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Pardon me, but when the heck did Godzilla get so cute?

HTDA - The Loop Closes

When black and white horror comics were still profitable—we talked about this and I've made some copies available for download on my blog before—Jack Kirby was convinced that the future of comics was to be a mature way of telling stories, longer and with better print quality. He was thinking about what we now call graphic novels with broad themes when the industry only saw superheroes on cheap, stapled paper for teenagers.

That's why he started this magazine, using mixed media techniques with photography and seeking to tap into the new age sensibility, despite being a mature man who had fought in World War II. That I've read indicate that it was in a curious, brave, and somewhat misguided work in capturing the angst of the early seventies, but its value lies in the unusual attempt, which I misunderstood at the time. I can't tell you more; I've only encountered reviews and references from comic book historians. But thanks to @spaceintruderdetector, I'm finally going to read this strange thing he supposedly did, and I'm sharing the magazine and my joy…