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Patsy and Hedy No More!

As noted in my previous post, by the mid-1960's Marvel's "Girl Line" was dwindling down. Patsy Walker, who originated in 1944 and received her own title in 1945, had a healthy twenty year run, ending with issue # 125, Dec 1965. Her spin-off title, Patsy and Hedy, appeared in late 1951 and ended in late 1966. A single Annual appeared in 1963. With the cancellation of Modeling with Millie in 1967 (which began as Life with Millie in 1950), only Millie the Model remained, but the era of soap opera dramatics concluded when the title reverted back to humor in the Archie mold.      

  
Patsy and Hedy's final issue. The "Gals on the Go-Go" have nowhere to go. Al Hartley pencils ?: Frank Giacoia inks, Sam Rosen letters. Patsy and Hedy # 110, Feb 1967

This issue included a change of format, one inspired by the many teen magazines such as 16. The decision was likely made before the title was cancelled. The cover promotes a new column, and features head shots of David McCallum (heart-throb of The Man from Uncle TV show); Mia Farrow (star of Peyton Place, a very popular and well written prime-time drama; Ms. Farrow moved on to a successful screen career); Elvis and Peter and Gordon. The British duo had their biggest hit in 1963, "A World Without Love", a catchy tune written by a guy named Paul McCartney. You can see them perform the song here:

   

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Deathblow and Wolverine #2

Strange Team-Ups Deathblow and Wolverine #2 A Wolverine story "untitled” Writer – Aron Wiesenfeld Breakdowns – Aron Wiesenfeld Finishes – Richard Bennett Letterer – Mike Heisler Colorist – Monica Bennett Computer Colors – Bad @ss Design – Emilio Medina Editor – Mike Heisler February 1997 This is a rather strange one, and not just because the Letterer is the Editor, either. It’s strange because it is supposed to be a team up between that feisty ball of marketing and claws, Wolverine…ole mister “best he is at what he does, and what he does makes Marvel a bunch of money”…and the Wildstorm/Image character Deathblow, a guy I know absolutely zero about. And after reading this entire book (twice), I still know absolutely ZERO about. Because Deathblow doesn’t show up in this issue. Oh, I mean yeah there are some panels where he is drawn in frame, but he doesn’t DO anything to advance the plot or make any difference in its outcome. He has the personality of a generic action hero and he mu...
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Appreciating Don Heck

My introduction to Don Heck’s art began in the mid-1960s, when he was associated primarily with Marvel Comics' super-heroes, including  "Iron Man," "Ant-Man" and The Avengers . Reprints in Fantasy Masterpieces  educated me on Heck's stylish monster/science-fiction short stories, that while only six or seven years old, seemed like a discovery from an ancient age. As my collecting interests grew, I became aware of his facility in an array of genres, including romance, war and westerns. Through fanzines and interviews I learned of his beginnings, both the high-points and pitfalls of toiling in the comic book field.  Heck struggled at times to maintain his identity, and in later years didn't often get the choice assignments, passed over for younger, more popular artists, but his contributions to the field deserve recognition.          Don Heck’s earliest work appeared in 1952 at Comic Media. He contributed across the line in Weird Terror , War Fury,...
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The Savage Dragon vs the Savage Megaton Man #1

Strange Team-Ups The Savage Dragon vs the Savage Megaton Man #1 One ‘sen helping the other 'son out "Savage Brawl” The Savage Dragon written, penciled, inked – Erik Larsen The Savage Dragon lettered – Chris Eliopoulos The Savage Megaton Man written, penciled, inked, lettered – Don Simpson Colored – Steve Oliff and Olyoptics Editor – Name Withheld March 1993 When it comes to odd pairings, they don’t come much odder than this one: Conceived on the heels of a chance meeting of creators Erik Larson and Don Simpson at the 1992 Chicago Comic Book Convention after Larson suggested they do a team up of their two most popular heroes, this book has made a few appearances in the Crapbox over the years. Taking one of the most visible successes of the Image universe with Larson’s Dragon and pairing him with the obscure 80’s indie cult hero Megaton Man didn’t set any sales records. The book itself is a bunch of fun though, showcasing Larson’s humor in a way that I don’t think the Savage Dr...
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