Monthly Archives: August 2011

Send in the Clowns

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Welcome, dear readers, to a new category at Willceau Illo News: Step Away from the Pastry Bag! I decided to create this category at Willceau Illo News when I noticed a growing plague of frosting encrusted atrocities prominently displayed in … Continue reading →

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What I Miss About Comics – Coffee, Tea or Me

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Tucked away in an issue of Special Marvel Edition No. 5 is yet another career training ad. This one is for career training for jobs in the airline industry, and it seems to push the fringe benefits of free airline … Continue reading →

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Sunday Matinee: A Hearty Welcome to Our Drive-In Theatre

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Remember when the terms First Run, Second Run and Drive-In were used referring to movie theaters? Some towns had what we called dollar theaters which seemed to catch the very tail end of a movie’s release. Others had revival houses … Continue reading →

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How Much is That Doggie in the Coffin?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Joe_Williams
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Monkey & Bird Mini-Comic! It’s Mini-Comic Madness!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Part I Bill Cucinotta told us about the Philadelphia Alternative Comic Convention a while back, and Tina, Bill and I all planned on attending to see what the other kids are up to as Tina put it in her entry … Continue reading →

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Shaking Down Your Friends, Family and Acquaintances – What I Miss About Comics

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Everyone You Know Needs Christmas Cards. Of course, if everyone you know doesn’t celebrate Christmas, think of all of the fun they’re going to miss out on! The tree! The lights! The decorations! Nat King Cole! Work that angle, kid! … Continue reading →

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Tijuana Bible and Smut Peddling Ring – Today’s Sunday Matinee

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This is a story from when cigarette advertising was perfectly legal, but underground comics were still underground. The story you are about to see is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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ATTENTION Worm’s Warriors!!! The 2nd Annual Benefit for Brian C Williams and His Fight Against ALS

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe_Williams

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The First Annual Fundraiser for Brian C. Williams and his Fight Against ALS was a blast. The Second Annual Benefit for Brian known as WORMFEST ROUND 2 is right around the corner!

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End of an Era, Part II – Electric Boogaloo or The Other Shoe Drops

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe_Williams

A while back I wrote about the TLA Video store off of South Street shuttering its doors. Now comes word that the store on Locust Street in what’s referred to as Center City in Philadelphia is closing down for business … Continue reading →

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