tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post559313613517483605..comments2024-03-12T07:42:50.050-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: It Was Yesterday Once MoreDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-12111902680338208662016-12-01T11:53:35.706-06:002016-12-01T11:53:35.706-06:00Well don't hold those early years' posts a...Well don't hold those early years' posts against us, Ace! Karen and I both feel like we got better as we went along.<br /><br />What you will find, though, are some good discussion topics with few comments, as early on we just didn't have the following that had been established toward the later years.<br /><br />Thanks for your interest, and happy spelunking!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-2940436992675236862016-12-01T11:49:50.340-06:002016-12-01T11:49:50.340-06:00I'm going to go back and read from the beginni...I'm going to go back and read from the beginning since I missed the early years! <br /><br />Thanks again and best wishes! Ace Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456386717012215210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-31281262468272889892016-11-19T16:32:47.577-06:002016-11-19T16:32:47.577-06:00PEACE
Karen and Doug, maybe I'll see you on t...PEACE <br />Karen and Doug, maybe I'll see you on the BACK ISSUE! Fakebook page.<br /><br />Thanks for the memories,<br /><br />starfoxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-16261984616978745202016-11-05T04:09:12.794-05:002016-11-05T04:09:12.794-05:00Just now seeing this due to a nutty work schedule....Just now seeing this due to a nutty work schedule. I was a latecomer to BAB but I quickly fell in love with this place. The topics and reviews were sensational, but the blog's best feature was its' easy going comment section. There you could be free to share your own memories, or even criticize the comics and art under discussion, and never have to worry about it turning ugly. In this day and age that kind of warmth is very rare. For that, Doug and Karen, you deserve a thousand thank yous. I will miss you guys and this wonderful blog. Best wishes - JJ.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053716133555080531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-39427352196980450152016-11-05T01:15:39.603-05:002016-11-05T01:15:39.603-05:00Damn it, damn it, damn it! I truly appreciate all ...Damn it, damn it, damn it! I truly appreciate all your time and effort, Karen and Doug. This amazing blog helped to both fuel and keep my love of comics alive. It also connected me with your wonderful followers and the shared obsession of music, pop culture, etc. Best of luck to both of you !<br /><br />What a great song the Prowler laid down. Another appropriate one would be Nilsson's "Don't Forget Me". Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267401771086411957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-81185845109721587072016-11-05T01:07:01.623-05:002016-11-05T01:07:01.623-05:00Losing regularly post by Karen is like losing Bron...Losing regularly post by Karen is like losing Bronze Age regular Elfquest Issues by Wendy Pini. :( :( ;(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037715157961797311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-58209303415856501162016-11-03T20:36:29.545-05:002016-11-03T20:36:29.545-05:00Thank you for many interesting posts and vastly va...Thank you for many interesting posts and vastly varied viewpoints towards our favorite era. Good luck on your future endeavors. Erik J Kreffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600501989135593427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-52868853307059027982016-11-03T18:55:45.037-05:002016-11-03T18:55:45.037-05:00To Doug and Karen a special thanks for the excelle...To Doug and Karen a special thanks for the excellent work consistently over the years. We started Super-Blog Team Up as a way to share great blogs and get eyes on our products. Along the way I became big fans of our teams work and the day I read the BAB I knew this was a special blog.<br /><br />It has truely been an honor to have you both participating in our little group that is very much yours as it is ours. BAB has given plenty of great fans to other blogs and that is a high compliment! <br /><br />I want to say thankyou for how you elevated what a comics blog could be and a light in the universe goes off when you close the doors.<br /><br />Its been a pleasure..<br /><br />Hero..Out!Charlton Herohttp://charltonhero.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-70954757937184234552016-11-03T18:54:29.883-05:002016-11-03T18:54:29.883-05:00I've been reading this blog for over four year...I've been reading this blog for over four years now. I would always check with anticipation to see what was on the BAB docket for the day. I guess I just took for granted that it would always be here. I will truly miss it. Take care and thank you for all the enjoyment and fun you provided to myself and to others. Peace.ZIRGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292312948672927804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-14527464063368521912016-11-03T13:33:54.491-05:002016-11-03T13:33:54.491-05:00Thank you so much for the years of fun! This was a...Thank you so much for the years of fun! This was a really special community and I cannot recall any incidences of trolling or bad behavior. What a great bunch! Hope to see you all (and I include Karen and Doug in this) participating in the other bronzy-themed blogs out there!johnlindwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742041159952441523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-57138797626635656972016-11-03T11:55:41.490-05:002016-11-03T11:55:41.490-05:00The commenting just isn't over until Mike from...The commenting just isn't over until Mike from T&T shows up!<br /><br />Yoyo, Dougie, William, and PFG -- it's been our pleasure. Thanks for your presence here these past years.<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64151477879582252902016-11-03T08:31:53.443-05:002016-11-03T08:31:53.443-05:00Oh yeah, Doug and Karen, I almost forgot to say th...Oh yeah, Doug and Karen, I almost forgot to say thanks for putting up with me, and even letting me post an article on BAB.<br /><br />You guys were always the most gracious of hosts. This site was a ton of fun, and I definitely plan to continue on with Marti and Redartz over at Back In The Bronze Age (I guess we'll have to call it BITBA).<br /><br />Anyway, once again. Thanks for all your hard work and effort to bring a little joy into the lives a bunch of old comic book geeks. Hope to still be able to converse with you once in a while over at BITBA (see what I did there). Take it easy. Excelsior!!!!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-74179703183895533492016-11-03T08:19:17.283-05:002016-11-03T08:19:17.283-05:00OMG! "Say it ain't so, Joe. Say it ain...OMG! "Say it ain't so, Joe. Say it ain't so.<br /><br />I was out all day yesterday and missed this post! Wow! So sad to see this news. This is (was) always the first place I went every morning (except yesterday of course) to get my shot in the arm of comic book and pop culture nostalgia.<br /><br />I guess all I can say is "Thanks for the memories", and I wish you both the best of luck post-BAB. (sad face with tear).Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-69136045744695464512016-11-03T05:37:25.870-05:002016-11-03T05:37:25.870-05:00I missed yesterday's post so I am just getting...I missed yesterday's post so I am just getting to this news this morning. <br />I have posted a few times anonymously but have read for years. It is a habit I will not like to break. <br />Special thanks to both of you, Doug and Karen, for these reminders of our shared youth. The comics, toys, tv shows, movies of the 70s wield such a powerful effect on all of our hearts. Those were not the best of times in my life, but revisiting them has put a cheery shine on them for me.<br />Thanks to all.<br /><br />yoyoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-14368125005468306092016-11-03T01:09:57.888-05:002016-11-03T01:09:57.888-05:00While I'm sorry to read this post, I sympathis...While I'm sorry to read this post, I sympathise. I haven't been able to maintain a weekly blog, having relocated across Scotland for a new job, so I can only imagine the pressures of daily posting. Thank you for your sterling efforts and all the best for the future.Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965448821892833703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-1184214351969820922016-11-02T23:02:56.403-05:002016-11-02T23:02:56.403-05:00Oh Mike in T and T...dang it, I was holding it tog...Oh Mike in T and T...dang it, I was holding it together until you brought out Tolkien. Well done, sir.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032477453891087135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-58409045324404593262016-11-02T22:11:08.578-05:002016-11-02T22:11:08.578-05:00Hiya,
Like our Bronze Age all good things . . .
...Hiya,<br /><br />Like our Bronze Age all good things . . .<br /><br />Seeya <br /><br />pfgaviganpfgaviganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446007678336988354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-74464822897733698732016-11-02T22:01:18.239-05:002016-11-02T22:01:18.239-05:00Thank you so much for your site, such an enjoyable...Thank you so much for your site, such an enjoyable and positive place to visit! I've only found it recently and sad to see it go into hibernation... Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-68284048905730789082016-11-02T21:49:02.504-05:002016-11-02T21:49:02.504-05:00It's been a long day and so despite the fact I...It's been a long day and so despite the fact I heard the news today (oh boy), I haven't had a chance to comment. I still feel like the new guy around here. I discovered this place when I was still living in Cortland, NY, still working on my dissertation, and was happy the day I changed my sign-off from Mr. Oyola to Dr. Oyola (and not one person on here was snarky enough to call me swoll-headed). Back then I used to be able to comment something most days, but once I started my current jobs it got harder to keep up and to comment frequently or early enough in the day to feel like part of the conversation (or sometimes days later - I swear 90% of my comments in the last 2 years are the last one on any particular post). But I always read the post, squeezing in a read between teaching classes or meeting with students, or during the commute on my phone.<br /><br />Anyway, as I said in Twitter, I am pretty sure Doug and Karen and all the BAB crew are the nicest people on the internet, and I hope to see them and Edo and Mike from TnT and Colin and everybody! over at Martinex1 and Redartz's new place. And you are of course all welcome to come check out my writing on <a href="https://themiddlespaces.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">The Middle Spaces</a>, the Middle Spaces <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleSpaces/" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a> (for fan-scholar thoughts on comics and music) or my <a href="http://comicscollecting.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">Notes from Comics Collecting tumblr</a> (which may be more people's speed if they aren't into a cultural critic's view on comics).<br /><br />Peace!Dr. Ohttps://themiddlespaces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64455142101835360812016-11-02T21:42:32.428-05:002016-11-02T21:42:32.428-05:00"Lo, there shall be an ending!" - cover..."Lo, there shall be an ending!" - cover of FF #43<br /><br />Well, what can I say? First off, thank you Doug & Karen for 7 and a half wonderful years of great work. The BAB was truly a refreshing oasis in the ofttimes tempestuous world of internet comics blogs.<br /><br />While I'm sad to see the end of this blog, I can understand why you guys want to end it now. I was always amazed at how you all came up with great topics to discuss or review day in and day out. Even for professional bloggers it's quite a challenge to keep a blog relevant and fresh, and it's very easy for blogs to become stale and boring, something which the BAB never became, thank goodness.<br /><br />Even though most people here know me as the nocturnal lurker here (gosh, that sounds so creepy!), the reason I post so late is simply I have more time at these late hours, and well, I'm a night owl - I think better at night! Even though I didn't post every day, believe me, I made sure that I read every single BAB blog post every day. Some topics left me cold (Vinnie Colletta's art!) but generally I enjoyed most of these discussions.<br /><br />Doug & Karen, thank you, thank you, thank you for all the great memories. Even though I've never meet you personally, you are two of the nicest human beings I've encountered online, and all I can honestly say is that it was truly an honour and a supreme pleasure to be a part of the BAB. <br /><br />In closing, I'd like to post a poem by JRR Tolkien called Journey's End (sincerest apologies to our resident BAB poet Prowler!):<br /><br />Journey's End<br /><br />In western lands beneath the Sun<br />The flowers may rise in Spring,<br />The trees may bud, the waters run,<br />The merry finches sing.<br />Or there maybe 'tis cloudless night,<br />And swaying branches bear<br />The Elven-stars as jewels white<br />Amid their branching hair.<br /><br />Though here at journey's end I lie<br />In darkness buried deep,<br />Beyond all towers strong and high,<br />Beyond all mountains steep,<br />Above all shadows rides the Sun<br />And Stars for ever dwell:<br />I will not say the Day is done,<br />Nor bid the Stars farewell.<br /><br /><br />- Mike 'thank you Karen & Doug' from Trinidad & Tobago.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-79634026566985047232016-11-02T20:45:25.548-05:002016-11-02T20:45:25.548-05:00Thank you for all of your hard work. Your blog was...Thank you for all of your hard work. Your blog was my local comic shop and I will miss reading both the reviews and the comments. Will you keep the domain up and running for a year or so? I like to go back and read earlier posts since I was late to the party.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563309318883159121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-53015791460421086412016-11-02T20:24:17.193-05:002016-11-02T20:24:17.193-05:00As Chris Claremont might say....I hurt.As Chris Claremont might say....I hurt.B Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618583443442543086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-90746628519556729462016-11-02T19:48:27.503-05:002016-11-02T19:48:27.503-05:00It was another busy day, but every so often I'...It was another busy day, but every so often I'd look at my email and see your comments. I am just so very touched by your kind words, and obvious affection for the blog, and what it has meant to all of you. Like we said in the post, we never could have imagined it would blossom into such a wonderful little clubhouse full of like-minded folks. That's something I'll always be able to look back on fondly.<br /><br />But as Doug said in his last comment, as much as we have enjoyed it, it's been a tough journey at times. The pace of a daily blog is wearing. I certainly couldn't keep it up. It sure helped when we had guest writers and contributors. I really enjoyed the new ideas. Speaking of which, where is PF Gavigan? I loved his comic strips! They were really different and cool. I'll always think of HB as a little popsicle...<br /><br />Face front, fearless ones! I'll see you Back in the Bronze Age some time...<br /><br />Karen<br /> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032477453891087135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-55884357423941744272016-11-02T18:35:39.119-05:002016-11-02T18:35:39.119-05:00Doug and Karen:
As a relative newcomer here at BA...Doug and Karen:<br /><br />As a relative newcomer here at BAB, I'm saddened to see it coming to an end, but I wish you both the best. I'd been lurking here for close to three years, but only started posting occasionally over the past few months. <br /><br />What I've gotten from you, among other things: A renewed interest in some of my favorite Marvel story arcs of the 1970s (Celestial Madonna, Secret Empire). I had all of those when they were brand new, but I sold my collection in 1977. Since I've been reading your blog, I've actually replaced all of those and many more (actual back issues, not TPBs).<br /><br />I'm approximately 9 or 10 years old than you two, so I got my start with comics about 1965 (actually earlier, since I had two big sisters who had tons of the Superman titles along with their Archie comics). But the earliest comic I remember actually owning myself, when I was old enough to read, was 1965. One of my first comics might have been Avengers #20.<br /><br />Although only 10 percent of my collection over the years were from Marvel, I agree with the general idea that Marvel was, most of the time, delivering better stories -- more fun, more action, less unnecessary exposition. And while my collection spans all periods, the late Silver and early Bronze ages remain central in terms of excitement and fun. I think both DC and Marvel were at their peak circa 1970-1974. DC saw a drastic drop in the quality of writing after that, while Marvel remained pretty strong through the remainder of the decade and at least into the early 1980s.<br /><br />I still like a lot of stuff from DC's later days, especially post-Crisis late 1980s and well into the early 2000s. Didio and company made some serious errors in judgement leading into Final Crisis and have not recovered. I missed all the House of M drama and other upheavals at Marvel.<br /><br />I'm rambling here, but I just want to say to both of you: Thank you for a real good time! I've enjoyed reading all your reviews and commentary, on comics, Star Trek, and related goodness.<br /><br />A word of warning: I'm 58 years old, not all that far from 60. If you've loved comics as long as you both obviously have... then I don't think you'll ever grow out of it.<br /><br />We can only hope that none of us do.<br /><br />All the best...<br /><br />Terry in VirginiaTerry in Virginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-35611690470709216952016-11-02T17:53:47.622-05:002016-11-02T17:53:47.622-05:00HB --
Thanks for your thoughts. I think you are c...HB --<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts. I think you are correct that at times a sense of obligation has indeed kept us rolling along. If you knew me outside of the screen you're looking at, you'd find me a very loyal person. I'd say there were days when I looked ahead in the queue and found nothing posted that I'd wrack my brain to toss something together. Maybe it was me worrying too much about things that in the grand scheme of life aren't that important, but I never wanted someone to come by here for a respite from life's other junk and not find something to discuss in a friendly atmosphere. But because of the pace of the blog (and to our friends out there who also run dailies, you have my sincere admiration), Karen and I can both state that we're mentally tired.<br /><br />It's funny, because right now I have admin. rights on the Back in the Bronze Age... blog, as the boys were gracious enough to ask me to tag along for a short time in case they have questions or run into some troubles. I look at the 7-8 posts they already have in their queue and I'm so excited for what tomorrow (and beyond) will bring. It's fresh, it's sharp, and I think we'll all find a new hang-out soon enough.<br /><br />Tom, thanks for the compliment on the Library of Reviews. It's a repository of seven year's worth of love for the stuff we've talked about. Unfortunately, it's not complete (because that would take, like, forever). A couple of things I had in mind, yet lacked motivation to actually write up, were The Batman Adventures #12 -- the 1st comic appearance of Harley Quinn and 1st appearance of Batgirl in that title, and of course the March graphic novel I mentioned in the post. I also had my eye on the Marvel Team-Ups with the Frankenstein Monster and Man-Wolf, but October got away from me before I could do anything about it. I was surprised at how many of you asked for more Deadman after my review in September; sadly, not gonna happen either. And back to the Library itself, I know it's in need of some maintenance. Some of the links to covers are broken, and spacing in some of the older posts is wonky I'd guess due to Blogger updates over time. So while I don't think I'll make it a project per se, I may do some spelunking of my own and take on a task when it presents itself.<br /><br />Again, you all have been so great to us, and this outpouring today has been humbling. I'm glad we could bring a smile here and there over these past many days.<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.com