11 Jun 2026

The adventure returns!

Greetings:

Years ago, I used this space to send occasional dispatches from the world of Blackjack—updates, adventures, news, and observations from a series that has been a part of my life for a very long time.

Now the mission resumes.

For those of you who are new to the world of Blackjack, allow me to introduce you to Aaron Day, better known as Blackjack.

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1930s, Blackjack is a soldier of fortune, adventurer, investigator, and reluctant hero. His travels take him across continents and into the shadows of history, where spies, warlords, revolutionaries, criminals, explorers, and ordinary people all have a role to play.

But Blackjack was created for more than adventure alone.

Part of my goal in creating the series was to shine a light on the people, places, and stories that history often overlooks. I wanted to explore the real events, cultures, and individuals that helped shape the world while delivering the kind of high-adventure storytelling I grew up loving in films, radio dramas, comic books, and serials.

Here in the Blackjack Intelligence Files you’ll find:

To Accept The Mission newsletters
Behind-the-scenes notes on the creation of the series
Historical inspirations and research
Character dossiers
Maps, documents, and bonus materials
News and updates on current Blackjack projects

Whether you’re a longtime reader or discovering Blackjack for the first time, I’m glad you’re here.

The files are open.

The mission is active.

And the adventure continues.

— Alex Simmons
Creator of Blackjack