These episodes ran in the spring of 1960, and it’s not just Anne who is enjoying the scenery—Brett is, too.
Anne has learned of her family’s machinations, but she’s blinded by her infatuation with Sir Cardiff. Meanwhile, keep an eye on the poor soul Cardiff ran over…
While Anne has her nurse watching over her, with Brett it is Kevin—a fortunate turn of events for both youngsters, with malevolent characters like Cardiff scurrying about.
This chapter dates from 1960. In March 20’s transitional episode, readers meet Anne Hayes. She’s quite a handful for her guardian, a nurse who attends her.
For the most part, I have both black and white velox half-page proofs and third-page tearsheets of its episodes. Going forward, I will combine them when I can.
Now, back to Miss Hayes. At seventeen, she’s more woman than girl, and to the chagrin of those around her, she is attracted to a certain type of man.
Whenever this blog’s anniversary rolls around, I try to come up with something interesting and comprehensive. This year, I decided to create an outline of all the chapters of my grandfather’s Sunday comics.
Kreigh Colins’ career as an NEA-syndicated cartoonist lasted for over 23 years. MITZI McCOY debuted in 1948 and ran for a couple years before it morphed into KEVIN THE BOLD in 1950. In 1968 it morphed again into UP ANCHOR! In all, they added up to 1,221 Sunday episodes spread across 105 chapters.
Here is the list, with links to the corresponding blog posts where applicable. (Apologies in advance for any linking errors! If you find one, please let me know). The chapter titles listed below aren’t official, they’re just things I came up with, often based on the villain or where the action takes place.
1966 78. Kevin the Warlock (from Dutch comic book) 79. The Search for the Northwest Passage 80. Sir Frances Drake 81. Stormy 82. The Story of the Norman Conquest (English and Serbian versions)
1967 83. Sir John Drayke Returns from Hispanola 84. Tankard the Bold 85. The True Story of Captain John Smith 86. Leonardo DaVinci Redux 87. Buried Treasure
“The Lost Art of Kreigh Collins, the Complete Mitzi McCoy” features the entire run of Kreigh Collins’ first NEA feature.
MITZI McCOY ran from 1948 to 1950 and showcased Kreigh Collins’ skill as an illustrator and storyteller. His picturesque landscapes, lovely character designs, and thrilling action sequences brimmed with detail and charm, and the strip’s ensemble cast rotated in and out of the spotlight taking turns as protagonists in the dozen story arcs collected in this volume. The last story collected in “The Complete Mitzi McCoy” is the narrative bridge that set Collins and his characters off on a new journey, beautifully told for the next couple of decades in the much-lauded adventure strip Kevin the Bold.
The collection includes an introduction by Eisner Award-winning author Frank M. Young, an Afterward by Ithaca College’s Ed Catto, and previously unpublished artwork and photos. Longtime comics artist Butch Guice also provides a new pin-up of the character Mitzi McCoy.
The book is available for $30. For domestic shipping, add $4; for international orders, please add $25 to cover first class shipping. To place an order, leave a comment below or email me at BrianEdwardCollins1[at]gmail.com, and I will give you PayPal or Venmo information. Thank you!
Kevin heads back, bearing terrible news for Baron Warwick.
Despite his contempt for his brother Reggie, Roland is enraged, and Lenore’s appearance spells more trouble for Kevin.
The Baron urges patience but refuses to stop Roland. Meanwhile, Reggie has found his usual form.
Despite his failings, Reggie is much the superior swordsman to Roland, and Kevin easily disarms his opponent, using a favorite trick. My Detroit News third page is lacking in quality; in the final panel, Anne shouts, “Cease it, I pray you!”
In a shocking turn of events, Reggie admits the truth. The chapter ends quickly and the action transitions to Ireland, and a group of pagans. (It’s a beautifully-illustrated chapter that begins here).
Kreigh’s Comics 