Wordless Wednesday:
Tom Heintjes
@hogansalley.bsky.social
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Cartooning fun, facts, and ephemera from Hogan’s Alley, the Eisner Award winner for Best Comics Magazine
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We used to, through Diamond. This was the first issue not to receive distribution outside the US, unfortunately. We hope it's the last one.
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What I’m listening to.
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Reardon’s “Bozo” is arguably the first pantomime strip. It made its debut in its home paper in Richmond, Va., in 1925, ahead of The Little King (1930) and Henry (1932). I rarely play the “first” game, but I’m hard-pressed to think of an earlier pantomime strip. Here are some promos.
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“Bozo” by Francis X. Reardon (who signed his work as Foxo Reardon) first appeared in syndication 80 years ago, on November 19, 1945, after 20 years of running only in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Here are the first four syndicated dailies.
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This has been our best-selling issue to date. Once you have a copy, you’ll understand why.
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It’s Wednesday! That means it’s time to get your own copy of Hogan’s Alley #24. Just visit www.hoganmag.com/stores/hogan...
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Vintage ad (Otto Soglow for U.S. savings bonds):
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I’ll remove this bundle soon since I want people to get it in time for Xmas, and I’ll be away for much of December. But during November, you can get Hogan’s Alley #22-24 for $21! It’s perfect for anyone into comics, and it comes in vintage wrapping paper. Just go to www.hoganmag.com/stores/hogan...
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Topper Tuesday (“Roughin’ Reddy,” topper to “Salesman Sam”):
