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"The Winning Ticket" (1938)

Here’s another rare Captain and the Kids cartoon I decided to share on this Patreon—The Winning Ticket, released October 1, 1938. This time around, this entry features the aforemention...

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ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: "Nellie of the Circus" (1939)

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2020 Wrap-Up (with a Special Surprise)!!

As we wrap up what amounted to a dismal year, there are some positive aspects for me to take away from this difficult period of our lives. I wanted to say extend my thanks to those who have support...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Santa Claus Land" (Mickey/Goofy)

Four Color #178 (December 1947) is more notable for Carl Barks’ Donald Duck feature Christmas on Bear Mountain, which introduced the character of Uncle Scrooge McDuck. The other...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Carols" (Chip 'n' Dale)

For our comic book story on Christmas Eve, Chip 'n' Dale go out caroling to spread good cheer to all, and to all including Donald Duck.  

From Walt Disney’s Christmas Parade #...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "First Christmas" (Alvin and the Chipmunks)

Here's a special holiday-themed story with Alvin, Theodore, Simon and their father/songwriter/manager Dave Seville! 

From Alvin and His Pals in Merry Christmas with Clyde Crashcup an...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "The Bear Claus" (Br'er Rabbit)

Here's a Christmas-themed story featuring Disney's Br'er Rabbit! 

Before Song of the South reached theaters in November 1946, the Disney Sunday strip Uncle Remus an...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Smart Papa" (Terry Bears)

I hope many of you have done your holiday shopping early—preferably online, given the dreadful circumstances this year has brought. For the holiday season, here is a highly frenetic six-page stor...

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ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: "Donald's Snow Fight" (1942)

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COMIC BOOK STORY: Woody Woodpecker (New Funnies 179)

Western Publishing seemed to give established animated characters a bellicose (or busybody) next-door neighbor—Donald Duck and Neighbor Jones, Barney Bear and Mooseface McElk, and in this Yuletid...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Butch the Porcupine" (Li'l Bad Wolf, WDC&S 88)

Today, here’s a holiday-themed "L’il Bad Wolf" story drawn by another artist besides Gil Turner. This story was written and inked by Don Gunn, one of many dependable workhorses for Western Publ...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Feathered Foul-Up" (Christmas Funnies 9)

Today’s comic book story for the month of December features Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam—or, rather, Pirate Sam. Though Sam is most portrayed and drawn as a Wild West outlaw, advertising and com...

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Announcement for a Holiday Post!


Being that it’s the 55th anniversary of the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas<...

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RESTORATION COMPARISON: "The Lady Said No" (1946)

Here's a special treat for Patrons at the $5+ level! 

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COMIC BOOK STORY: The Fox and the Crow (Comic Cavalcade 31)

For the month of December, this Patreon will present a series of vintage holiday-themed comic book stories with licensed classic animated characters. This Yuletide special will start off with a sto...

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"The Captain's Pup" (1938)

Here’s a special treat for the public I’ve prepared for the holiday— some of the more hardcore animation buffs might appreciate this.

When MGM severed their contract with producers/dire...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Thanksgiving Turkeys" (Barney Bear)

Happy holidays! Here's a Thanksgiving feud with Barney Bear and his grouchy neighbor Mooseface McElk for the occasion... 

Barney Bear starred in his own series ...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: Henery Hawk (LT&MM 38)

Here's a comic book story with a slight Thanksgiving theme, featuring Henery Hawk! After he made his first appearance in Chuck Jones’ 2020-11-23 19:08:11 +0000 UTC View Post

EXCLUSIVE ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: "Donald's Dilemma" (1947)

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Playmate" (Baby Huey)

Today for the month of November, here is a quick five-page story featuring Famous Studios/Paramount's Baby Huey! 

From Casper the Friendly Ghost #16 (January 1954)—drawn and i...

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Announcement for an Exclusive Animator Breakdown!

It means so much that you loyal Patrons, and the general public that have read the comic book stories I...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Thanksgiving Reducing" (LT&MM 122)

Today on Patreon for the month of November, here’s a clever Thanksgiving-themed comic featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky and his nephew Cicero. In this story, Bugs has the idea to turn the bloated reper...

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ANIMATOR REEL: Don Williams

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "The Turkey Thiever" (Chip 'n Dale)

In today's story for the month of November, Chip 'n Dale want to have turkey for Thanksgiving instead of acorns. The theme of "pilfered poultry" comes into play again as Goofy is hired to stand gua...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Thanksgiving Turkey" (WDC&S 195)

Today on Patreon, here’s the first Thanksgiving-themed comic book story for the month of November. Readers might find a recurring theme of pilfered poultry in a few of these selections and this s...

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Poll Closed for Thanksgiving Stories!

The votes have been tallied, so it is has been decided that vintage Thanksgiving or turkey-themed comic book stories will be posted throughout the next couple weeks.

I appreciate your patienc...

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POLL: Thanksgiving Comic Book Stories?

Being that it’s the month of November, I wanted to share vintage comic book stories with classic cart...

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VOTE! "Hell-Bent for Election" (1944)

Being that it’s Election Day, it seemed appropriate to post this important political cartoon from Industrial Film, which later evolved into United Productions of America (UPA).

Hell-Ben...

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "The Flintstones Meet Frankenstein and Dracula" (Flintstones 33)

Now, for our special Halloween story)—The Flintstones Meet Frankenstein and Dracula. Naturally, the inclusion of the Wolf Man and the Mummy would have made the feature a much long title....

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COMIC BOOK STORY: "Halloween Haunting" (WDC&S 146)

Here's another Halloween tale featuring L'il Bad Wolf, with the Seven Dwarfs making an appearance!  From Walt Disney's Comics & Stories #146 (November 1952)—written, drawn and i...

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