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For MIH – 1
Category: Comic Books
Getting Back to Getting Rid of
Yesterday I received my copy of Atlas at War!, an excellent collection of pre-Marvel war comics. The book includes six stories illustrated by Joe Sinnott, whose passing continues to sadden me.
I am enjoying the Atlas war book, and the recently released Marvel mini-comics book, and the new CD compilation of psychedelic singles from the defunct White Whale record label. I am looking forward to an upcoming graphic novel illustrated by Colleen Doran and, most of all, a companion book to Peter Jackson’s long-anticipated re-release of Let It Be in a greatly expanded edition.
But I have a problem with all of this enjoyment by acquisition. It goes back to everything I had to do after my father’s death, nearly three years ago. One part of that was the monumental amount of work clearing everything out of the house. It was a painful process, from first shipping the items that were wanted by my siblings, through making the threat of legal action to get money from the company that ran the estate sale. Dealing with the Kia dealership in Peoria, Arizona that bought my father’s 2014 Soul was a comparable nightmare.
My point is that, being an old retired guy, I want to begin the process of de-cluttering my possessions and, in turn, my life. Buying more stuff isn’t the way to do that.
Cartoonists Talk Comics
From yesterday’s NCS Fest (National Cartoonists Society Festival), Lynn Johnston chats with Patrick McDonnell.
Borrowing an idea from BBC Radio’s long-running Desert Island Disc series, an international cartoonist interview with Dave Gibbons.
From the “I Didn’t See This Coming” File
Russell Crowe appears to be turning into William M. Gaines, the late publisher of EC comic books and MAD Magazine.
Joltin’ Joe Lives!
A magnificent example of Joe Sinnott’s skill and artistry.
Here I am in 1977, after buying the page and having Joe sign it. Look to the left on the bed. Dig that crazy 70’s hotel decor! The tape recorder strategically placed on the phone switchhook came from the radio station where I worked at the time. My pal Denro and I used it to record an interview with Joe.
Make Mine Mini
The 60’s had miniskirts and, at Marvel Comics, mini-books. Mark Evanier explains.
I had the Cap and Hulk mini-books, both long gone, so I’m looking forward to getting this little set. I have it on pre-order.
With six kids in my family, growing up I probably had less spending money than Evanier. I was also into model building, which forced me into making some extremely difficult purchasing decisions with my $1/week allowance (equivalent to about $7.50 today). I’m sure that was why, without realizing it at the time, I majored in Economics in college.