When boredom erupts into love, into hate, into violence.
Not Half Bad?
Charlton Comics advertisement for their five action-heroes, who they describe as “not half bad.”
I’m guessing at this time they had resigned themselves to the fact they would never catch up to Marvel or DC.
Mystery Book, Spring, 1948
Cover art by Rudolph Belarski (1900-1983)
Does Lola Get What Lola Wants?
Lola Albright adorning the cover of TV channels prior to her stint as Edie on Peter Gunn
71 Years Ago
George Orwell (1903-1950) Author of Animal Farm and 1984, passes away on this day in 1950. Considering the events of the last year, I find it amazing how much insight he had as to what happens when you give the government(s) to much power.
First edition dust cover
KONGA, Nov, 1962
KONGA BATTLES THE CREATURES OF UUANG-NI!
Hollywood Party, 1934
MGM advertisement in the June 1934 Photoplay Magazine
Continue reading “Hollywood Party, 1934”
Detective Tales, April, 1952
All the Blood Money Can Buy
The Showman’s Review of Batman
The Showman’s Review of Batman, published in the July 31, 1943 issue of Showmen’s Trade Review
Nancy Drew… Detective
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery. (IMDb)
