Saturday, March 2, 2024

March is underway

... and here's a look at how they used to advertise booze in 1908. This drawing by Georg Hanel was featured in "Jugend" Magazine.

March Kupperberg Gold ad

(And if we were put in charge of marketing adult beverages today, we'd follow the lead of ad executives of yore and rely on fantasy elements, too!)

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024

How to 'Cop Watch' (and related matters)

There are a lot of stupid people saying very stupid things on YouTube, pretending to be civil rights activists and experts in . If you follow the examples they set on their rediculous videos, you're likely to get a ticket (where you might have gotten nothing or perhaps just a warning) or perhaps even get arrested.

If you're of a mind to "cop watch" (or otherwise be a Champion of the People while waving your cellphone around), you should read and pay attention to the advice offered below. It was put together by groups that have been "cop watching" since the 1970s and who are not trying to make themselves look impressive for dimwits in a YouTube audience.







Sunday, February 18, 2024

It's the Sunday Funnies!

This strip (by Hansen) dates from the early 1970s, yet it could have been drawn today. Have things gotten worse or has crime always been out of control?

From "Nobody's Bizness Funnies" #1 (1972)

Click for a larger, more easily readable version. (It originally appeared in Nobody's Bizness Funnies, 1972.)


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