Tag Archives: comic books

Mt. Rushmore Of Comic Book Artists – Part 1

Posted on August 28, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Note: I originally wrote this as a single post, but it turned out to be much too long for a single reading, so I divided it up into 4 parts; 1 for each artist. Someone raised the question of who … Continue reading →

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Superman And Mighty Mouse

Posted on May 29, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The Mother Goose & Grimm comic strip below appeared in today’s newspapers across the country. I laughed when I first saw it, and then my mind started working, which is seldom a good thing. As a kid, Mighty Mouse was … Continue reading →

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Series’ Cancellations & Why I Don’t Get Into Many New TV Shows

Posted on May 11, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s that time of year. News is trickling out this week and will next week, I’m sure, about TV shows that have been canceled. Usually, if a show has made it through at least one season, then it has gained … Continue reading →

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John Byrne Splash Pages

Posted on May 8, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

One of my favorite comic book artists is John Byrne. Byrne is retired now and usually only does commission drawings for fans. One of the things on my bucket list is to purchase such a drawing from him some day … Continue reading →

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Cold, Celtic Thunder, Fantastic Four & Jogging

Posted on January 31, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’m finally beginning to feel human again, after a week of whatever this cold/flu illness was that I had. I’ve still got a bit of cough and congestion and I’m still feeling very tired, but at least I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Great News For 2015 – Jack Kirby Biography Coming

Posted on January 18, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Mark Evanier, who probably knows more about the man outside of his own children and grandchildren, indicates that he will be (hopefully) completing a biography of the late, great, comic book artist and writer, Jack “King” Kirby this year. Kirby … Continue reading →

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Favorite Comic Book Covers – Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #81

Posted on January 16, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This issue is cover dated February 1968 which means it was actually released in December 1967, as most comic books were cover dated 2 months in advance of their publication. So let’s get the first and most obvious thought out … Continue reading →

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Son-O’-God Comics

Posted on January 7, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

For the past few weeks, as I’ve noted here and here,  I’ve been reading old copies of comic books from my youth. But in addition to that I’ve been revisiting one of the best satirical magazines of all time, National … Continue reading →

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Happy 92nd Birthday To Stan Lee

Posted on December 28, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Born on this date in 1922 in Manhattan, NY, Stanley Martin Lieber would grow up to rename himself Stan Lee and become the editor and eventual publisher of Marvel Comics, in addition to many other entertainment industry projects and businesses. … Continue reading →

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Posted on December 24, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

During the holiday season I’ll be posting some of my favorite comic books with a Christmas theme on their covers. Here’s DC Comics’ “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and Rudolph will be guiding Santa’s sleigh tonight.

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