History repeats itself for Neal Adams more than 40 years later

Posted by: Scott    Tags:  , ,     Posted date:  September 26, 2013  |  1 Comment


When news spread earlier today that Neal Adams lost his art portfolio by leaving it in a NYC Yellow Cab, it all seemed very familiar. Then I remembered … no, Neal Adams had never lost his art portfolio before by leaving it in a NYC Yellow Cab … he’d lost his art portfolio by having it stolen while he slept on a NYC subway car. History doth (almost) repeat itself!

But don’t just take my word for it. Have a look at this snarky entry from the two-page ad Warren Publishing took out in the 1972 New York Comic Art Convention program book.

NealAdamsSubwayPortfolio

For further winners of the “1972 Awards for Dubious Achievement to the Comics Industry,” check out the complete spread below.

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I always thought those early ’70s Warren ads OWNED the Marvel and DC ads … not that anyone knew what OWNED meant 40 years ago!

In any case, hope you find that portfolio, Neal … both of them!





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