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Al Williamson Wherein I write about one of the greatest illustrators to ever grace both comic books and comic strips

The latest edition of my free comics newsletter is about Al Williamson. Williamson was ridiculously good at drawing and became one of the greatest inkers ever. He was superlative illustrator of comic books and newspaper strips.

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In this Sunday comic strip, Walt is taking Skeezix for a walk at night and gets suspicious when he sees a bunch of kids in Avery’s yard and realizes they are working on his car. He considers alerting Avery but decides to handle it himself and goes to confront the kids. The next morning, Avery wakes up to see that his car is on the roof and complains to Walt. Walt feigns ignorance and waves one of the kids away.

Gasoline Alley by Frank King from October 26, 1924. This is one of my favorites, but poor Avery.

Eric Canete Batman arrived. I fell for this image pretty hard. I think it all works really well

Ooft! That's gorgeous.

Kurtzman and Elder were darn funny, but they also produced off-kilter noir. I rewatched Inherent Vice this week and I did wonder what their comics adaptation would've been like.

The United: Welcome to the Shitshow and Going Underground Double Whammy The United; Welcome to the Shitshow A 228 page deluxe hardback that collects every issue of The United and 79 pages of all news comics material....

There's a new deal available at my online store for a double-pack of The United: Welcome to the Shitshow and The United: Going Underground for £30 plus lowered shipping costs, with a free A4 sketch!
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The books come in a big box!

The Krigstein Rhythm Wherein I actually remember to say what the Krigstein Rhythm is

The new edition of my free comics newsletter looks at Bernie Krigstein and, specifically, the Krigstein Rhythm.

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Not only is Alex Toth one of my favorite artists he was a damn fine letterer and I'm constantly getting lettering ideas from his work.

The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!

Over twelve panels, they walk through the woods and open fields while Walt waxes philosophically about the myriad of colors they see in the leaves and grass, and the grandness of the outdoors.

Gasoline Alley by Frank King from October 20, 1929. Featuring one of Skeezix and Walt’s annual Autumn walks. Gasoline Alley at its best.

Rediscovering the joy of sketching straight down with a number 6 brush.
Beware the second image contains nut based warriors.

Can we get a signal boost this evening or in the morning from comics sites like @downthetubes.bsky.social and @brokenfrontier.bsky.social maybe?
There may be comic readers who fancy a day trip to Brighton…

Swamp Thing preshow commission from NYCC!

At a police briefing, Det. Gordon stands in front of three police sketches of The Batman. The first shows a hideous bat creature. The second shows a dark cloaked figure. The final shows a caped man in a cowl with pointed ears like a bat. Gordon explains that the vigilante has performed multiple acts of assault over the past five weeks and that he possesses great physical skill. A cop injured by The Batman interrupts Gordon. "Not he. It." — Batman #405, March 1987 by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli w/ Richmond Lewis

It's been over a month since the vigilante, the so-called "Batman", first appeared.

Police don't know if he's a man or a monster.

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Batman #405, March 1987 by Miller & Mazzucchelli

Comic Book Covers I Love #12 - Daredevil #220 by David Mazzucchelli
#comicsky #marvelcomics #daredevil

London Calling Wherein I reflect on my recent trip to London Comic Mart, creep back into my comics making approach and write some more about David Lloyd's work

The new edition of my free comics newsletter looks at David Lloyd's work on Enemy from Space, London Comic Mart and the Cartoon Museum.

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Some sweet John Craig covers from Vault of Horror, done between 1950 and 1954. It's insane how good he was. One of the greatest cover artists ever, surely. EC's artist line-up is surely still the high watermark for comics.

black and white drawing making use of negative space to portray a woman with long hair

Magik
Art by Dani Strips

Skeezix falls asleep in Walt’s arms and dreams of being taken on a flight by a witch all the way to the moon and back.

A Halloween-themed Gasoline Alley Sunday strip by Frank King from 1923.

The Twilight Zone #33 (1970). On the cover by George Wilson, a hunter is running away from three giant baboon heads, one of which seems to be shooting a laser beam at him with his eyes.

Seem to be ending every night this month reading some Twilight Zone comics.

Batman tries to free Robin, while the Joker holds an unconscious Catwoman.

Batman and Catwoman have a conversation, and Selina suggests the two of them retire to her place - alone. Batman says, “Please, Selina… not in front of the boy.”

Alan Davis and Paul Neary covered Detective Comics 569 (1986), and also interiored, along with Mike W. Barr.

This Saturday October 18, Cartoon County is in residence at the undercover Open Market on London Road, Brighton
Meet over 20 great cartoonists and comickers and pick up some great reading
10am till 5:30pm
#comics #brighton

I love the application of hatching and crosshatching here.

Attilio Micheluzzi

Micheluzzi

The artist’s dream! Check out my latest article for the Cartoonist Cooperative’s Journal, about 80s superstar superhero artist David Mazzucchelli walking away from fights in tights. #comics #history #daredevilbornagain #batmanyearone #cityofglass #art cartoonist.coop/journal/davi...

Hoy he estado haciendo deberes, estudiando lo que Mazzucchelli hizo en Batman Año Uno, y todo lo que pueda decir sobre lo increíble que es su trabajo ya lo habrá dicho alguien, y mejor. Pero sí diré que ojalá tuviéramos más cómics de Mazzucchelli.

Mazzucchelli
The shadows on that grass are so simple, so perfect

David Mazzucchelli

Batman descends onto a fire escape, scattering three goons.

Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli - detail from Batman: Year One