The Seventies, greatest decade ever. Here’s the evidence – Dusty Abell Art

Dusty Abell loves the Seventies. I mean seriously loves the Seventies. And rightly so! This was when we rode bikes without helmets, laughed at seat belts, sat in the back of pick-ups, built go-carts and, most perhaps most importantly, we watched insane cartoons, played with action figures that actually performed actions and had shows that taught us lesson about life and Big Foot!

Dusty has put together an awesome homage to his fondest memories of being a kid in the seventies and the rise of pop culture. All of these influences have prepared Dusty for a career in illustration, whether animation or comic books. He has worked on King of The Hill, Ben 10 and Warner Brothers animation. His comic book work includes Marvel, DC, Dark horse and Image.

My first introduction to his work was the Official handbook to the Invincible Universe. Working with the characters from Robert Kirkman’s (Walking Dead) superhero universe, Dusty put together a collection of biographies, power definitions and character images by the industries best that lived up to the original Marvel Handbook in every sense.

Be sure to check out his artwork on Deviant Art.

Click after the jump for more images and trips down memory lane.

Masters of Evil, because Bachelors just sounded weird – Hasbro San Diego Exclusives

Do they get a horribly green jacket when they join the team?

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” MASTERS OF EVIL Special Edition 3-Pack
(Ages 4 and up; Approximate Retail Price $29.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

Fueled by a raging need for vengeance against Captain America, Baron Zemo hatches a masterful plan. Not foolish enough to face the Avengers alone, he strategically forms one of the most powerful groups of villains ever assembled. The Masters of Evil 3-Pack includes Baron Zemo, Radioactive Man and Tiger Shark all appearing in 3.75” scale, and united for a singular purpose: destroying Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

These will also be made available at the HasbroToyShop.com after the con.

See all the figures after the jump.

I’m pulling for Loki now – Avenger’s Rap

Hasbro Avengers Toy ad. I realize this is rather hypocritical of me to ask (as a *cough*rty-something year old man writing about superheroes), but why do these ads always show teenage guys using this stuff? Is it just to make it look cool and acceptable to younger kids? Trust me, it is only cool and acceptable if you are drunk. I’m speaking from experience kids!