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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 6h

Superman fans get thirsty.

Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 7h

Wonderful! I’m sorry delivery took so long. While the digital edition is great for readers outside the US, IMO nothing beats holding the physical edition in your hands. I hope you enjoy it!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 8h

We just made a downloadable, digital facsimile (a PDF) of Hogan’s Alley #24 available for purchase. This is a great, affordable option for readers outside the US (shipping costs, yikes!) or those who prefer to read on a tablet or laptop. Just go to: www.hoganmag.com/stores/hogan...

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 11h

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 11h

Today we begin our second tale of pre-Comics Code horror: “Green Horror,” from Witches Tales #6 (November 1951), page 1.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 11h

Sluggo Saturday (“Nancy” strips from September 25-30, 1944):

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 16h

Jean Vander Pyl--voice of Wilma (and Pebbles) Flintstone, Rosie on "The Jetsons," and others--was born on October 11, 1919. (Before she passed away in April 1999, Vander Pyl was the last surviving original cast member of The Flintstones.)

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Riverdale Week in Review (“Archie” strips from October 11-16, 1948):

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 10. Tomorrow, we begin our second story of the month, so come back…IF YOU DARE!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

The Friday Flop:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

In “Peanuts,” Snoopy first appeared as the WWI flying ace 60 years ago, on October 10, 1965. (I’d wager that, thanks to Peanuts, the Sopwith Camel is the only WWI airplane most people can name.) Here’s the debut of the flying ace and his biplane, before the many battles with the Red Baron.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t have a misaligned spine, dude!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

You just don’t know what thrills and action you’re missing until you own a copy of "The Complete Betty Brown, Ph.G.” Just go to bettybrownbook.com today to own Betty's story. And enter the code PRINTPROJECT15 at checkout to get 15% off either the paperback or hardcover edition (valid thru tomorrow)!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I discovered the strip.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

"Betty Brown, Ph.G." by Boody Rogers, originally published on October 4, 1937, and titled "The Fight Promoter." (I should note that this continuity involves domestic violence against Betty.)

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 9.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

If you want a more extensive look at Fritzi’s debut (and who doesn’t?), here’s a piece from Hogan’s Alley #7 that gives background on the pre-Bushmiller, pre-Nancy Fritzi (and shows dailies from the debut): www.hoganmag.com/blog/fritzi-...

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Before Nancy, before Sluggo, before Bushmiller, there was Fritzi. Larry Whittington’s “Fritzi Ritz” first appeared on October 9, 1922. Here are the first four strips:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

I also give out FCBD comics. Most of them are ‘70s-era: dupes, drek, stuff I know I’ll never read again or need for research, no collector value. I dug it once, and hopefully a 10-year-old in 2025 will feel similarly.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

Wordless Wednesday:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 8.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

Comics strips of the world, unite! The Daily Worker's longest-running comic strip, "Little Lefty" (created by staff cartoonist Maurice del Bourgo under the pen name Del), first appeared on October 8, 1934. Here are the first two strips—the second with cameos by popular comics characters of the day.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

We’ll send a renewal request to folks whose last issue was #24, so if you don’t get one, you’re in good standing. Thanks for your desire to remain a subscriber—it truly means a lot!

Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 4d

Each year, I pull some comic books from my collection to give to trick or treaters. (Over time, we’ve become a Halloween destination in the neighborhood because of the comics.) It’s a great way to reduce my collection while helping to create a gateway to this wonderful art form.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 4d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 7.

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