A SUNDAY FUNNIES WITH KERRY CALLEN birthday salute to JOE SIMON…
By KERRY CALLEN
I recently received a commission request to create a Captain Americat cover, which included Cap Cat punching “Kitler.” The request included a list of other characters to use in the background, as well as their evil organization, S.H.R.E.W. (Science, Hate, Reign, Exploit, War).
I don’t usually give the name of patrons, but Geoff Holland was pretty inventive with his creation of villains and deserves credit.
As for Cap punching Kit, I referenced the iconic Captain America #1, by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon (whose birthday happens to be today).
Kirby and Simon
Considering some of the past commissions from Geoff, I’m starting to think he may be a “Marvel Tales” fan. Some of his previous requests included Spider-Ham, Hulk-Bunny, and Goose Rider.
I’m a little surprised Marvel doesn’t publish an on-going Spider-Ham comic!
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KERRY CALLEN spent much of his career as an artist and art director, developing product for Hallmark, but has also dabbled in comics for many years. As a freelancer, he creates work for a range of needs, spanning from Mad Magazine to children illustrations. He has two graphic novels available on Amazon worldwide, Halo and Sprocket: The Definitive Collection, as well as Dirtnap: Mystic Spit.
