Morty Comix # 2650 - Updated

Morty Comix # 2650 had been sent to Buzz Buzzizyk in Butler, Pennsylvania. He made a bootleg copy for practice (pictured above), and then distributed an enhanced original somewhere. Not sure where it finally landed, although I know he had a certain favorite buffet in mind. Heh-heh.

Hmm, I see by the signature the mysterious Borpo Deets had some hand in this as well.

Jane Morgan Sings Bacharach

With Open Arms

Inspired, issue one

It's sort of collage, Jack T. Chick, Hot Stuff, Lady Gaga rolled into one from our buddy D. Blake Werts. Brings me back to the Newave days.

bwerts@vnet.net

PO Box 49283
Charlotte, NC 28277

Favorite Movie Quotes: Deadfall

"Most people like to think they have some degree of control over their lives. The truth is we're subject to the influence of others. Those who appreciate this can make a lot of money from those who don't. But any small-time grifter who ever dealt off the bottom of a deck can tell you that. What I can tell you about is the price one pays for peddling confidence. How every mark you fleece takes away a piece of your soul, and what happens when you try to pick up the pieces."

Postcard - Rainier, Oregon

"Trojan Nuclear Power Plant, Rainier, Oregon. Located on the banks of the beautiful Columbia River, separating Washington and Oregon, is this 499 foot cooling tower, landmark of this area. Trojan Nuclear Power Plant produces 1,000,000 kilowatts and is owned by Portland General Electric, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Pacific Power & Light."

1970s.

Craig Bartlett had a great comic story using this plant as a setting in Tales From the Steam Tunnels.

The plant was decommissioned in 1993. The tower was blown up real good in 2006.

Although Rainier, Oregon is close to the site, it would be more accurate to say this postcard photo was taken near Prescott, Oregon, which where I hid Morty Comix # 2562 last April.

Favorite Movie Quotes: Coogan's Bluff

"Yeah, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. Is that it, Wyatt?"

Phone photo 2930

Olympia, Washington

Morty Comix # 2648 -- Updated

 Here's the original comic when it was sent to Buzz Buzzizyk in Butler, Pennsylvania

 

Buzz has a practice of making a trial run "bootleg" copy, which he sends to me, and then enhances the original. This issue was his first try at this game, and as we'll see when subsequent issues are posted, this one is probably the most cautious. 

Buzz managed to distribute this one on a fridge in Pittsburgh. I love the fact my wonderful visit to Pennsylvania a few months back is extended in this manner!

[photo by Buzz Buzzizyk]

Postcard - Portland, Oregon

"Founded in 1907 by Louis C. Wachsmuth. This unique shellfish restaurant is one the showplaces of Portland. Located on a narrow one-way street in the old business section of the city, the Oyster Bar is famous for its oyster stew and small Yaquina oysters. The two main dining rooms are decorated in knotty pine and adorned with beautiful china plates, ship models and oddities from all over the world. 208 S.W. Ankeny, Portland, Oregon, (227-5906)."

Sent to me in 1979, but the card has a 1960s look to it.

The Richard Nixon Song

Richard Milhous Nixon

Resigned in disgrace

The best thing about him?

It was easy to draw his face!

[Below: Nixon meets Morty the Dog in Cranium Frenzy # 9]

Marty Robbins Sings Bacharach

Sittin' in a Tree House

Carla Boni and Gino Latilla Sing Bacharach

Magic Moments

The George Washington Song

George Washington
Was number one,
Not number two or number three.

"Being shot at without result"
Was his idea of fun.
He was the Father of our Country.

He had his quirks and feet of clay,
From the elite he drew smirks.
But at the end of the day
George Washington
was number one.

Postcard - Eugene, Oregon

"Night lights atwinkle over downtown Eugene, Oregon at day's end."

Early 1980s?

Morty Comix # 2674

Morty Comix # 2674 was used as a bookmark (and left there) in an old Reader's Digest in the waiting room of my eye doctor in Olympia. The article was entitled, "Are You Normal of Nuts?"

The Belmonts Sing Bacharach

The Bell That Couldn't Jingle

Doo-wop meets Bacharach at Christmas in someone's living room. 

And you know, in a weird way, it works.

Postcard - Depoe Bay, Oregon

"Depoe Bay, Oregon. Overlooks rockbound bay and picturesque cave-harbor. Spouting horns, marine gardens, caves and colorful shore. Unexcelled deep-sea fishing. Annual Fleet of Flowers Ceremony, Memorial Day, every year."

Early 1950s

Figuring Out George Carlson, Pt. 1 / by Paul Tumey

 

Our friend Paul Tumey of the Screwball Comics blog has just appeared in a Comics Journal column in the first of a two-part series rediscovering the work of cartoonist George Carlson:

Check it out at THIS LINK

Great work, Paul!

Morty Comix # 2673

Morty Comix # 2673 was folded and wedged into a cupholder slot at Safeco Field in Seattle during a baseball game. The Oakland As defeated the Seattle Mariners, 9-0.

Postcard - Bend, Oregon

"Skyline Steak House -- for the finest in Seafood, Steaks and Chinese Food. Skyline Drive-In -- Curb service Deluxe, On South Highway, 855 Wall St., Bend, Ore. Phone 1255-W."

1950s?

Jerry Lewis Sings Bacharach

The Sad Sack

Morty Comix # 2672

 

Morty Comix # 2672 was placed in a gas pump brochure box in the Gull Harbor area, north of Olympia, Washington.