Seems like there’s a lot going on lately. Let’s jump into it all, Bullpen Bulletins style:

ITEM: Two columns ago, I shined the spotlight on some wonderful Murphy Anderson illustrations from PS Magazine. My pal Craig Yoe pointed out that one clever image, with a yawing woman getting to retire for the night (it showed a tire to complete the pun) was probably inspired by an old Fisk Tire ad/log form the early 1900s. Who knew? Thanks, Craig.

ITEM: Ghost Machine’s Redcoat is more fun each issue. I was having a chat with a comic shop owner the other day who said it’s too wordy, and I vehemently disagreed with him. Like a carnival ride, each issue is over just as I’m getting into the groove. And kudos for Geoff Johns for keeping me on my toes. One issue had a big surprise that I didn’t’ see coming. I was thinking about it, in the back of my mind, for 30 days until the next issues. And then Johns pulled out the rug with a double surprise. It was so clever and I realized, in hindsight, that I should’a seen it coming. All the clues were there- hiding in plain sight.

I am enjoying Geiger from Ghost Machine quite a bit too. I’m surprised it’s not called Glowing Man, though. Continue reading “With Further Ado #313: Kooky Cohort of Comics and Cool Confabulations” →