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Tag Archives: fantasy
Return of the Atomic Warrior
An old friend returned for a visit via the pages of a cheap sketchbook (which I will review once I finish it off.) I was playing with a water soluble Derwent Dark Wash pencil which I bought a while back … Continue reading
Slaves to Star Wars
Star Wars’ place in the annals of film, fantasy and fandom history is undeniable, and I have no doubt that the film has inspired countless careers in the arts and generated more breathtaking illustrative and sculptural works than any other … Continue reading
Slurpee Cups from the 1970s
These collectible Slurpee cups come from the era of flared jeans, Earth Shoes and leaded gasoline. This is back before the internet, home video, video games and other fabulous electrified time-wasters. Only three broadcast networks and a handful of UHF … Continue reading
Posted in Curious Clutter, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1970s, 7-Eleven, comics, DC, fantasy, Marvel, Slurpee, super-heroes
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Attaining the Unattainable
Did you know you could sleep with Raquel Welch for $1.98?
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1972, ad, Carcharodon carcharias, comic book, fantasy, Jaws, Joe Kubert, pillow, Raquel Welch, sex, shark, submarine, The Losers, vintage, What I Miss About Comics, World War II
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Trash or Treasure?
It’s trash day in the neighborhood, and something I found in a neighbor’s pile of refuse has prompted me to create this new category: Trash or Treasure.
Posted in Trash or Treasure
Tagged art, embroidered, fairie, fantasy, garbage, humor, needle point, Renaissance Fair, trash, treasure, unicorn, wood nymph
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