Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Mitchell Hooks was an American illustrator best known for his paperback books but he also did movie posters, magazine illustrations, hardback book covers, advertising art and more.
Let’s take a look at some of Mitchell Hooks art.
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 79, Ken took a look at RBCC #134 (Part 1 and Part 2) from March 1977 from Publisher and Editor: James Van Hise.
RBCC #134 features:
RBCC was a main stay of fanzine readers. Mike Zeck appearances were fairly regular and always welcome. Zeck’s Flash Gordon story in this issue is an all-time favorite — and I’m not much of a Flash Gordon fan. Great memories!
Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Frank Miller and Klaus Janson – – 100 Years of Genius: The Life and Legacy of Will Eisner.
‘Nuff said.
The Bristol Board has come up with a real gem.
Nightmare from a poem by Miriam B. Campbell, adapted by Roger McKenzie with art by Michael Golden. Originally published by DC Comics in House of Secrets #151 (April 1978). You can see the entire five page story here.
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 73, Ken took a look at Woweekazowie #2 from 1976 from Publisher: Willie Blyberg and Editor: Dean Mullaney
Woweekazowie #2 features:
Woweekazowie was one of my all-time favorite fanzines. Willie Blyberg was such a cool cat (where is Willie now?) and excellent artist. Love the memories Woweekazowie #2 brings back.
Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Diversions of the Groovy Kind has posted The Soft, Sweet Lips of Hell by (writer) Denny O’Neil and (artists) Neal Adams & Steve Englehart which appeared in Vampirella #10 (December 1970)! Englehart went on to fame as a comic book writer. I had no idea he began his career as an artist.
Thanks to Diversions for giving us another look!
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 71, Ken took a look at Comic Crusader 5 and 6 from 1969 from Editor and Publisher: Martin L. Greim.
Comic Crusader 5 and 6 feature –
The Steranko pieces make these issues worthy for me even if as Ken points out, it appears that someone else (Greim?) inked the cover to #5.
Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Conan #10 was the first issue of Conan that I bought off the rack. Barry Smith (who was not yet Barry Windsor-Smith) was really starting to show promise of what was to come and Roy Thomas’ story has stayed with me all these years later.
Diversions of a Groovy Kind recently took a look some of Barry Smith’s Conan Covers and that’s what stirred up this great memory.
I loved the Aurora Monster models when I was a kid. Heck, I still do… but how cool would it be to have one (or more) or these life-size monster statues?
Victor Santos’ riff on Bullseye is just one of five Daredevil character pieces that he posted here.
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 66, Ken took a look at Wowiekazowie #1 from 1976 from Editor and Publisher: William (Willie) Blyberg
Ink Stains 66 features –
This is fanzine brings back so many wonderful memories. One of my favorites from those fanzine days. Willie put out several great issues and this is the first.
Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
That’s the cover to Bettie Page #1 coming to us this summer from David Avallone (writer), Colton Worely (artist) and Dynamite Entertainment (publisher). Set in the 1950’s, the series will explore Bettie Page’s declassified adventures as a super spy!
Now THAT sounds like fun. For more details check out Newsarama’s Bettie Page, 1950’s Super Spy!
An artist who calls himself Butcher Billy came up with a pretty cool idea for a series of prints. He takes song titles from the 70’s and 80’s, re-imagines them as titles of Stephen King books and then creates the covers.
Very clever and very well done!
If you’re a fan of fanzines, then you’ve got to check out Ken Meyer, Jr.’s monthly column Ink Stains. Each month Ken (who is an amazing artist) posts… well, let’s let Ken explain…
I have a collection of over 200 fanzines from the 60’s-80’s that I plan to scan and talk about, one at a time. I hope to have some of the participants answer a few questions. Many of those participants are established comics professionals now, while some have gone on to other things. I will show a few snippets from each zine and give you a link to download a pdf of the whole thing, which I hope all of you will do!
For Ink Stains 64, Ken took a look at Word Balloons #1 from 1974 from Editor and Publisher: Gary Groth
Ink Stains 64 features –
This is a new one to me.
Ah, the memories of the glory days of fanzines. Thanks to Ken Meyer, Jr. for making these available!
Diversions of the Groovy Kind has posted some vintage Howard Chaykin art that is worth a look.
