set on Earth-R05, later retconned to Earth-TS17.

Comic books

 * Justice Fighters: Thorn (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Thorn titles. Stars younger version of Thorn before joining the team. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The Tenacious Thorn (1997—2004) - continuation of JF: Thorn. Stars main version of Thorn as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The Tyrannical Thorn (2005—2012) - reboot of The Tenacious Thorn. Stars alternate antagonistic version of Thorn. Initially set in Earth-R05, later retconned to Earth-R05X.
 * Thorn: The California Guardian (2017) - continuation of A Thorn in Our Side. Stars anti-hero version of Thorn relocating to the California Republic. Set in Earth-R05.
 * Tenacious Thorn (2018—ongoing) - continuation of Thorn: The California Guardian. Stars Thorn established as a member of the California Guardians. Set in Earth-R05.

Graphic novels

 * A Thorn in Our Side (2015) - reboot of The Tyrannical Thorn. Establishes Thorn's presence in the reboot continuity of Earth-R05.

The Red Dragon

 * Justice Fighters: Red Dragon (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Red Dragon titles. Stars main version of Red Dragon as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Beware the Red Dragon (1997—2002) - continuation of Justice Fighters: Red Dragon. Stars younger version of Red Dragon before joining the team. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Fear the Red Dragon (2002—2004) - continuation of Beware the Red Dragon. Introduced younger brother Blue Dragon as a major character, Red Dragon becomes his mentor. Set in Earth-C92. Precursor to modern Blue Dragon titles.
 * The Radioactive Red Dragon (2005—2009) - reboot of Fear the Red Dragon. Stars alternate antagonistic version of Red Dragon with new nuclear powers from an incident at Hanford. Initially set in Earth-R05, later retconned to Earth-H0509.
 * The Reprehensible Red Dragon (2012—2015) - reboot of The Radioactive Red Dragon. Stars original antagonistic version of Red Dragon, once again related to Blue Dragon. Set in Earth-R05.

Phoenix

 * Justice Fighters: Phoenix (1995—1996) - precursor to modern Phoenix titles. Stars younger version of Phoenix before joining the team. Set in Earth-C92.
 * The Phoenix (1997—2006) - continuation of JF: Phoenix. Stars main version of Phoenix as a member of the Justice Fighters. Set in Earth-C92.
 * Phoenix Rising (2021—upcoming) - upcoming reboot of The Phoenix. Stars alternate version of Phoenix as a member of the Protectors of the Palouse. Set in Earth-R05.

The Jackal

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Protectors of the Palouse

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Storm Gale

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

The California Guardians

 * Raydon Comics International - publisher of Cascade Comics and Ally Imprint comics

Justice Fighters team lineups


 * 1992—2002: Purple Thunder (Marshall Long), Thorn, Red Dragon and Phoenix. Set in Earth-C92.
 * 2002—2006: Purple Thunder (Marshall Long), Thorn, Red Dragon and Phoenix, Eagle Claw and the Jackal.
 * 2005—2018: Purple Thunder (HyoEun Kim), Eagle Claw, the Jackal, Captain Evergreen and Blue Dragon, Rain Man/Maker, Deathbringer, Coyote, Crimson Crusader and Midnight Marauder. Set in Earth-R05.
 * 2019—ongoing: Deluge, Coyote, Captain Evergreen, Eagle Claw, Grizz and Vortex. Set in Earth-R05.