Number 1755: John Stanley: Three beyond Lulu

After several years John Stanley left his magnum opus, Little Lulu. After Lulu there were other series. None of them lasted as long as Lulu, but they are still classic for being written by a master of comic humor. I am posting examples of three today.

First, a late fifties Stanley version of the Ernie Bushmiller newspaper strip, from Nancy #170 (1959). Next is an example of Stanley’s inspired and bizarre Melvin Monster, written and drawn by him from issue #5 (1966). Finally, the first story in the short-lived Gold Key series, O.G. Whiz. When I found this on the comic book spinner, on its first release in 1970, I knew Stanley’s name and unmistakable style. I owe that to Don and Maggie Thompson’s excellent fanzine, Comic Art, circa early 1960s, which is where I first read Stanley’s name.

Always highly recommended, the Stanley Stories blog by Frank Young.

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