Archive for February 9th, 2008

Gang Busters Weekend (1)

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

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This weekend I’m posting some ads in comics format from the very early issues of Gang Busters, namely issues 2, 3 and 4 (the latest proving to be a veritable smorgasbord). I’m always amazed at the cheer range of products that was advertised in comics in those days.

Click through, and enjoy !

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Writers’ Fears

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

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This is a nice illustration by Ever Meulen from Humo’s 2007 books special. The topic of that issue was writers and their fears and phobias. I particularly like the atypical use of washed colors on this piece.

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