Wednesday, February 19, 2025

R.I.P. DR. FREDRIC WERTHAM


While it was recognized here, I don't think much of the industry actually mourned over the death of Dr. Frederic Wertham, scourge of the comic books. This clip is from COMICS SCENE (March 1982).


In the same issue is this obit for the passing of the immortal Wallace Wood.

Monday, February 17, 2025

FRANKEN-NEUMAN!


We all know that EC's Bill Gaines stuck it to the Comics Code Authority when he converted the controversial humor comic, MAD, into a full-size magazine. Circulation gradually became enormous and with the addition of their mascot, Alfred E. Neuman, it got even crazier. Neuman spoofed and parodied his way on nearly every cover of MAD during its initial 550 issue run.

The creative folks at Jimmy Flintstone's model kit company will take Alfie's image one step further when they release two resin busts with him as two famous monsters later this month.

The Alfred E. Franky tribute bust stands 4 1/4" H x 3" W x 2 1/4" D. Since it is technically a model kit, it requires some assembly, including trimming off some flashing. It also arrives unpainted, so you'll need some skills with that as well.

The Alfred E. Drac tribute bust stands 4 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D and the same requirements apply.

Each sells for $21.99 and you can pick them up on eBay.