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Hannah Dundee from Xenozoic Tales / Cadillacs & Dinosaurs by Mark Schultz

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Sometimes you watch an old cartoon and go "Oh, the Animators WORKED on that shot."

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Xenozoic Tales - art by Mark Schultz (1994)

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Hannah Dundee: Battling Beasts and Bandits by Jade Gretz

The Cursed Canyon: Hannah Dundee's Trial

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the arid landscape. A vast canyon spread out before Hannah Dundee, its jagged cliffs and rocky outcrops hiding countless dangers. The air was thick with tension, every rustle of the wind a potential sign of danger. The world of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs was unforgiving, and Hannah knew better than anyone that survival depended on a sharp mind and quick reflexes.

Hannah, with her auburn hair pulled back in a tight braid, stood at the edge of the canyon, her piercing blue eyes scanning the treacherous path ahead. She wore a rugged leather vest and pants, practical attire for the harsh environment. Strapped to her back was a modified crossbow, its bolts tipped with a potent tranquilizer. A survival knife rested at her hip, gleaming in the fading light.

This was no ordinary journey. The canyon was notorious, whispered about in the fearful tones of those who had ventured in and never returned. It was said to be cursed, a place where the very earth seemed to conspire against the living. Dinosaurs roamed its depths, drawn by some unseen force, and traps laid by ancient civilizations still lay hidden, waiting to claim the unwary.

But Hannah had no choice. Somewhere deep within the canyon was an artifact of unimaginable power, something that could either save their world or destroy it. It was said to be the key to controlling the dinosaurs, to turning the tide in their ongoing struggle for survival. And Hannah was determined to find it.

Taking a deep breath, Hannah began her descent. The path was narrow, barely more than a ledge carved into the canyon wall. Loose rocks crumbled beneath her boots, tumbling into the abyss below. She moved with the grace of a panther, each step calculated, each movement deliberate. There was no room for error; one misstep could send her plummeting to her death.

As she descended, the air grew cooler, and the shadows deepened. The sun was almost gone now, the canyon plunged into twilight. Hannah's senses were on high alert, every nerve …(see the rest of the story at deviantart.com/jadegretzAI). For more supergirl, chun li, batgirl, tifa, lara croft, wonder woman, rogue and much more, please visit my page at www.deviantart.com/jadegretzai - Thanks for your support :)

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Hannah Dundee art by Mark Schultz, for "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs"

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Jack Tenrec and Hannah Dundee have some unwanted company in this drawing by Mark Schultz.

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Xenozoic Tales Vol. 1

by Mark Schultz

After the Cataclysm, the Earth has reawakened and the dinosaurs walk the world again. But man still has some artifacts of old civilization - ruined cities, firearms, and mechanical marvels that power the cities and can move him around this new world. But there are still dangers around every corner, and you need a man like Jack Tenrec to keep you safe.

Quite the phenomenon in the late 1980's and early 1990s, this book reprints issues one through six and includes the very first Xenozoic story from Death Rattle #8. The first issues featured two stories each and served to really set up this world. In fact, this entire volume is Schultz world-building and establishing his characters. The world is a different place and much technology has been lost in the 500 years since the Cataclysm. Some people retain the ability to work with machines, but others have degenerated to a hunter/gatherer state. While people still huddle in cities, the interior of the land is very wild and dangerous and hides many unique secrets.

While there are still scientists hoping to bring mankind back to a greater form of civilization, there are also criminals and politicians that only look out for themselves. The more things change, the more they stay the same! The complexities of this new world only offer more issues and more conflict.

Jack Tenrec is a mechanic and a de facto leader in the tribe of the City by the Sea. While he chooses not to be an official member of the government, others look up to him and respect him for his ideals. He warns that people should live in concert with the world, not try to change it for their benefit, but those in power don't often listen until it's too late. Jack's affinity for machines has him living and working in a garage separated from the rest of the city, where he works on his archaic vehicles and converts them to guano power from whatever those ancients used. Cleaner energy for sure!

Jack is introduced to Hannah Dundee, an ambassador and something of a scientist from the distant land of Wasson. She seeks to initiate trade and knowledge exchange between the tribes. She is insatiably curious and headstrong. Just like any woman should be in the post-Cataclysmic world.

There's a lot of commentary in the undertones of the book, and some that's not exactly undertones as well. This book forms a cautionary tale about ecological and political disaster that we can still take to heart almost 35 years later. And all of it is draped in a lot of pulp action and gorgeous line art.

Schultz is in the same category of the Dave Stevens (The Rocketeer), Al Williamson (Flash Gordon), and Milton Cannif (Terry and the Pirates). His art style is gorgeous with detailed lines and a style that borders on the cheesecake. You won't find any ugly women in this series! He takes special care in rendering the animals and dinosaurs as well, and his backgrounds are full of detail and shadow that just draws you into this world. From complex machinery that has a real Jack Kirby feel to the expanses of the Xenozoic world, each panel is a joy to explore. This book is worth your time even if you don't want to read the story. Just page through it and absorb the artwork.

Filled with monsters, machines, and mysteries, Xenozoic Tales is certainly worth a read. Escape the current world for an afternoon and disappear into Mark Schultz's creation. You won't regret it.

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Hannah Dundee (1998)

Mike Hoffman

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CARTOON REVIEW: Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

An odd, dieselpunk sci-fi cartoon with a hint of mysticism that captures that badass Borderlands vibe I love so much while also tackling themes of coexistence and environmentalism. Quahoon!

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE [NSFW warning]

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Hannah Dundee by Sanford Greene

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Mark Schultz and Al Williamson “Hannah Dundee” Illustration Original Art (undated) Source

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Some more 90s ladies for yall.

Lady Frenzy (The Bots Master), Hannah Dundee (Cadillacs and Dinosaurs), and Calamity Jane (Legend of Calamity Jane)

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This is also one heck of a way to introduce a protagonist.

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When I published my sketchbook in 2003, I was invited to table at a few local Toronto comic-book conventions. I had a standing offer that if a customer paid a bit extra, he/she could get a finished drawing from me. Chris C of Hamilton took up the offer and asked for "Hannah Dundee" after I told him that I'd worked on the Nelvana cartoon.. Last night, I fixed a copy of his drawing in Photoshop and added some digital color. The hair is clearly over-done, but overall I still like the drawing!

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Hannah Dundee: Jurassic Queen of Courage by Jade Gretz

In the dusky shadows of an ancient world, where thunderous roars echoed through the lush, tangled jungle and the air crackled with the electricity of the unknown, Hannah Dundee stood poised on the precipice of adventure. Far removed from the city streets where Cadillacs zipped past on asphalt highways, this verdant labyrinth whispered of myths and legends long buried beneath layers of time. Hannah, with her wild curls framing her determined face and her emerald eyes glinting with curiosity, felt the weight of the lost civilization that once flourished in these lands permeating the very air around her.

The legend spoke of a fierce dinosaur, a formidable guardian of ancient secrets, said to roam the ruins of a once-majestic city that had vanished without a trace. Whispers of its name had spread among explorers and adventurers—a creature known only as the Kharunex, a titan of scales and shadow, whose very presence instilled fear in the hearts of many. It was said to protect a temple, overrun by vines and crumbling stone, which held within it the key to unlocking the unparalleled wisdom of a forgotten civilization, a civilization whose knowledge could illuminate the darkness shrouding the present.

Hannah’s heart raced with a mixture of terror and exhilaration. She had studied the old texts—fragments of tales that described not just the grandeur of the civilization but the horrific consequences that accompanied its downfall. The whispers spoke of a catastrophic event, a dire betrayal that unleashed chaos, leading to their obliteration. The ruins were not merely stones and walls; they were the tombs of those who had once wielded untold power and now lay silent, their cries for justice muted by the ages.

As twilight enveloped the jungle, casting ethereal shadows that danced like wraiths, she ventured deeper into the thicket, her instincts sharpened by the ominous tales of those who had come before her—tales which hinted that Kharunex was not just a creature to conquer but a force of nature intertwined with the very fabric of the civilization it protected. The ancient text had war …(see the rest of the story at deviantart.com/jadegretzAI). For more supergirl, chun li, batgirl, tifa, lara croft, wonder woman, rogue and much more, please visit my page at www.deviantart.com/jadegretzai - Thanks for your support :)

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