Sunday, June 18, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 18, 1965: That's right, read some cheerful news to the coma patient

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from House of Secrets (1996 series) #12 (DC/Vertigo, September 1997), script by Steven T. Seagle, pencils and inks by Guy Davis, colors ...
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All-Fathers (Today in Comics History: Father's Day)

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This is an expanded and updated version of a post originally published June 19, 2011. Fathers Fathers gone... from Batman (1940 s...
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Today in Comics History, June 18, 3002: Pampers 3000™ really keep David dry

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from "The Mercenary!" in Weird War Tales (1971 series) #61 (DC, March 1978), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils and inks by Al...
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Today in Comics History, Father's Day: Celebrate by sending your only son off to another planet

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from Super DC 1976 Calendar (DC, 1975), letters by Ben Oda
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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 17, 1989: I can't wait, I can't wait / And I've got to know when I can see you again

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from from Realworlds: Batman one-shot (DC, May 2000), script by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski, pencils by Marshall Rogers, ink...
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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 15: Happy birthday, Neal Adams!

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This is an expanded and updated version of a post originally published June 15, 2022. Born on this day in 1941: the recently passed (Apr...
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 14: Happy birthday, Jordi Bernet!

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Born on this date: Spanish comics artist Jordi Bernet , known for his sublime work on European comics like Wat 69, Andrax, Sarvan, Kraken, T...
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Today in Comics History, June 14: There's text, and there's subtext, and then there's supertext

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The curvaceous Cobweb and her cutie companion Clarice can't remember why June 14 is a notable date for them! Hmmm, ladies, maybe you o...
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Today in Comics History, June 14, Flag Day Bonus: You'll put your eye out with that thing, Bucky

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from "North Africa — Ahoy!" in Young Allies #8 (Marvel/Timely, July 1943); pencils by George Klein, Al Gabriele, or Mike S...
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Today in Comics History, Flag Day Bonus: Betsy Ross murders George Washington

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cover of Wimmen's Comix #6 (Last Gasp, December 1975), by Shary Flenniken
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Today in Comics History, June 14, Flag Day Bonus: Son quickly learns to stop asking his dad questions

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PSA comic "New Stars for "Old Glory" from DC Comics cover-dated November 1959, script by Jack Schiff, pencils and inks by ...

Today in Comics History, July 14, Flag Day Bonus: Betsy Ross sues Superboy for trademark theft

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from "George Washington's Drum!" in Superboy (1949 series) #2 (DC/National, May 1949), pencils by John Sikela, ink...
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Today in Comics History, June 14: Flag Day Bonus: Batman: Fightin' Mad About Flags

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from "The First American Detective!" in Batman (1940 series) #44 (DC/National, December 1947), script by Bill Finger (?), penc...
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Today in Comics History, June 14: Flag Day Bonus: This Totally Am Not Flag Day

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from "The Shame of the Bizarro Family!" in Adventure Comics #285 (DC/National, June 1961), script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by ...
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Today in Comics History, June 14: Happy Flag Day!

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Just don't forget that according to the MMFTVMU (Marvel Made-for-TV=Movie Universe) that FLAG stands for "Full Latent Ability Gain...
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 13: Happy birthday, Ally Sheedy!

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Prepare to swoon in teen romance, kids, because today is the birthday of Brat Pack superstar actor Ally Sheedy , one of the infamous Brat Pa...
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Monday, June 12, 2023

What's Bully Reading?: John Romita, Sr.

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Reading the work of a comics master. I miss him a lot already. John Romita, Sr. January 24, 1930 - June 12, 2023 Rest in Peace

Today in Comics History, June 12, 1771: Yellow Lantern George Washington fights off half-naked Green Arrow Charles Xavier

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"Wonderworld Stamp Club" in Wonderworld Comics #27 (Fox, July 1941), pencils by G. Harris Following his death, Captain Coo...
Sunday, June 11, 2023

Today in Comics History, June 11: Happy birthday, Steve Moore!

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Today in 1949 was born Steve Moore , the visionary British comics who taught Alan Moore how to write comics scripts, but it's his birthd...