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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 14:48:25 GMT -5
Joe Books and Universal Brand Development announce that Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Baby Huey, and the rest of the Harvey gang are back in all-new adventures. On Sale 5/31/17.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 15:44:00 GMT -5
I may pick this up simply for Art Baltazar and Franco.
I can honestly say I have little or no connection to the characters though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 16:38:28 GMT -5
I have a soft spot for Harvey Comics characters. Those were the first comics my parents read to me. Even when I was able to read on my own & loved other comic book genres (heroes, war, science fiction)I still read Harvey Comics.
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Post by mikelmidnight on Feb 24, 2017 12:35:29 GMT -5
I remember those comics fondly, although I have no particular nostalgia for them. But if they produce more comics to let little kids interested in the form, more power to them.
Now when they get some A-list creators to revive B-Man, Shock Gibson, Jigsaw, Spyman, et al, I will pay more attention.
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Post by Batflunkie on Feb 25, 2017 14:02:29 GMT -5
I have a soft spot for Harvey Comics characters. Those were the first comics my parents read to me. Even when I was able to read on my own & loved other comic book genres (heroes, war, science fiction)I still read Harvey Comics. I'm kind of into "Addams Family/The Munsters" style horror where it's more "jokey" than "scary", so of course I'm happy for more Hot Stuff |
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Post by shaxper on Feb 26, 2017 10:06:09 GMT -5
With all the success the Archie property is experiencing, the copyright holder for the Harvey characters would be a fool not to try to cash in. That being said, Archie's newfound success didn't happen by accident -- it was the result of bold decisions and a quality product. Imitations and rivals are going to have to be ready to deliver.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 17:40:48 GMT -5
With all the success the Archie property is experiencing, the copyright holder for the Harvey characters would be a fool not to try to cash in. That being said, Archie's newfound success didn't happen by accident -- it was the result of bold decisions and a quality product. Imitations and rivals are going to have to be ready to deliver. Agree. Outside of the looonng delays with Adam Hughes' Betty & Veronica the rest of the titles were well planned & mostly on time (every 4-6 weeks). Hopefully this will be similar. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 20:00:24 GMT -5
With all the success the Archie property is experiencing, the copyright holder for the Harvey characters would be a fool not to try to cash in. That being said, Archie's newfound success didn't happen by accident -- it was the result of bold decisions and a quality product. Imitations and rivals are going to have to be ready to deliver. Not to mention the Riverdale TV Series being done by CW ... they should go after them too? ... BTW, I like Riverdale and I did not catch it until @mrjupiter mentioned to us awhile back. I was stunned how well it is. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 22:28:22 GMT -5
Another Solicit: CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST #1 MAR171276 (W) S.A. Check, John Gallagher, Mike Wolfer (A) John Gallagher, Bill Galvan (CA) Mike Wolfer Casper the friendly ghost, the friendliest ghost you know. Casper and his friends Wendy the Good Little Witch and Hot Stuff the Little Devil are back! The lovable Harvey classic returns to comics to delight kids of all ages with brand new adventures in the original beloved style. Generations of today’s artists grew up on these wonderful characters and now they have an opportunity to contribute colorful new stories to their legacy. This fun first issue features three new exciting Casper stories with his friends Wendy and Hot Stuff! Join us on Casper’s journey with Main Cover by Adrian Ropp, Spooky Variant by Mike Wolfer, Classics Cover by Bill Galvan, a Blank Sketch Cover, and a special Retro Animation retailer incentive cover! SRP: $3.99. On Sale 5/24/17.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 23:22:41 GMT -5
How does this work? Joe Books is publishing the Harvey Hits anthology (one shot?) at the same time American Mythology is publishing a Casper ongoing.
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Post by Icctrombone on Mar 1, 2017 5:49:19 GMT -5
With all the success the Archie property is experiencing, the copyright holder for the Harvey characters would be a fool not to try to cash in. That being said, Archie's newfound success didn't happen by accident -- it was the result of bold decisions and a quality product. Imitations and rivals are going to have to be ready to deliver. Yes, but the Harvey artwork seems to look like it will cartoony funny books as opposed to the serious nature that the Archie line has adopted. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2017 16:02:10 GMT -5
I had a few of the Harvey Comics. I remember having some Casper comics and a couple with Hot Stuff. I have very fond memories of the Casper cartoon show coming on the local UHF channel! Great to see these characters appearing again!
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