Monthly Archives: August 2011

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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What I Miss About Comics…Increasing Your Stature

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Joe_Williams

I have a couple of questions: 1. Was the HEIGHT INCREASE BUREAU an official governmental organization up in the Great White North? and 2. What was the Canadian equivalent to 25¢ back in 1971?

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Sunday Matinee – A is for Atom

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Joe_Williams

The story of the Swedish man who built an atom smasher in his apartment made me think of this little educational gem created by General Electric to introduce and educate American students in the wonders of atomic power. It’s animated … Continue reading →

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Couleur Cafe – Monkey & Bird Continues!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Head on over to CO2 Comics NOW as Monkey & Bird by Williams & Garceau continues. As you’re reading the strip, imagine that this song plays softly in the background:

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