As is my wont, I love when things coincide, especially when they involve superheroes!
In the past, I’ve noted that Mark Anderson, over at Andertoons, has posted a number of pieces of superhero art from the 70s, especially his calendars which, being cyclical in nature, keep coming round again.
I mention this because my friend, the amazing poet Gregory Crosby, recently posted yet another Marvel calendar – the 1975 edition – which corresponds to this year, 2025! This time it’s from the geek blog ‘TAIN’T THE MEAT… IT’S THE HUMANITY!
So, enjoy! And if you want your own copy, you can order a facsimile from or Amazon or here’s a PDF you can print at home.
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