tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post6133764736342464695..comments2024-03-25T11:21:33.915-04:00Comments on Diversions of the Groovy Kind: Black and White Wednesday: "The Wrath of Raga-Shah!" by Gerber and DeZunigaThe Groovy Agenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17466541479854942040noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-5288700890195768172012-07-12T16:50:38.599-04:002012-07-12T16:50:38.599-04:00I could also recall the artwork on this issue year...I could also recall the artwork on this issue years later--excellent drawing plus the cheescake plus the creepy last page. <br />Thanks to Mr. Groovy for making this available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-6985043144332536962012-06-09T15:31:59.189-04:002012-06-09T15:31:59.189-04:00This is the 1970's--no cable--and a python has...This is the 1970's--no cable--and a python has slow digestion. Shanna may have a few quiet weeks on her hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-47603489148702289932012-06-09T15:28:55.682-04:002012-06-09T15:28:55.682-04:00No superpowers, no magic, no costumed stylistics. ...No superpowers, no magic, no costumed stylistics. Instead, a tight, grim little yarn about survivor guilt, manhunt, and revenge underpins DeZuniga's excellent, sensual graphics. No more mercy in the telling than in the book of Esther; both stories feature a beautiful woman acting as an angel of vengeance, and a villian's complicity in his own doom. But, added to the mix, a jokey, Bond-type sadism. A very 1970's story, and a real break with the Marvel style of that time, especially the ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-78919629873872891182012-05-30T12:51:09.577-04:002012-05-30T12:51:09.577-04:00Not only do I fondly recall this issue, I used som...Not only do I fondly recall this issue, I used some of DeZuniga's images of Shanna when I worked on emulating the art of various Marvel craftsmen. The images are burned on my eyeballs!William Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896164917625191919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-64260374420501229422012-05-30T08:50:58.885-04:002012-05-30T08:50:58.885-04:00Hey Groovy one!
I remember this st...Hey Groovy one!<br /> I remember this story fondly, Tony's female forms were beautiful. I was 16 when this came out. Being the huge Rampaging Hulk/ Hulk nut I was & still am today. I was kind of shocked Marvel was able to have this in the back of the Hulk! LOL It took me quite awhile to appreciate Tony's art & inking. I guess when I first saw it on the X-Men & Thor. I didn't like it at first. His inks were way too dark & thick for my tastes. But after he inked the Thor annual #5 with the epic Thor vs Hercules battle & Thor vs Zeus. <br /><br />I was hooked & of course shortly later Man-God from Marvel Preview #9. I was lucky enough to atleast talk with Tony a few times & his lovely wife Tina. Even if I never got the chance to meet him in person. Sigh! R.I.P. my friend your art will live on for decades to come.Mike Mikulovskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13426364090992151914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-38300816510192482482012-05-30T03:09:26.857-04:002012-05-30T03:09:26.857-04:00Thank you,Mr Groove!
Washing dishes!Hubba hubba!
/...Thank you,Mr Groove!<br />Washing dishes!Hubba hubba!<br />/Mr AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897120082101927069.post-48275556262993298162012-05-30T02:00:17.409-04:002012-05-30T02:00:17.409-04:00More lovely art from the late DeZuniga that I'...More lovely art from the late DeZuniga that I'd never seen before.<br />Incidentally, even for a black and white magazine, the cheesecake seems to be laid on a bit thick here - like it's been dialed up to 11.<br />Also, I found that last line - about waiting for the python to digest before returning to the jungle - rather amusing. I guess Shanna's content to sit around watching cable TV for at least the next week or so...Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.com