Jim Keefe is the current artist of the Sally Forth comic strip. From 1996-2003 he was the writer and artist of the Flash Gordon comic strip. A graduate of the Joe Kubert School, Keefe likewise teaches Comic Art. Teaching and speaking engagements include SVA in Manhattan, Hofstra’s UCCE Youth Programs, and most recently the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Today’s Flash Gordon strip (11/9/2014) originally ran on July 21, 2002.
The guest artist was Mr. Monster’s own Michael T. Gilbert.
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Not enough you say?
Okay – next up is a Flash Gordon/Mr. Monster mash-up
Michael and I did for an article Michael wrote in Alter Ego #20
A Flash Gordon commission piece via Comic Art Fans
And last, but not least, here’s Mr. Gilbert with his
Comic-Con International 2014 Inkpot Award.
No better way to end it than that…
Sad news, just heard that artist Jeremy Dale has passed away.
I’m at a loss for words – Jeremy was truly one of the good ones. A talented artist and always greeted you with a smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Kelly.
Here’s a few news posts for more information:
The Washington Post – RIP, Jeremy Dale
Friends remember ‘Skyward’ creator as big-hearted talent
Comic Alliance – R.I.P. Jeremy Dale, Creator of ‘Skyward’
Geeks of Doom – Comic Book Creator Jeremy Dale Passes Away At 34
Bleeding Cool – Skyward’s Jeremy Dale, RIP
CBR – “Skyward” Creator Jeremy Dale Passes Away
The Beat – RIP: Jeremy Dale
Newsarama – Skyward Creator Jeremy Dale Dead at 34
I’ll leave you with a brief video of Jeremy doing a commission sketch at C2E2 2011.
For those interested, here are two GoFundMe accounts that were set up
to help Kelly with expenses.
Actually, unless they’re standing next to a picture of the character they created with an arrow pointing to them, most cartoonists are unrecognizable to begin with.
That said, here’s some pics of cartoonist (or in the case of Jerry Siegel, writers) – enjoy!
Note: These are pics I’ve just grabbed off the web over the years, so my apologies for not knowing their original sources. I’ve also added characters the artists are identified with, but it’s usually just the tip of the iceberg in regards to their bodies of work.
All for now. For more I’d suggest running out to any of the numerous comic conventions around the world that has an Artist Alley – get to know a cartoonist firsthand today!
Halloween week continues with Hillary dressed as the new Batgirl.
And here’s the reference Francesco pointed me to – with the look from Batgirl #35.
Followed by an animated gif someone made of the cover.
And after all is said and done, it was nice to get a thumbs up from Batgirl’s writer Brenden Fletcher.
All for now – Halloween week continues in Sally Forth week tomorrow.
Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!
After the end of World War II my Dad was stationed in Germany until the fall of 1946 and eventually served as the Headquarters Company Commander, 1st Division, 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry. A point of distinction was that this put him in command for a time of the motor pool for the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials.
Here’s an excerpt from a letter home to his sister Pat from April 1946.
I think I told you I am now commanding officer of the Court House Motor Pool.
I have so much property it isn’t funny. I am signed for over 200 vehicles. Everything from 4 ton wreckers worth $20,000 to Packards, Buicks, Fords, Jeeps, 2 1/2 ton trucks, 100 civilian box’s making over 300 vehicles. I’m waiting for me to mess things up and then it will be a toss up to see if Goering or I get hung 1st.
Sunday I went through the prison. All information about it is so secret so I will stop here. It was very interesting and after it is all over I’ll tell you about it. No press men or correspondents can get near the Place.
We are very short of officers in the Battalion now and are kept very busy. I’ll close now as Johnson just came in from the Grand Hotel and is talking to me so I can’t concentrate.
Love to All,
Dick
The folowing are picture found on the internet of Nurenburg circa 1946.
Note: Pictures are linked to their source when called for.
The following are videos that were taken about a year earlier than the timeframe my Dad served in the 1st Division. As Nuremberg was considered the ceremonial birthplace of the Nazi Party, hosting the Party’s annual propaganda rallies, it was considered a fitting place to hold the war trials and mark the Party’s symbolic demise.