70's Tribute to Clint Eastwood

This is just my way of acknowledging Clint Eastwood's 70's characters Dirty Harry and The man with no name. Having recently watched Dirty Harry I was remembered of the impact this character had on young boys in the 70's. We were enamored with his grit, his rebellion (we were too young for James Dean) and his ability to kick ass. He , along with the Man with no name from the classic Sergio Leone trilogy really hit home with young boys and their fantasized realities in the backyards and schoolyards. Tho

se were our streets of San Francisco and no punks were gonna get lucky on my street.

So, enjoy these photos and Go ahead, make your day!

Unknown Villains

These Marvelites are the not-so-famous arch enemies of your favorite heroes.  They are either outdated or just not too cool by today's standards. Yes, even the baddies have to stay trendy. 

The Trapster aka "Paste-Pot-Pete" 

He changed his name to stay hip, but it did not register

 with the public. He has been around since the 1960's (first appeared in Strange Tales 104) yet still no action figure for this guy. No respect. He did modify his paste gun and added some newer traps, but really, who past the age of 11 uses glue anymore .

Sorry Pete. (most recently seen in Thunderbolts 125 and Spider-man Brand New Day one-shot)

Plant Man

Ok this guy controls plants...um ok big plants...see the dilemma? What hero cannot defeat a plant?  First appearing in Strange Tales (where else?) 113, later joining forces with Unicorn, Eel, Porcupine and Scarecrow, and working together with the Maggia they attempted to defeat the X-Men. This guy is so desperate he had to change identities (He now goes by the name Blackheath) and has been seen in pages of Thunderbolts (where old villains go to die)

Hammerhead

How outdated is this guy? His weapon is a tommy-gun. He has a steel plate in his skull, but that has not stopped him from being killed ( at least 3 times?).

 He is like a weed; they try to kill him and he keeps popping up. Aligned with the Maggia (where many criminals begin their schooling on how to fail) he first reared his ugly head (ugly steel head) in Spider-man 113. Recently, he joined Norman Osbourne's Sinister Twelve then suffered apparent death during the Civil War. it is now known he was saved by Mr. Negative and has a new adamantium skull. He is loyal to Mr. Negative and currently building a small criminal army.

Swarm

His entire body is made of Bees (are you scared?) He and his insect army first took on the L.A. super team the Champions (issue 14) and he has fought Spider-man (who hasn't) However, you know you are b-list when you appear in an issue of Secret Defenders (issue 19).  Was recently bugging the Mighty Avengers in issue 24. Last line of ill-respect, he has been defeated by the Runaways! (their just kids for pete's sake)

The Blank

For the ultimate in no respect, Marvel could not even give this villain a cheesy name. He is literally called The Blank and his actual name has yet to be revealed, and very little is actually known about him. We do know he first appeared (kinda) in West Coast Avengers #2 and was last seen (kinda) in Spider-man 580. The issue was aptly named "Fill in the Blank" 

There you have it and there they obviously do not. So, give these guys some respect and at least read the aforementioned comics. At the very least you'll have fun searching for them.

Clash Speak

Joe strummer and friends had a lot to say about a lot of things. So, here are a few favorite lines. Speak them, share them, live them! 

He who fucks nuns will later join the church. (death or glory)

Let fury have the hour. Anger can be power. (clampdown)

No Elvis, Beatles or Rolling Stones in 1977. (1977)

You have the right, not to be killed. (Know your rights)

Phony beatlemania has bitten the dust. (london calling)

Future is unwritten. 

Balls to you, Big Daddy

To live outside the law, you must read comics.

Psychedelic Psuperheroes

These heroes may not be on drugs, but their comics are laced with psychedelic art, storylines and other fantasy-inspired gadgets and villains.

Doctor Strange- Known as the master of the mystic arts. He has explored other dimensions, cast spells and has the ability to astrally project himself (out of body experience to the max). Basically, he is the Timothy Leary of Marvel comics. Suggested reading: Dr. Strange Oath TPB

Nick Fury- He is the Director of SHIELD, an underground espionage team of gadget heads who started in the psychedelic sixties. The early issues of Strange tales and SHIELD's first series are strewn with the most psychedelic art and far out adventures ever seen in comics. Jim Steranko is the master of the splash page and his colors are right out of a Pink Floyd lightshow.
Suggested reading: Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD TPB

Killraven- He is living in the apocalyptic future-earth which has just lost a battle to aliens (think Road Warrior meets War of the Worlds) His band of survivors must battle warrior savages to stay alive and keep the human race from extinction. There are one-eyed men, snake people and other wierdness created by the Marvel mastermind Roy Thomas and a slew of artists.
Suggested reading: Killraven Warrior of the Worlds GN

Silver Surfer- He is a galatic herald tortured by his inability to escape his plight (he is a herald for a devourer of worlds). He is soulful and poetic while surfing dimensions and realms (leading to psychedelic worlds of adventure and stranger creatures of the universe) on his long board. Oh, and he has the power of the universe incarnate. Nuff said.
Suggested reading: Marvel Masterworks Silver Surfer TPB

Psychedelic Homefront

Here is a list of some USA psych i've enjoyed and allowed to seep into my brain.
I have most of these on LP and when you add in the snaps, crackles and pops it only adds to the psychness of the music. Let your freak flag fly!

Country joe and the Fish-Electric Music anyone?
Doors (especially Strange Days)
Jefferson Airplane (White Rabbit is the ultimate trip song)
Led Zeppelin ( iknow mainstream, but listen to song remains the same and the longer jams like Dazed and confused)
Moby Grape (SF mellow psych to smoke to)
Power of Zeus (The Gospel of psych?) Heavier psych
Hunger-For your Heavier frame of mindmelt
New Dawn- cool progish sound with some fuzz