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Binky first appeared in the late 40s, not the late...

2005-12-29T13:37:00.000-05:00

Binky first appeared in the late 40s, not the late 60s. He was, however, created in response to Archie in the 40s. When Archie was popular in the 60s, Binky, Scooter, and Debbi all received DeCarlo-esque make-overs (again in response to Archie).

The comment about Josie and the Pussycats being ex...

2005-08-12T01:36:00.000-04:00

The comment about Josie and the Pussycats being extant in 1963 is in error. True enough, Josie herself was around since then...the book was originally called SHE'S JOSIE, and she was a female Archie clone cloned by Archie comics. But the Pussycats didn't come into existence until circa 1969. The story goes like this: Filmation hit big with THE ARCHIE SHOW on Saturday mornings in 1969. "Sugar, Sugar", one of the songs the Archies rock group debuted on the show, became one of the biggest-selling rock songs of all time. Hanna-Barbera wanted a piece of the action, and asked Archie Comics if they had another rock group in their comics who could be made into a TV cartoon. Well, they didn't until then...but they promptly turned Josie, her friend Melody, and new arrival Val into Josie and the Pussycats.

Another fun story: Val of the Pussycats was supposedly the first black recurring character on Saturday morning cartoons. She almost didn't happen. Singers were being auditioned to fill the vocal parts of the three Pussycats. The one playing Val was, naturally, black. After the casting was done, Hanna-Barbera called up the record producer and said that they'd decided to recast the girls as an all-white trio. The producer put his foot down: either Val and the girl cast to voice her part stayed, or they didn't make the record. There was a three-week standoff. Finally, Hanna-Barbera caved and let Val stay. The rest is history.

I believe that Jack Liebowitz had a stake in All-A...

2005-08-11T17:25:00.000-04:00

I believe that Jack Liebowitz had a stake in All-American from the very beginning. The way I've heard the story, Max Gaines approached National with material for a fifth title (Nat. already publishing New Fun, Adventure, 'Tec and Action at that point). Donnenfield passed, but Liebowitz thought there was room in the market for another book, so he personally helped bankroll Gaines' new title, All-American Comics (and then Flash Comics). I've also heard that both companies shared production staff. So there was a connection between them before All-Star #3 featured characters from both companies. (They also advertised in each others' books.)

In the mid-'40's, the two companies split apart (with IIRC Gaines buying out Liebowitz) and Nat's characters stopped showing up in All-Star. Then Gaines sold 100% of All-American to National and it consolidated the line.

Does anyone know if there's anywhere to see the pa...

2005-08-08T07:01:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know if there's anywhere to see the pages of Woody in the comic?

And did he have to approve this appearence?

For the record, Brian, the original JSA roster was...

2005-07-21T23:17:00.000-04:00

For the record, Brian, the original JSA roster was evenly divided between the two companies. Flash and Hawkman were also AA characters, as were later members Wonder Woman, Johnny Thunder, Dr. Mid-Nite, Wildcat, Mr. Terrific and Black Canary.

Kurt (Cei-U!)

Oh, and I never knew that about the All-Star cross...

2005-06-30T16:49:00.000-04:00

Oh, and I never knew that about the All-Star crossover. You learn something new and useless every day.

=P =)

2005-06-30T14:04:00.000-04:00

=P =)

Dammit, someone beat me to the "surely Grant Morri...

2005-06-30T13:46:00.000-04:00

Dammit, someone beat me to the "surely Grant Morrison can/is doing something with the Maniaks!" comment.

You're on the list on my site now. :)

2005-06-30T12:56:00.000-04:00

You're on the list on my site now. :)

I definitely think it is time for a Maniaks reviva...

2005-06-30T10:29:00.000-04:00

I definitely think it is time for a Maniaks revival.

Or at least Grant Morrison or someone showcasing them in the background occasionally.

Hunh, I coulda sworn that it was Liefeld himself t...

2005-06-30T09:29:00.000-04:00

Hunh, I coulda sworn that it was Liefeld himself that started the "they canceled it because they don't want to pay me!" ball rolling, and knowing his track record, it probably was.

Wow, Silver Shannon really looks like Vertigo of t...

2005-06-30T07:19:00.000-04:00

Wow, Silver Shannon really looks like Vertigo of the Marauders. I wonder if she was an influence?

...Holy crap, I'm such a geek.