Wasteland #2, "That's Entertainment": Remembering Del Close's Birthday

Today would be the 86th birthday of actor/writer/improviser Del Close (born March 9, 1934). Reposting from the old Tumblr site: From one of Close's autobiographical stories in the DC series Wasteland...Wasteland #2, "That's Entertainment" (based on Close's youthful experiences in a traveling burlesque/magic show); story by Del Close & John Ostrander, art by William Messner-Loebs.

Wasteland #6, "Paper Hero": William Messner-Loebs

Reposting from the old Tumblr site: From Wasteland #6, "Paper Hero"; story by John Ostrander & Del Close, art by William Messner-Loebs.

Wasteland #8: Happy Birthday, John Ostrander!

Happy birthday to writer John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949)! Reposting from the old Tumblr site: From Wasteland #8, "The Dead Detective." Story by John Ostrander, art by William Messner-Loebs.

Wasteland #9, "Subtext Salad": Remembering Del Close's Birthday

Today would be the 85th birthday of actor/writer/improviser Del Close (born March 9, 1934). Among his work in comics, Close wrote several autobiographical stories (some more exaggerated than others) for the DC series Wasteland. From Wasteland #9, one of Close's tales of his own life: "Subtext Salad." Script by Del Close with John Ostrander; art by William Messner-Loebs.

Wasteland #8: Remembering Tom Artis' Birthday

Today would be the 63rd birthday of artist Tom Artis (born Jan. 3, 1956). Reposting from the old Tumblr site: Panels from the story "Heebee Geebeeies" from Wasteland #8; story by John Ostrander, pencils by Tom Artis, inks by Tim Dzon.