tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post7977751562059030259..comments2024-03-28T16:34:56.396+00:00Comments on Steve Does Comics: January 27th, 1973 - Marvel UK, 50 years ago this week.Steve W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09191442559702617745noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-44594053024554616372023-01-29T12:31:15.504+00:002023-01-29T12:31:15.504+00:00Arsenal starting with 'Arse' is an old one...Arsenal starting with 'Arse' is an old one, Colin. <br /><br />-seanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-68914811139157385272023-01-29T00:37:45.234+00:002023-01-29T00:37:45.234+00:00Do Arsenal fans cry "Up The Arsenal"? (S...Do Arsenal fans cry "Up The Arsenal"? (Sorry, couldn't resist).Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-35825233411435735372023-01-29T00:32:22.452+00:002023-01-29T00:32:22.452+00:00A few years ago I was listening to PM on Radio 4 a...A few years ago I was listening to PM on Radio 4 and the presenter Carolyn Quinn referred to "The Gays" but nobody on Radio 4 has mentioned "The Blacks" yet as far as I know. And don't forget "The Germans" - that term always seems to be used in a snide and derogatory manner by the British media.Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-7573501744212066952023-01-28T17:49:42.279+00:002023-01-28T17:49:42.279+00:00Sean – that was a funny article!
The Charlie in...Sean – that was a funny article! <br /><br />The Charlie in The Age of Arsenal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-86990745480518871642023-01-28T17:44:58.073+00:002023-01-28T17:44:58.073+00:00Alphaville = Forever Young Alphaville = Forever Young Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-77933890694048701082023-01-28T16:58:48.160+00:002023-01-28T16:58:48.160+00:00Here, Charlie, a bit off topic, but you might find...Here, Charlie, a bit off topic, but you might find this amusing. <br />It seems Associated Press recently recommended its journos not use general labels that are demeaning to people, like 'the poor', 'the mentally ill', and er... 'the French' -<br /><br />www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jan/28/ap-issues-clarification-over-its-advice-not-to-use-term-the-french<br /><br />-seanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-46303470789139919702023-01-28T15:57:24.108+00:002023-01-28T15:57:24.108+00:00Colin - That's him. Yes, estate agent, not ba...Colin - That's him. Yes, estate agent, not bank manager - but still a snob! I've remembered his vicar was in Minder, when Arthur had some ex-prisoners gardening (also stealing!)<br /><br /> PhillipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-60035922582333739332023-01-28T15:53:34.839+00:002023-01-28T15:53:34.839+00:00Wasn't 'Forever Young' by Bob Dylan? I...Wasn't 'Forever Young' by Bob Dylan? I suppose a lot of bands did covers of his stuff though...<br /><br />Anyway Charlie - assuming thats you - nice to hear you enjoyed OMAC.<br />Brother Eye was decrusted (if thats a word) when the series was briefly revived as a back up feature by Jim Starlin around the time of the DC Implosion, first in Kamandi and then Warlord. Not that keen on it myself, or the revisionist early 80s OMAC by John Byrne (and don't get me started on Brother Eye being something to do with Batman).<br /><br />If its not Kirby it doesn't count imo, so I suppose I'd have to say yes to your question. Although I do have a soft spot for the OMAC #9 (Last Issue Special) fan comic.<br /><br />https://professorhswaybackmachine.blogspot.com/2012/11/omac-9.html<br /><br />-seanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-57965508600798232982023-01-28T15:43:54.617+00:002023-01-28T15:43:54.617+00:00By the way, Geoffrey Fourmille was an estate agent...By the way, Geoffrey Fourmille was an estate agent not a bank manager :)Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-19561959137744873672023-01-28T15:41:16.775+00:002023-01-28T15:41:16.775+00:00Phillip, by "snobby bank manager" do you...Phillip, by "snobby bank manager" do you mean the Ropers' neighbour Geoffrey Fourmille? The same actor played Robin Tripp's brother who married Chrissy in the final episode of 'Man About The House'. At the time I thought it rather strange that he popped up again as the Ropers' new neighbour only a few months later. Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-38652922065209207922023-01-28T14:43:56.115+00:002023-01-28T14:43:56.115+00:00Colin - What strikes me as odd is that George &...Colin - What strikes me as odd is that George & Mildred's logo (?), when the show goes to an interval, looks like Pac Man (or Ms.Pac Man?), even though the show predated Pac Man. Unless this was for later episodes, when the game became known in the UK.<br /><br />Also, that tall guy, who played the snobby bank manager, was a very versatile actor. He was in many 1970s ITV shows - from playing tough guys, like Bodie's former SAS buddy, in the Professionals, to cops who had lost their nerve, in the Sweeney. I think he even played a vicar in some show, or other.<br /><br /> PhillipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-85771158805044833942023-01-28T14:35:55.225+00:002023-01-28T14:35:55.225+00:00POP QUIZ courtesy of today’s New York Times cross ...POP QUIZ courtesy of today’s New York Times cross word: which band sang FOREVER YOUNG? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-4481080396144916272023-01-28T14:34:46.067+00:002023-01-28T14:34:46.067+00:00COLIN - Charlie was born in 1961 and tends to thi...COLIN - Charlie was born in 1961 and tends to think of his cultural context as “the post world war 2 generation.” A fair few tv shows and movies set during the war with Hogans Heroes still showing several times a day on the retro channels. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-54083832549708144482023-01-28T13:45:57.536+00:002023-01-28T13:45:57.536+00:00Actually it's rather unusual to find all the e...Actually it's rather unusual to find all the episodes of a TV series on YouTube - in my experience only a few scattered episodes are usually available, maybe half of them at best. Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-40031795243107908972023-01-28T13:40:53.817+00:002023-01-28T13:40:53.817+00:00I've finally finished a 'George & Mild...I've finally finished a 'George & Mildred' marathon I'd started at Christmas. In total there were 38 episodes broadcast from September 6th 1976 to Christmas Day 1979 and I've watched all 38 of them on YouTube (do I get a Steve Does Comics No-Prize for effort?) - those classic '70s sitcoms seem increasingly like period-pieces evoking a distant age when the Second World War was only 30-odd years ago.Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-35944081342717833412023-01-28T12:26:18.740+00:002023-01-28T12:26:18.740+00:00As fun as FOOM was, from the few (2) issue I have ...As fun as FOOM was, from the few (2) issue I have "The Amazing World of DC comics" fanzine was a more enjoyable package. And better than both was the "Charlton Bullseye" great comic strips by Toth, Staton, Ditko etc albeit 95% of the comic info on the likes of Kung Fu Phooey etc weren't of much interest to me McSCOTTYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180091610187270638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-63191576453014159182023-01-28T06:57:43.480+00:002023-01-28T06:57:43.480+00:00Charlie-
Right now we got more snow than we know ...Charlie-<br /><br />Right now we got more snow than we know what to do with, and, apparently, this next week it's gonna get colder than Ymir's asshole. <br />We shall endeavor to persevere. <br />But, spring is inevitable. It requires no pagan or Christian rituals to reappear. <br />Five months and this place is gonna be a green inferno. <br /><br />...actually, it does seem almost supernatural. <br /><br />M.P.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-44259074305182135732023-01-28T03:00:49.448+00:002023-01-28T03:00:49.448+00:00Sean, I’d say that’s definitely another Judo Jim S...Sean, I’d say that’s definitely another Judo Jim Starlin cover. The inks look like Frank Giacoia’s handiwork to me.<br /><br />I have four or five issues of FOOM, which I acquired years later. One of ‘em is still in its original mailing envelope, with a big Hulk face drawn by Steranko and a cool little bonus: the mailing label is addressed to Mike Zeck. Wish I had a copy of Steranko’s FOOM poster, they seem pretty expensive these days.<br /><br />b.t.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-35204930590797670662023-01-27T13:31:40.233+00:002023-01-27T13:31:40.233+00:00A few thoughts from a former FOOMer...
I joined u...A few thoughts from a former FOOMer...<br /><br />I joined up shortly after getting bit by the comics bug in early 1974. It did come with some cool goodies; a bunch of stickers and a great Steranko poster. The magazines were informative, although often a bit 'old news' as my collecting buddy had a subscription to "The Comic Reader". That was a monthly mini-fanzine which contained loads of previews to upcoming comics. FOOM did, however, have some interesting articles about Marvel titles, characters and creators; and plenty of art never seen elsewhere. <br /><br />Sadly I kept none of this bonanza, save for the gold membership card. Perhaps I can use that for an impressive ID at airport security...Redartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221459636234713619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-4656414225240332822023-01-27T13:31:17.506+00:002023-01-27T13:31:17.506+00:00Matthew, I was nearly seven when 'Whatever Hap...Matthew, I was nearly seven when 'Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads' began and I didn't actually watch the series at the time but, like you, I caught it many years later. The final episode was a festive special shown on Christmas Eve 1974 and it's on YouTube so I watch it every year at Christmastime (though the 1976 film could be considered the final "episode" too). Colin Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564469551279026689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-36052239815722977762023-01-27T12:50:38.221+00:002023-01-27T12:50:38.221+00:00MP - I know you are struggling out there in the gr...MP - I know you are struggling out there in the great white north of the Dakotas.<br /><br />I might recommend the show LILYHAMMER on Netflix since it is set in Norway! Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-45763503303403765982023-01-27T12:49:19.425+00:002023-01-27T12:49:19.425+00:00SEAN - based on your input I finally read OMAC thi...SEAN - based on your input I finally read OMAC this past week. (Free at the library, natch!)<br /><br />It was entertaining, I must say. <br /><br />SO is BIG BROTHER EYE still floating around the earth encrusted in "lava / metal?"<br /><br />Also, following up on the BIG HEAD debate a week ago, whose head would be bigger: BROTHER EYE or EGO the LIVING PLANET? Tuff call, for sure.Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-50580185947282502302023-01-27T12:46:51.717+00:002023-01-27T12:46:51.717+00:00MCSCOTTY - It was me, Charlie, asking about your ...MCSCOTTY - It was me, Charlie, asking about your FOOM angst. Truth be told, I never signed up b/c I thought the word was kind of dumb. But my buddy who read comics too (the one with a constant whiff of cigs and sweat) did subscribe and I got to read them soon enough. <br /><br />IIRC, though, I don't think I felt they offered more than a well written BULLPEN PAGE from a 1960s or very-early 1970s Marvel comic. I think I held on to one issue in particular which had much STERANKO art, but likewise, his work on CAP in those few issues and Nick FURY topped FOOM.Charlie Horse 47https://www.blogger.com/profile/00906538705798228800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-3077892081489426652023-01-27T11:52:24.729+00:002023-01-27T11:52:24.729+00:00I don't think independence will quell the pai...I don't think independence will quell the pain I still feel Sean...... but it might help a bit 😆 McSCOTTYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180091610187270638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263300365798803459.post-52741700577281046882023-01-27T11:08:16.037+00:002023-01-27T11:08:16.037+00:00I blame the English, Paul - obviously that kind of...I blame the English, Paul - obviously that kind of thing would never have happened in an independent Scotland.<br /><br />-seanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com