Hot Shot #1: Remembering George Perez' Birthday

 Today would be the 71st birthday of writer/artist George Perez (born June 9, 1954). From Hot Stuf #1, a advertisement for Hot Shot #1 (featured in last year's birthday post).

Hot Stuf #1, "The Thought and the Egg": Happy Birthday, Doug Moench!

 Happy birthday to writer Doug Moench (born Feb. 23, 1948)! From Hot Stuf #1, "The Thought and the Egg"; story by Doug Moench, art by Ernie Colon.

Hot Stuf #2, "The Champion's Match": Happy Birthday, Bob Keenan!

 Happy birthday to writer Bob Keenan (born Oct. 21, 1957)! From Hot Stuf #2, "The Champion's Match"; story by Bob Keenan, art by Bob Kline.

Hot Stuf #8, "Winter of '94": Happy Birthday, Jan Strnad!

 Happy birthday to writer Jan Strnad (born Oct. 2, 1950)! From Hot Stuf #8, "Winter of '94"; story by Jan Strnad, art by Rich Larson & Tim Boxell.

Hot Stuf #1, "Bug": Remembering Richard Corben's Birthday

 Today would be the 83rd birthday of writer/artist Richard Corben (born Oct. 1, 1940). From Hot Stuf #1, "Bug"; story and art by Richard Corben.

And Corben's back-cover color illustration of the story:

Hot Stuf #2 Pin-Up: Remembering Neal Adams' Birthday

 Today would be the 82nd birthday of writer/artist Neal Adams (born June 15, 1941). From Hot Stuf #2, a pin-up gag cartoon by Neal Adams.

Hot Stuf #1, "Uncle Sal and Cousin John Go Planet-Tripping": Remembering George Perez' Birthday

 Today would be the 69th birthday of legendary writer/artist George Perez (born June 9, 1954). From Hot Stuf #1, Perez' first professionally published story, "Uncle Sal and Cousin John Go Planet-Tripping"; story by Bob Keenan, art by George Perez & Bob Garrison.

Hot Stuf #1, "Flys": Richard Corben

 From Hot Stuf #1, "Flys"; story by Ed Faust, art by Richard Corben.

Hot Stuf #2 Pin-Ups: Remembering Ken Barr's Birthday

 Today would be the 90th birthday of artist Ken Barr (born March 17, 1933). From Hot Stuf #2, two pin-up illustrations by Ken Barr.

Hot Stuf #5, "Crown of Fear": Herb Arnold

 From Hot Stuf #5, "Crown of Fear"; story and art by Herb Arnold.

Hot Stuf #2, "Strawberry Tarts": Mike Vosburg

 From Hot Stuf #2, "Strawberry Tarts"; story and art by Mike Vosburg.

Hot Stuf #7, "Hornamania": Bil Maher

 From Hot Stuf #7, "Hornamania"; story and art by Bil Maher (no relation to comedian/commentator Bill Maher).

Hot Stuf #4, "A Modest Proposal": Herb Arnold

 From Hot Stuf #4, the pin-up "A Modest Proposal" by Herb Arnold.

Hot Stuf #6, "The Walls of the City": Happy Birthday, Steven Grant!

 Happy birthday to writer Steven Grant (born Oct. 22, 1953)! From Hot Stuf #6, "The Walls of the City"; story by Steven Grant, art by Rich Larson & Tim Boxell.