I received a press release today from the Hero Initiative about the release of this book in digital format. If you are interested in learning about the early days of Mad and the life and times of the eccentric Mr. Gaines (1922-1992), download this great (and historical) book. It has been out of print for many, [...]
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Fawcett’s Golden Age “X-Mas Comics” – Merry Christmas!
Like most people who celebrate Christmas, I prefer “Christmas” over the abbreviated “X-Mas”. Nevertheless, Fawcett published some very cool Christmas themed comics in the Golden Age with the title, X-Mas Comics. These comics featured stories with Fawcett’s stars, Captain Marvel, Bulletman, Spy Smasher, Ibis the Invincible and many others. Of course, Santa was also featured [...]
Joe Simon – Another Great One is Gone
Just a few days ago I wrote about the passing of Jerry Robinson. Today, I am again saddened to report the death of another one of the greats of the Golden Age of Comic Books, Joe Simon at age 98. Joe was, of course, half of the famous team of Simon & Kirby who brought [...]
This Month in the Golden Age of Comic Books
Here’s another look at a number of the comics that were on the stands at various times in the month of December during the Golden Age of Comic Books. December 1937 – 74 Years Ago DC did not have any offerings in December of 1937. Quality Comics published Feature Funnies #3 and Western Publishing was selling Mickey [...]