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Suspended Animation Classic #232
Originally published June 6, 1993 (#24)
(Dates are approximate)
Dennis the Menace: Prayers & Graces
By Michael Vance
What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails. And don’t forget the sling-shot. Dennis hasn’t forgotten his since 1950.
Hank Ketcham fathered the tow-headed superstar of comic strips and books, television, movies, and hard- and paperback collections forty-three years ago. When considering Dennis’ potential for success, few must have thought he even had a prayer.
Now, Dennis The Menace has a prayer.
This collection of prayers, blessings, and table graces is Ketcham’s newest children’s book, “Dennis the Menace: Prayers & Graces”. Written for “young parents who’re looking for guidelines to start their children off in some sort of theological direction”, it explores a side of Dennis that’s made the eternal six-year-old more believable.
Be honest with yourself. Charlie Brown is just too philosophical and morally squeaky-clean. He’s really Buddha in a kid suit. And this new kid on the comic strip block, Calvin, is a bundle of raw nerves just waiting to explode. But Dennis is unrelenting enthusiasm that translates into unintentional mayhap as he explores life.
Neither devil nor angel, Dennis the Menace is EveryBoy. It is the secret of his world-wide popularity.
This comic disguised as a children’s book is a collection of Dennis’ cartoons interspersed with short devotions for young children. It’s the sort of book parents and grandparents read to kids snuggled on their laps just before bed. And it is wonderful.
There are often deep philosophical undertones to Dennis’ simple observations. Charlie doesn’t hold a copyright on philosophy, after all. They bring a stillness to adult hearts.
Dennis throws a ball straight up. He catches the ball as it falls back. Dennis is playing catch with God. There is no better definition of Faith.
Dennis prays, “God, we thank you for this food, for rest and home and all things good; for wind and rain and sun above; but most of all for those we love”.
We add: that includes Dennis.
“Dennis the Menace: Prayers & Graces”/64 pages, $5.99, John Knox Press/available in books stores.
MARVEL COMICS / Reprint
> Die menschliche Fackel
(The Human Torch: Origin of the Human Torch)
art: Carl Burgos
> Der Engel
(The Angel: The Six Big Men)
art: Paul Gustavson
> Der Sub-Mariner
(The Sub-Mariner: Origin of the Sub-Mariner ["Here is the Sub-Mariner!"])
art: Bill Everett
> Der Maskierte Reiter
(The Masked Raider: Origin of the Masked Raider)
art: Al Anders
> Dschungelterror
(Jungle Terror: A Complete Adventure Story)
art: Art Pinajian (signed as Tomm Dixon)
> Die Abenteuer von Ka-Zar dem Grossen
(Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great: Origin of Ka-Zar)
art: Ben Thompson
Timely Productions (USA; 1939)
Marvel Deutschland / Panini Verlag (1999)
Cover: Frank R. Paul
ex libris MTP
Action Comics / Heft-Reihe
The Night Superman was buried in Boot Hill!
cover: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Bob Oksner
DC Comics / USA (1977)
ex libris MTP
Back cover illustration for my first collected volume of Machine Gum comics. Available here: www.robotjohnny.com/store
I have once again photographed another family portrait of a bunch of goofy colorful characters! It was another case of “geez I have a lot of these figs lying around on their own, why don’t I put them all together in ONE GIANT PHOTO!”
And I know nobody ever reads these, but if you did, a majority of the custom figs are my own designs using elements and fig parts from Christo7108, Citizen Brick, BigKidBrix, Lab9, KOPF/Knock-Offs, Minifig Madness, Phoenix Customs, EclipseGrafx, Funny Brick, Minifigure Maniacs, Crystal Minifigs… and uh yeah… probably more. Additionally Martian Mahunter’s boots are edited. They do not exist.
If you guys want to see how I edited this shot, check out my Patron to watch it all come together! Or grab yourself a poster on my RedBubble! :)
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"a wide-eyed child reads a horror comic book, a type that a national group wants censored". this was one i included in my series of published postcards, back when i was entrepeneurial.
photographer: w. kirk brown; source: oregon historical society 7/25/1954
Suspended Animation Classic #198
Originally published October 11, 1992 (#41)
(Dates are approximate)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
By R. A. Jones
Like word of the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1849 drew thousands of fortune hunters to California, news that a few rare comic books can be worth thousands of dollars prompted many to become comics collectors. Most will be disappointed, and then move on to other ventures.
Ventures such as trading cards. They are the hot ‘collectors’ item now. Capitalizing on the demand, many comic book stores also carry a wide variety of trading cards.
The next step in this melding of collectibles has now been taken. Topps – one of the major producers of trading cards for many years – recently decided to branch out and form its own comic book publishing arm.
The first fruit of their labor is now available. Entitled “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”, it is an adaptation of the motion picture playing in theaters now. Insiders have questioned the wisdom of starting a line off with such a title. Movie adaptations of recent vintage aren’t usually highly valued as collectibles – especially if the movie should flop.
Also, by the time all four issues of this mini-series can see print, the original will be well on its way to video stores. This likewise plays to the theory that people won’t be interested in reading a comic when it’s faster and better to see the actual movie.
Such considerations aside, this is an excellent comic book in terms of scripting, artwork, and overall production values. If nothing else, it proves that Topps can be expected to produce comics with the same high standards of quality that they employ in their trading cards.
It can be enjoyed as a supplement to the movie (and to the original novel), and comes highly recommended as such.
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” costs $2.95 per issue, and is available in comic book specialty stores.
[DC Comics Minifigs #08] from DC Comics - Minifigs Series
L-R:
The Riddler
KG Beast
Mirror Master
Mad Hatter
The Penguin
Green Lantern
Green Arrow
Deathstroke
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Fanboy Collectibles & Comics is Middle Georgia's largest comic, toy and anime store. They post weekly video updates of new products and books they have available on their Facebook page.
This photo is part of my Exploring Macon project featuring images taken around Macon and Middle Georgia.
Scoop Comics / Heft-Reihe
Master Key
cover: Charles Sultan ?
Chesler / Dynamic / USA 1942
Reprint / Comic-Club NK 2010
ex libris MTP
Comics - there's nothing else in the modern age like it, the Superheroes have been with us on paper, radio, TV, Toys, Movies, Video games, LEGO.. it's a way of life.
Batman will always have a special place in my heart, even if his heart is broken...
This was another one of my @rebellug Vignweek 24 hr build. I've always wanted to do a Crime Alley build to evoke that emotion in a single scene... perfect for a vignette, or a comic book cover!
Another in my Amazing Builder Series (ABS) homage builds - Many years ago I saw Dave Kaleta's amazing Crime Alley build at Brickworld Chicago and always wanted to tackle something similiar.
the finished version! Up for sale at www.teefury.com today (Friday Feb 17th)
Thanks for the feedback and support on the earlier version!
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My website - Jublin
Dynamic Comics / Heft-Reihe
cover: Gus Ricca
Chesler / Dynamic / USA 1944
Reprint / Comic-Club NK 2010
ex libris MTP