Fan Fair - Vol. 4

[CellarDweller115]

This really didn't fit anywhere else, so I'm posting it here.


Some news for comic strip and comic book fans, Ramona Fradon passed away today, at the age of 97.

Ramona Fradon got her first regular assignment at DC Comics.  She penciled Adventure Comics, which starred Aquaman.  She also co-created his sidekick, Aqualad.

She went on to co-create the character Metamorpho, and then went on to be the penciler for the books Freedom Fighters, Plastic Man, and The Super Friends.

From 1982 to 1995, Ramona Fradon was the illustrator of the newspaper comic strip Brenda Starr, Reporter.

Fradon continued to work and draw art, up until her retirement last month, just one month before her death.

Ramona, you will be missed. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all. Thank you for developing my love for comic books.

And thank you for bringing my childhood favorites to life on the pages of DC.

[Lyle (Mooska)]

As much as I find AI problematic and um...scary...this is really nice...and certainly reminds one of the power and joy of smiling.
It also makes all these historical figures look sexy. Let me know what you think.

Modernizing and Humanizing Famous Faces with AI
https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Christmas-History.mp4?_=1

[gnash]

Omg that's very cool, Lyle!

Ben Franklin looks so chill!

And Genghis Khan 

Loved seeing all the smiles. 

[Lyle (Mooska)]

Hi, Jimmmmmmmy!

Interesting that a couple other people I shared this with also mentioned Ben Franklin!

[CellarDweller115]

Celebrities lean into Halloween 2024


By Daysia Tolentino - Oct. 31, 2024

The celebrities are back in their Halloween best this year, showing off their elaborate costumes on social media in honor of the spooky holiday.

Every year, pop culture enthusiasts wait for their favorite actors and musicians to post photos of their over-the-top Halloween attire. This year was no different, with photos of celebrity costumes filling up Instagram feeds as early as last weekend, which was when many kicked off pre-Halloween celebrations.

Some stars leaned into niche costumes, while others put new spins on classic characters or referenced old roles they had.


https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/halloween-2024-celebrity-costumes-rcna178200

[CellarDweller115]

33 Iconic Celebrity Couples' Halloween Costumes

By Lauren Turner - Updated on Nov 1, 2023


It's hard to envision Halloween before Heidi Klum gave a full interview dressed as a worm alongside Tom Kaulitz. For the past several years, stars have slowly but surely raised the bar for celebrity couples' costumes, tapping into niche pop culture references, showing off their sense of humor, and impressing us all with seemingly flawless execution.

From The Weeknd and Bella Hadid's "Beetlejuice" costumes to long-standing favorites like Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's angels, Halloween is a serious affair for many celebrities. But no matter the vibe, celebrities have just about done it all. Take a trip down memory lane and look back at some of the most iconic celebrity couples' costumes of all time.


https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples-halloween-costumes-35867721