(FAR AWAY FEELING) The SPELL Of The YUKON...

ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE was born in England, educated

in Scotland (at the school my mother attended, but before her time),

lived in Canada and died in France.  In between, he wrote some impres-

sive poetry, including the one you're about to listen to, performed by

the hypnotic Mr. VELVET - otherwise known as JIM REEVES.

Unless your computer is linked to a spectacular sound-system,

I'd suggest plugging in your headphones to enjoy this performance

at its finest.  There's a chance this reading may relax you to the point

of unconsciousness, so it might be a good idea to sit or lie down while

listening to it - you wouldn't want to fall and injure yourself.  Trust

me, I'm only half-joking.  Take it away, Jim.

PART TWO Of The MIGHTY THOR COVER GALLERY...

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"NOW WITH CAPTAIN AMERICA!" said the banner on the cover of The MIGHTY THOR #11.  Big deal!  Big mistake!  Not that I've got anything against Cap, mind you.  Had it been the KIRBY adventures, I wouldn't have minded, but the tales reprinted were nothing special - IRON MAN would have been a far better fit.  Anyway, Cap disappeared when Thor and its companion mag, The ORIGINAL X-MEN, were merged together nine issues later.

And guess what, you lucky peeps?  We'll be looking at the covers from that combined title in an upcoming post, so keep your eyes peeled!

  

FIRST ISSUE Of TV TORNADO - PART ONE...

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I don't remember ever actually buying TV TORNADO, but the occasional issue came my way through the auspices of various friends or relatives.  The first issue, published by CITY MAGAZINES Ltd., went on sale on January 7th (dated 14th) 1967, and lasted 88 issues before being merged with TV CENTURY 21.  MICK ANGLO was the mag's editor and also the artist on the VOYAGE To The BOTTOM Of The SEA and The GREEN HORNET strips, as well as other bits and pieces.  That's all you really need to know, pilgrims - now sit back and enjoy the first ish of this fondly-remembered British comic from yesteryear.

Click here for Part Two.