The Inkers of John Buscema’s Savage Sword
In Savage Sword of Conan – The Original Marvel Years Omnibus v01 (2019), Roy Thomas tells how John Buscema did not like Alfred Alcala’s incredible Read More
Month: December 2023
More Golden Age Comics Robots!
If you missed the last one… 1939s World Fair gave the world what Science Fiction fans had been enjoying for decades…the robot. Elecktro was so Read More
Weird Sites: Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle was once considered one of the most haunted place in the UK. This Scottish castle (pronounced “Glams”) is located near the village of Read More
A Christmas Present – Ghosts!
Well, it’s Christmas morning and you are probably doing just about anything but reading this post. But hey, if you are here and you need Read More
Galeria de Personajes Fantásticos
Pin-ups (or mere filler) aren’t unique to Sword & Sorcery’s most famous magazine, Marvel’s Savage Sword of Conan. That black&white publication offered multiple portfolios and Read More
The Return of the Giant Robot II
If you missed the last one… Here is another collection of Giant Robots from the comics. Front and center are the Marvel Silver Age titles Read More
The Fantastic in the Argosy: 1924-1925
If you missed the last one… 1924-1925 proved a good two years if you liked novel serials with four by Edgar Rice Burroughs, two by Read More
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sung by Andy Williams came on my radio and I noticed something. It is the only American Read More
The Evolution of the Monster Story
The Monster Story has changed. As with all genres and sub-genres this happens over time. But the more they change, the more they stay the Read More
Robbie the Robot
The name “Robbie” for a robot belongs to Isaac Asimov first. His story “Robbie” that was renamed “Strange Playfellow” by Fred Pohl when it appeared Read More