National Lampoon Jan. 1982, "Bewitched": Remembering Bernie Wrightson's Birthday

 Today would be the 75th birthday of artist Bernie Wrightson (born Oct. 27, 1948). From National Lampoon Jan. 1982, "Bewitched" (a parody of the famous TV series); story by Ted Mann, art by Bernie Wrightson.

Playboy Dec. 1977, "Great Moments in Censorship": Happy Birthday, Don Perlin!

 Happy birthday to artist Don Perlin (born Aug. 27, 1929)! From the Playboy Dec. 1977 article "Great Moments in Censorship," a reprint of a panel from the magazine The Nashville/Gospel, showing "Gospelman" arresting Larry Flynt. Scripter unknown (Playboy didn't mention the credits of the original comic strip), art by Don Perlin. While the breasts in this panel are undefined outlines, I think enough buttcrack is shown for this panel to count as nudity--the only nudity I've encountered so far in Perlin's work.

May the 4th Be With You: Playboy Oct. 1978, "Little Annie Fanny": Will Elder

 In honor of Star Wars Day, a Star Wars spoof from Playboy Oct. 1978, "Little Annie Fanny"; story by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder.

Cherry's Jubilee #4, "The Li'l Meremaid": Happy Birthday, Larry Todd!

 Happy birthday to writer/artist Larry Todd (born Apr. 6, 1948)! From Cherry's Jubilee #4, "The Li'l Meremaid"; story and art by Larry Todd.

Plus that issue's back-cover illustration by Todd:

Magik Sketch: Happy Birthday, Frank Cho!

 Happy birthday to writer/artist Frank Cho (born Dec. 2, 1971)! Presenting a sketch-cover drawing of Magik by Frank Cho, as originally posted on the Comic Art Fans website.

National Lampoon Jan. 1973, "Playdead Magazine": Happy Birthday, Warren Sattler!

 Happy birthday to artist Warren Sattler (born Sep. 7, 1934)! From National Lampoon Jan. 1973, "Playdead Magazine," a parody of Playboy including these panels of Warren Sattler mimicking the styles of Playboy cartoonists Buck Brown, John Dempsey, and ffolkes. (Scripter unknown, art by Warren Sattler.)

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.

National Lampoon Nov. 1971, "Dragula": Remembering Neal Adams' Birthday

Today would be the 81st birthday of legendary artist Neal Adams (born June 15, 1941). From National Lampoon Nov. 1971, "Dragula"; story by Tony Hendra, art by Neal Adams.

National Lampoon Aug. 1986, "Death Wish VII": Happy Birthday, Ralph Reese!

 Happy birthday to artist Ralph Reese (born May 19, 1949)! From National Lampoon Aug. 1986, "Death Wish VII"; story by Paul Somers, art by Ralph Reese.

RIP Neal Adams: Playboy May 1975, "Clark Ghent's School Days"

 Just read the sad news that legendary comics artist Neal Adams has passed away at age 80.

From Playboy May 1975, "Clark Ghent's School Days"; a satirical story written by Robert S. Wieder with an illustration by Neal Adams.

Cherry's Jubilee #2, "Swede Chaser": Greg Espinoza

 From Cherry's Jubilee #2, "Swede Chaser"; story and art by Greg Espinoza.