Appropriated Comics

Artwork taken from “Escape From Earth” in Mystery in Space #8 (Jul. 1952.) Story by John Broome, Art by Murphy Anderson.

Artwork taken from "Reflection of Death!" in Tales From the Crypt, Vol. 1, No. 23. Story by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, Art by Al Feldstein, Color by Marie Severin.

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Artwork taken from "The Last City" in Weird Fantasy Vol. 1, No. 16 (4) (Nov. 1950.) Story and Art by Al Feldstein, Colors by Marie Severin.

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Artwork taken from "The Maxwell Brothers" in Crime Patrol Vol. 1, No. 14 (Nov. 1949.) Story by Bill Gaines, Art by Ed Waldman.

Artwork taken from "The Big Footprints" in Mr. Muscles #23. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia.

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Artwork taken from Real Heroes No. 1, Sept. 1941. Produced by Parent's Magazine Press.

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It's a somewhat-relevant-to-July-4th edition! To download a complete copy of Real Heroes No. 1, click here.

And in which movie did a White House drive-by happen? Gabriel Over the White House!

And what is the name "Johnny Rococo" a play on? This Edward G Robinson character!

And what is this Appropriated Comic emulating? Chris Elliot's TV special, F.D.R.: A One-Man Show! As well as Michael Kupperman!

Artwork taken from Military Comics #25 (Jan. 1944). Artwork by John Cassone and Alex Kotzky. Click to enlarge.

Commentary: Thanks to the blog Golden Reading for providing me with the appropriated comic. I'm sure I'll be appropriating more comics from it in the future.

Artwork taken again from Two Faces of Communism (1961). Produced by the Christian Anti-Communism Crusade (CACC). Click to enlarge.

Artwork taken from Indiana Jones: Thunder in the Orient #1. Story by Dan Barry. Art by Dan Barry, Andy Mushynsky and Gail Beckett.

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Artwork taken from "Mass Meeting!" in Weird Fantasy, Vol. 1, No. 16. Story by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, Art by Joe Orlando. Click to enlarge.

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Note: Obviously, the caption in the first panel ("Los Angeles, 2057 A.D.") is not apart of the original.

Artwork taken from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis No. 4. Story by Hal Barwood and Noah Falstein. Script by William Messner-Loebs, Dan Barry and Mike Richardson. Art by Dan Berry.

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Artwork taken from Keith and Tommy Climb to a New Life (1966). Produced by the drug company, Eli Lilly and Company.

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Artwork taken from Rex Morgan, M.D. Talks... About Your Unborn Child! (1980) Sponsored by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Commentary:

You can find a complete copy of Rex Morgan here: http://www.ep.tc/problems/one/rex-cvr.html

Artwork taken from "...New Blood!" in Avengers Vol. 1, No. 221. Story by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, Art by Bob Hall.

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Artwork taken from a National Social Welfare Assembly PSA titled "How Not to Enjoy a Vacation!"

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Commentary:

Poor Floppy.

Artwork taken from Kiss: A Marvel Comics Super Special Vol. 1, No. 1. Story by Steve Gerber, Art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buchler and Sal Buscema. Click to enlarge. Commentary: 

That's right-- the first Kiss comic book. Hopefully Gene Simmons won't hunt me down with his pack of lawyers for this one.

Because physical copies of this comic book are difficult to come by, the basis of this appropriation came from a scan online. So, I had no way to verify whether or not there is actual blood in the ink. Sorry.

If you would like to see more of Kiss: A Marvel Comics Super Special, go here: 

http://scans-daily.dreamwidth.org/691708.html

Also, as a Best Show on WFMU fan, I would feel remiss if I didn't direct you to a "Gene Simmons" Scharpling and Wurster call: 

http://podcast.wfmu.org/BD/bd110404.mp3