Rick Flash & The Adventurenauts follows the misadventures of Rick Flash, a fearless (and sometimes clueless) space explorer, and his ragtag crew as they journey across the cosmos. When they’re not battling space bugs or fending off evil robots, they’re navigating the quirks of intergalactic relationships and trying to stay one step ahead of danger—often with hilarious results.
In this action-packed sci-fi comedy, Rick, along with Bunny, Castleby, Wrench, and a sentient floating brain named Jerry, explores strange planets, encounters bizarre creatures, and tackles chaotic missions that never quite go as planned. Join the Adventurenauts as they take on the universe one absurd escapade at a time, proving that sometimes, the best adventures are the ones that go wrong.
The Team
Scott Pate
Co-writer
Scott is a lifelong comics enthusiast and passionate writer, weaving tales that blend bold storytelling with a dash of the extraordinary. His love for comics runs deep, inspiring him to craft worlds filled with heroes, villains, and unexpected twists. When he’s not immersed in storytelling, Scott’s pounding out rhythms as a percussionist, adding his unique beat to life’s soundtrack. At home, he's the proud dad of two young adventurers and a devoted partner to his wife, Jessica. For Scott, every day is a new page, and he's writing it with all the imagination he can muster.
Marshall Litchfield
Co-writer
Marshall is a creative dynamo with a mind that never stops spinning out original ideas, each one more unexpected and unique than the last. His love for comics fuels his imagination, inspiring countless stories and characters that seem to leap right off the page. Beyond comics, Marshall is a true connoisseur of retro video games, classic movies, and epic road trips, always up for an adventure with friends by his side. With a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, Marshall brings a spark of creativity to everything he does—and it's nothing short of legendary.
Mark Pate
Illustrator / Letterer
Mark Pate is a visionary comic book illustrator and designer, blending artistic flair with a sharp intellect to bring stories to life. With a passion for crafting compelling visuals, Mark's work has graced projects like "The Illustrated Supreme Court Review" for the Cato Institute, where he translated complex legal narratives into engaging graphic storytelling. A member of IATSE, his design work has been used in movies and TV shows with companies such as Focus Features and CBS. When he’s not drawing or designing, Mark can be found baking fresh sourdough for his wife, Elizabeth. Based in New York City, Mark is always ready to bring fresh perspectives to new creative challenges.
The Crew
Rick Flash
Captain
Rick Flash is the dashing, overconfident captain of The Adventurenauts—a man who never shies away from danger, even if it means plunging headfirst into a nest of space bugs. Armed with boundless optimism and a knack for “creative” solutions, Rick believes every problem has a shortcut (and usually that shortcut involves blasting something). Though his plans are often reckless, his sheer determination and charisma somehow keep him and his crew alive… most of the time.
Castleby Tornado
Security Officer
Castleby is the muscle of The Adventurenauts and Rick Flash’s fiercely loyal right-hand man. More brawn than brains, Castleby relies on his strength to get out of tight spots, often diving headfirst into trouble without a second thought. While he might not overthink a plan (or think at all, sometimes), he’s dedicated to protecting Rick and the crew, ready to face any intergalactic danger at his captain’s side. Castleby’s loyalty is unwavering, and while his approach may be a bit blunt, his heart—and fist—are always in the right place.
Bunny Love
Science Officer
Bunny Love is The Adventurenauts’s brilliant science officer and the voice of reason among the chaos. With a keen intellect and a calm approach, she often finds herself trying to keep Rick and Castleby’s wild impulses in check. But don’t let her analytical side fool you—Bunny is always ready for danger and has no problem diving headfirst into an adventure if it means saving the crew. Sharp, level-headed, and fearless, Bunny is the glue holding the team together as they tackle the galaxy’s strangest and deadliest challenges.
Wrenchard "Wrench" Wolfhausen
Engineer
Wrench is The Adventurenauts’s gruff, no-nonsense engineer, known for his mechanical genius and a wit as sharp as his tools. He keeps the ship running (barely) and is always working on some new gadget to get the crew out of trouble. Though he’d rather spend time with machines than people, Wrench has a surprising bond with Jerry, the crew’s aloof, floating-brain scientist who considers himself superior to everyone. Wrench’s skill and quick thinking are the backbone of the team’s survival—even if he’d never say so, and Jerry might not even notice.
Jerry
Pilot
Jerry is the ship’s pilot and The Adventurenauts’s resident floating-brain, a hyper-intelligent (and slightly smug) alien who considers himself superior to his crewmates. While he has little patience for what he views as their “primitive” ways, he’s indispensable, guiding the ship through the galaxy’s toughest spots with unmatched precision. Despite his aloofness, Jerry harbors a hidden desire to fit in with the crew—especially with Wrench. Though he’d never admit it, deep down, Jerry wants to be part of the team.