JD DeLuzio replied to Wandering Sensei: Moderator Man's discussion What Comic Books Have You Read Today?
"Worth taking a look. It should be obvious from the review that it is not for all tastes.
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7 hours ago
JD DeLuzio replied to Steve W's discussion A Cover a Day
"You should write lyrics for an indie band, Phillip.
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8 hours ago
JD DeLuzio replied to Wandering Sensei: Moderator Man's discussion What Comic Books Have You Read Today?
" Blessed Be by Rick Altergott (April 2024)
We're in an America based on tabloid news, underground comix, 1970s trash culture, Jack Chick Tracts, Mad magazine, and what Fox News viewers likely think kids these days are up to. The geist is very 70s,…"
23 hours ago
JD DeLuzio replied to Wandering Sensei: Moderator Man's discussion What Comic Books Have You Read Today?
"This sounds fascinating. I will be looking out for the trade.
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23 hours ago
JD DeLuzio replied to Steve W's discussion A Cover a Day
"Is the third one made of straw?

 
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yesterday
JD DeLuzio replied to Steve W's discussion A Cover a Day
"I think it's in the spirit of those "I was a [Mail Order Bride or other shocking or interesting thing] articles and media like I Was a Teenage Werewolf.
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yesterday
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion FCBD 2024
"Barkham Asylum
Stories from the Atlas Comic Library
An artist friend wasn't coming because he was going with his kids to a Star Wars showing, so I grabbed him:
MAD
Snoopy Beagle Scout Adventures (He's a huge Schulz fan)
 
Sure, I went to three…"
yesterday
JD DeLuzio replied to Steve W's discussion A Cover a Day
"Hercules is just confused. That's actually the lesser known "Little Ben" in the "Margaret Tower.""
Monday
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"J. Jonah Jameson once published NOW magazine.
For four decades, NOW was Toronto's hip alt-press / music and happenings source / wannabe Village Voice weekly. It's hilarious to imagine J. Jonah Jameson publishing it.
It ultimately switched to a…"
Monday
JD DeLuzio replied to PowerBook Pete, the Mad Mod's discussion Anything, Everything, or Nothing At All
"Videos of Penguicon and Free Comic Book Days: both events persevere in the post-pandemic, but they have yet to regain their past size. A related blog post is forthcoming. Meanwhile, enjoy some videos:
 




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Sunday
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"The last one is ("The Kiss of Death"). The cover, too, is from Venus #19.
Yes-- came here to report it.
I also bought a copy of Rick Altergott's Blessed Be graphic novel at 20% discount.
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Sunday
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"The funny thing is, she has said that, as a younger girl, she just never used or heard that particular euphemism, so she was quite a bit older before she realized that her surname sounded funny to a lot of people."
Saturday
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"One of the free comics I picked up today was a reprint of Atlas stories-- I don't know if any are "Venus" tales. I will report back later and also foist by obligatory video on everyone.
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Saturday
JD DeLuzio replied to Steve W's discussion A Cover a Day
"There are 7 on this cover, but it is Inferior Five #5:

(And one minced oath).
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May 1
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"I first became aware of her early in the "Garfunkel and Oates" days with Riki Lindholme-- I know they still play and compose music together, but they're more focused on other things. I wish their TV show as themselves had lasted more than one…"
May 1
JD DeLuzio replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Atlas Era Venus
"I've watched one Torcy Blane, Torchy Blane in Chinatown. It was passable as a B-flick from another era. I never felt much like I needed to see others, however. The character is very like the original Lois Lane, so it's difficult to believe that the…"
Apr 30
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