tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post2690437791543158342..comments2024-03-29T07:46:04.924+00:00Comments on Steve Does Comics: Fifty years ago this month - June 1967.Steve W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-80000669542501670472017-06-09T08:09:11.202+01:002017-06-09T08:09:11.202+01:00You're welcome, John, and thanks for reading i...You're welcome, John, and thanks for reading it. :)Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-85030490581710881632017-06-09T00:18:27.940+01:002017-06-09T00:18:27.940+01:00Steve/Simon/Joe , - thanks for all the info about ...Steve/Simon/Joe , - thanks for all the info about the Outcast/Juggernaut issue! - Fascinating!John Pitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035300858247327343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-59570532594679671722017-06-09T00:16:01.385+01:002017-06-09T00:16:01.385+01:00Arghh! Col, - it was "like the moon comin'...Arghh! Col, - it was "like the moon comin' over the mountain!"John Pitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035300858247327343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-77259146154449519952017-06-08T17:28:50.463+01:002017-06-08T17:28:50.463+01:00I'd just see that as proof that the BBC's ...I'd just see that as proof that the BBC's so desperate to show, "Dad's Army," every single day that they wouldn't even let the death of the Queen stop them.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-44911081118608865532017-06-08T14:43:01.182+01:002017-06-08T14:43:01.182+01:00Holiday On The Buses is probably my favourite...wh...Holiday On The Buses is probably my favourite...who could resist Olive in a bikini ? <br /><br />Steve, I was recently reading an online 'Guardian' article about what will happen in the days following the Queen's death - apparently the schedules will be cleared to make way for appropriate programmes and the BBC will show episodes of Dad's Army to keep up the nation's morale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-22102215172598916922017-06-08T12:33:59.758+01:002017-06-08T12:33:59.758+01:00@Colin Jones: my sister was a cinema usherette whe...@Colin Jones: my sister was a cinema usherette when Mutiny On The Buses came out, and saw it every night for a month. It's not one of her favourite films.<br /><br />But Reg Varney gave a fine and quite moving performance as a drag artist in The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business.Joe S. Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-41627248240725961782017-06-08T08:36:19.930+01:002017-06-08T08:36:19.930+01:00TC, thanks for all the info. I love the idea of, &...TC, thanks for all the info. I love the idea of, "Are You Being Served," being seen as intellectually stimulating.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-64309050029461408042017-06-08T04:28:53.208+01:002017-06-08T04:28:53.208+01:00According to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, t...According to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, that Avengers cover (and its interior art) was penciled by John Buscema and inked by George Roussous.<br /><br />In Tales of Suspense #88-91, Captain America flew somewhere to rescue Bucky, who turned out to be (as usual) a robot. Then Cap fought Power Man and the Swordsman. Then the Red Skull trapped Manhattan in that floating bubble, and held it hostage to force Cap to help him hijack a US nuclear submarine. What the villain wanted with a submarine when he already had a device that could levitate Manhattan, I have no idea. <br /><br />"Combat" was an American TV drama series in the early 1960's, about a US Army infantry platoon in Europe in WWII. Vic Morrow played a sergeant, and I think Rick Jason played the lieutenant. <br /><br />Dad's Army was broadcast in America, but it was probably in syndication rather than on a network, so its distribution was kind of spotty. In our area, it was shown on the local PBS (Public Broadcasting System, i.e., "educational television") station. They also ran a lot of other British shows, including Are You Being Served, Yes Minister, The Vicar of Dibley, Open All Hours, Fawlty Towers, Keeping Up Appearances, and Doctor Who. Over here, any TV show with British accents is assumed to be intellectually stimulating, and Fine Art.<br /><br />The main thing I remember about Dad's Army is the Home Guard officer and the air raid warden bickering over who had jurisdiction whenever there was an emergency. "You stay out of this, Napoleon! This is an ARP matter!" <br /><br /><br /><br />TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686814973788356726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-55698632244740279342017-06-07T23:43:43.185+01:002017-06-07T23:43:43.185+01:00It just has that sort of 2-dimensional Heck look. ...It just has that sort of 2-dimensional Heck look. I also think of Heck as if you put a piece of silly putty on the art then removed it and stretched it a bit. Something to it where you know it when you see it...Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-61666540576122168352017-06-07T22:23:07.232+01:002017-06-07T22:23:07.232+01:00It does look like it might have been inked by Heck...It does look like it might have been inked by Heck.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-78728597787882413732017-06-07T21:31:46.636+01:002017-06-07T21:31:46.636+01:00Thanks for that!
I'll hunt on youtube for a C...Thanks for that!<br /><br />I'll hunt on youtube for a Combat episode. It is still seen on "MeTV" in the US which only shows 50s, 60s, 70s shows.<br /><br />Hey - is it just me or does the Avengers 41 cover look like DOn Heck? When I first saw it, I thought it was his until you advised it was JB's! <br />Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-29192675825133299102017-06-07T20:31:38.091+01:002017-06-07T20:31:38.091+01:00"Colditz," was a drama series from the e..."Colditz," was a drama series from the early 1970s, set in the infamous POW camp/castle. It starred David McCallum and Robert Wagner and followed the activities of the inmates as they staged ever more elaborate escape attempts. It was based on a book by a real-life former inmate. It's beautifully acted and well worth a watch. If you fancy a look at it, here's everybody's favourite episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFukzuwm_C4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFukzuwm_C4</a><br /><br />"Dad's Army," was a sitcom from the 1960s and 1970s, about the British Home Guard in World War Two. It's consistently voted the best British sitcom of all time and is good, bumbling fun. It's pretty much a permanent fixture on British TV. This is everyone's favourite scene from it: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhY-Y0I8DkY" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhY-Y0I8DkY</a><br /><br />I remember "Hogan's Heroes," but I'm afraid, "Combat," isn't a show I'm familiar with.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-5915624075057759222017-06-07T18:44:23.665+01:002017-06-07T18:44:23.665+01:00I've never heard of Colditz and Dad's Army...I've never heard of Colditz and Dad's Army. What are they like? Hogan's Heroes or Combat (if you've seen those US productions from the 60s)?Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-50432126818371063652017-06-07T17:35:30.136+01:002017-06-07T17:35:30.136+01:00Colin, I always maintain that the, "On the Bu...Colin, I always maintain that the, "On the Buses," movies are easily the most horrific films Hammer ever made.<br /><br />Charlie, I'm afraid I don't have a clue about any books on that topic. My knowledge of the war comes entirely from watching, "The World at War," and the old TV shows, "Colditz," and, "Dad's Army." My old history teacher would be proud of me.<br /><br />Dangermash, I was thinking they could replace Olive with Flo Steinberg but that would be rather harsh on Flo.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-74898724937424279292017-06-07T16:55:26.201+01:002017-06-07T16:55:26.201+01:00@Colin Jones. Stan and Jack does have a certain r...@Colin Jones. Stan and Jack does have a certain ring to it. If only we could have had an Inspector Goodman rather than Blakey.dangermash aka The Artistic Actuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669793446608643884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-51480607587797980782017-06-07T14:10:35.042+01:002017-06-07T14:10:35.042+01:00Steve - you need to find at least one issue of &qu...Steve - you need to find at least one issue of "History of the Second World War." It's a magisterial work! Nothing like it before or after, as far as I know. <br /><br />As long as we're chatting WWII, any chance any of you can recommend a book on the "2nd Battle of Kharkov late 42 - early 43?" It seems like the one situation in which smart generalship (vs. overwhelming logistics) wins the day. Von Manstein was a crafty one... More crafty than Rommel? <br /><br /> Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-81139780077555457122017-06-07T13:29:52.973+01:002017-06-07T13:29:52.973+01:00On The Buses seems rather tawdry nowadays, doesn&#...On The Buses seems rather tawdry nowadays, doesn't it ? Reg Varney and Bob Grant were way too old to be playing jack-the-lad types - amazingly, after all these years I'm STILL younger than Reg Varney was when he was playing Stan. With Stan and Jack constantly leering at "birds" and "crumpet" it was definitely of its' time...but of course I'd still watch the films :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-39232953832386848932017-06-07T08:13:41.688+01:002017-06-07T08:13:41.688+01:00That was supposed to be, "Every single day,&q...That was supposed to be, "Every single day," not, "Very single day," which would have made no sense.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-15630371476314720182017-06-07T08:11:53.825+01:002017-06-07T08:11:53.825+01:00I'm afraid I've not read them, Charlie. Bu...I'm afraid I've not read them, Charlie. But the, "Yesterday," channel over here shows, "The World at War," very single day and has done for years.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-54659030096435081262017-06-07T02:14:29.569+01:002017-06-07T02:14:29.569+01:00Heck yes I've seen the World at War TV Series!...Heck yes I've seen the World at War TV Series! Have you read the "History of the Second World War" weekly UK series that came out around 1973? I have all 6 volumes waiting for me to retire and read them again! Never seen such a complete coverage of the war.Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-3240902657527077062017-06-06T02:41:14.884+01:002017-06-06T02:41:14.884+01:00Dangermash
That Strange Tales cover is definitely...Dangermash<br /><br />That Strange Tales cover is definitely Steranko (it's signed) but he's channelling Kirby. It was only about six months after he was finishing/inking Kirby pencils. I think the conflicting styles between the top and bottom of the cover add to the allure. <br /><br />I'm now imagining a late 60's "On The Buses" Marvel Super Special where Steranko draws Stan and Jack, Kirby handles Blakey and Romita illustrates Olive. <br /><br />DWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-36045679526710978772017-06-05T19:51:51.927+01:002017-06-05T19:51:51.927+01:00Thanks for the link, Dangermash. It's beginnin...Thanks for the link, Dangermash. It's beginning to look like Reg can't be kept out of comics blogs.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-2929941332786615392017-06-05T19:40:17.921+01:002017-06-05T19:40:17.921+01:00Looks like Reg is an experienced hand as far as co...Looks like Reg is an experienced hand as far as comics blogs go...<br />http://kevfcomicart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/top-10-comics-in-comics-no-6-reg-varney.html<br />dangermash aka The Artistic Actuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669793446608643884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-35413483724835758612017-06-05T18:53:08.308+01:002017-06-05T18:53:08.308+01:00I've just added the rejected X-Men cover to th...I've just added the rejected X-Men cover to the post. Interesting that they replaced Marvel Girl and Cyclops with Iceman and the Angel.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-54818618313000406072017-06-05T18:36:07.020+01:002017-06-05T18:36:07.020+01:00Joe, thanks for the explanation. I've just Goo...Joe, thanks for the explanation. I've just Googled the original cover and I can see why they thought it was scary. <br /><br />Dangermash, I wonder if it's the first ever mention of Reg Varney on a comics blog.Steve W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.com