Life Size Aurora Monster Models!
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?
Bullseye by Victor Santos
Victor Santos’ riff on Bullseye is just one of five Daredevil character pieces that he posted here.
“Over the Top” Under the Microscope
Brian Salisbury from Film School Rejects puts Over the Top under the microscope (with a positive outcome).
The Best Movie You Never Saw: “Nighthawks”
Chris Bumbray at Joblo.com sets his sights on The Best Movie You Never Saw: Nighthawks. My guess is most folks who stop by here have seen Nighthawks, but the article is still more than worth a look.
Ken Meyer Jr.’s Ink Stains 66: Willie Blyberg, Pete Iro & More!
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 –
- Covers (front and back) by Willie Blyberg
- Tons of spot illos by Willie Blyberg, Pete Iro, Rodi and others
- The DC Revival Craze by Bob Rodi
- Not Far From Yancy Street by Jack Frost and Dean Mullaney
- An Article on Nick Fury and Shield
- Two Comic Stories by Willie Blyberg and Pete Iro
- The Background Heroes by Kim Thompson
- …and more!
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!
Rare Photo from a Deleted Scene in “The Bride of Frankenstein”
Check out this rare photo from a deleted scene from the classic Bride of Frankenstein.
Source: Steve Niles.
The Contents of A. Lincoln’s Pockets the Night He was Assassinated
What you see above are the contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets the night that he was assassinated. These items had not been until recently on display to the public for over 100 years.
Click on the photo for a bigger and better view.
Source: Michael Beschloss.
7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About “The Godfather”!
Today we have 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Godfather!
How Vin Diesel Became the Frog Prince of Movie Stars
Vin Diesel fans will want to check out How Vin Diesel Became the Frog Prince of Movie Stars by Owen Gleiberman at Variety.
The “American Assassin” Trailer is Here!
The American Assassin Trailer is Here!
Behind the Scenes with Sly Stallone in Steven C. Miller’s “Escape Plan 2: Hades”
Joblow.com recently posted Behind the Scenes with Sylvester Stallone in Steven C. Miller’s Escape Plan 2.
I don’t have to tell you it’s worth clicking over for, do I?
Bettie Page, 1950’s Super Spy!
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!
The 15 Best Prison Break Characters, Ranked
Tom Chapman and ScreenRant posted their choices for the 15 Best Prison Break Characters, Ranked. It’s a good list and I agree with most of the rankings — even the placement that doesn’t put one of the two main stars in first place!
Butcher Billy’s Song Titles Turned into Stephen King Covers!
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!
Ken Meyer Jr.’s Ink Stains 64: Adams, Jones, Cockrum & More!
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 –
- Cover by Jeff Jones
- Archie Goodwin: Comics in Crisis
- Interview and Art from Neal Adams
- Donald Wong Portfolio
- Denny O’Neil Keynote Speech Transcription
- Steranko Keynote Speech Transcription
- Dave Cockrum Backcover
- …and more!
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!
