Today’s #NobleHeadFriday entry covers a couple topics, both from Edward Bolman and J.P. Noel’s Noble Head Funnies #4. The first is an excerpt that Bolman inserted from his other ongoing series, Nauga Comics. It has elements clearly drawn in the manner of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, something I’m not sure I’ve ever seen out ofContinue reading “#NobleHeadFriday – Out of this world!”
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#SundaySteveWillis – Sebastian Cabot!
On this (American) Labor Day weekend edition of #SundaySteveWillis, we’re lucky enough to have hit Cranium Frenzy #31 – The Sebastian Cabot issue! Let’s start with the obvious for anyone…younger than me, most likely! “Who’s Sebastian Cabot”? So glad you asked! Per Wikipedia: Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot (6 July 1918 – 23 August 1977) was a BritishContinue reading “#SundaySteveWillis – Sebastian Cabot!”
#NobleHeadFriday – War and Fleas
I think we’ve all had enough exposure to Edward Bolman’s outstanding cartooning to fully appreciate one of my favorite recurring pieces of Noble Head Funnies: War and Fleas! Here’s the first part, appearing in Noble Head Funnies #2: I’m telling you, Tolstoy has nothing on Bolman and J.P. Noel. The product of the combined imaginationsContinue reading “#NobleHeadFriday – War and Fleas”
#HumpdayHutchinsons – It’s National Dog Day!
In today’s #HumpdayHutchinsons entry, we’re celebrating National Dog Day! Here’s one of the brothers’ “advertisements” – a how-to on how to handle those nasty little canines. Of course, it doesn’t go as intended. If it did, would it be a Hutchinson Brothers work? Daryl remastered every Joe Hutchinson story (and advertisements like this!) that weContinue reading “#HumpdayHutchinsons – It’s National Dog Day!”
#SundaySteveWillis – Meeting Notes
While I’m proud that Phoenix Productions is doing its part to preserve Steve Willis‘s amazing cartooning for the ages, it’s appropriate to note that Phoenix isn’t the only person/operation doing this. Rick Bradford, genius behind the Poopsheet Foundation, has dipped his toe into the water once or twice as well. (And he’s not the onlyContinue reading “#SundaySteveWillis – Meeting Notes”
#NobleHeadFriday – A selection from the Soonday Moonday alphabet
On this #NobleHeadFriday, we’re jumping into the back matter of Edward Bolman’s amazing collection of cartooning. In addition to the title material, the Noble Head Funnies collection includes a number of extras. One section is the “Soonday Moonday” alphabet, where Edward posts rhymes for a ‘Letter-To-A-Page’ review of our 26 letters. If you’ve been anywhereContinue reading “#NobleHeadFriday – A selection from the Soonday Moonday alphabet”
#Humpday Hutchinsons – Exclusive!
The Phoenix Productions library of Joe & Daryl Hutchinson/Anthrax Press material is reasonably deep, but it’s not exhaustive. Every now and then, the guys surprise me with a piece that I’ve never seen before. And then there are the times when the tables turn. Here’s an example – Where’s Jimmy? – a lighthearted speculative pieceContinue reading “#Humpday Hutchinsons – Exclusive!”
The Red Rods Report is live!
One kid goes off to college this week; the other two start up at school as well. Isn’t it timely that my other big summer project is complete? Matt Levin, creator/publisher of Walking Man Comics – the only predominantly rubber-stamp sequential artist I know – has had me helping him through the process of buildingContinue reading “The Red Rods Report is live!”
#SundaySteveWillis – Good cartooning comes in pairs!
Today’s #SundaySteveWillis entry pulls from the shorts-filled 29th issue of Cranium Frenzy, a terrific look at Steve’s wild imagination on so, so many topics. Here are a couple of examples: (Did you think I was going to pass up a chance to share a Mrs. Buginthebutt appearance?) I’m serious. Steve goes all over the placeContinue reading “#SundaySteveWillis – Good cartooning comes in pairs!”
#NobleHeadFriday – Stop and appreciate
Wrapping up our week of Phoenix Masters spotlights…might I suggest you pick up your coffee, take a nice long sip, and pause to consider what a great artist Edward Bolman is? I mean, consider what he has done on this page. Take your time, I’ll wait. Sigh. So good. The product of the combined imaginationsContinue reading “#NobleHeadFriday – Stop and appreciate”
