The 60’s Meet The 80’s (It’s Grim ’n' Gritty Fun)

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Hi. This is an in-depth look at the excellent underground series, Go-Man, and how it mixed 60’s fun with an 80’s sensibility. It’s also one of the best meta-commentaries about the Grim ’n’ Gritty era of comic book publishing.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
2:14 - The Man, The Myth, The Medium
6:56 - Relax
10:01 - Tense
13:26 - Flex
16:49 - Breakdown In Gooberville
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@Jo-Jet 2 ай бұрын

Some of this style also make me think of "SCUD: Disposable Assassin"

@devinbrizendine7821 2 ай бұрын

I can't help but wonder what impact Go-Man would have had on '90s comics if the comic had a more successful run and reached a wider audience.

@loganperry5167 2 ай бұрын

Go-Man was a winner I know that he is missed Thanks SBP

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

All thanks go to Bill Widener for writing and drawing the comic that I enjoyed discussing.

@Gigas0101 2 ай бұрын

Honestly, I love the art style in Go Man. Thanks for sharing this!

@brianj.8441 2 ай бұрын

Since it seems we were reading comics about the same time, I'm wondering if you ever read Nabiel Kanan's Exit - which had a brief self published run, and then a short run at Caliber. He got really experimental with his page layouts and storytelling choices, which he moved away from in his later work.

@SamMcDonald83 2 ай бұрын

Really nice art style. Hopefully Go-man comes back one day...

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

I would like to see that. I'd like to see it reprinted too.

@TheMightyPika 2 ай бұрын

Never even heard of this one. Thank you for bringing some much deserved attention!

@TitularHeroine 2 ай бұрын

This seems both very timely and quite ahead of its time. During the episode, I started paying more mind to the backgrounds and energy effects than the characters. The inspirations are pretty clear and work well. The dialogue seems wry and dryly clever, and that's a bonus, but also part and parcel to why the book works, I'd imagine. I laughed aloud at the Rocky Horror reference, and shall now go find a popular 80's playlist in hopes that my daily chores will be dispatched with the verve of a rousing montage. You are an absolute doll. Much gratitude.

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. You're quite the doll yourself.

@TitularHeroine 2 ай бұрын

@@StrangeBrainParts😄

@carloscrecelius9597 2 ай бұрын

Growing up in a fairly rural border town i was lucky to find the latest Marvel or DC books. It wasn't until the 90s I found independent titles. Here's another good one i missed. Great video, buddy!

@FemboyCatGaming 2 ай бұрын

In terms of the usual digital comic locations (l1bgen, anna's ect) I can find Nerve issue 1, Go-man 1-4, and all the calibre presents issues. It seems nerve 2 and 3 are not easy to find.

@khangh4768 2 ай бұрын

I always thought it'd be interesting for you to cover the rise and fall of EC comics. Think it'd make for an interesting video

@fengusburnt 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm actually very into the art. Very slick.

@theleakyprophet 2 ай бұрын

This looks like a great comic I'd like to read. I don't think you need to apologize for the art; it's snappy, economical, and readable as hell.

@hank1541 2 ай бұрын

Always love it when this channel introduces me to a super-cool comic I’ve never heard of. Thanks for the vid!

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

I hope you can find it and enjoy it!

@lizardart99 2 ай бұрын

Im glad you revisited this series in a new video. The style of this book has honestly fascinated for a while and ive also been loving comics that take stands against grim gritty stories.

@pousthemoco 2 ай бұрын

i started to read it since the last video, i like the tone of it

@GRChris20 2 ай бұрын

Hey do you know where I can read the comic online becaue I’ve been struggling to find it

@jakepalermo9181 2 ай бұрын

After all of the hype that you gave this series, I was dying to know what it's like. It does not disappoint. Thanks Alan.

@tripdefect87 2 ай бұрын

A personal favorite of mine is Barry Blair's Gun Fury and Gun Fury Returns. It mixes goofiness of Adam West's Batman with the 80's Action Movie thrillers of the Punisher pretty well while also making constant fun of Claremont's X-Men

@DeathAlchemist 2 ай бұрын

i remember you talking about this in a previous video. hope one day the nerve comic series is uploaded online or a collection of all the stories is printed.

@BRAMCRACK3R 2 ай бұрын

You should do a video about 1988 comic series, The Last Generation from Black Tie studios

@wbbooth 2 ай бұрын

Shocked I’ve never heard of this. Awesome pull

@markshulusky6680 2 ай бұрын

Heavy Metal was a hit and miss (mostly the latter) for me, but Matt Howarth had series called "Changes" that reminds me of the tone of this, the enthusiasm and vitality you mention. Also like this, the main characters of that series, the Post Brothers, kinda lost their focus when they got their own book.

@NemesisMvC 2 ай бұрын

Love the obscure stuff, nicely done

@hsatin20 Ай бұрын

It seems like this comic forecasts the comics of the 90s. The writer really saw where the grim and gritty 80s was leading.

@ctbinary42 2 ай бұрын

I would have loved this if I knew it was out. Unfortunately I don’t think my shop had much from Caliber press

@drsbranch-wn2vx 2 ай бұрын

After watching, I caught myself thinking of XTC’s late 70’s take on the 60’s “All Along the Watchtower.” Realized they took a serious song then and installed a bizarre fun in it, opposite of the comics but just as poignant.

@MegaFROMOUTERSPACE 2 ай бұрын

Finally, Allan Cassavettes, the Lisan al Gaib of quirky comic books, has come back for the 300th video of Strange Brain Parts.

@Thekidster12 2 ай бұрын

11:25 How persisting and correct these statements are.

@jackofallclaws6672 2 ай бұрын

Go-Man really deserves a trade paperback.

@SexyMEFFER 2 ай бұрын

Without Indie comics, i would have quit reading comic books 25 years ago. Cool video here. Thanks! Ever hear of Platinum Grit?

@GRChris20 2 ай бұрын

@StrangeBrainParts is there a place where I can read the story it seems really interesting and I’ve had a hard time finding it.

@3amapplecam 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video.

@LlyodLlwelleyn 2 ай бұрын

Go Man looks oddly familiar

@Beacon.of.Strength 2 ай бұрын

Can't find this digitally anywhere; anyone know where to look for it?

@cynthiatidlund1730 2 ай бұрын

Strange Brain Parts Have you ever read any of Billy Tucci's comics like Shi?

@amanzeihedioha 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone else think that Lynn looks like Desire of the Endless? Was this on purpose, or does Go Man predate Gaiman's world?

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

Lyn predates Sandman by about a year or two. And Desire's first appearance by a few years, I believe. So, it's coincidental.

@fengusburnt 2 ай бұрын

Trying to find the comic, anyone track it down?

@patrickrobles1036 2 ай бұрын

Have there been other Disposable Heroes of the Hiphoprisy references on this channel? I feel that there has been…

@OrtemionQC 2 ай бұрын

I don't know if you want to review The Eltingville Club, i'm not forcing you to review it, just do it if you want to

@noneofyourbusiness4616 2 ай бұрын

The TV Guidance Counselor podcast just did an almost three hour long interview with Evan Dorkin, should that be of interest.

@OrtemionQC 2 ай бұрын

@@noneofyourbusiness4616 Okay cool

@tompuce84 2 ай бұрын

@juan.angosto 2 ай бұрын

Is there any way to read it online?

@justicerice3589 2 ай бұрын

Do some searching I found it pretty quickly

@TitularHeroine 2 ай бұрын

@@justicerice3589nice

@FemboyCatGaming 2 ай бұрын

@@justicerice3589 I could only find issue 1

@MichaelFitzTroyTV 2 ай бұрын

How do I get you to review my comic? PO Box?

@StrangeBrainParts 2 ай бұрын

I do not have a PO Box. I'm an obscure KZfaqr. I can't afford extras.