I’ve marked centennial birthdays around here before, specifically for both Jack Kirby and Will Eisner, but this one is a first. Continue reading Jaffee Centennial
Category Archives: 1960s
A Super-Wonderful Valentine!
Some things just seem to fit together so naturally. Peanut butter and jelly. Abbott and Costello. Continue reading A Super-Wonderful Valentine!
What The World Needs Now
…is love, sweet love. Continue reading What The World Needs Now
“The Ghost of Andrews Castle!”
As this is October, the month of Halloween, and having never done a Little Archie post, I figured I’d kill two birds with one stone here. Continue reading “The Ghost of Andrews Castle!”
Ernie Colón 1931-2019
Yesterday, Ernie Colón passed away less than a month after celebrating his eighty-eighth birthday. Another artistic great from the Silver & Bronze Ages of comics who leaves behind a fantastic legacy of work. Continue reading Ernie Colón 1931-2019
The End of MAD
Mad magazine as we know it is coming to an end. This is a sad day. Continue reading The End of MAD
Ms. Marvel-ous
The recent Captain Marvel movie was clearly the impetus for today’s post, as I’d like to discuss her antecedent, Ms. Marvel. Continue reading Ms. Marvel-ous
Joltin’ Joe!
…No, not DiMaggio! Continue reading Joltin’ Joe!
Russ Heath 1926-2018
There’s this myth about the comics industry that its history is filled with hacks. And while it does have its share of hacks (as every industry does), I think it has a better batting average than most. Continue reading Russ Heath 1926-2018
Gary Friedrich 1943-2018
I covered Marie Severin last time. Now it’s Gary Friedrich’s turn. Continue reading Gary Friedrich 1943-2018