Pop Culture Roundup Feb. 9, 2007

Cartoonist Johnny Hart of "B.C." and "Wizard of Id" fame has passed away.

Later in his career, some of Hart's cartoons had religious themes, a reflection of his own Christian faith. That sometimes led to controversy.

A strip published on Easter in 2001 drew protests from Jewish groups and led several newspapers to drop the strip. The cartoon depicted a menorah transforming into a cross, with accompanying text quoting some of Jesus Christ's dying words. Critics said it implied that Christianity supersedes Judaism.


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Pattie Boyd, former wife of George Harrison and, later, Eric Clapton, has an autobiography coming out.

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Two nice Batman-related posts on Silver Age Comics today: The history of Ace the Bathound and a look at the Caped Crusader's attitudes on guns.

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