The sick transit of Gloria Mundy — wait, that’s not quite right
The correct phrase is sic transit gloria mundi — the glory of the world eventually fades (as I’ve discussed before). A fact that was brought to my mind by the …
Category: Comics
I think Joe Kubert’s reputation is secure without me complimenting him. That said—
The dude knew how to draw comics covers (and yes, interiors too). From mid-1969 — I’ll never be a war comics fan but great art is eye candy in any …
Come to think of it yes, “House of Mystery” sounds like an intriguing place to live
My memory of the House of Mystery late-Silver Age/Bronze Age anthology format is that Cain sat around introducing the stories, made snarky quips, and occasionally bullied his brother Abel. As …
I am shocked, shocked, that sexism is going on in this place!
Okay, not so shocked. Silver Age comics frequently didn’t treat their women well. Particularly Marvel. Still the two examples that follow are particularly egregious Thor #164 (Stan Lee, Jack Kirby) …