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If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best stories are the ones we share.

Dumbest Super Hero

This has to be by far the dumbest super hero. The Human Light Bulb? From House of Mystery #117 (1961). I would not want to see…

National Donut Day

June 1st is National Donut Day this year. You might think of Homer, but I think of Homer Price. He was the first Homer to…

Banksy Art Comes to Life

Some of Banksy’s iconic graffiti art is brought to life. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see…

Moms Against Gay Comics

Moms across North America are upset with DC, Marvel and Archie comics for promoting gay characters. The latest gay character to come out of the…

Tal Avitzur’s Robots

Santa Barbara’s Tal Avitzu creates robots from scraps of metal from his local dumpster or any parts he can get his hands on. Tony M.If…

Stately Sandwiches

Apparently you are what you eat.  Stately Sandwiches posters depict a sandwich of the state it represents. The Reuben naturally represents New York. Tony M.If…

Tyrion Lannister

Coat of Arms of Tyrion Lannister. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love…

Daniel Clowes’ Science Fiction

The science fiction issue of The New Yorker as illustrated by Daniel Clowes. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or…

Pots and Pans Revolution

In Quebec they do things a bit differently. If you are not happy with your government, get your pots and pans and bang out your…

Wasting Time on the Internet

Did Home Alone 2 make more money than the first Home Alone? The internet is a void of useless information.  I find myself looking at…

Cartoon Flips

Batman running. I keep watching those Dark Knight trailers and I am getting a gnawing feeling that I will not enjoy this movie. I am…

Chris Ware Interview

Elysabeth Alfano interviews Chris Ware for Fear No ART. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something…

Winemaking 101

This takes me back to wine making classes on Fridays in College. Dionysus would be proud. How to make red wine in 22 easy steps.…

Team Cul de Sac Book

Book of June. Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson’s. Artists from around the world are passionate about Richard Thompson’s work. His…

Bomb Shelters Inc.

There was a kid in school who became popular. He told everybody he had a bomb shelter in his home. I needed a backup plan…

Frozen Walt Disney

On hot days like these I think of Walt Disney on ice and I don’t mean the Ice Capades. One day Walt will have his…

Tattoo You

Wendy MacNaughton illustrates the story behind people’s tattoos. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently,…

Spider-Woman

Why have four wives when you can have one Spider-Woman. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see…

Cat Person vs. Dog Person

It’s a debate that will go on forever till cats and dogs are no longer pets. Which one are you? Cat person or dog person?…

Slinky on Treadmill

Got three minutes to waste as you watch a slinky walk on an inclined treadmill. I thought so. What walks down stairs, alone or in…

Douglas Adams and the Ebook

Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, in 1993 makes a prophecy on the ebook. Tony M.If this article made you think,…

Redesigning the Hanger

Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me…