Bat Boy and Rubin in the house! When DC recently put out its solicitations for August, this little gem hovered under the radar, so I figured it deserved some attention: Mad Magazine #15 — due Aug. 18 — is paying tribute to some of its best superhero satires. Dig the official description: MAD #15 Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS Need to save your summer from ruin by a villainous virus? MAD’s superhero-themed issue to the rescue! We lampoon your favorite caped characters in all-new features, including favorites like, “Snappy Answers to Superhero Questions,” “Spy vs. Spy,” and Sergio Aragonés’ “Shadow Knows.” And we’re reprinting beloved MAD classics like “Bat Boy and Rubin” from way back in 1953! It’s an issue that’s sure to leave you shouting, “Holy blecch, Batman!” ON SALE 08.18.20 $5.99 US | 56 PAGES FC — A few thoughts: — Gotta say, I dig the new version of Mad, which combines new and old features. In this case we get Wally Wood’s Bat Boy and Rubin from 1953 — memorably remade as a segment on Batman: The Brave and the Bold: — Now, it’s not clear what other reprints will be included but the clues certainly point to 1979’s Supeduperman, based on that cover, and 1966’s parody of the Batman TV show, based on that vague reference in the solicitation blurb. — What else? We shall see soon enough. Plus, keep an eye out for an upcoming SNEAK PEEK at Mad #14. — MORE — DRUCKER, WOOD and ARAGONES Featured in MAD MAGAZINE #13. Click here. — 13 MAD COVERS: A MORT DRUCKER Salute. Click...
Three forthcoming issues bring you the secrets of Batman ’66, Lost in Space and MORE… You know what I love about TwoMorrows’ RetroFan? It can be about anything. So long as it hits that ’50s-’80s sweet spot, editor Michael Eury is game. Well, there are three issues in the offing that offer you the typically broad array of timeless topics such as Batman ’66, Lost in Space, Sheena, The Green Hornet — even Three’s Company. And of course, it’s not just live-action TV shows either. There’s toys, cartoons — you name it. Dig these official descriptions: January 2021 – 84 FULL-COLOR pages Come and knock on RetroFan #12’s door as Hollywood interviewer Chris Mann goes behind the scenes of TV’s sexy sitcom Three’s Company—and Nancy Morgan Ritter, first wife of John Ritter, shares stories about the TV funnyman. Plus: Rick Goldschmidt’s Making of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, an interview with TV’s Ronnie Schell, Sheena Queen of the TV Jungle, Dr. Seuss toys, Popeye cartoons, Doctor Who’s 1960s U.S. invasion, and more fun, fab features! Featuring columns by Ernest Farino, Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, and Scott Shaw! Edited by Michael Eury. — March 2021 – 84 FULL-COLOR pages Look who RetroFan #13 found in space: Lost in Space’s Mark Goddard and Marta Kristen, in exclusive interviews. Plus: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon, Hogan’s Heroes’ Bob Crane, a history of Wham-O’s Frisbee, Twilight Zone and other TV sci-fi anthologies, Who Created Archie Andrews?, oddities from the San Diego Zoo, lava lamps, and more fun, fab features! Featuring columns by Ernest Farino, Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, and Scott Shaw! Edited by Michael Eury. — May 2021 – 84 FULL-COLOR pages Holy backstage pass! RetroFan #14 features rare, behind-the-scenes photos of many of your favorite Sixties TV shows! Plus: an unpublished interview with Green Hornet Van Williams, Bigfoot on Saturday morning television, Wolfman Jack, The Saint, the lean years of Star Trek fandom, the Wrestlemania video game, TV tie-in toys no kid would want, and more fun, fab features! Featuring columns by Ernest Farino, Andy Mangels, Will Murray, Scott Saavedra, and Scott Shaw! Edited by Michael Eury. — A few thoughts: — The issues are slated for release later this year and early 2021. (That’s subject to change as is so much with the comics industry these days.) RetroFan #12...
Three forthcoming issues bring you the secrets of Batman ’66, Lost in Space and MORE…
The LEE MERIWETHER INTERVIEWS: The actress recounts how she got the Catwoman gig — and what it was like being part of the Fearsome Foursome.
