tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.comments2024-03-18T21:47:17.792-04:00ComicsDCMike Rhodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comBlogger1642125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-19676407515515635242024-03-18T21:47:17.792-04:002024-03-18T21:47:17.792-04:00Updated a few minutes ago, based on Internet Archi...Updated a few minutes ago, based on Internet Archive research and a list I'd culled from the AAEC website in 2019. Mostly complete now.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-66619440018943657432024-03-18T20:31:44.054-04:002024-03-18T20:31:44.054-04:00Thank you, DD! Updated in the text now.Thank you, DD! Updated in the text now.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-39603308611011591252024-03-18T19:27:55.078-04:002024-03-18T19:27:55.078-04:001991 = David "Wiley" Miller as noted in ...1991 = David "Wiley" Miller as noted in the May 17, San Francisco Examiner <br />and the April 15, 1991 Clarksville (Tenn.) Leaf Chronicle. <br />D.D.DeggUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702136958579137033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-56379266884566863482024-03-12T20:47:38.944-04:002024-03-12T20:47:38.944-04:00Mike, thanks for chiming in. I have the Coober Ske...Mike, thanks for chiming in. I have the Coober Skeeber book somewhere, but I haven't seen it in years.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-16255740807061163122024-03-12T10:46:02.634-04:002024-03-12T10:46:02.634-04:00For what it's worth, I'm Mike Luce and Gre...For what it's worth, I'm Mike Luce and Greg bought the story I did for Tom Devlin's "Coober Skeeber: Marvel Benefit Issue" back when it came out in the 90s. He had the whole five page story, but the image depicted is the last page of that story. Thanks for posting it! While I've continued to make comics since then, that's my only published (by someone else) story to date.T'https://www.blogger.com/profile/07986564213736430022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-10171148602628835852024-02-16T10:30:39.363-05:002024-02-16T10:30:39.363-05:00Thanks for reading. I've passed your comment a...Thanks for reading. I've passed your comment along to the author who is working on a HM book.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-69376797737179764932024-02-16T10:27:54.678-05:002024-02-16T10:27:54.678-05:00A small correction: Sean Kelly was Canadian.
I...A small correction: Sean Kelly was Canadian.<br /><br />I've recently begun acquiring copies of <i>HM</i> beyond the 1977-1981 run I had as a former subscriber. My renewed interest lead to discovering your posts about the magazine, which are great. It's been really fascinating to learn what happened to the magazine after I stopped reading it.<br /><br />I don't remember exactly why, but I let my subscription lapse, never thinking about it much for years. Maybe it was because there was less and less Moebius stuff (my favorite artist in the magazine). I learned about <i>HM</i> as an avid <i>National Lampoon</i> reader, and I think you're absolutely right about the connection between their <i>French Comics</i> special issue and the launch of <i>HM.</i> They also did a special issue devoted to the cartoons of Claire Brétecher, FWIW.<br /><br />Mark Simonson<br />Proprietor of Mark's Very Large National Lampoon Site<br /><a href="http://www.marksverylarge.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksverylarge.com</a>Mark Simonsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502203954575171730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-71077632013410729572024-02-07T15:05:49.637-05:002024-02-07T15:05:49.637-05:00This is a HUGE loss!! Don’t know what happened, b...This is a HUGE loss!! Don’t know what happened, but the Post has to get him back!!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489265335494423401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-19598775124864917042024-01-27T06:50:37.682-05:002024-01-27T06:50:37.682-05:00The matchbook faces look like they might have been...The matchbook faces look like they might have been drawn by Syd Hoff, who drew cartoons for The New Yorker, and wrote & illustrated "Danny and The Dinosaur". Syd drew everything back in the day.Paul Merkleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093228582411578076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-78646083184695361502024-01-06T23:06:39.009-05:002024-01-06T23:06:39.009-05:00One of the best aspects of owning Big Planet Comic...One of the best aspects of owning Big Planet Comics was all of the wonderful people I got to meet and sometimes socialize with. Through my first partner, Gene Carpenter, I met Stuart, and his knowledge and enthusiasm for the medium was coupled with kindness and generosity of spirit that was magnetic. We attended Washington Nationals baseball games and comic conventions together, and his regular visits to the shop allowed for some deep (or at least long-winded) conversations on many topics, not always comics. I'm certain that he touched everyone he encountered, and I will miss him. --Joel PollackCinco de Mayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064216304455055858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-79338589325511885462023-11-05T09:17:58.388-05:002023-11-05T09:17:58.388-05:00Mike--Thanks so much for your kind works on this b...Mike--Thanks so much for your kind works on this blog post--I love the "America's comic book librarian" moniker, even if I'm not sure I deserve such an accolade! :) <br />I have loved working with the comic book collection and setting up the workings of the collection--the division cataloger and I worked to better describe the collection soon after I became the Newspaper Section head and gained the comic book collection as a new duty. I've been fortunate to have many interns work with the comic books over the years and a wonderful staff, a staff that wanted to make sure as many people as possible could access the collection in the library catalog. The Library also supported the collection from the early 2000s on thru preservation efforts--new folders with a window for the mainstream comics specially designed for the Library, special attention to house unusual items such as 3-D SPX items and unusual but necessary elements of some mini-comics (matches, candy, wood). <br />Thanks so much for reporting on my retirement!<br />And thanks for your support over the years.<br />GeorgiaGahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467551916334482768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-51170072947517290562023-07-19T10:59:01.576-04:002023-07-19T10:59:01.576-04:00The postcard is now in the Prints and Photographs ...The postcard is now in the Prints and Photographs collection of the Library of Congress which is looking to have the artist identified.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600554018086949685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-51998390894295319822023-05-15T21:31:41.641-04:002023-05-15T21:31:41.641-04:00This is an abomination. Dolby mad at the designer ...This is an abomination. Dolby mad at the designer who knows better. John Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489949089685323915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-48826534435368803082023-05-15T21:30:22.425-04:002023-05-15T21:30:22.425-04:00Thanks, John. Yes it looks fine online ... if quit...Thanks, John. Yes it looks fine online ... if quite a bit dumbed down for Post readers who presumably know what the debt ceiling is and why a bunch of numbnuts are putting the country at risk.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-65035705156190866662023-05-15T21:27:42.512-04:002023-05-15T21:27:42.512-04:00I was confused, as I thought it looked great— onli...I was confused, as I thought it looked great— online. <br /><br />Seeing the print version is disappointing. John Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489949089685323915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-84357483488142666802023-04-12T18:21:27.178-04:002023-04-12T18:21:27.178-04:00The 3rd link is to the comic book.The 3rd link is to the comic book.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-2177260325122997412023-04-12T12:45:28.670-04:002023-04-12T12:45:28.670-04:00Kindle Versions of 1st three books
Simon: The Sol...Kindle Versions of 1st three books<br /><br />Simon: The Solar-Powered Cat<br />Amazon.com: Simon: The Solar-Powered Cat eBook : Coalition, CO2, Fulks PhD, Gordon, Hellinger, Thiago, Nascimento PhD, Rafaella: Kindle Store <br /><br />The Magic Mirror: Reflections on Recycling<br />Amazon.com: The Magic Mirror: Reflections on Recycling eBook : Coalition, CO2, Fulks PhD, Gordon, Hellinger, Thiago, Nascimento PhD, Rafaella: Kindle Store<br /><br />Once Upon A Time: A true story about the miracle molecule - carbon dioxide<br />https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-miracle-molecule-ebook/dp/B0BFXM7YP7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33JTDVAMF3ODX&keywords=once+upon+a+time+the+true+story+about+the+miracle+molecule&qid=1681226691&s=books&sprefix=once+upon+a+time+the+true+story+about+the+miracle+molecule%2Cstripbooks%2C68&sr=1-1 <br />Rock Jockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418873818986048500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-87592277829591000232023-01-29T15:25:32.353-05:002023-01-29T15:25:32.353-05:00I know this is a few years too late but I'm so...I know this is a few years too late but I'm sorry to read that he passed. He used to frequent the now defunct CHUD forums to discuss movies, tv and comics. He'd post under his own name and would often recommend which British TV I should be watching, as he was something of an Anglophile. <br /><br />I lost touch with him a while back and so this is sad news to read. He was always very friendly to me and seemed like a great guy. RIP Steve. Mr Saxonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489853326878304655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-90030322785660184752023-01-09T04:31:29.462-05:002023-01-09T04:31:29.462-05:00Was Bernie Wrightson Jewish, just wondering. Yes o...Was Bernie Wrightson Jewish, just wondering. Yes or no will do. Thank-you.Vampire Hater!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00788156907494099283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-37550174089909841552023-01-04T09:39:46.970-05:002023-01-04T09:39:46.970-05:00Joel Pollack changed comics retailing. So many gre...Joel Pollack changed comics retailing. So many great ideas in comic retailing can be traced back to Joel and BP. He has international respect. Thankfully the store continues in good hands.Mark Wheatleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290427739361525359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-9689288414234801052023-01-03T20:39:15.310-05:002023-01-03T20:39:15.310-05:00Joel Pollack and Big Planet Comics were an importa...Joel Pollack and Big Planet Comics were an important part of my life when I first moved down to the DC Metro area in the 90's, helping to create a place of comforting comics, and professional, friendly service. When I started to work on my first published comic, Buzzboy, Joel not only gave me great advice on how to work with retailers and distributors, but he linked me up with my first inker, BP alum Steve Hauk. I feel lucky to have had Joel's friendship and guidance, and wish him a happy retirement!John Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489949089685323915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-39452085133147220232022-12-23T10:25:32.996-05:002022-12-23T10:25:32.996-05:00I got mine in 24 hours.I got mine in 24 hours.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-86630957162006647592022-12-23T09:56:28.702-05:002022-12-23T09:56:28.702-05:00Sadly, ordering at this point _probably_ won’t get...Sadly, ordering at this point _probably_ won’t get the book to you before Christmas, but very soon, nevertheless.Mister Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835541343943022879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-52508284310072311752022-09-09T08:24:08.276-04:002022-09-09T08:24:08.276-04:00Thank you for writing this up for Comics DC!!! Mis...Thank you for writing this up for Comics DC!!! Miss you all! Malaka Gharibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461871582658480178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955617.post-14791214655072688472022-08-21T14:59:13.648-04:002022-08-21T14:59:13.648-04:00Have you created a strip about John Sutter of Cali...Have you created a strip about John Sutter of California and Gold Rush fame?Chrysanthemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712059195872547243noreply@blogger.com