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Growing Up Goodness from the 70s & 80s - with Karen and Doug. http://bronzeagebabies.blogspot.com This is Doug, usually posting from the Chicago Southland - comics, pop culture, and various wonderings and wanderings.

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I had to chase this with four issues of Bronze Age Archie. Graham Ingels is appropriately nicknamed “Ghastly”, but Jack Davis was more than capable of drawing cringy ideas and imagery, in lockstep with Ingels. The first six stories 👇🏼 required a mental cleanse after…

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When cycling, always wear a helmet, and shield the eyes from insects and debris by wearing proper lenses.

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Seen on Michael Cho’s Instagram page - upcoming World’s Finest cover. Perfect!

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Going in…

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Cyclops and Thunderbird - bosom buddies. Details from X-Men 94 (1975), by Len Wein and Chris Claremont, and Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod.

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X-Men 96 (1975) was the oldest All-New, All-Different issue in my collection when I sold ten years ago. I had a buddy who was a year older, and he had Giant-Size X-Men 1; between the two of us, we never saw X-Men 94. I did buy 95 off the drugstore shelf, but what happened to it - who can say?

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Mark Bagley’s rendition of the Thunderbolts. Seems timely. Tip of the ol’ cowl to Peter David and Mike Deodato, and Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley (and everyone else who’s grown the myth). Seeing the motion picture Saturday morning with our younger son.

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Bruce Timm and Alex Ross covered Justice League Adventures 1 (2002). Presented with and sans trade dress.

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Cyclops and Thunderbird - bosom buddies. Details from X-Men 94 (1975), by Len Wein and Chris Claremont, and Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod.

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Retailer posters!

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X-Men 96 (1975) was the oldest All-New, All-Different issue in my collection when I sold ten years ago. I had a buddy who was a year older, and he had Giant-Size X-Men 1; between the two of us, we never saw X-Men 94. I did buy 95 off the drugstore shelf, but what happened to it - who can say?

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I'm quite thankful for the talent that was Christine McVie. RIP.

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Now spinning - Rumours (Super Deluxe edition), via Apple Music.

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Intro. Bullseye! Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown, and Klaus Janson - splashin’ in Daredevil 131-132 (1976).

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When cycling, always wear a helmet, and shield the eyes from insects and debris by wearing proper lenses.

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Seen on Michael Cho’s Instagram page - upcoming World’s Finest cover. Perfect!

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Hey kids, comics! Go to your local comic book store this Saturday and grab some free comics!

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My wife and I have begun an LA Law watch-through on Hulu. We watched it faithfully 40 (!) years ago.

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Deeply disturbing and unprecedented politicization of the Holocaust Museum by Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...

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Why yes - I have assumed the napping position in the recliner. Once my wife extinguishes the light in the other room, a brief hibernatory experience shall commence.

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Hahaha - first anecdote in the book! youtu.be/bxWrMczsNho?...

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Going in - next “real book” read.

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Front cover of this week’s New Yorker. 100 days.

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Sorry "Widowed Realtor Mother of Two Princesses Trump Supporter" with 3 followers... NOT TODAY, SATAN!

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John Romita JB Pritzker Dick Vitale Elie Wiesel Michael Jordan

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There are plenty of ways that you can hurt a man And bring him to the ground You can beat him, you can cheat him, you can treat him bad And leave him when he's down, yeah Superman/Doomsday 1 (2011) was covered by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

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And here's the cover to the July 1940 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories which inspired that Jimmy Olsen cover!

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Repurposing... Avengers Annual 1 (1967) was covered by John Buscema, George Roussos, and John Romita (per the GCD; other sources have credited Don Heck). Giant-Size Avengers 5 (1975).

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Working from home today, and Tom Sawyer just came on. Windows are open, so whether anyone likes it or not - they're getting a share of my enjoyment.

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Two for Tuesday! Duo Damsel, Who's Who 7 (1985), by Mary Wilshire and Dick Giordano.

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Now playing - Hot for Teacher by Diamond Dave and the boys. "I don't feel tardy..."

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Some days you're just moving at the speed of kaiju-sized Jimmy Olsen. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 53 (1961) was covered by Curt Swan.

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The Inhumans by Kirby/Sinnott from Fantastic Four 83 (Feb 1969).

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Ty Templeton covered Batman: Gotham Adventures 3 (1998).

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I had to chase this with four issues of Bronze Age Archie. Graham Ingels is appropriately nicknamed “Ghastly”, but Jack Davis was more than capable of drawing cringy ideas and imagery, in lockstep with Ingels. The first six stories 👇🏼 required a mental cleanse after…

When cycling, always wear a helmet, and shield the eyes from insects and debris by wearing proper lenses.

Seen on Michael Cho’s Instagram page - upcoming World’s Finest cover. Perfect!

Going in…

Cyclops and Thunderbird - bosom buddies. Details from X-Men 94 (1975), by Len Wein and Chris Claremont, and Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod.

X-Men 96 (1975) was the oldest All-New, All-Different issue in my collection when I sold ten years ago. I had a buddy who was a year older, and he had Giant-Size X-Men 1; between the two of us, we never saw X-Men 94. I did buy 95 off the drugstore shelf, but what happened to it - who can say?

Mark Bagley’s rendition of the Thunderbolts. Seems timely. Tip of the ol’ cowl to Peter David and Mike Deodato, and Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley (and everyone else who’s grown the myth). Seeing the motion picture Saturday morning with our younger son.

Bruce Timm and Alex Ross covered Justice League Adventures 1 (2002). Presented with and sans trade dress.

Cyclops and Thunderbird - bosom buddies. Details from X-Men 94 (1975), by Len Wein and Chris Claremont, and Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod.

Retailer posters!

X-Men 96 (1975) was the oldest All-New, All-Different issue in my collection when I sold ten years ago. I had a buddy who was a year older, and he had Giant-Size X-Men 1; between the two of us, we never saw X-Men 94. I did buy 95 off the drugstore shelf, but what happened to it - who can say?

I'm quite thankful for the talent that was Christine McVie. RIP.

Now spinning - Rumours (Super Deluxe edition), via Apple Music.

Intro. Bullseye! Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown, and Klaus Janson - splashin’ in Daredevil 131-132 (1976).

When cycling, always wear a helmet, and shield the eyes from insects and debris by wearing proper lenses.

Seen on Michael Cho’s Instagram page - upcoming World’s Finest cover. Perfect!

Hey kids, comics! Go to your local comic book store this Saturday and grab some free comics!

My wife and I have begun an LA Law watch-through on Hulu. We watched it faithfully 40 (!) years ago.

Deeply disturbing and unprecedented politicization of the Holocaust Museum by Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...

Why yes - I have assumed the napping position in the recliner. Once my wife extinguishes the light in the other room, a brief hibernatory experience shall commence.

Hahaha - first anecdote in the book! youtu.be/bxWrMczsNho?...

Going in - next “real book” read.

Front cover of this week’s New Yorker. 100 days.

Sorry "Widowed Realtor Mother of Two Princesses Trump Supporter" with 3 followers... NOT TODAY, SATAN!

John Romita JB Pritzker Dick Vitale Elie Wiesel Michael Jordan

There are plenty of ways that you can hurt a man And bring him to the ground You can beat him, you can cheat him, you can treat him bad And leave him when he's down, yeah Superman/Doomsday 1 (2011) was covered by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

And here's the cover to the July 1940 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories which inspired that Jimmy Olsen cover!

Repurposing... Avengers Annual 1 (1967) was covered by John Buscema, George Roussos, and John Romita (per the GCD; other sources have credited Don Heck). Giant-Size Avengers 5 (1975).

Working from home today, and Tom Sawyer just came on. Windows are open, so whether anyone likes it or not - they're getting a share of my enjoyment.

Two for Tuesday! Duo Damsel, Who's Who 7 (1985), by Mary Wilshire and Dick Giordano.

Now playing - Hot for Teacher by Diamond Dave and the boys. "I don't feel tardy..."

Some days you're just moving at the speed of kaiju-sized Jimmy Olsen. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 53 (1961) was covered by Curt Swan.

The Inhumans by Kirby/Sinnott from Fantastic Four 83 (Feb 1969).

Ty Templeton covered Batman: Gotham Adventures 3 (1998).

Batman: Gotham Adventures 1 (1998) Ty Templeton covered it and wrote it, Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty splashed it.

Guy Williams with Zorro creator Johnston McCulley.

Haven’t had one of these guys in awhile. Mmm… orangey.