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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 5m

I once spoke with Will about this chapter of his career. He said a syndicate salesman took him to meet with the editor of a prospective client. Will said the editor opened the paper to the comics page and asked him, “Which strip should I drop for yours?” Will said it was an uncomfortable moment.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 19m

The daily version of Will Eisner's "The Spirit" first appeared on October 13, 1941. (The landmark Sunday Spirit section had made its debut in June 1940.) Unlike the now-legendary Sunday Spirit section, which continued into 1952, the daily strip ended in 1944.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1h

Um, don’t get too attached to him.

Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 19h

Slice-of-Life Sunday:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 22h

Pre-Code horror: “Green Horror,” from Witches Tales #6 (November 1951), page 2.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 22h

The daily "Dick Tracy" strip began on October 12, 1931. (Chester Gould’s strip had made its overall debut as a Sunday-only strip earlier in the same month and had appeared on October 4 and 11.) Here are the first four dailies:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Heads-up to the morning shift.

Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

We just made a downloadable, digital facsimile (a PDF) of Hogan’s Alley #24 available for purchase. This is a great, affordable option for readers outside the US (shipping costs, yikes!) or those who prefer to read on a tablet or laptop. Just go to: www.hoganmag.com/stores/hogan...

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Whew, I’m so relieved it’s in your hands! I hope you enjoy it!

Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Superman fans get thirsty.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Wonderful! I’m sorry delivery took so long. While the digital edition is great for readers outside the US, IMO nothing beats holding the physical edition in your hands. I hope you enjoy it!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

We just made a downloadable, digital facsimile (a PDF) of Hogan’s Alley #24 available for purchase. This is a great, affordable option for readers outside the US (shipping costs, yikes!) or those who prefer to read on a tablet or laptop. Just go to: www.hoganmag.com/stores/hogan...

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Today we begin our second tale of pre-Comics Code horror: “Green Horror,” from Witches Tales #6 (November 1951), page 1.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 1d

Sluggo Saturday (“Nancy” strips from September 25-30, 1944):

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Jean Vander Pyl--voice of Wilma (and Pebbles) Flintstone, Rosie on "The Jetsons," and others--was born on October 11, 1919. (Before she passed away in April 1999, Vander Pyl was the last surviving original cast member of The Flintstones.)

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Riverdale Week in Review (“Archie” strips from October 11-16, 1948):

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 10. Tomorrow, we begin our second story of the month, so come back…IF YOU DARE!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

The Friday Flop:

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 2d

In “Peanuts,” Snoopy first appeared as the WWI flying ace 60 years ago, on October 10, 1965. (I’d wager that, thanks to Peanuts, the Sopwith Camel is the only WWI airplane most people can name.) Here’s the debut of the flying ace and his biplane, before the many battles with the Red Baron.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t have a misaligned spine, dude!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

You just don’t know what thrills and action you’re missing until you own a copy of "The Complete Betty Brown, Ph.G.” Just go to bettybrownbook.com today to own Betty's story. And enter the code PRINTPROJECT15 at checkout to get 15% off either the paperback or hardcover edition (valid thru tomorrow)!

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I discovered the strip.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

"Betty Brown, Ph.G." by Boody Rogers, originally published on October 4, 1937, and titled "The Fight Promoter." (I should note that this continuity involves domestic violence against Betty.)

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

Pre-Code horror: “The Spell of the Black Gloves,” from Witches Tales #5 (September 1951), page 9.

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Tomb Heintjes @hogansalley.bsky.social · 3d

If you want a more extensive look at Fritzi’s debut (and who doesn’t?), here’s a piece from Hogan’s Alley #7 that gives background on the pre-Bushmiller, pre-Nancy Fritzi (and shows dailies from the debut): www.hoganmag.com/blog/fritzi-...

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