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Free Comic Book Day 2014!
By this point most fans know that Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional event held by the comic book industry that takes place on the first Saturday of May to help bring new readers into...
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Safari Cary in "The Plot!" (Fox Features Syndicate; 1948)
Safari Cary stars in “The Plot” from Dagar Desert Hawk # 19(Aug.1948); originally published by Fox Feature Syndicate. Canadian artist Edmond Good is responsible for the artwork on this tale. The...
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Space Patrol in "The Cannibal Monster of the Pygmy Planet" (Centaur; 1940)
Here is a fantastically titled Space Patrol adventure called “The Cannibal Monster of the Pygmy Planet” from Amazing Mystery Funnies #24 (Sept.1940); originally published by Centaur and written &...
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"Gal" Friday! Abby Dark-Star
Praise the maker!!!!I borrowed this photo from her Facebook fan page, and can claim no ownership. I know that it's got a cute kid and everything, but dear friends ...... brace yourselves and behold the...
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"Gal" Friday! Ms. Inkwell
In just two short weeks the annual Heroes Convention will return to Charlotte, North Carolina from June 20-22, 2014. Heroes Con has been my primary summer show for it's entire run (beginning way back...
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Abbie an' Slats (St. John; 1947)
The annual Heroes Convention begins later this very week in Charlotte, so you're getting a free week of comics which begins with a totally arbitrary choice starring Abbie an' Slats from A Treasury of...
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Doctor Frost in “The Underwater Graveyard” (Feature/Prize; 1942)
In honor of the annual Heroes Convention which begins later this very week in Charlotte, North Carolina, I’m continuing to present comics stories chosen completely arbitrary with little thought in...
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The Black Knight in "Search for the Sheriff" (Toby; 1953)
Let’s continue our series of classic comics stories chosen in an arbitrary fashion in honor of this weeks annual Heroes Convention with today’s pick. “Search for the Sheriff” which is taken from The...
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Dopsy Durvy in "Prefabricated" (Star Publications; 1949)
Today the Catacombs presents the last impromptu comics story chosen in an arbitrary fashion in anticipation of the annual Heroes Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina [which gets under way tomorrow...
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My Heroes Convention 2014 Report!
The annual Heroes Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina has come and gone for another year. As usual, I had a great time and even enjoyed a few surprises. Two popular cosplayers were in attendance,...
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ “JOHN CARTER WARLORD OF MARS” RETURNS IN ALL-NEW...
The Catacombs would like to thank Ed Catto of the Bonfire Agency for allowing me to share this preview with you.Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the author to protect and maintain his...
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"Gal" Friday! Patriotic Wonder Women
You may have noticed that the 4th of July has already passed us by. You may also have noted that my previous post indicated that I specifically intended to introduce a pair of lovely ladies on "gal"...
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Hermes Press to Publish An All-New Series of Phantom Comic Books!!
Starting in September, Hermes Press will release an all-new, six part mini-series featuring the classic Ghost Who Walks, helmed by super-star writer Peter David with artwork by seasoned veteran and...
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Blackhawk in "The Horde of the Bat" (Quality; 1956)
Today take some time to step back to a simpler era, when most comics were just meant to be enjoyed as nothing more than escapist fun. This tale is from Blackhawk #97 (Feb.1956); originally published by...
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"Gal" Friday! Liz Katz
I know that this post is yet another in a long line of late entries, but by next Friday afternoon I will have worked nineteen out of twenty days (plus additional hours on top of that) - - - so cut me...
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Just checking in ..........!!!
I appreciate all those who've continued to stop by the Catacombs during my extended absence, thank you guys so much for your patience. I've had repeated emails asking after me and/or to inquire about...
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Doctor Frost “In the Fiercest Battle of His Life!” (Prize; 1943)
Hailing from the great arctic north, Doctor Frost could project cold beams from his hands, freezing objects (such as an enemy’s weapon), creating ice sleds on water or enveloping himself in a sheet of...
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"Gal" Friday! Charlotte McKinney
NO ..... it isn't actually the last day of the work week. However as I have missed posting quite a few of these featurettes, you are getting one today as a big bonus. Florida native Charlotte McKinney...
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More of the good stuff .......
I've got nothing!!I have played a bunch of video games, attended a few conventions, purchased more classic comics, and drooled over young gals far outside my age range since last we met. In short, same...
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1970's Flashback: Werewolf By Night
Werewolf By Nightfirst appeared in Marvel Spotlight #2 (Feb. 1972) although who created what aspects of the character comes down to something like the premise being based on an idea by Roy Thomas,...
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