Comics in the Golden Age
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The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast. And sometimes the Platinum Age. Celebrating comics books & comic strips of all genres & their creators (ESPECIALLY THEIR CREATORS) from the 1930s to the 1950s, & other comics history!
Tonight's movie, thanks to TCM. I haven't been able to watch as much of their Marx marathon as I'd have liked today but I'm staying put for this. #TCMParty
Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from August 12, 1906.
Today's the birthday of Bob Kuwahara (Aug. 12, 1901-Dec. 10, 1964), an animator for Disney, MGM, & Terrytoons. He worked on Snow White, Fantasia, & Bambi, but in WWII was forced to live at an internment camp. He had a short-lived newspaper strip, Miki, in 1945, & another, Marvelous Mike, in the 50s.
Born this day in 1935, John Cazale tragically passed away in 1978, aged 42. He only played four characters (over five movies), but always, *always* understood the assignment.
The thing about the comics industry under the boys club, those 60+ victims are probably more “blacklisted” than any of these guys ever will be. Then w/ this announcement, it tells all their future victims, don’t bother either. Never forget, a lot of these victims just wanted to make comics too.
Popverse@popversesays.bsky.social · yesterdayWhat changed? Image Comics is working with Warren Ellis again after publicly cutting ties in 2021 due to sexual misconduct allegations. Details: thepopverse.com/comics-warre...
"The Norm" by Michael Jantze made its debut 30 years ago, on August 12, 1996. Here’s the first strip:
Today's the birthday of Bob Kuwahara (Aug. 12, 1901-Dec. 10, 1964), an animator for Disney, MGM, & Terrytoons. He worked on Snow White, Fantasia, & Bambi, but in WWII was forced to live at an internment camp. He had a short-lived newspaper strip, Miki, in 1945, & another, Marvelous Mike, in the 50s.
Today is the birthday of Wilbert Holloway (Aug. 11, 1899-April 1969), a cartoonist & illustrator who created the comic strip Sunny Boy Sam. It was the second longest running strip in the Black press, lasting 41 years. His 1927 editorial cartoon below is titled "Seeing Yourself as Others See You."
Tonight's movie is a Myrna Loy film I've never seen before.
I get why some people may feel cynical about a Star Wars/Marvel comic crossover, but come on, it's been thirty years since Star Trek & the X-Men had a crossover series. Whatever issues you may have with SW and/or Marvel, this was inevitable. These crossovers have been part of comics for 80+ years.
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck first appeared together in "Orphan's Benefit," which premiered on August 11, 1934.
Woke up to an air conditioner that isn't working. (Repair guy is coming today tho.)
Thirsty Donald Duck
Alt: Donald Duck crawling in the desert
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Just a reminder that @comicsinthega.bsky.social and I are really cool. Like VERY cool.
Bronze Age Babies@bronzeagebabies.bsky.social · 2d agoMay as well read some funnybooks.
Today is the birthday of cartoonist Dik Browne (Aug. 11, 1917-June 4, 1989), cocreator of Hi and Lois, and creator of Hagar the Horrible.
Today is the birthday of Wilbert Holloway (Aug. 11, 1899-April 1969), a cartoonist & illustrator who created the comic strip Sunny Boy Sam. It was the second longest running strip in the Black press, lasting 41 years. His 1927 editorial cartoon below is titled "Seeing Yourself as Others See You."
Today is the birthday of artist Jack Binder (Aug. 11, 1902-March 6, 1986). Most associated with drawing Mary Marvel in the Golden Age and cocreating the original Daredevil. He was also the brother of Mary’s cocreator, writer Otto Binder.
Wow! The manicurist in the Marx Bros.'s "A Night at the Opera" has finally been identified! That identity - Jean Burt Reilly - has been a holy grail of hard-core Marx fans. It turns out that she had a long, award-winning career as a hair stylist for movies and TV. IMDB updates have begun.
The Spirit from August 10, 1947. Art by Will Eisner & Jerry Grandenetti, with letters by Abe Kanegson.
"Annie," the stage adaptation of Harold Gray's "Little Orphan Annie," premiered at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut 50 years ago, on August 10, 1976. Kristen Vigard first played Annie, but she was soon replaced by Andrea McArdle, who created a sensation in the role.
Gasoline Alley by Frank King from August 10, 1924.
Will Eisner's The Spirit from August 10, 1952. Art by Wally Wood.
Comics Publisher Announces New Lineup Of Diverse Creators
Spent the evening reorganizing the collection & adding a new set of bookshelves.
Writer and illustrator Tove Jansson was born #OTD in 1914. Her Moomintroll books were a formative influence on my childhood. 🎨 Illustration for ‘Finn Family Moomintroll’ (1948)
Tom Tyler, the actor who portrayed Captain Marvel in his hit 1941 theatrical serial (thus becoming the first person to play a superhero on screen), was born on August 9, 1903. Afterward, Tyler also played another well-known comics character, The Phantom.
The first appearance of Zorro was in the story "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley, which was published in the issue of All-Story Weekly dated August 9, 1919. Cover by P.J. Monahan.
As a little girl I was obsessed with Zorro and even dressed as him for Halloween one year! Finally read Curse of Capistrano in 2022 and it easily rated 5 stars! It’s time for a reread and a movie marathon methinks
Comics in the Golden Age@comicsinthega.bsky.social · 4d agoThe first appearance of Zorro was in the story "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley, which was published in the issue of All-Story Weekly dated August 9, 1919. Cover by P.J. Monahan.