Today in Comics History, August 18: Happy birthday, Robert Redford!

Born on this day: actor, director, and whatta dreamboat Robert Redford! He was on the cover of a Marvel comic book issue #1!


from ALF #1 (Marvel, March 1988), photograph plus pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Marie Severin
But it's true: the real Bob hasn't appeared in many comic books, but here's a genuine modeling job that paid off big for him in the comics world!


cover of Young Love (1949 series) v. 4 #1 [#31] (Prize, March 1952), photographer uncredited and unknown

A Month of... Board Games! Day 7: “Do you expect me to take my turn?” “No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to roll this DIE!”

"Spytracker" from TV [Century] 21 Summer Extra 1965 (City Magazines, UK, 1965)
(Click picture to espionagisize)

Here's the instructions for this game with a really cool design. Print the instructions, cut them out, memorize them, then swallow the paper. It will self destruct in five seconds.


Sure, the instructions may be complicated, but here's the cool part: there are separate instructions for enemy agents. Bonus: you don't have to follow the rules!


So, choose a side: the White Spy or the Black Spy (copyright ©1961 Antonio Prohías). Just remember, in the spy game, the only one who wins...are the gadget makers.