Author Archives: Joe

What I Miss About Comics — Boss Battles

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Joe

This panel reminds me of when extreme boredom would drive a few grade schoolers to play war on a sheet of loose-leaf paper. Essentially two or more boys would start carefully drawing out soldiers, jeeps and tanks on that sheet … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Joe

Is it Spring yet?

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Looking West from 61st and Passyunk

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Joe
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Monster Mash

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Joe

Some things never change. I used to work on class projects in my bedroom studio in my parents’ house while a 13-inch black and white TV set played trash. Last night I was sketching for fun while watching trash from … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Joe

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My sweet irreproducible you

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Joe

Non-Photo Blue pencils are a particular shade of blue that could not be detected by a  graphic arts camera like a photostat camera. I ran stat cameras in the era when graphic design was an analog pursuit involving rubber cement, … Continue reading →

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Na – Na – Na – Gonna have a good time!

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Joe

Back in 1984 Philadelphia’s own Bill Cosby was a giant in the field of entertainment. He was the star of both the television and silver screen, filled arenas with his stand-up comedy act and sold tons of vinyl records recording … Continue reading →

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