Author Archives: Joe

$5.95 Death Wish

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Joe

Be the first in your crowd to make your bicycle considerably more dangerous to ride with California Angel Forks! It also makes your bike that much more difficult to park in the shed or the garage. Dad won’t be pleased!

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Caturday

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Joe

This shot is from a while back when I uncovered a huge cache of record albums at an old printer. The guys who worked there used to listen to records while they stripped together negatives to make printing plates. It … Continue reading →

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The Frankenstein Monster in COLOR

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Joe

This panel from The Frankenstein Monster No. 10 published by Marvel in 1974 screamed out to me. I miss traditional comic coloring! It is so much better than the overwrought digital coloring found in modern comics. Art by John Buscema … Continue reading →

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The Absolute Final Issue of DUCKWORK

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Joe

It may have taken 42 years, but the latest and, sadly, the last issue of DUCKWORK is out!

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Confronting Destiny in a Comic Book

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Joe

I’m not sure whether this is a public service announcement or an advertisement for a graphic arts position at the company that published this comic book. There are no specifics about applying for a job so I am leaning towards … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Joe

Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Joe

Photos of felines in and around Philadelphia Continue reading →

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Not Just Astonishing — VERY Astonishing

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Joe

There’s not much more that I can say beyond this advertisement’s astounding copy. Read it for yourself! I am a little confused as to how this gizmo worked, and I think that was intentional. It was probably worth half a … Continue reading →

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The University of the Arts is NO MORE

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Joe

We entered the month of June with the shocking news that the University of the Arts has lost its accreditation and will be closing its doors on June 7th. The announcement was made rather sloppily by the local news media … Continue reading →

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