Two short educational pages from the golden age science fiction comic Lost Worlds. In one, we learn about the mysterious ‘visitors from space’ – comets! Also, the low-down on the aurora borealis or ‘northern lights.’
Collector’s Guide:
- From Lost Worlds #5.
1952, Standard Comics.
Lost Worlds ran only two issues: #5 and #6.
An illustrated Cherokee love story by Gene Gonzales called “The Origin of Strawberries.”
Collector’s Guide:
- From Tales of the Cherokee #1, Mandalay Books 2001.
To see current works by Gene Gonzales, visit
http://www.genegonzales.com
http://www.gonzoartstudio.com
http://www.genegonzales.blogspot.com
The Cherokee had an interesting cosmology. Here is Gene Gonzales’ well-illustrated version of their creation myth, “How the World Was Made.” Dig that final splash page featuring the worlds above and below!
Collector’s Guide:
- From Tales of the Cherokee #1, Mandalay Books 2001.
To see current works by Gene Gonzales, visit
http://www.genegonzales.com
http://www.gonzoartstudio.com
http://www.genegonzales.blogspot.com
We’re not really sure what to make of 1951′s Indian Braves #3 by Ace magazines. On the one hand, the characterization of the indigenous peoples of America seems a bit trite, not to mention slanted. On the other hand, the historical footnotes do serve an educational purpose. And, the treacheries of the colonists and the British Army are pretty clear.
At their best, the narrative stories attain a kind of primitive Dances With Wolves vibe – a real neat story for boys, with some garbled facts on native culture. But you don’t need us to play thought police. You can judge for yourself right here.
Courtesy of the Digital Comic Museum.
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Here is some dinosaur adventure from Turok Son of Stone #130, Whitman Variant.
What Turok lacks in cultural sophistication, it makes up for in page after page of rampaging dinosaur battle! See for yourself…
Here is some dinosaur adventure from Turok Son of Stone #130, Whitman Variant.
What Turok lacks in cultural sophistication, it makes up for in page after page of rampaging dinosaur battle! See for yourself…
Recuerden el Alamo! presents the true story of Juan N. Sequin and his fight for Texas Independence. This intensively-researched historical comic book by artist Jaxon provides the reader with new insights into the history of Texas and Mexico. Maps and supplemental text, all hand-drawn and written, help bring the story to life. Here are a few samples. Published by Fantagraphics.
