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"No society that feeds its children on tales of successful violence can expect them not to believe that violence in the end is rewarded." Margaret Mead
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
"No society that feeds its children on tales of successful violence can expect them not to believe that violence in the end is rewarded." Margaret Mead
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"When a man is wrapped up in himself he makes a pretty small package."
John Ruskin
John Ruskin
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 AM
"When a man is wrapped up in himself he makes a pretty small package."
John Ruskin
John Ruskin
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"I can't believe what you say because I see what you do."
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
February 8, 2026 at 2:34 AM
"I can't believe what you say because I see what you do."
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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"It is astonishing the lengths to which a person, or a people, will go in order to avoid a truthful mirror,"
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
"It is astonishing the lengths to which a person, or a people, will go in order to avoid a truthful mirror,"
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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"A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody."
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
February 8, 2026 at 12:34 AM
"A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody."
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
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Cartoonist & illustrator Jay Jackson (Sept. 10, 1905-May 16, 1954). His work appeared in science fiction magazines & newspaper comic strips such as Bungleton Green, As Others See Us, & Speed Jaxon. He also produced editorial cartoons, war bond posters, Pepsi ads, & more. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Cartoonist & illustrator Jay Jackson (Sept. 10, 1905-May 16, 1954). His work appeared in science fiction magazines & newspaper comic strips such as Bungleton Green, As Others See Us, & Speed Jaxon. He also produced editorial cartoons, war bond posters, Pepsi ads, & more. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Brumsic Brandon Jr. (April 10, 1927-Nov. 28, 2014) served in the Army, worked as an animator & editorial cartoonist, and later created the comic strip Luther that ran from 1968-1986. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Brumsic Brandon Jr. (April 10, 1927-Nov. 28, 2014) served in the Army, worked as an animator & editorial cartoonist, and later created the comic strip Luther that ran from 1968-1986. #BlackHistoryMonth
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In 1946, cartoonist & illustrator Noel Sickles was sent by Life magazine to sketch the Nuremberg trials. Here is his sketch of the execution of Joachim Von Ribbentrop, who claimed at trial that his boss had made all of the important decisions, & that he was only following orders.
December 2, 2024 at 9:15 AM
In 1946, cartoonist & illustrator Noel Sickles was sent by Life magazine to sketch the Nuremberg trials. Here is his sketch of the execution of Joachim Von Ribbentrop, who claimed at trial that his boss had made all of the important decisions, & that he was only following orders.
This is THE perfect comics to film movie.
February 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This is THE perfect comics to film movie.
To learn more about this terrific cartoonist and trailblazer, I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Full title in the alt caption
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
To learn more about this terrific cartoonist and trailblazer, I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Full title in the alt caption
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Cartoonist & illustrator E. Simms Campbell (Jan. 2, 1906-Jan. 27, 1971). The 1st Black cartoonist published in a national magazine, his work appeared in Esquire, Playboy, & more. His comic strip, Cuties, ran from 1940–71, but he is most known for his 1932 night-club map of Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Cartoonist & illustrator E. Simms Campbell (Jan. 2, 1906-Jan. 27, 1971). The 1st Black cartoonist published in a national magazine, his work appeared in Esquire, Playboy, & more. His comic strip, Cuties, ran from 1940–71, but he is most known for his 1932 night-club map of Harlem. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Out today (tomorrow in comics shops): an economically-priced single-volume MARCH omnibus. While there’s nothing new in here content-wise (that’s something we’ll be tackling in the future), it’s a great option for schools, libraries, book clubs & the bookshelf. Softcover and hardcover!
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Out today (tomorrow in comics shops): an economically-priced single-volume MARCH omnibus. While there’s nothing new in here content-wise (that’s something we’ll be tackling in the future), it’s a great option for schools, libraries, book clubs & the bookshelf. Softcover and hardcover!
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On this day in 1976, Jenette Kahn, a comics outsider was installed as publisher of DC Comics, which was failing and in danger of shutting down completely. At the time I thought WTF, what sort of corporate skullduggery is this? As did most of comicdom. Man, were we all wrong. She's a legend.
February 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM
On this day in 1976, Jenette Kahn, a comics outsider was installed as publisher of DC Comics, which was failing and in danger of shutting down completely. At the time I thought WTF, what sort of corporate skullduggery is this? As did most of comicdom. Man, were we all wrong. She's a legend.
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Teen Titans no. 48 (June 1977) cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. Lots going on in this issue. The Joker’s Daughter, a character who had been appearing in the Batman Family comic, was revealed to be Two-Face’s daughter actually, and changes name to Harlequin. Plus first appearance of Bumblebee.
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Teen Titans no. 48 (June 1977) cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. Lots going on in this issue. The Joker’s Daughter, a character who had been appearing in the Batman Family comic, was revealed to be Two-Face’s daughter actually, and changes name to Harlequin. Plus first appearance of Bumblebee.
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This arrived in the mail over the weekend, the last issue I needed from this run. There’s some early Berni Wrightson art inside, too.
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This arrived in the mail over the weekend, the last issue I needed from this run. There’s some early Berni Wrightson art inside, too.
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Could we just declare Trump himself under renovations and keep him locked up for a couple years?
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Could we just declare Trump himself under renovations and keep him locked up for a couple years?
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Published in 1947, this was the first comic book series entirely devoted to showing real life Black Americans in a positive light. The stories were reprinted from various issues of True Comics, Real Heroes, & Calling All Girls. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Published in 1947, this was the first comic book series entirely devoted to showing real life Black Americans in a positive light. The stories were reprinted from various issues of True Comics, Real Heroes, & Calling All Girls. #BlackHistoryMonth
I did this once years ago with Al Stewart. Today it would probably be The Tragically Hip.
Or maybe Charlie Parker or Monk.
Or maybe Charlie Parker or Monk.
February 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I did this once years ago with Al Stewart. Today it would probably be The Tragically Hip.
Or maybe Charlie Parker or Monk.
Or maybe Charlie Parker or Monk.
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The Comics Magazine Vol 1 No 1, 2
Comics Magazine Company, 1936
Covers by Vin Sullivan (1) and Sheldon Mayer (2).
All stories in #1 and #2 are taken from DC's inventory. Includes work by Walt Kelly, Mayer, Tom McNamara, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and many others
Comics Magazine Company, 1936
Covers by Vin Sullivan (1) and Sheldon Mayer (2).
All stories in #1 and #2 are taken from DC's inventory. Includes work by Walt Kelly, Mayer, Tom McNamara, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and many others
January 31, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The Comics Magazine Vol 1 No 1, 2
Comics Magazine Company, 1936
Covers by Vin Sullivan (1) and Sheldon Mayer (2).
All stories in #1 and #2 are taken from DC's inventory. Includes work by Walt Kelly, Mayer, Tom McNamara, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and many others
Comics Magazine Company, 1936
Covers by Vin Sullivan (1) and Sheldon Mayer (2).
All stories in #1 and #2 are taken from DC's inventory. Includes work by Walt Kelly, Mayer, Tom McNamara, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and many others
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Cover by Matt Baker.
January 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Cover by Matt Baker.
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Today is the birthday of pulp magazine and comic book artist Allen Anderson (Jan. 31, 1908-Oct. 23, 1995).
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Today is the birthday of pulp magazine and comic book artist Allen Anderson (Jan. 31, 1908-Oct. 23, 1995).
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Ten years ago, I spotlighted this great cover: tombrevoort.com/2016/01/31/c...
Great Covers – WESTERN FIGHTERS V3 #11
comicbookcovers: Western Fighters v3 #11, October 1951
tombrevoort.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Ten years ago, I spotlighted this great cover: tombrevoort.com/2016/01/31/c...
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Jackie Robinson, born on January 31, 1919. This series, published by Fawcett Comics starting in 1949, was the first ongoing comic book series to feature a Black American as the title star.
January 31, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Jackie Robinson, born on January 31, 1919. This series, published by Fawcett Comics starting in 1949, was the first ongoing comic book series to feature a Black American as the title star.
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Here are the inks for the upcoming Proton comic. Trademark and copyright 2026 Jerry Ordway
January 31, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Here are the inks for the upcoming Proton comic. Trademark and copyright 2026 Jerry Ordway