Category Archives: What I Miss About Comics

Be Good Looking for a Dollar! (Plus Shipping)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Back before the term body dysmorphic disorder was coined, it was perfectly all right to obsess over every imperfection in one’s countenance brought about by the chaos of puberty and the resultant heartbreak of acne. Paragon-like beauty could be had … Continue reading →

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Suck It Up, Sister!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mrs. Crankipants

Sniff…sniff…I miss romance comics…sniff!

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Giant Kristy McNichol!!!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Joe_Williams

…or make that Giant McNichols!

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Record Riot!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Why bother with those over-priced record shops when you can own a radio station worth of HITS for less than 3 bucks?

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Giant Superhero Holiday Grab-Bag

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Joe_Williams
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What I Miss About Comics…Toy Tie-Ins

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Back in the early to mid-70s, the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle was the hottest toy in the country. Manufacturers couldn’t keep with with demand. It was on my younger brother’s Christmas list, and he had to make due with the … Continue reading →

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The Three Faces of Bobby Sherman

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hello, dear readers. Mrs. Crankipants here. I’m taking over the comics column this week as we harken back to a time when there were actually comics available and bought by legions of prepubescent girls. I’m talking about romance comics. I … Continue reading →

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F.O.O.M. Friends Of Old Marvel

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Joe_Williams

When Doc Banner gets that funny look in his eye, RUN!

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Long Lost Weekend or What I Hate About Comics

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This post should be What I HATE About Comics, but after the weekend I just had, I don’t have the energy to cook up a new header. It could also be considered a Pixels Vs. Pigments article as I will … Continue reading →

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