There I Was...

BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

There I Was...

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:31 AM

For those of you who remember Bob Stevens, this'll be a trip down memory lane.

For those who haven't been exposed to this late, great man's talents, he was a cartoonist who had at least four books published; each chock-full of hilarity mixed with a bit of sobering stuff. His work appeared in several magazines including AOPA Pilot and AIR FORCE rags.

This fella passed away years ago, but his work and humor is timeless.

I'll try and add to this when I can. For now, here's six bits from AIR FORCE rag...

ENJOY!

January 1985
April 1985
May 1993
September 1985
May 1988
May 1989

Fade to Black...

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:18 AM

LOL...Great stuff!

Gip Winecoff

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1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:29 AM

I have one of his books...he was great. Sad to see we lost him....

Mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:47 AM

Those are great ! Thanks for sharing them with us.... Black Wolf

Jim

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chasblake99

Member since
December 2002
From: Boise ID

Posted by chasblake99 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:13 PM

When I was in the Force back in the day, Air Force Magazine and Airman would show up in the squadrons and everybody I knew turned to read Bob's work before anything else. We miss him!

Charles

NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:19 PM

I have always LOVED these comics! I've always wanted to get every book of them but I never could find them! Man, too bad he's gone. I'd have loved to meet him.

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:43 PM

Steve-O,
I collected his cartoons for years. Have a folder full of them. They are great and I would love to get copies of his books.
Just one question... does putting these on here violate any copyright laws?

I also have several Calvin and Hobbes cartoons of them trying to build models. Boy, can I relate to them.

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:15 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by philp

Just one question... does putting these on here violate any copyright laws?

I had thought about that before posting these and finally decided that if someone has a problem with it, they can say so. Worst that can happen is for someone to tell me to stop posting these.

But I figure it this way; I'm not gaining anything by doing this, I'm not making any money. I'm simply sharing this stuff because it needs to be seen and remembered, just like anything else historical. Hell, Bob was a veteran of WWII and this is part of his 'legacy', if you will. I like to try and honor any veteran in any way that I can, and, in part, this is just another way of doing that.

If anyone has any beef with me doing this they can email me...

Fade to Black...

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 5:09 PM

I have most of Bob's books and enjoyed reading his stories in the various service publications as they were being published. Thanks for bringing them back around again, Steve-O.

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72cuda

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by 72cuda on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:03 PM

Hey Wolf;
god it's been years since I've seen those thanks for the trip down memory lane

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chasblake99

Member since
December 2002
From: Boise ID

Posted by chasblake99 on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:11 PM

Duke
His books are available on Amazon.com search for "There I Was..."

Charles

NKAWTG (My KC-135R at RAF Fairfird during Allied Force) Pilots without crew chiefs are nothing but pedestrians with nice sunglasses and a cool jacket. Crew Chiefs RULE!