Tag Archives: wally wood

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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bradbury: of rhedosaurus and varia

Jesse Marinoff Reyes: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms* Warner Brothers, 1953 (poster art/design uncredited) Directed by Eugène Lourié (1903-1991) Visual Effects by Ray Harryhausen (b. 1920) Farewell to Sci Fi Master, Ray Bradbury (1920-2012). I’m very pleased to say that … 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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weird worlds: men in dangerous times

Jesse Marinoff Reyes ( Jesse Marinoff Reyes Design, Maplewood, N.J.) most of the time I just want to showcase an old comic book, with or without commentary, and this will be the forum. I grew up with comic books in … Continue reading

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not stingy with the cheesecake

Jesse Marinoff Reyes ( Jesse Marinoff Reyes Design, Maplewood, N.J.) Comics master Wally Wood (EC, Marvel, Warren, Charlton, Gold Key, Tower, etc.) had been experimenting with independently publishing comics off-and-on beginning in the 1960s. Also, in the 1960s and 1970s, … Continue reading

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Obscure objects of dezire

Jesse Marinoff Reyes ( Jesse Marinoff Reyes Design, Maplewood, N.J.) “Odder Rods” Donruss trading card stickers, 1970 Illustration: Bob “B. K.” Taylor By the time the Nutty-Mads/Stanley Mouse/Big Daddy Ed Roth-influenced Odd Rods came along, B. K. Taylor was already … 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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