Tag Archives: comic book

Date with an Amazon?

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Joe

Sure, comic-books were filled with advertisements aimed at 98 lb weaklings, craven cowards and even wallflowers with two left feet, but what about the vertically challenged? Is your lack of stature holding you back? Are you finding that you may … Continue reading →

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You Should Be Dancing!

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Joe

Face it, chum, being a wallflower is going to get you zip, zowie, nothin’! You’re going to be somewhere with plenty of girls, but you’ll be too afraid to approach them! Why? Because you dance like Jerry Lewis falling out … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Cool Kids

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Joe

Back in the 1970s Marvel Comics was trying to chase an audience beyond the typical comic reader which was comprised chiefly of seven to twelve year old boys. Somebody thought a rock album based on their most popular character would … Continue reading →

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Hacking Away at a Cheap Sketchbook

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Joe

I continue to throw graphite at the unwilling little sketchbook of which I have written about lately. I’ve had no evidence of anything close to supernatural brilliance bubbling up from the pad’s cheap little pages, but I continue to make … 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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When Werewolves Attack…

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Joe

…fight like hell!

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Mesmerized by a Cheap Sketchbook

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Joe

My love affair with a three-dollar sketchbook meant for the juvenile market continues as I find myself doodling in it regularly. I keep it within reach in case inspiration strikes and I have to jot down a note or scribble … Continue reading →

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