Category Archives: Curious Clutter

With The Comico Boys

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Joe

Among the well worn stack of comics that I refer to as Barbershop Comics was an old issue of the X-Men that hit the stands late in 1981. There is nothing special about that particular issue, but the advertisement above … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace Paul Reubens

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Tina Garceau

I and many others were heartbroken yesterday to hear the news that Paul Reubens a.k.a. Pee-Wee Herman passed away at age 70. From his anarchic appearances on late night television to his hit movie Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and ultimately his … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Nicky has no neck. His shoulders go straight to the bottom of head. Nicky is in charge of the hiring the dancing girls, I mean waitresses that work back in the Velvet Pizza Room. He is a great host, and … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Tina Garceau

The best Italian cook in the business. Gifted with a super set of tastebuds, serving up a perfect plate Italian food with the perfect complimentary wine is a work of art. Problem is Sally is his own cooking`s biggest fan. … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Ruggero the Sandman works very close in protecting Baby Don Dino as his personal bodyguard. This is the last person in the Family you would want to get to know. At least Vito the Violinist plays music for you before … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Tina Garceau

This fellow is known as Rico the Rat. According to an internet description of this particular Palermo, Rico was kicked out of the old country and is under protection from the godfather. With a nickname like “The Rat,” Rico is … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Teflon Tony – Attorney for the Family who never has any charges “stick” According to Wikipedia: The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted in … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Sebastiano the Sausagemaker – works at the “Palermo Family Pizza” According to Wikipedia: The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted in 2004 as a … Continue reading →

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There may be OPPORTUNITY • What I Miss About Comics

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Joe

I was never a fan of poetry so I can’t imagine soliciting the amateur efforts of scribes across the continental United States and Canada. Somebody at the mail drop was going to have to read these submissions whether they were … Continue reading →

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