Mad magazine as we know it is coming to an end. This is a sad day. Continue reading The End of MAD
Tag Archives: 1960s
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
Stan Lee 1922-2018
We all knew this was coming, yet somehow it doesn’t lessen the sting. Continue reading Stan Lee 1922-2018
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
Happy 50th to the Original Spidey ‘Toon!
It was just over fifty years ago, on a Saturday morning in September 1967, that the original Spider-Man cartoon (or “animated series,” if you prefer) made its debut on the ABC television network. Continue reading Happy 50th to the Original Spidey ‘Toon!