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Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!
It is that time of the year again, kids! I will always think of it as my favorite time of the year. So, let's keep it short but sweet: Season's Greetings and love to all!
These beautiful pages are from Frisky Fables No. 10 (January 1948) done up in joyful, holiday style by kids' comics legend, Al Fago!
So, here's hoping your holiday season is full of love, hope, and kindness.
Coming up next, let's go back to 1954 and post some stories from an early character from Harvey Comics, the all-but-forgotten Rags Rabbit via the wonderful work of Harvey legend, Marty Taras! I predict you will absolutely love him!
I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!
--Your friend, Mykal
Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!
It’s Playful Little Audrey day at the Bog Blog!
Audrey has always been one of my favorite Harvey Comics characters largely because of her supporting cast of neighborhood friends. First, naturally, was Audrey’s oft-times nemesis, Melvin; closely followed by Echo, Lucritia, and Tiny. In today’s stories we find all four.
These were all strong characters with distinct personalities, all well-drawn, charming, and very real. They acted so much like a gang of kids – sometimes mean and petty, often scheming, yet all underwritten with a pitch-perfect childlike innocence and devotion to one another.
In my humble opinion, Playful Little Audrey (because of the wonderful writing and artwork combined) was perhaps the most consistently funny title of all the Harvey Comics Stable.
Today’s stories feature the artwork of the great Howie Post (who always excelled at drawing funny, endearing characters).
This is all from Playful Little Audrey No.21 (October 1960).
Coming up next, let's go waaay back to 1954 and post some stories from another character from Harvey Comics, the all-but-forgotten Rags Rabbit via the wonderful work of Harvey legend, Marty Taras! I predict you will absolutely love him!
(Ooops -slight update kids! Next post will be a Christmas story from Al Fago! But have no fear! I havn't forgotten my promise regarding the wonderful work of Marty Taras! What a wonderful way to bring in the new year in January!
I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!
--Your friend, Mykal
Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!
Today, let’s go for a long, multi-chapter romp with Harvey master, Warren Kremer!
Unlike so many comic book artists, Warren Kremer did not have a long and varied resume. After studying at the School of Industrial Arts in New York City, he worked briefly in pulp magazines and as a cartoonist for Ace Publications. After WWII, his friend Steve Muffati brought him to Harvey Comics, where he worked steadily for 35 years, establishing the Harvey house-style and himself as a legend in the process
Let’s enjoy this Casper adventure wherein our favorite friendly ghost has to school a wayward bear cub, save the day for Mother Nature, and show an angry ogre who’s boss! This is from The Friendly Ghost Casper No. 23, July 1960.
Oh, and let's not overlook the great cover to this issue - another Kremer cover classic!
Coming up next, let's visit with another Harvey character I've neglected for too long, Playful Little Audrey!
I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!
--Your friend, Mykal
Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!
Today, let’s go for a hayride with the Brownies, curtesy of artist, Don Gunn!
The Brownies, in case anyone was wondering, where characters (imaginary little sprites) created by Canadian artist, Palmer Cox in 1887. Dell Comics picked up the theme, and Mr. Don Gunn was the principal artist (among others) that handled their stories throughout the fifties. His work on this title was always wonderful and was influenced by the great Walt Kelly.
Mr. Gunn’s work here is appropriately rich and lush ala Kelly. Don Gunn was one of the great Four Color/Dell craftsman and professionals that did an absolute ton of work through the ‘40s and ‘50s. All his work strikes me as eye candy! Oh, he did this luscious cover as well. Enjoy!! This comes from Four Color - The Brownies No. 398 (May-1952).
Coming up next, I believe it's high time to visit again some work by one of Harvey's greatest artists, Warren Kremer!
I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!
--Your friend, Mykal
