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- 03 Jan 2015, 19:43
- Forum: Retired DCT titles
- Topic: Beryl the Peril books
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28238
Re: Beryl the Peril books
The Dan book was another where I was wondering what year the strips - mostly taking a serial form - first came from. They look like they could be as old as circa 1947-ish; there's quite a bit of unpleasant racial material and use of racist terms that it's surprising Thomson thought still suitable f...
- 15 Dec 2014, 10:49
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Any Christmas Issues that Stood Out - Past or Present
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8235
Re: Any Christmas Issues that Stood Out - Past or Present
The Dandy one with the long Desperate Dan Christmas Carol spoof (first time around). Completely unexpected and different.
- 23 Nov 2014, 13:10
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Re: Realistically drawn comics
As well as realistic drawing semi realistic stories are also good .The US were particularly good at this with the likes of Lil Abner,Orphan Annie, Steve Canyon and so on.These ongoing soaps appealed to both young and old.In the uk these types of comicstrips were usually confined to newspapers with ...
- 23 Nov 2014, 11:00
- Forum: Artwork, artists and writers
- Topic: Flook by Trog facebook page
- Replies: 62
- Views: 43080
Re: Flook by Trog facebook page
Thanks very much A.J. Do you know who wrote this one?
- 22 Nov 2014, 10:18
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Re: Realistically drawn comics
Thanks for the replies everyone. Despite asking for input from artists working in this style I welcome replies from everyone! I know you only asked for opinions from adventure artists but if I may offer some comments that might be useful... Humour artists are usually paid less than adventure artist...
- 22 Nov 2014, 10:15
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Re: Realistically drawn comics
Funnily enough I was looking through some Summer Specials the other night and a recent Bash Street Kids SS had a story where the kids had gone into another dimension and were drawn in a realistic style. I'll try and scan the images if nobody beats me to it. Bill Watterson's "Calvin and Hobbes" ofte...
- 22 Nov 2014, 10:13
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Re: Realistically drawn comics
Thanks for the replies everyone. Despite asking for input from artists working in this style I welcome replies from everyone! I know you only asked for opinions from adventure artists but if I may offer some comments that might be useful... Humour artists are usually paid less than adventure artists...
- 20 Nov 2014, 22:17
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Re: Realistically drawn comics
Later, I rationalised it to myself this way: to draw a realistic comic, the trick is to simplify, to stylize, to develop a practiced style that gives your work a unity of appearance. It superficially appears realistic but in fact uses a sort of visual shorthand. A lot of adventure comic art would fi...
- 20 Nov 2014, 22:16
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Realistically drawn comics
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4772
Realistically drawn comics
I've always enjoyed drawing both cartoons and realistic drawings, but I've never really dared to try and combine the two. For me, a realistic drawing has to be observed from life. I can't imagine doing a long comic with every panel striving for that realism. For one thing, it would be unfeasable to ...
- 03 Nov 2014, 20:54
- Forum: Comic Titles & Groups
- Topic: Comic UK's Ideal Comic
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23173
Re: Comic UK's Ideal Comic
(if international strips are allowed)
page 8 Krazy Kat (early 1920s era)
(if only British strips are allowed)
page 8-9 The Swots and the Blots
page 8 Krazy Kat (early 1920s era)
(if only British strips are allowed)
page 8-9 The Swots and the Blots
- 03 Nov 2014, 20:46
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Identify school-based strip with white-hooded antagonists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2529
Re: Identify school-based strip with white-hooded antagonist
From "The Art and History of the Dandy", (info from Ray Moore's "The Dandy Monster Index"):
Winker Watson
No.1917 (19.8.78)- No.1975 (29.9.79) [Twelfth Series]
Winker does battle with the mysterious 'Hooded Terrors'.
Winker Watson
No.1917 (19.8.78)- No.1975 (29.9.79) [Twelfth Series]
Winker does battle with the mysterious 'Hooded Terrors'.
- 20 Oct 2014, 08:25
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Story Mergers Official or Unofficial
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6751
Re: Story Mergers Official or Unofficial
I thought we were talking solely about strips that merged when their respective comics did so, but if people are talking about mergers of characters within a single comic like Lord Snooty, then examples in football strips are legion, with Melchester Rovers and "United" both snapping up useful player...
- 19 Oct 2014, 23:13
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Story Mergers Official or Unofficial
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6751
Re: Story Mergers Official or Unofficial
Cuddles and Dimples
Hot Shot Hamish and Mighty Mouse
Hot Shot Hamish and Mighty Mouse
- 15 Oct 2014, 11:32
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Graphic Novels
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9533
Re: Graphic Novels
All faves of mine,Mr McScotty wrote: Pete Bagges "Buddy" books always funny
Ghost World Daniel Clowes (and imho a great wee film as well)
Hernandez Brothers - various collections
- 15 Oct 2014, 11:31
- Forum: General comics discussion
- Topic: Graphic Novels
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9533
Re: Graphic Novels
Hi all, Not sure have this has been covered, but, I view them as a brother to the world of comics, does anyone read 'Graphic Novels'? I tend to go for the non-Marvel / DC ones, for some reason they have never appealed to me. I'd love to hear from anyone who has read the likes of; * Maus * V for Ven...