TURNING POINTS by Maggie Thompson
Here’s the latest installment of Maggie Thompson’s ongoing look at important beginnings, middles and ends, this time for August 29 – September 4, 2014…
60 years ago August 31, 1954 Writer-artist, editor, and publisher Michael Cohen is born. His work includes Strange Attractors.
55 years ago September 3, 1959 Artist Flint Henry is born. He’s especially known for his work on Grimjack and Manbat.
50 years ago August 29, 1964 Loosely based on the works of P.L. Travers, Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins opens in limited release and features a combination of live action and animation. General release follows in October; the film receives 13 Oscar nominations and wins five.
40 years ago September 1, 1974 Writer-artist Jhonen Vasquez is born. He creates Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Invader Zim, and Squee!
