#Russ Cochran

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT Vol.1 no.38 • cover art • Bernie Wrightson [Oct 1958]

Tight Grip!

This story is narrated by a trunk and concerns the murder of a woman the trunk is fond of. When the murderer attempts to hide in the trunk, he panics and shoots holes through it, whereupon the trunk contracts itself turning the killer into flesh spaghetti and concentrated bone.

William M. Gaines • Jack Davis • Russ Cochran

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Frank Frazetta; house ad

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James Taylor Brings 1979 to 2023 for One Week

- Long out-of-print “In Concert” video streaming on YouTube through March 17

“Howdy, y’all,” James Taylor says after sauntering on stage at Ohio’s Blossom Music Center and kicking off his gig with - what else? - “Blossom.”

Recorded in 1979, the performance was long ago released - and long ago taken out of print - on VHS as “James Taylor - In Concert.”

It’s back for seven days, streaming on Taylor’s YouTube channel through March 17. And until time travel is perfected, it’s the best - nay, only - way to re-experience the young Taylor surrounded by a band of familiar faces and musical brothers playing songs that are the aural equivalent of old friends whose connection never fades even as time and distance cause temporary separation.

For Sound Bites, it was “Walking Man” - not his favorite track by a long shot - that evoked the most memories, making the blog feel three minutes of serious wistfulness as his mind traveled back to the days of No. 2 pencils and lined paper. Music and its in-the-moment impact are sweet mysteries and this moment was indeed sweet with a touch of bitter.

Taylor was promoting Flag on this run of shows, which means now-rarely heard deep tracks such as “Brother Trucker” - remember the CB craze? - “Millworker” and “I Will Not Lie for You” are featured in the set.

This show is of the era when Taylor eased into gigs, opening with the solo “Blossom;” bringing keyboardist Don Grolnick out for “Millworker;” the rhythm section (drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Leland Sklar) and singers Arnold McCuller and David Lasley for “Carolina in My Mind;” and so on entire the entire nine-piece band is on stage and David Sanborn blows a saxophone solo between Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel’s six-string spotlights in an emphatic and mildly profane “Steamroller.”

“Fire and Rain” - the song Taylor’s played more than any other - was the finale on this evening and followed an uncharacteristic and only mildly successful version of “Summertime Blues,” on which the narrator had his parents declaring: You can’t use the car and you fuckin’ make me sick!

Watching these laid-back musicians posing and preening like actual rock stars is amusing - not to mention awkward. But Taylor at 32 was certainly a white man who could jump - dude gets some air underneath him.

A man of many musical personalities, Taylor also shows off his contemplative side, perhaps most notably on the balladic “Secret O’ Life,” a cut that contains his most profound observation as he sings:

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time

A lot of time - 44 years - has passed since this gig took place. Grolnick and Lasley are gone. And McCuller is retired. But everyone else is still making music - the guitarists and rhythm section as the Immediate Family - and enjoying the passage of time.

Want to enjoy the passage of 85 minutes? Catch “In Concert” before it fades back into obscurity.

3/11/17

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Self-Portrait

Art by Harvey Kurtzman

From ha.com...

In a playful self-portrait, MAD Magazine's Harvey Kurtzman is shouting out thanks to Russ Cochran, who was responsible for publishing the EC reprints for modern audiences.

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The Music of Vulcan

Relevant Kir'Shara Article: What Does A Vulcan Listen To?

Songs from T'Khasi

Songs created by Vulcans, primarily in Vulkansu

Nadordatoran na'o T'Khasi (Tribute to Vulcan)

A mourning dirge for the Vulcan home world composed after it's destruction in the Kelvin Timeline, performed by T'Prion.

The Ballad of Solkar The Slut

A chiding parody ballad recounting the historical event referred to as "First Contact", specifically the handshake transpiring between Ambassador Solkar and Zefram Cochrane. Written by @yel-halansu and performed by @axelastralis

Falor's Journey

An excerpt of the musical epic known as "Falor's Journey" performed by Tuvok (played by Tim Russ) from the Voyager episode "Innocence" in Federation Standard via Universal Translator.

The Works of Sidzhan T'Gai & T'Prion

Sidzhan T'Gai's youtube channel consists of 7 original compositions in various Vulcan musical traditions and styles performed by T'Prion. The titles consist of I'kushizhau Etek Salan (Now We Shape The Wind), Ken-tor Rik'faiyan, Dvel (Choice), Sochya (Peace), IDIC, Kaiidith (What Is, Is), Fmak t'Sochya (Sanctuary of Peace). For more information go to Vulcan Legacy.

Earth Songs in Vulkansu

See the Vulcan Linguistics Post for translation tools!

Ki'orentor (You & I Have Learned)

A poem written by Leonard Nimoy in 1981 and shared on Twitter a few days before his death, translated here into Vulcan (with English subtitles).

How to Save A Life

Original song by The Fray, translated and performed by Denatonia, title translated to "Remembering A Friend" for lyrical restructuring purposes.

Aluk-kumsu (The Wellerman Song)

A translation of the New Zealand whaling shanty that took the internet by storm earlier in the pandemic, translated and performed by myself.

Rom-halan Mahk (The Parting Glass)

A translation of an old Irish drinking song into Vulkansu by myself, since dedicated to Nichelle Nichols and all beloved Star Trek actors now departed from us.

Inspired by Vulcans and Vulkansu

Songs of T'Khasi

A five playlist Masterpost composed by myself of short playlists meant to depict the grander overarching history of Vulcan. From when they first evolved into thinking humanoids in the unforgiving T'Khasi desert, to their ever changing and enlightened future among the stars.

Aluk-kumsu (The Wellerman Song)

A translation of the New Zealand whaling shanty that took the internet by storm earlier in the pandemic, translated and performed by myself.

Pon Farr: An Amok Time Tribute

A fan re-interpretation/playlist recounting the events of of Star Trek: The Original Series' "Amok Time", each song depicting a particular chapter in the narrative.

Vulcan Performance at Unifision

Theoretical waxings on the various stylings of performance from Federation worlds at a United Federation of Planets "Eurovision" instigated by @goddamnshinyrock and @swordfern. With particular description on the Vulcan performance by @aceofwands. Fanart depiction can be found here, created by @sleepysnowfinch!

Click Here to Return to the Vulcan Masterpost (Coming Soon!)

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EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt Volume 4 by Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels and more. Cover by Davis. Out in September.

"The EC line of comics shook up the 1950s, and the shocking audacity of their stories drew the scrutiny of Congress and the eventual creation of the Comics Code, effectively killing EC. But the stories live on, and EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt Volume 4 offers more infamous tales of fear, bloodshed, and the paranormal written by Al Feldstein and William Gaines and illustrated by Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, George Evans, Joe Orlando, and Marie Severin. This value-priced softcover collects issues #35-40, including the original stories, ads, text pieces, and letters. Foreword by eminent EC historian and publisher Russ Cochran."

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“Graham Ingles (sic) EC Portfolio "Haunt of Fear" #24 Cover Reproduction Color Guide Original Art (Russ Cochran, 1974). Marie Severin handled the watercolor re-coloring job on this recreation of the cover from a classic EC horror tale that appeared in this Portfolio collection.”

“In the early 1970s, Russ Cochran published the EC Portfolios. While he was at it, he had some extra covers printed in black and white. This is not a print "over-run". Russ intentionally had these covers printed in black and white to show off the strikingEC art. He thought people might like to buy them and try their hand at doing what Marie Severin did with watercolors. One of Russ' sons remembers Russ bringing home sets of watercolors, and setting his children down at the kitchen table to try their hand at coloring some of the covers.”

https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/miscellaneous/graham-ingles-ec-portfolio-haunt-of-fear-24-cover-reproduction-color-guide-original-art-russ-cochran-/a/121632-11074.s

“Haunt of Fear #24 Cover Silverprint Proof (EC, 1954). A Graham Ingels "Blob" illustration is the cover feature for the 24th issue of Haunt of Fear. This 1954 original Silverprint proof was hand-colored by Marie Severin for use as a printer's guide.”

https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/haunt-of-fear-24-cover-silverprint-proof-ec-1954-/a/7076-93335.s

https://comics.ha.com/comic-issue-index/haunt-of-fear.s?id=11157

HAUNT OF FEAR #24 EC Color Comic Reprints

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The Shotgun Start Bob Russ T-Shirt

Relive a legendary moment in golf history with The Shotgun Start Bob Russ Shirt, inspired by the iconic shootout between Bob Charles and Russ Cochran in 1984. Featuring a classic design and vintage appeal, this shirt is perfect for golf enthusiasts and sports fans alike.

In the nail-biting showdown at the Shotgun Start, Bob Charles and Russ Cochran went head-to-head in a battle of skill and determination. With its retro-inspired graphic and timeless charm, The Shotgun Start Shirt pays tribute to this unforgettable moment in golf history.

Join the celebration of golf's greatest moments and relive the magic of the Shotgun Start with The Shotgun Start Bob Russ Shirt. It's more than just apparel – it's a tribute to the legends of the game and the enduring spirit of competition. Get yours today and tee off in style!

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Vault of Horror - No.4, 1991 EC Comics

FOR SALE! FIND THIS ITEM & MORE AT screaming-greek.com or check out the link in my bio. Tales From The Crypt Presents: The Vault of Horror - No.4 Feb. 1991 - EC Comics / Russ Cochran - Copper Age Comic - Grade: Very Good  4.0 I am NOT a professional grader! I use "The Overstreet Guide To Grading Comics" as a reference & guide. The grades I give are my opinion. What you see is what you get! So, please take the time to check out the pics in the item gallery. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or offers: screaminggreek@gmail.com   Read the full article

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Envelope used for the EC Comics Frontline Combat cover portfolio featuring Jack Davis’s artwork, 1983.

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RIP Russ Cochran (July 3, 1937 - February 23, 2020)

Thank you.

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Original art by Al Williamson and (?) others. Below is the original listing from an online auction.

Al Williamson and Others Crime Illustrated #3 Story Page 2 Original Art (EC Comics, 1956). From the legendary unpublished third issue of EC's "Picto-Fiction" magazine -- a failed attempt to survive the Comics Code purge of 1954. The issue eventually surfaced in the Russ Cochran slipcase edition (2006), which credits only Williamson. Visual evidence in faces and figures, however, suggests partial inking by such fellow EC artists as Angelo Torres, Frank Frazetta, and Reed Crandall.

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Don Newton with Russ Cochran from Houstoncon 1973.