BOODY : THE BIZARRE COMICS OF BOODY ROGERS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Boody Rogers | 124 pages | 20 Apr 2009 | Fantagraphics | 9781560979616 | English | Seattle, United States Boody : The Bizarre Comics of Boody Rogers PDF Book It is during this period, too, that Patty begins to clash with authority figures, including a run-in with the school administration over the dress code. The roiling, anything-goes "Golden Age of Comics" is best known for introducing and developing the superhero genre, but the medium was so fluid at that time that literally any sort of subject matter was fair game, provided that audiences liked it. JASPER FUDD, a "filler" story about a clod- hopper country boy who doubles as an inexplicably fast cross-country runner, is the most "normal" story in the issue, and, as such, is the story that should probably have been chucked in favor of more zany fare. No comments:. Search our Auction Archives below to find item values. The roiling, anything-goes "Golden Age of Comics" is best known for introducing and developing the superhero genre, but the medium was so fluid at that time that literally any sort of subject matter was fair game, provided that audiences liked it. Patty veers between exasperation at Charlie's inevitable gaffes, inadvertent disparagement as during the classic game of "Ha Ha Herman! The page is laid out like a full Sunday comic with a topper, distributed by the "Ding Dong Syndicate. All of the comics in this volume originally appeared in the late s and early s. The last SPARKY story, a two-parter, features Sparky and his pal Slap Happy in a supporting role to two pairs of animate legs and feet who fall in love and get married. JASPER FUDD, a "filler" story about a clod-hopper country boy who doubles as an inexplicably fast cross-country runner, is the most "normal" story in the issue, and, as such, is the story that should probably have been chucked in favor of more zany fare. For the early s, this was high-concept indeed. The page, never meant for publication, appears to have been created as a wedding gift for a friend who may have been named or nick-named "Rupe," or "John. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Other stories seem to end in the midst too--one with Babe suffering from a broken neck! Subscribe to Free Announcements:. This panel was indeed drawn upside-down as part of a parody of screwball comics by Boody Rogers and Zack Mosely Meta-Screwballism A Screwball Sunday essay by Paul Tumey Presenting a cuckoo screwball comic jam by Boody Rogers and Zack Mosely that reaches rarely scaled heights of wild lunacy. But unlike some other archival projects, Yoe's effort here isn't to present pristine glimpses of the past, or to examine these comics as historical artifacts. Unfortunately, sloppy, breathless writing is the least of Yoe's sins here. Tucker Stone rated it liked it Aug 03, Auction Info. From the hillbilly hijinx of "Babe" to the wacko sci-fi underworld of "Sparky Watts" to the hipster hullabaloo of "Dudley, the Prince of Prance," Boody Rogers presents an off-kilter world of hilarity that seems like an oft-unheralded link between the Golden Age of the newspaper strips and the underground cartoonists of the s. Start your review of Boody. Boody : The Bizarre Comics of Boody Rogers Writer Sell One of These Currency Converter. After digesting this brief collection of examples of each of Rogers' major features -- and "major" is stretching things some, given that even Sparky Watts had a career that lasted less than a decade and was interrupted due to Rogers' service in World War II -- a few additional questions have been answered, at least The reader apparently had to assume that Babe's neck would heal up by the time the next issue appeared and since this only appeared in issue 4 of an issue run, at least she got the chance to recover! Published in English United States. Keyword Search. The page, never meant for publication, appears to have been created as a wedding gift for a friend who may have been named or nick-named "Rupe," or "John. Reprints from Babe Prize, series v1 1 1 June-July Issue at my. We'll do a Boody-call in a later post, but for now, we're looking a page that may be one of the nuttiest screwball comics ever made. She spends the last page or so of the story with her head canted back at an impossible angle -- and no, there's no deus ex machina to make it all better at story's end. No comments:. The name "Boody Rogers" may not be familiar to the casual comics fan, but for dedicated collectors of bizarre humor, Boody ranks right up there with Basil Wolverton, Harvey Kurtzman, and Milt Gross. Rows: Columns:. Unfortunately, sloppy, breathless writing is the least of Yoe's sins here. Sparky and Slap might just as well have been Sam and Silo cf. The Bizarre Comics of Boody Rogers. Boody Call. Learn More. Rogers September 8, , Hobart, Oklahoma — February 6, , better known as Boody Rogers , was an American comic strip and comic book cartoonist who created the superhero parody Sparky Watts. JASPER FUDD, a "filler" story about a clod-hopper country boy who doubles as an inexplicably fast cross- country runner, is the most "normal" story in the issue, and, as such, is the story that should probably have been chucked in favor of more zany fare. American cartoonist, Rogers had work published in Dell Publishing 's The Funnies , a seminal s precursor of comic books. Humor comics flourished in the years after World War II, and, in their zeal to get readers' attention, publishers weren't averse to taking walks on the weird, wild side and employing stylists whose over-the-top gags and broad drawing styles would probably not have passed muster in the more cautious post- Comics Code days. Bill Holman was at his meta-screwball best in this stream-of-conscious parody of Little Orphan Annie. After digesting this brief collection of examples of each of Rogers' major features -- and "major" is stretching things some, given that even Sparky Watts had a career that lasted less than a decade and was interrupted due to Rogers' service in World War II -- a few additional questions have been answered, at least I liked this material enough to want to see more of it -- and, apparently, a few of Rogers' others stories have been posted on the Web, so I may go hunting for them -- but the next Rogers collection should receive somewhat soberer treatment, at least when it comes to ancillary material. Gordon G. This scenario is disturbing enough, but just as skin-crawling is the brief tale in which Babe performs as a female wrestler and has her neck broken. Rogers also illustrated Babe and Dudley for Prize Comics. Sparky Watts began in Big Shot 14 June, , and the character starred in four issues of his own comic for Columbia, beginning November, Archived from the original on March 19, Auction Info. Genre humor; science fiction Characters Sparky Watts; Slap Happy; Doc Static; Oscar Synopsis Slap Happy receives a monkey in the mail as the cosmic rays charging Sparky wear off, causing him to shrink and become entangled in the monkey's hair. Rogers retired from comics in and began operating a pair of art supply stores in Arizona. The page, never meant for publication, appears to have been created as a wedding gift for a friend who may have been named or nick-named "Rupe," or "John. If Fantagraphics wants to follow up this collection with another bundle of "Boody" boodle, I have a mild suggestion: publish a volume devoted entirely to Sparky, so that we can actually see what makes him tick, as opposed to getting ticked off at not finding out more about the character. Newer Post Older Post Home. This volume introduces modern readers to a second likable loony: Gordon "Boody" Rogers. Boody : The Bizarre Comics of Boody Rogers Reviews Learn More. Donrog Tody Turnovah [2] Ralph Wolfe [3]. LOT Sell One of These Currency Converter. Schulz Fantagraphics, It's all about the bizarre imagery and dream-like logic of the story in "Sparky Watts," and those strips are absolutely joyous. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It was the right idea, but the wrong format. Accessed Dec. It is undated, but the drawing style resembles his late 50s and early 60s style used on Smokey Stover. Order Now! During a later trip to camp, though, Patty actually sees Charlie's would-be girlfriend and is overcome by sudden self-loathing. No comments:. Evidently, the date is somewhat misleading; this piece was produced BEFORE production on the original series got fully underway. LOT One reviewer of BOODY strafed editor Craig Yoe for a fanboyishly dizzy introduction that gave Rogers' biography short shrift -- a bit of a surprise considering Yoe's obvious enthusiasm for Rogers' work and self-proclaimed diligence at digging up data. Sparky and Slap might just as well have been Sam and Silo cf. By submitting this form, you agree to receive emails and the use of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. Newer Posts Older Posts Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. This issue was most recently modified by:. I still had UConn coming out of that region regardless. Make sure this is what you intended. Labels: College Basketball. Rogers recalled his introduction to the job, taking place in Namespaces Article Talk.