Posts Tagged: comic books
Your Vote Is Vital
In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to
Your Vote Is Vital
In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to
Visiting The N.Y. World’s Fair 1964/65 With the Flintstones PTII
The New York World’s Fair in 1964/1965 attracted a boatload of luminaries, but none more incredible than Fred Flintstone. Traveling all the way from prehistoric Bedrock, Fred and Wilma, Barney and Betty couldn’t wait to see that showcase of mid-20th-century
Visiting The N.Y. World’s Fair 1964/65 With the Flintstones PTII
The New York World’s Fair in 1964/1965 attracted a boatload of luminaries, but none more incredible than Fred Flintstone. Traveling all the way from prehistoric Bedrock, Fred and Wilma, Barney and Betty couldn’t wait to see that showcase of mid-20th-century
Visiting the New York World’s Fair With the Flintstones
Sixty years ago today The New York Worlds Fair 1964/1965 opened. If the New York Worlds Fair of 1939/1940 was like stepping into the land of Oz, the 1964/ 1965 Worlds Fair was like striding into the future of the
Visiting the New York World’s Fair With the Flintstones
Sixty years ago today The New York Worlds Fair 1964/1965 opened. If the New York Worlds Fair of 1939/1940 was like stepping into the land of Oz, the 1964/ 1965 Worlds Fair was like striding into the future of the
Solar Eclipse Glasses Amaze As Advertised
For a brief time on Monday, masses of Americans were not glued to their iPhones but gazing upward at the sky. Thank you Mother Nature for this this healthy reset in the human experience. To take time out and appreciate
Solar Eclipse Glasses Amaze As Advertised
For a brief time on Monday, masses of Americans were not glued to their iPhones but gazing upward at the sky. Thank you Mother Nature for this this healthy reset in the human experience. To take time out and appreciate
Lois Lane Black Like Me
Imagine today an award-winning white reporter from a big city newspaper posing as an African American for an investigative piece. Would New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman be willing to don blackface in the hopes of scoring a Pulitzer prize?
Lois Lane Black Like Me
Imagine today an award-winning white reporter from a big city newspaper posing as an African American for an investigative piece. Would New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman be willing to don blackface in the hopes of scoring a Pulitzer prize?
Dizzy Dames
“I’m so dizzy, my head is spinnin’ Like a whirlpool, it never ends And it’s you, COVID, makin’ it spin You’re makin’ me dizzy” 2022 Revised lyrics Dizzy 1930 George Burns and Gracie Allen song As a long-time feminist, I’m
Dizzy Dames
“I’m so dizzy, my head is spinnin’ Like a whirlpool, it never ends And it’s you, COVID, makin’ it spin You’re makin’ me dizzy” 2022 Revised lyrics Dizzy 1930 George Burns and Gracie Allen song As a long-time feminist, I’m
Vintage Advice on Voting
Despite the fact that cartoonish, comic book-worthy candidates are running for public office in the midterms there is nothing comical about the consequences of this year’s elections. Voting is the bedrock of our system and mid-century comic books regularly reached
Vintage Advice on Voting
Despite the fact that cartoonish, comic book-worthy candidates are running for public office in the midterms there is nothing comical about the consequences of this year’s elections. Voting is the bedrock of our system and mid-century comic books regularly reached
A Date With Dad -When Dad Was Mr. Right
For perky Janice Anderson, Father didn’t just know best; for this mid-century teen, her Pop was her pal. Of course what wholesome teenager doesn’t dream about fun with her father? And what Dad doesn’t dream about dating his daughter (
A Date With Dad -When Dad Was Mr. Right
For perky Janice Anderson, Father didn’t just know best; for this mid-century teen, her Pop was her pal. Of course what wholesome teenager doesn’t dream about fun with her father? And what Dad doesn’t dream about dating his daughter (
Donald Trump is No Richie Rich
I feel the need to come to poor Richie Rich’s defense. In a recent interview with the Atlantic Barack Obama called Donald Trump “Richie Rich- the complaining, lying, doesn’t take responsibility for anything type of figure.” Though I agree with
Donald Trump is No Richie Rich
I feel the need to come to poor Richie Rich’s defense. In a recent interview with the Atlantic Barack Obama called Donald Trump “Richie Rich- the complaining, lying, doesn’t take responsibility for anything type of figure.” Though I agree with
Policing Black and Blue
The 1960s were to have served as a wake-up call to many Americans concerning police and race. Somehow, we fell back to sleep. We are now living in the future we looked forward to in the late 1960s, a time
Policing Black and Blue
The 1960s were to have served as a wake-up call to many Americans concerning police and race. Somehow, we fell back to sleep. We are now living in the future we looked forward to in the late 1960s, a time
Envisioning The American Dream 