Monthly Archives: February 2010

Comics are sweet in Lille

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

The city of Lille, in the North of France, seems to be known for its pastries, chocolate and generally all things sweet.  They even make chocolate masks of your favorite comic characters.  And there not that expensive, either.

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Richard Scary

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Martin Klasch just started a new Flickr set, in which he combines classic Richard Scarry drawings with rather less child-friendly elementes.  Hence Richard Scary.  Awesome !

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Superman letterhead

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Talk about ephemera : Letterheady unearthed this beautiful piece of stationary for a Superman-themed exhibit at Macy’s.  I do like the vintage “S” symbol.

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New Tintin movie ?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

“Next !” Even though the eagerly awaited Tintin movie is still in post-production, and no final footage (or even still photography) has been made available so far, Flemish media were abuzz last week with news that director Steven Spielberg was … Continue reading →

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Stan and Schroeder Jam

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

I knew Stan Getz had style, but this album cover from 1978 kind of suprised me. (Peanuts © United Feature Syndicate, Inc.)

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Batman generator

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

You’ve probably seen the “My parents are deaaad” image popping up all over the interwebs.  Now you can easily create your own stupid, zany or disturbing Batman and Robin dialogues with the Batman Comic Generator.  Neat. (Thanks to Eclecticbox – … Continue reading →

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Buck Rogers Underground

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

While I was in New York last week, I somehow managed to miss this Buck Rogers themed mural in the subway. (thanks to Mark, whom I managed to miss as well)

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Darwyn Cooke Does Monsters

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

Atom style genius Darwyn Cooke provided the box art for the Criterion Collection box set, Monsters And Madmen, featuring the classic films The Atomic Submarine, Corridors of Blood, First Man into Space, and The Haunted Strangler. Cooke also did the … Continue reading →

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Marvel rap

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

DJ Coolbreeze did this unofficial mixtape featuring music by Canadian actor and rapper Drake.   Should be around on the net if you’re interested.

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Mr. Super-men

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Wim Lockefeer

I love the Mr. Men !  And I love superheroes !  Than how can I not love the Super Mr. Men that Steven Anderson puts on his Flickr page ? (Thanks, Kevin)

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