I had the chance to take a shot at a comic strip for an article in The Nation this week (Sept. 29 issue) titled "An Inky, Well-Paneled Place" about the development of comics during the Cold War. The author reviews two books that discuss the development of comics in relation to cultural fears and anxieties. The concept was to mix comic icons and Cold War imagery in a strip, like Superman saving the day from Russian Nukes and the fear of Communism, or the connection between the Space Race and the fascination and fear of U.F.O's during that time. I also did the title type by hand to give it more of a pulp look.
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Nation: Cold War Comics
I had the chance to take a shot at a comic strip for an article in The Nation this week (Sept. 29 issue) titled "An Inky, Well-Paneled Place" about the development of comics during the Cold War. The author reviews two books that discuss the development of comics in relation to cultural fears and anxieties. The concept was to mix comic icons and Cold War imagery in a strip, like Superman saving the day from Russian Nukes and the fear of Communism, or the connection between the Space Race and the fascination and fear of U.F.O's during that time. I also did the title type by hand to give it more of a pulp look.
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Man Doug, this is so awesome! I would not hesitate to buy a whole comic done like this (and I do not buy comics all that often).
How are things going man? Its been awhile but I will be in touch soon...
ps
I have been listening to a ton of Old Crow Medicine Show lately. You should check them out if you have not already!
THAT ROCKS, Doug! It's really awesome, and the concept works so well. You should do more...
dude that comic strip rocks man! I agree with Andrew you should explore the comic stuff even more man. You could come out with some awesome stuff man.
man man man, I sound like a broken record...anyways later.. MAN
Hey Doug!
I agree with all of the above. This comic strip is pretty sweet. I would love to see more work like it! Hope all is well with you!
robyn
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