Fragments of Horror, "Wooden Spirit": Happy Birthday, Junji Ito!

 Happy birthday to writer/artist Junji Ito (born July 31, 1963)! From the anthology Fragments of Horror, "Wooden Spirit"; story and art by Junji Ito.

Penthouse Comix #31, "Rolling Thunder": Steve Pugh

 From Penthouse Comix #31, "Rolling Thunder"; story by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Pugh.

A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10: Andre Lima Araujo

 From this week's new releases: From A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10; story by Rick Remender, art by Andre Lima Araujo.

Faithless III #6: Maria Llovet

 From this week's new releases: From Faithless III #6; story by Brian Azzarello, art by Maria Llovet.

RIP Paul Coker Jr.: Mad Magazine #258, "Practical Computer Programs"

 I've just read the news that legendary Mad Magazine cartoonist and animation designer Paul Coker Jr. has passed away at age 93. From Mad Magazine #258, "Practical Computer Programs for Norma Everyday Use"; story by Dick DeBartolo, art by Paul Coker Jr.

House of Secrets #2: Happy Birthday, Teddy Kristiansen!

 Happy birthday to artist Teddy Kristiansen (born July 29, 1964)! From House of Secrets #2; story by Steven T. Seagle, art by Teddy Kristiansen.

Venus Domina #1 Cover: Remembering Dave Stevens' Birthday

 Today would be the 67th birthday of writer/artist Dave Stevens (born July 29, 1955). From Venus Domina #1, the cover illustration by Dave Stevens.

Flinch #8, "The Lotus Shoes": Happy Birthday, Jon J Muth!

 Happy birthday to artist Jon J Muth (born July 28, 1960)! From Flinch #8, "The Lotus Shoes"; story by John Kuramoto, art by Jon J Muth.

Heavy Metal Nov. 1996, "Maelstrom": Happy Birthday, Davide Fabbri!

 Happy birthday to artist Davide Fabbri (born July 27, 1964)! From Heavy Metal Nov. 1996, "Maelstrom"; story and art by Davide Fabbri.

Heavy Metal Nov. 1996, "Willy's Garage": Happy Birthday, Matthias Schultheiss!

 Happy birthday to writer/artist Matthias Schultheiss (born July 27, 1946)! From Heavy Metal Nov. 1996, "Willy's Garage"; story and art by Matthias Schultheiss.

Witzend #11, "Early Poop": Happy Birthday, Bill Pearson!

 Happy birthday to writer/artist/editor Bill Pearson (born July 27, 1938)! From Witzend #11, "Early Poop" (a parody of the comic strip "Alley Oop"); story and art by Bill Pearson.