Wednesday, February 14, 2024

How Reed and Sue spent Valentine's Day

Today, we present a very special pictorial about how Reed and Sue Richards (of the Fantastic Four) spent Valentine's Day. 

The day began with a message from their sworn enemy (and Reed's old college roommate) Dr. Doom in which he stated, "Doom shall not threaten you on this day, because I respect the love and dedication you have shown each other through the years. Tomorrow is soon enough for my revenge."

Portrait of Doctor Doom by Bob Layton


And then it was off for a day of fun and romance, without the chaos that seemed to follow their teammates Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm around. (Johnny and Ben watched the kids while Reed and Sue relaxed.)

Reed and Sue Richards by Steve Rude






















But it was the night that was truly eventful... and Sue may be announcing another period of maternity leave from the FF in a few months.

Sue getting frisky with Reed by Neal Adams

 




Sunday, February 11, 2024

Happy birthday to Jennifer Aniston!


American actress Jennifer Aniston turns 55 years old today.

Aniston fell in love with acting at the age of 11, and her career began in earnest during the early 1990s with a leading role on the very short-lived sit-com "Molloy" (1992) and a starring role in the horror film "Leprechaun" (1993). In 1994, she cast as Rachel in the sit-com "Friends" and she played that role until 2004. The show is still broadcast in re-runs around the world, and it is the part for which she remains best known.

Aniston has kept a busy acting schedule for three decades now, and she shows no sign of wanting to rest on her laurels yet. We now celebrate her time in front of cameras with a few pictures. Enjoy!

Jennifer Aniston reclining
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston

 

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Welcome to February!

 If I was going to sell booze to old-school fantasy roleplaying game players, I'd use art like this ad that originally appeared in Jugend (1908).


Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Bardot Quarterly


 All of this year, on the fourth Wednesday of the first month of each quarter, there will be a gallery of photos featuring the legendary French model, dancer, actress, and animal rights activist Brigette Bardot. We're kicking things off with a images from one of several photoshoots she did over the years, posing in leotards and fishnet stockings.

Brigitte Bardot in fishnets and gloves
Brigitte Bardot in fishnets and gloves
Brigitte Bardot is fishnets and gloves

 
 

Monday, January 15, 2024

It's National Hat Day!




We once again observe National Hat Day with pictures of some friends of Shades of Gray in hats.

Diana Rigg in "The Avengers: Man-Eater" (1963)

 

Jamie Lee Curtis in a black dress and hat



Ann Reiking
Milla Jovovich in goofy hat
Brigitte Bardot in a hat

 




















And finally, Claire Dodd wasn't sure whether it was National Hat Day or International Nude Day, so she came prepared for both!

Claire Dodd with a big hat