If younger people today know Popeye at all, it’s probably his connection with spinach. The brilliance of the animated cartoons from the 1940s is forgotten as is his Can-Do personality and rich supporting cast. A while back, the classic black and white cartoons were being collected as a three volume DVD so it is most welcome that Warner Archives is releasing the color ones using restored and remastered in HD 4K scans of the original nitrate Technicolor negatives for Blu-ray where we can appreciate the detail.
Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s Volume 1 came out last December and now we have Volume 2 with 15 more in chronological order on a reasonably priced disc ($17.97 if you look around). There were released in 1946 and 1947 just after World War II so the content reflects that euphoria and forward-looking approach.
These are a fanciful collection with adventures under the sea, on Mars, out west,...
Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s Volume 1 came out last December and now we have Volume 2 with 15 more in chronological order on a reasonably priced disc ($17.97 if you look around). There were released in 1946 and 1947 just after World War II so the content reflects that euphoria and forward-looking approach.
These are a fanciful collection with adventures under the sea, on Mars, out west,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Mars Attacks • Abrams ComicArt • hardcover $19.95, also available in electronic format. Publication date: October 1, 2012
There’s a seminal moment in every weirdo’s life where we experience something so outrageous our worldview is altered severely and forever. For Ray Bradbury and Michael Moorcock, it was Edgar Rice Burroughs. For nascent Nasa scientists, it was Ray Bradbury and Buck Rogers. EC Comics begat a generation of filmmakers, satirists, and cartoonists. I have no doubt we will be appreciating the influence of The Simpsons and South Park as its early adopters enter the creative workplaces.
For me, it was Mars Attacks.
I love to collect things. I suspect if comic books were unnumbered I wouldn’t have made it to the Marvel Age. So I would dutifully check out the counter-spaces at my local drug stores to see what the Bazooka Joe boys at Topps were offering in the realm of what we now call “non-sports cards.
There’s a seminal moment in every weirdo’s life where we experience something so outrageous our worldview is altered severely and forever. For Ray Bradbury and Michael Moorcock, it was Edgar Rice Burroughs. For nascent Nasa scientists, it was Ray Bradbury and Buck Rogers. EC Comics begat a generation of filmmakers, satirists, and cartoonists. I have no doubt we will be appreciating the influence of The Simpsons and South Park as its early adopters enter the creative workplaces.
For me, it was Mars Attacks.
I love to collect things. I suspect if comic books were unnumbered I wouldn’t have made it to the Marvel Age. So I would dutifully check out the counter-spaces at my local drug stores to see what the Bazooka Joe boys at Topps were offering in the realm of what we now call “non-sports cards.
- 9/26/2012
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Idw Publishing's new "Mars Attacks" comic book series, written by John Layman and illustrated by John McCrea is now available :
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman.
"I own own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue shipped with 55 different covers each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks !"
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging is also being offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962.
The ruthless, Martian inter-planetary invasion premise of the cards was subsequently adapted by director Tim Burton for the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!".
"We are...
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman.
"I own own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue shipped with 55 different covers each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks !"
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging is also being offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962.
The ruthless, Martian inter-planetary invasion premise of the cards was subsequently adapted by director Tim Burton for the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!".
"We are...
- 6/28/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Idw Publishing's "Mars Attacks" #2, available July 2012, is written by John Layman and illustrated by John McCrea :
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman.
"I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks !"
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962.
The ruthless, Martian inter-planetary invasion premise of the cards was subsequently adapted by director Tim Burton for the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!".
"We are excited to be...
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman.
"I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks !"
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962.
The ruthless, Martian inter-planetary invasion premise of the cards was subsequently adapted by director Tim Burton for the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!".
"We are excited to be...
- 4/19/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Anticipation is building for Idw Publishing's upcoming "Mars Attacks" comic book series, available June 2012, written by John Layman and illustrated by John McCrea.
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman. "I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks".
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962, then adapted into the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!" by director Tim Burton.
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand,...
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman. "I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads.
"It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks".
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962, then adapted into the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!" by director Tim Burton.
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand,...
- 3/10/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Idw Publishing's upcoming "Mars Attacks" comic book series, available June 2012, will be written by John Layman and illustrated by John McCrea.
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman. "I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads. It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks".
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962, then adapted into the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!" by director Tim Burton.
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand,...
"I'm a huge fan of 'Mars Attacks' from a long way back," said Layman. "I own about half the original card set from 1962 and have a pretty big collection of collectables and doodads. It's always been a dream of mine to destroy the Earth...with this 'Mars Attacks' series, I finally get my chance."
The first issue will ship with 55 different covers (!), each depicting one of the original trading cards from the 1962 debut set of "Mars Attacks".
A complete collector's set of all 55 covers in a box replicating the original card packaging will also be offered.
Topps' "Mars Attacks", 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards were created in 1962, then adapted into the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!" by director Tim Burton.
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand,...
- 1/25/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Idw Publishing report they have teamed with Topps to offer new comic books based on "Mars Attacks", the 'space adventure' bubblegum trading cards created in 1962, then adapted into the 1996 feature "Mars Attacks!" by director Tim Burton.
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand," said Greg Goldstein, Idw’s Chief Operating Officer.
"Mars Attacks" was created by Len Brown and Woody Gelman, after Brown was 'inspired' by illustrator Wally Wood's 1950's cover to EC Comics' "Weird Science" #16.
The cards were illustrated by salacious, crime pulp magazine cover illustrator Norm Saunders.
Topps revived the franchise in the mid 1990's with a second card set, comic book series and toy line.
"When looking for a comics partner for Mars Attacks, we wanted a publisher with the right creative sensibilities and an appreciation of our brand’s fifty-year legacy," said Ira Friedman, Topps/VP, Global Licensing. "There’s...
"We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand," said Greg Goldstein, Idw’s Chief Operating Officer.
"Mars Attacks" was created by Len Brown and Woody Gelman, after Brown was 'inspired' by illustrator Wally Wood's 1950's cover to EC Comics' "Weird Science" #16.
The cards were illustrated by salacious, crime pulp magazine cover illustrator Norm Saunders.
Topps revived the franchise in the mid 1990's with a second card set, comic book series and toy line.
"When looking for a comics partner for Mars Attacks, we wanted a publisher with the right creative sensibilities and an appreciation of our brand’s fifty-year legacy," said Ira Friedman, Topps/VP, Global Licensing. "There’s...
- 10/30/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Idw Publishing has announced that they have partnered with Topps to release a new Mars Attacks comic book series starting in the summer of 2012. Fans of the series will also be happy to learn that Idw is planning to produce high quality reprints of previous releases.
Celebrate 50th anniversary of cult sci-fi classic in 2012 with all-new comic series
San Diego, CA (October 28, 2011)—Leading into the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, Idw Publishing and Topps today announced a long-term partnership to offer new comics based on the fan-favorite Mars Attacks. Created in 1962, Mars Attacks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012 with major product launches throughout the year. Idw’s new comic series, as well as high-quality reprints of existing material, will be a cornerstone of that effort.
“We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand. Mars Attacks has always been a favorite of the comics creator community,...
Celebrate 50th anniversary of cult sci-fi classic in 2012 with all-new comic series
San Diego, CA (October 28, 2011)—Leading into the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, Idw Publishing and Topps today announced a long-term partnership to offer new comics based on the fan-favorite Mars Attacks. Created in 1962, Mars Attacks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012 with major product launches throughout the year. Idw’s new comic series, as well as high-quality reprints of existing material, will be a cornerstone of that effort.
“We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand. Mars Attacks has always been a favorite of the comics creator community,...
- 10/28/2011
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
With the 50th anniversary of the Mars Attacks trading cards coming up in 2012, Topps and Idw announced a revival of the classic card franchise that inspired a series of comic books and an all star Tim Burton film. A slew of products are on the way, with a brand new comic series leading the charge next summer. Here’s the official announcement:
San Diego, CA (October 27, 2011)—Leading into the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, Idw Publishing and Topps today announced a long-term partnership to offer new comics based on the fan-favorite Mars Attacks. Created in 1962, Mars Attacks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012 with major product launches throughout the year. Idw’s new comic series, as well as high-quality reprints of existing material, will be a cornerstone of that effort.
“We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand. Mars Attacks has always been a favorite of the comics creator community,...
San Diego, CA (October 27, 2011)—Leading into the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, Idw Publishing and Topps today announced a long-term partnership to offer new comics based on the fan-favorite Mars Attacks. Created in 1962, Mars Attacks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012 with major product launches throughout the year. Idw’s new comic series, as well as high-quality reprints of existing material, will be a cornerstone of that effort.
“We are excited to be partnering with Topps on this classic brand. Mars Attacks has always been a favorite of the comics creator community,...
- 10/27/2011
- by Marc
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
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