Comic book writer and editor Jim Shooter has passed away. James Charles (Jim) Shooter September 27, 1951 – June 30, 2025 it is being reported that comic book writer, editor, and publisher Jim Shooter has passed away. Comic book writer Mark Waid informed the world on his Facebook page: RIP Jim Shooter, 1951-2025. I’ve just […]
We don’t cover a lot of traditional comic book stuff here but I’ve got a couple items in the queue and Wednesday is new comic book day for the local comic book shops. (or at least it was at one time, then it went to Tuesdays, and I think it is back to Wednesdays now.) […]
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for June 2025 release (or so).Images and links from a variety of publishers and outlets,though ordering through your local comic shop or independent book store is a good idea. Hägar the Horrible: The First 50 Years by Dik Browne It’s time to set sail with the […]
Before the Golden Age comic book size of 7½” by 10½” became the accepted standard there were various sizes. What some consider “the first American newsstand comic book of all original material,” The Funnies, was published in the tabloid dimensions of 10.5″ x 15.5.” By the late 1930s the size of stapled comic books were […]
Blondie and Dagwood and … Blame Blondie by Dean Young and John Marshall (actually Elmo) for this post’s title. So is John Zakour and Scott Roberts’ Working Daze situated in the city where Dagwood works? Lou from Dagwood’s favorite diner showed up in the Working Daze panel today. One more Blondie as part of today’s […]