Cover by C.C. Beck.

In "Dick Tracy," femme fatale Breathless Mahoney first appeared on May 11, 1945. (Madonna portrayed her more than four decades later in the 1990 theatrical movie.) Here’s her introductory sequence:

The Spirit from May 11, 1947. Art by Will Eisner & Jerry Grandenetti, with letters by Abe Kanegson.

The Spirit from May 10, 1942. Art by Will Eisner & Lou Fine, with letters by Sam Rosen.

Okay, in the episode I am watching now, Bailey just said that Johnny took her to a store that had the first issue of "Captain Marvel Comics." I love this show.

Today is the birthday of V.T. Hamlin, creator of the newspaper comic strip Alley Oop (May 10, 1900-June 14, 1993).

Today's pickup!

The Spirit from May 10, 1942. Art by Will Eisner & Lou Fine, with letters by Sam Rosen.

Today is the birthday of comic book & pulp artist Alex Schomburg (May 10, 1905-April 7, 1998), most remembered by comic fans for his amazing cover art during the Golden Age.

Amazing cover by Bob Larkin.

Today is the birthday of V.T. Hamlin, creator of the newspaper comic strip Alley Oop (May 10, 1900-June 14, 1993).

Today is the birthday of comic book & pulp artist Alex Schomburg (May 10, 1905-April 7, 1998), most remembered by comic fans for his amazing cover art during the Golden Age.

Anyway, I love being latina, I love being trans, and I'm proud to be an immigrant as well. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Good night, gang!

These are the Daves I know I know These are the Daves I know Some of us are Davids But more of us are Daves

Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from May 9, 1909.

Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond from May 9, 1937.

Cover by Alex Schomburg.

What an absolutely ridiculous tie-in product that I am totally going to buy.

Today is the birthday of William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893-May 2, 1947). Psychologist, writer, & creator of Wonder Woman with artist Harry “H.G.” Peter.

Ben Franklin’s “Join, or Die”—arguably US history’s most iconic political cartoon—was first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. It has been endlessly reinterpreted over the years, but its message of strength through unity remains timely and essential, perhaps today more than ever.

The ending of Escape really horrified me as a kid.

"Byron Canady built Texas’s only Black comic bookstore" by Sophie Lloyd, writing for Rolling Out (5/9/26): rollingout.com/2026/05/09/b...

Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond from May 9, 1937.

Will Eisner's The Spirit from May 9, 1943. Art by Lou Fine.

It's Saturday! 📺 Post a cartoon TV series you love.

Today is the birthday of William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893-May 2, 1947). Psychologist, writer, & creator of Wonder Woman with artist Harry “H.G.” Peter.

Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay from May 9, 1909.

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Today is the birthday of artist Everett E. Hibbard (May 8, 1909-Nov. 5, 1998). Most remembered by comic book fans for his work at All-American/DC Comics during the Golden Age.

Today is the birthday of French artist Jean Giraud, aka Mœbius (May 8, 1938-March 10, 2012).

My #TopShelfFriday entry this weekend is this hardcover version of the Famous 1st Edition reprint of Whiz Comics #2.

Today is the birthday of Kazuo Koike (May 8, 1936-April 17, 2019), writer of Lone Wolf & Cub, Lady Snowblood, Crying Freeman, Samurai Executioner, Path of the Assassin, & more.

Gasoline Alley by Frank King from May 8, 1921. Walt has had baby Skeezix for just under three months.

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Congratulations Jeff Smith! No one deserves it more!

Today is the birthday of artist Everett E. Hibbard (May 8, 1909-Nov. 5, 1998). Most remembered by comic book fans for his work at All-American/DC Comics during the Golden Age.

Wonder Woman's debut as a newspaper comic strip came on May 8, 1944 (following her blockbuster 1941 comic book debut). Here’s the first strip:

Today is the birthday of French artist Jean Giraud, aka Mœbius (May 8, 1938-March 10, 2012).

Today is the birthday of Kazuo Koike (May 8, 1936-April 17, 2019), writer of Lone Wolf & Cub, Lady Snowblood, Crying Freeman, Samurai Executioner, Path of the Assassin, & more.

Tonight's viewing.

Today is the birthday of artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix.

Sometimes I just wanna read a Conan comic

Sometimes I just wanna read a Planet of the Apes comic

Cover by Lee Elias.

All those manosphere guys telling young men that women want an "alpha male" when women have been making it clear for years that all they really want is a man who will proudly dress in drag and lip sync to Rihanna's Umbrella while dancing on stage.

Today is the birthday of artist Richard "Grass" Green (May 7, 1939-Aug. 5, 2002). He started in fanzines such as Alter Ego & Rocket's Blast Comicollector in the 60s before moving to Charlton Comics & then Underground Comix.