In 1956 dc comics legend sheldon mayer released sugar and spike. Sugar is a little comic i decided to make of the little adventures of sugar and i. Typically occurring on the first saturday in may, free comic book day iscoincidentally or nottimed with the unofficial start of the summer movie season, which, of. He was having fun with the sugar and spike comic book and reaching an audience of very young readers and also their parents, some of whom mayve been old scribbly buffs. We will have a wide range of books for young readers, new readers, longtime fans, and and older readers interested in revisiting this remarkable art form. It was a huge hit in the days when the big publishers put out a healthy variety of titles for all audiences. Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industrys bestselling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the united states. The charming stories written and illustrated by sheldon mayer.
Uniquely, although this is a spinoff from idws larger angel. The latest news on comic books is on popsugar tech. Sugar plumm and cecil spike wilson were the pintsized stars of sugar and spike, a charming bimonthly comic that ran from 1956 to 1971. In the late 1970s i started writing a sciencefiction strip. After the fall franchise, it also serves as a prequel to dark horse comics own buffy the vampire slayer season eight comic. The brainstorm of sheldon mayer, cartoonist, writer, editor, and creator of all things comics, sugar and spike ran for an unprecedented fifteen years, and 98 issues, from 1956 1971.
Sugar and spike help out santa, spike becomes superman for a day, the experiment, babysat by santa, and twas the night before something. Linda carter, georgia jenkins and christine palmer are all studying to become nurses. The two toddlers and their constant missadventures hit the stands and. When idw publishing got the angel license in 2005, they started putting out spike titles of their own, including a main series. Sugars mom keeps sugar busy with a dollhouse where she acts out her frustrations with the adults in her life. Sugar spike uncertified silver age cartoon character comics. I could possibly award crisis as dcs best 80s moment, but i think the dark knight returns was more important for the industry. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Marvels 1970s cultclassic miniseries is collected in one supersized oneshot. Comic books season one stories heroes of the north awardwinning web series and comic books about canadian superheroes. Beautiful copies from what ive heard, acquiring a run in vf and better could be a lifelong pursuit.
They are charming and timeless stories of the two toddlers, sugar and spike, who can communicate just fine in babytalk with each other but have the hardest time understanding the grownups not only what theyre saying but what they think theyre. This everdelightful comic book series ran for 98 issues, remarkably all written and drawn by the creator of the characters, sheldon mayer. Can georgia stop her brother from holding the hospital hostage. I have some old collectible comic books yahoo answers. Its that time of year again where comic book fans from across the globe descend upon san diego for comiccon international, the famed comic book convention. That range is driven by the newsstand exclusivity of the variants, coupled with a decline in newsstand sales relative to direct edition sales direct. Dc and mayer had an agreement, unusual for the time, that no one except him could write sugar and spike stories, so official dc reprints and the occasional cameo in a modernday comic book are the best you can hope for if youre craving some sugar and spike.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Valentines day comes to dollboy, little arthurs puppet plot. I also have some star trek next generation collectables like. The idea though was long since in bleedmans head even when he started ppgd. He is possibly bestknown for his long runs illustrating, and later writing the legion of superheroes title in the 1980s and 1990s.
A great decade in comics, and featuring one of my favorite categories of price variant comics. Sugar and spike meet a new kid in the neighborhood, but the question is. From wonder woman to jane foster to night nurse, here are some of the most well. I remember enjoying this series as a little kid, when my tastes ran more towards harvey humor than superhero books. Amazon price new from used from mass market paperback, jan. On popsugar tech you will find everything you need on technology, gadgets and comic books. He also created the alien mercenary character lobo with roger slifer, and the irreverent wantto. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Dc sugar and spike comic book issue 69 february march 1967 meet tornado tot. Sugar and spice learn to draw comic art mass market paperback jan. Dc silver age classics comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Written by brian lynch, it focuses on the character of spike, a main character in television series buffy the vampire slayer and its spinoff, angel. With everything from movie theaters closing to film releases being pushed back due to the covid19 coronavirus outbreak, another pop culture cornerstone has been postponed. List of important comics from the 1980s rare comics.
One can only hope for a volume two of this much loved comic book. As the nurses care for a mysterious hitandrun victim, christine realizes that. Ive tried ebay but it does not give me the information i need. Many comic book variants in store or aggressively searched or help with you comic book needs. Thumbs up write your own comic page busy corners free. North begins with a 14 issue story arc, establishing a rich history and daring new future for a team of seven homegrown champions.
Get the best deals on sugar spike uncertified silver age cartoon character comics when you shop the largest online selection at. These are based on real events that either happened on my server or just whenever i run into sugar. The comic features the two toddlers sugar plumm and cecil spike wilson who were able to communicate in a special baby talk. Satrapis witty and poignant autobiographical novel. He was doing sugar and spike for dc and seemingly enjoying himself a good deal. Discover some of belgiums most iconic comic book heroes.
Spike is a comic book series published by idw publishing. Believe it or not, at one time comic books actually were comic. Now theyre grown up, and theyve become private investigators who specialize in cleaning up embarrassing problems for the dcus greatest heroes. Keep your camera clicking text story, art by sheldon mayer. I really love sugar and spike but i also enjoy the silly dc superhero books of when i first started reading comics this is a fun comic that combines both and if the most fun i have had out of a newer comic book series in a long time. The series was created, written, and drawn by sheldon mayer publication history. This year, publishers have created an amazing array of special offerings for the biggest day in comics. I later ran into mayer at a couple of comics conventions, and we became penpals. At long last, the adventures of pintsize protagonists sugar plumm and cecil spike wilson make it into the dc archives series. Top rated lists for sugar and spike 100 items every comic series, mini series, or one shot i have ever owned. Keith ian giffen is an american comic book illustrator and writer. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format.
I try to bring out the best of sugar with the my low level. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The early scribbly strips with ma hunkle as the red tornado are mayer at his best reprinted in the smithsonian comic book book. But what will happen when linda must choose between love and career. Outstanding defects, if any, are listed for each comic. Become a pair of christmas dollies, spike s big problem, and spike s adventures with the airwaves.
By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. Sugar and spike had a long and successful run with dc due in no small part to sheldon meyers timeless interpretation of what is behind baby talk. The series was launched in 1956 along with another sheldon mayer. This archive edition restores these classic strips in full color with delightful clarity. With increasingly more publishers getting into the digital game and media such as the internet, tv, and film providing more gateways to exploring the world of comics, there really is something for every potential fan considering dipping her or his toes into the fourcolored waters. All images are of the actual comics you will receive not a representation. Dc sugar and spike comic book issue 69 february march 1967. This weeks overvalued spotlight is shining a longrunning and muchloved silver age title sugar and spike. Personally, i thought the secret wars was a poor imitation of crisis on infinite earths.
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