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Comics – 1940s style… Pt 9

Mrs. Husky from Fr Haythorne circa 1978, you’ll live forever in my dreams… Two social hits in one! A racist drawing and easy jab at fat people. You just knew this kind of panel was coming, didn’t you? Its from a comic book, after all. I’m not...

Comics – 1940s style… Pt 8

Considering the oft-mentioned racist aspects of this film, I think its ironic its filmed in “Technicolor”, no? Um. Just not sure what to say about this one… This could so easily be my kids, except that they don’t watch it but for movies. They...

Comics – 1940s style… Pt 7

Hoppy Rabbit was big in the 40s. Really. Felix figures it out… OMG. I know this guy! We just bought some today. Now that’s product longevity! I think this says everything there is to say about the American constitution,...

Comics – 1940s style… Pt 6

I do this at work all the time. Carrie says this to me all the time. Ah, killing jars! Such memories; so many helpless creatures murdered… New and improved! 1/2 or more of the world now hungry! My “Morning Mirror Mantra”...

Comics – 1940s style… Pt 4

If I were more Albertan than I already am, I might have some pithy things to say about the French here… Every thing in the States in the 40s and 50s was about government control and fear of personal freedom. I have never understood the allure of this particular...

Comics – 1940s style… Pt 3

I’m diggin’ the hat here. Tell me no kids actually laughed at this lame joke. Is it just me, or do I see blackmail in her eyes? This guy totally creeps me out, but I have to say I think this is the most perfectly composed use of a square format panel...