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Long before Eric Cartman, there was another trouble-making fat kid you would be fool to match wits against: Tubby Tompkins. Writer John Stanley was genius to pit his antihero against wealthy brat Wilbur Von Snobbe. When the entitled abuse their power, everyone will root for the powerless, even a manipulative narcissist like Tubby.
For more John Stanley, I refer you to Frank M. Young's excellent blog, Stanley Stories.
Here is “The Stamp Collector” and “The Captured Flying Saucer” from Tubby # 10 (Dec 1954):
A special double-post this time, since I've been absent for the past month. In the spirit of Halloween here is a helping of Frankenstein with some Melvin Monster for dessert. Much safer than begging for candy from strangers, right?
Here is Dick Briefer's "Hail, the King" from Frankenstein #8 (July-August 1947):
Here is "Mr. Rosenose" and "Crazy Klutch" from Melvin Monster #5 (October 1966) by John Stanley:
4 comments:
Gabriel said...
I've enjoyed a lot Briefer's story I've never read before.
I get surprise when I've seen that YOW! on second panel from page two. Wonder if Briefer came into contact with Stanley's work. I guess so. It might be just a coincidence, though. Who knows :)
I was surprised also by the OLÉ! female-vampire exclaims on page 8. Looks like Briefer was so free when it comes down to write his stories! Wish I know something about how he worked!!
Glad to have you back again!
By The way, it seems Fantagraphics is preparing a "book will travel through Briefer's complete Frankenstein series". Here goes the link:
http://www.fantagraphics.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Fantagraphics-Announces-Seven-New-Collections-of-Golden-Age-Comics.html&Itemid=113
Thax for sharing!
November 1, 2009 1:59 AM
Doug said...
Hey, Gabriel! I'm looking forward to the Fantagraphics book as well. I've really wanted to read the wartime stories from Prize Comics; hopefully they will be publishing all of them from the beginning!
November 1, 2009 4:14 AM
Mykal said...
Doug: Glad to see you back! And with such style - I love Melvin the Monster! Stanley always had such great ideas - only JS would think of Mr. Rosenose. And Crazy Klutch - what great character design. What I love about Melvin is that Stanley always pulls it back from being too frightening for children - it remains, always, a comic where adults (like us?) can see genius and kids just see fun.
Great post! Keep 'em coming -- Mykal
November 1, 2009 6:20 AM
Doug said...
I agree, Mykal, Stanley was one of the greats when it comes to the balancing act necessary for an all-ages comic. But gallows humor is pretty much a given when you're writing stories about monsters.
It's too bad Melvin didn't last longer than 9 issues (I believe #10 is a reprint of the first issue, right?) If it had, perhaps Melvin would have been as classic a character as Tubby or Lulu if he had the time to be as fully developed. And I also love the character designs in the book! All the monsters, monster kids, the witches, the guardian devil, the alligator, and especially Melvin's Baddy are just amazing!
November 1, 2009 12:29 PM
While I decide whether to post more of my own comics, here's some fun with Gran'pa Feeble to pass the time!
"Operation Gumdrop" from Tubby #24 (Sept.-Oct. 1957):
"Circus Daze" from Tubby #31 (Nov.-Dec., 1958):
4 comments:
Gabriel said...
What a great stories really are, Doug!
And the beginning of the first one is absolutely brilliant!
I never get fed up with Feeb. He stole our heart, uh?
Regarding your own comics:
Don't hesitate to show them here (or everywhere). Sure is a pleasure.
As I usually say here:
Thanks a bunch for sharing!
May 9, 2009 1:14 AM
Anonymous said...
i agree-
Doug, please post more of your own work.
AND FINISH EYE OF MONGOMBO!!!
May 9, 2009 4:00 PM
Doug said...
Gabriel - I don't get tired of Feeb either! I have a certain fondness for funny characters (like Feeb and Ambrose) who aren't the "stars" of their books.
Anonymous - Mongombo is on schedule, really! That is to say, I should finish it sometime next year.
May 10, 2009 3:45 AM
Myrrpage said...
I always enjoy all the Tubby and Lulu stories, especially from the 50s. As for your comics, of course you should show them here.
May 23, 2009 11:00 AM
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