LADY: [Beside me on the train] Omg, were you at the Met Gala last night? ME: [In my He-Man costume, with my sword] The what now?

Our old post for Action Comics #585 (Feb. 1987), the issue where Superman fights a cemetery, has been updated with a TON more commentary from me and @donsparrow.bsky.social, who drew this excellent rendition of guest-star Phantom Stranger to mark the occasion:

"Sholomon, King Sholomon."

May the 4th be with you…

I never feel more fatherly, more masculine than when i am driving a great distance, at night, with my entire family asleep in the car.

When I was a child I assumed that mimicking Lumière’s French accent meant I was speaking French. I’ve since learned better yet am once again unsure.

There was a very deliberate effort to make the cast more diverse and tackle socially important topics. As Don points out in the latest post, in this issue characters dispel rumors about HIV/AIDS, advocate for refugees, champion adoption, and point out how kids like Keith suffer from inequality...

Superman: The Man of Steel #39 (December 1994) "DEAD AGAIN!" Part 5! A Very Special issue about Keith and his mom, plus the "return" of (what's left of) Lex Luthor. Also, wow, look at that cover. Tumblr: superman86to99.tumblr.com/post/8141770... Patreon (free post): www.patreon.com/posts/155842...

Trying to square my love of local, and my trust in the people I know who work there with the idea of being charged a $7 per seat convenience fee for buying Broadway Theatre tickets in person. I still did it but it feels weird. At least I dodged the $2.50 per ticket online fee, no, I’m not kidding.

There is simply no explaining the Konig verdict. The defense was a trainwreck start to finish.

It seems like the whole world is a competition of who can yawn the loudest.

You had me at "tries to blow up a prostitute".

Tiger Woods was super good at something really boring for five years twenty years ago. Now he is really good at not using his endless wealth to hire a driver.

Good news: I drew a sketchbook piece of Power Girl that I was really happy with. Bad news: the cover was opened and resting on a crumb from an onion ring so now my sketchbook is grease stained.

Wholesomeness is my rebellion.

I may never work for @dc.com but part of me will always want to. Here’s a maid of might from the sketchbook tonight. Up, up and away!

For me, How Chee! My buddy the great @craigsilliphant.bsky.social made a documentary about a beloved late night tv commercial that has lived on through VHS and the internet. I got to draw the poster, and it was super fun to work on. Everyone should go see this film!

Cop: Can you describe the man who stabbed you? Me: He kept going like this [stabbing motion]

So passes the greatest living actor (in my opinion). Robert Duvall was never anything but authentic in every role. So many of his great performances (Gus McRae in Lonesome Dove, Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies, The Apostle EF in The Apostle) were family favourites. May he rest in peace.

And one day, under his tutelage, those skaters shall kill Superman

The world seems so much more hopeful with a belly full of steak.

For Liam.

Inventor Of The HEIC File: "Maybe this will be what finally sends someone I'll never meet completely over the edge."

I do catastrophize too much, but in my defense, this is a catastrophe.

New Blog Post! Consumed: Hamnet, by @DonnySparrow substack.com/@donsparrow/...

I hate it when I uncover an ancient artifact that grants me extraordinary powers only to discover that I am now a pawn in an eternal cosmic battle between the forces of light and darkness

Looking at old paintings by the great commercial illustrators (Buell, Moran, Petty, Sundblom, Ballantyne, etc ) and I think what sets Elvgren apart, and why his profile remains so large isn't necessarily the skill with paint, or the poses--it's how beautiful his faces are.

Sketchbook tonight…

Festivus: still not funny.

Some guy outside 7-Eleven just tried to sell me “invisibility potion.” Nice try pal, I’m not falling for that again

One of my favourite shows of the year!

it was probably a mistake teaching him to read

Everyone's college experience should include a Morrissey phase. Here's an ink sketchbook drawing from my art college days at Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario. "Where is the man you respect? And where is the woman you love?"

New newsletter. A newsletter that’s new. donsparrow.substack.com/p/prairie-co...

I shot a man in Reno for not wishing me a Happy Honda Days

My wife handed me a clean towel and asked me to “put it in its place.” So, I looked at it and said, “Don’t forget that you’re only a towel,” and I was reminded yet again of just how lucky this woman was to be married to me.

Every now and then you gotta blow up your life and then figure out how to make a new one.

In hindsight, it was a mistake to bring my family to Murder Island

Our artist group was permitted to create pieces reflecting the Advent story. They are on display in Common Ground at Circle Drive Alliance Church through Christmas. Since it has stayed pretty quiet, I hope those at Circle will stop by and take in the work the artists put so much care into.

This is so absurdly funny. I love it.

The people demand to know: what became of Scott “Skippy” Jessop?

Happy Thanksgiving!

The last of the original Garbage Pail Kids has died in custody

UPDATE: @donsparrow.bsky.social's bat-art in the hands of the winner, just to prove it exists IRL (as does Don) (I may or may not) superman86to99.tumblr.com/post/8011267...

There’s an acquaintance on Facebook I keep muting for a month, and it’s amazing how hard they hit my timeline when that month is up. Took your kids for supper at Hooters, did you? *Mute for another month*

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Sometimes people post stuff and call it obligatory but in reality it isn’t obligatory. You just wanted to post it.

Sometimes I paint.