The book pays homage to the style of classic science fiction stories such as Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, and also Jonny Quest and Silver Age Marvel Comics.
Johnny Raygun the character was created and developed by Rich Woodall, a New Hampshire based illustrator and comic book artist.
The anthology's publication fell through, and the duo ultimately published the story as an ashcan preview in time for the 2002 Boston, MA Comic Con.
The book has had some noteworthy attention, and has had cover art drawn by comic greats such as Craig Rousseau Erik Larsen, Michael Avon Oeming, and Ed McGuinness.
The Raygun Agency is an intergalactic law enforcement organization, fielding a staff of Agents who come from all walks of life, including planets other than earth.