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Forum: Suspended Animation
02-10-2007, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,250
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MNeno
H. G. Peter
I don't know of any book devoted to Harry Peter, but Wonder Woman: The Complete History, by Les Daniels, has some info on him, and reproduces several gorgeous pen and ink illustrations Peter did for... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-23-2006, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
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MNeno
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-22-2006, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
Posted By
MNeno
The Debate Ends...for Kirby's Sake
Michael V., >Alright, already, you win!! Jack Kirby is the greatest comics artist of all time. There, I said it (although I don't mean it!). Yikes!! My intent wasn't to twist your arm until you... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-17-2006, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
Posted By
MNeno
Using Kirby
Michael V. wrote: Except for those many titles that he (Jack Kirby) CO-created (and many have become enduring comics icons), which titles have endured that he created AND wrote? Michael N. writes:... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-09-2006, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
Posted By
MNeno
Kirby Again (though Lou Fine is fine, too)
Thanks for responding to my Kirby post, Michael V. I suspect none of our postings are likely to change each other's minds, but it's a fun endeavor, so if you don't mind, I'll continue... >Every... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
03-02-2006, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
Posted By
MNeno
Jack Kirby's Writing
Michael V.. When you say Kirby's greatest weakness was his writing, you're quite correct. Kirby was such an all-around great artist in every sense of the word, though, that saying writing was his... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
02-26-2006, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,873
Posted By
MNeno
Hmmm... after a stint at Street and Smith, Joe...
Hmmm... after a stint at Street and Smith, Joe Maneely spent the rest of his life at Marvel. Herb Trimpe spent his entire career at Marvel. I believe Sheldon Moldoff spent nearly his entire... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
02-25-2006, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,489
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MNeno
The Greatest Artist in the History of Comic Books
I'm glad you enjoyed the Jack Kirby edition of the Comics Journal Library. This is an essential book for any fan of comics history. Who was the greatest artist in the history of the comic book?... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
07-20-2005, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,250
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MNeno
Comic Strip Writers from the '30s and '40s.
> Ron Fortier has challenged me to name some great comic strip WRITERS from the '30s amd '40s who didn't draw. Hmmm... these come to mind (I don't believe these writers drew for a living): Jerry... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
07-20-2005, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,250
Posted By
MNeno
Comics Buyer's Guide Address
> Do you happen to know the address of CBG? You're probably aware that CBG is currently being published as a 240-page, square-bound monthly magazine instead of as a weekly newspaper. CBG used to get... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
07-19-2005, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,250
Posted By
MNeno
Wayne Truman and Duane Hanson
Sorry, I haven't seen either of these names in some time. I know the Comics Buyer's Guide used to help cartoonists get in contact with other cartoonists. That might be worth a try.... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-22-2005, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,284
Posted By
MNeno
NenoWorld
>So why don't you let me and my readers know where your website is located so that we can test my theory? :) Thanks for the opportunity, Michael! I'm working on several series at once, and you can... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-19-2005, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,284
Posted By
MNeno
What Is an Anti-Hero?
Your definition of "anti-hero" is, I think, as sound as mine, so I ain't gonna argue about Enemy Ace (he is, after all, Enemy Ace, not Friendly Ace - although, now that I think about it, that would... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-17-2005, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,284
Posted By
MNeno
What Is An Anti-Hero?
You raise some good points, Michael V. I should have clarified myself and said (because I meant) that it took about forty years (until the '80s) for mainstream comic books to catch up philosophically... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-14-2005, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,284
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MNeno
Depressing Comics and Anti-Heroes
I don't believe comics were in the advance guard of anti-heroism, Sam. On the contrary, it just took about forty years (until the '80s) for comic books to catch up philisophically with the rest of... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-07-2005, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By
MNeno
>What other Harvey books did you enjoy?
>What other Harvey books did you enjoy? Not many of the children's books; most of them featured one-note characters whose stories weren't very funny. Many of them were also drawn by Ernie Colan, who... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-04-2005, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Posted By
MNeno
Krazy Kat and Ketcham
Thanks for giving Krazy Kat another chance. Although the term "genius" is overused in discussing artists, I think it can be applied to those cartoonists who not only created new worlds (full of... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-04-2005, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Posted By
MNeno
What happened to that first wave of island artists?
Good question. I know many of the "'70s DC Migration" artists had long, substantial careers in their homeland before coming to America. Maybe the industry is healthy enough in their homeland now that... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
05-04-2005, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By
MNeno
Sad Sack
Sure, Michael V. Sad Sack was created by ex-Disney animator George Baker, while he was a US Soldier in the early '40s. The strip first appeared in the Army-produced Yank Magazine. These early Sad... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-28-2005, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Posted By
MNeno
Krazy Kat
>except for Krazy Kat. I've never carried for it. Krazy Kat is an acquired taste, but very tasty once you've acquired it. The recent Krazy Kat chronological reprint volumes being released by... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-28-2005, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By
MNeno
Children's Comics
>I never read Dennis the Menace comic books, Michael. Do you remember who wrote and drew them? Fred Toole and Al Wiseman wrote and drew, respectively, the best Dennis comics from the '50s through... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-28-2005, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Posted By
MNeno
What happened to that first wave of island artists?
>What happened to that first wave of island artists? Nestor Redondo passed away in 1995. Alfredo Alcala died of cancer in 2000. Gerry Talaoc is still alive, but I don't believe he's produced comic... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-04-2005, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Posted By
MNeno
Peanuts
Michael V., Our "take" on Peanuts differs in the particulars, but agrees on the basics. Peanuts has made me laugh out loud many times. I can't agree that the art improved dramatically, as I think... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-04-2005, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Posted By
MNeno
Filipino Cartoonists
The influx of Filipino cartoonists in the '70s certainly brought a fresh new look to DC's output at the time (and most of those cartoonists also found their way to Marvel). Alfredo Alcala, in... |
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Forum: Suspended Animation
04-03-2005, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By
MNeno
Favorite Comics Written for Children
What are my favorite comic titles written and drawn for children? Dennis the Menace. Barks' Duck comics. Herge's Tintin. Archie comics from the '60s and '70s. Gold Key's '70s Popeye. Dagwood and... |
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