Tag Archives: Harvey Kurtzman

hefner: the conundrum sketch

by Art Chantry: this is hugh hefner’s original sketch for the layout of the cover of the first issue of playboy magazine. most graphic design starts with a sketch. i’ve seen original sketches on napkins for things like the ‘space … Continue reading

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bonding over pop culture

by Jesse Marinoff Reyes: MAD EC Publications, July 1969 issue, #128 Design and Illustration: Bob Clarke (b. 1926) Beginning mostly last week and this week, children of all ages across the country went “back to school,” or as was the … Continue reading

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but it was a hoot

by Jesse Marinoff Reyes: Horror of Party Beach Warren Publications, 1964 Illustration: undetermined (see story) Design: uncredited, possibly Harry Chester or Wally Wood Story Adaptation + Art Direction: Wally Wood (1927-1981) and Russ Jones (b. 1942) Countdown to Summer Vacation…. … Continue reading

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long shadows

by Jesse Marinoff Reyes: The Eternal Savage Ace, 1963 Illustration: Roy G. Krenkel (1918-1983) Happy Birthday RGK! Not a household name. Pity. Not for him mind you, nor amongst his peers (among whom he was legend). Nor his admirers—be they … Continue reading

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mullin

A bit more on Willard Mullin: Mullin was not only the greatest sports cartoonist of his day, he was also one of the most talented artists ever to work in newspaper comics. His drawings are dynamic and full of energy … Continue reading

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the don and roadkill irrelevance: it could be you

by Jesse Marinoff Reyes ( Jesse Marinoff Reyes Design, Maplewood, N.J.) Don Martin (1931-2000), Part One! … the wonderful and anarchic, Don Martin. Stalwart of the seminal juvenile humor magazine, and spawn of (and the last survivor of) EC Comics. … Continue reading

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remembering john severin

Jesse Marinoff Reyes ( Jesse Marinoff Reyes Design, Maplewood, N.J.) The COVER OF THE DAY Conquers All! EC Comics veteran John Severin has been one of my favorite comic book artists for more years than I can remember, at least … Continue reading

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hands off

by Art Chantry ( art@artchantry.com) this is a paperback cover by wally wood. he was maybe among the top two or three greatest cartoonists of all time. he did it all. this cover is from a short lived series of … Continue reading

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monsters. its a living

by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com): HERE’S my “mag cover of the day” (or week, or month or whatever) feature (great magazine covers ignored by the mainstream world). this is ‘famous monster of filmland’ #40. the editor was forrest j. ackerman, the … Continue reading

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into the crypt of the subculture

monsters.a rich american subculture. do we really need another book about paul rand? … by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com) My friend dave crider (estrus records) actually has this thing hanging on his office wall. dave is a mad collector and aficionado … Continue reading

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