#sexton blake

[publicdomaincharacters]

Here a public Domain superhero,Sexton Blake from The Missing Millionaire

#public domain #sexton blake #detective

[victusinveritas]

#sexton blake #pulp magazine art #1920s

[e--q]

Sexton Blake 

(Handmade Soft Toy Fox inspired by the Golden Age Baker Street sleuth Sexton Blake and beautifully portrayed by Jeremy Clyde in the 1978 BBC miniseries Sexton Blake and the Demon God) 

~ Happy Birthday Jeremy Clyde ~

#Jeremy Clyde #Sexton Blake #Baker Street #British Detectives #My Art #My Artwork #Fanart #Handmade Soft Toy #Handmade Stuffed Animal #Handmade Plush #Fabric Creations #Artist #Artist on Tumblr #Sexton Blake Fox #Sexton Blake Soft Toy #Sexton Blake Plush #Dapper Fox #Gentleman Fox #Fox Soft Toy #Fox Plush #Fox Detective

[obsidian-sphere]

Sexton Blake. The other master detective of Baker Street.

#sexton blake

[all-action-all-picture]

Victor Drago and the Flask of Doom from the pages of Tornado, 1979. I had a flask like that. Tea everywhere . To be honest I probably hadn't tightened the lid properly.

Rebellion.

#victor drago #sexton blake #mike dorey #tornado #1979 #rebellion

[covers-on-spotify]

“The Logical Song”

Original by Supertramp

Covered by Sexton Blake

#music #cover #cover song #Supertramp #Sexton Blake

[intervoids]

#AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH #(thats me screamin) #hungry heart #💜💜💜 #SoundCloud #sexton blake #plays the hits!

[amatesura]

The Sexton Blake Library, n° 186, 1929

#20's #pulp art #story paper #pulp cover #vintage #art #the sexton blake library #*

[wellconstructedsentences]

He is dead, and by my hand. It were better that I were dead myself, for the guilty wretch I am.

The Adventures of Sexton Blake

#the adventures of sexton blake

[cultfaction]

Tod Slaughter: A Glimpse into the Macabre World of a Cinematic Villain

Tod Slaughter, a name synonymous with melodramatic horror and diabolical performances, left an indelible mark on the world of film. Born in 1885 as Norman Carter Slaughter in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, he would go on to carve a niche for himself as a legendary British film director and actor, particularly in the horror genre. His career spanned the early 20th century, captivating audiences…

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#Crimes At The Dark House #Darby and Joan #Jack the Ripper #Landru Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde #Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn #Sexton Blake and The Hooded Terror #Spring-heeled Jack #Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street #The Crimes of Stephen Hawke #The Curse of the Wraydons #The Face at the Window #The Greed of William Hart #The Ticket of Leave Man #Tod Slaughter

[daremna]

sources:

1. The Suicide of Lucretia by Albrech Dürer // 2. Ira V. Simon // 3. Carrie 1976, gifs by @horrorfilmgifs // 4. Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories // 5. Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing by William Blake // 6. Anne Sexton, A Self-Portrait in Letters // 7. Head of Medusa by Peter Paul Rubens // 8. Yves Olade, Belovéd // 9. Mary Magdalene in the Cave by Hugues Merle // 10. Björk

#aesthetic #insanity #womanhood #girlhood #female rage #poetry #art #painting #literature #horror #blood #gore #final girl #dark feminine #lilith #web weaving #carrie #bjork #witch #astrology #occulltism #dark #red aesthetic #scorpio #aries #vampire #quotes #jennifer's body #gothic heroine #ethel cain

[kekwcomics]

THE MODERN BOY May, 1936

Another Modern Boy cover. I love these, so will periodically post covers.

This one mentions CAPTAIN JUSTICE, a character who was the creation of “Murray Roberts” a pen-name for Robert Murray Graydon, who also wrote Sexton Blake. Justice's HQ is Titanic Tower, a building situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean from whence he sallies forth with his trusted side-kicks in an invisible airship to battle giant robots, crab monsters and assorted evil geniuses and lost races.

#boys papers #boys comics #british comics #pulp #retrofuturism #retro futuristic #1930s art #1930s comics #vintage comics #golden age comics #comics #comic books #retro science fiction #robots #giant robots #lost races #british pulp #captain justice #british comicbooks #british sci fi

[ersatz-faves-tournament]

Round 1: Silver the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs. Elric of Melnibone (The Elric saga by Michael Moorcock)

Silver the Hedgehog participates as derivative of Trunks from Dragon Ball (officially confirmed).

Elric of Melnibone participates as derivative of Monsieur Zenith from the Sexton Blake series (officially confirmed).

#silver the hedgehog #sonic the hedgehog #elric of melnibone #the battle of derivative characters #polls

[sarah-cam]

ONE CHICAGO FAVORITE CHARACTER SHOWDOWN 2023

hey everyone! since we're going into almost a month-long hiatus until new episodes return, i thought it might be fun to hold a little event now that tumblr has polls. i ran a similar event where the fandom voted on their favorite characters, ships, seasons, and overall show (those results are here!) but that was over 2 years ago now. we have some new characters and i thought it would be fun to see how things have changed!

i will be posting polls for each show on the following dates and they'll remain open until the next round. feel free to reblog them to share who you voted for and why, or just to spread the word! every poll will be tagged with the show, characters, and #ocfaves2023

ROUND 1 > April 8 ROUND 2 > April 12 ROUND 3 > April 19 ROUND 4 > April 26

WINNERS > May 3

note: all pairings were randomly generated to try and give every character a fair shot off the bat

Chicago PD > ROUND 1

Trudy Platt vs. Vanessa Rojas Kim Burgess vs. Adam Ruzek Hailey Upton vs. Antonio Dawson Erin Lindsay vs. Alvin Olinsky Jay Halstead vs. Kevin Atwater Dante Torres vs. Hank Voight Greg "Mouse" Gerwitz vs. Sean Roman Nadia Decotis vs. Sheldon Jin

Chicago Fire > ROUND 1

Matt Casey vs. Darren Ritter Leslie Shay vs. Brian "Otis" Zvonecek Joe Cruz vs. Emily Foster Blake Gallo vs. Randy "Mouch" McHolland Stella Kidd vs. Peter Mills Sylvie Brett vs. Wallace Boden Gabby Dawson vs. Violet Mikami Christopher Herrmann vs. Kelly Severide

Chicago Med > ROUND 1

Sharon Goodwin vs. Daniel Charles April Sexton vs. Connor Rhodes Natalie Manning vs. Hannah Asher Ethan Choi vs. Will Halstead Sarah Reese vs. Maggie Lockwood Ava Bekker vs. Crockett Marcel Dean Archer vs. Noah Sexton Robin Charles vs. Vanessa Taylor

#chicago pd #chicago med #chicago fire #one chicago #* #ocfaves2023 #tusersel #userheath #tuserthay #sincerelygabby #tuserhailey

[all-action-all-picture]

Victor Drago and the Horror of the Mummy's Curse from Tornado. Art by Mike Dorey.

Rebellion.

#victor drago #sexton blake #mike dorey #1979

[ayshanagina]

Art and Poetry

Poetry and art, two seemingly distinct forms of expression, often intertwine in a mesmerizing dance of creativity. Each medium has its unique language, yet they share a common goal: to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and stir the soul. In this exploration, we delve into the harmonious relationship between poetry and art, uncovering the ways in which they complement and enrich each other.

At their core, both poetry and art are vehicles for storytelling. While poetry weaves narratives with words, art communicates through imagery, color, and form. Yet, when combined, they create a multi-dimensional experience that transcends the boundaries of language and perception.

Consider the works of renowned poets like William Blake and Sylvia Plath, whose words evoke vivid imagery and provoke profound emotional responses. Blake's illuminated manuscripts, adorned with his own illustrations, transform his poetry into visual masterpieces. Similarly, Plath's confessional poetry, coupled with her haunting sketches, offers a glimpse into the depths of her psyche, blurring the lines between word and image.

Likewise, visual artists often draw inspiration from poetry to inform their creative process. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, for instance, sought to imbue their paintings with the lyrical qualities of poetry, embracing themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Through their intricate compositions and symbolic imagery, artists like Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John William Waterhouse brought to life the ethereal landscapes of Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott" and Keats' "La Belle Dame sans Merci."

Beyond mere inspiration, poetry and art engage in a symbiotic dialogue, each influencing the other in profound ways. The abstract expressionists of the mid-20th century, such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, drew upon the spontaneous rhythms and improvisational techniques of jazz poetry to inform their gestural painting styles. The result was a dynamic fusion of word and gesture, sound and color, creating a visceral experience for the viewer.

In the realm of ekphrastic poetry, writers respond to visual art with words, offering their own interpretations and insights. Through the poet's eyes, the static canvas comes alive with new meaning and narrative possibilities. Anne Sexton's "The Starry Night" and W.H. Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" are prime examples of how poetry breathes new life into iconic works of art, inviting readers to see them through a fresh lens.

Moreover, poetry and art serve as powerful tools for social commentary and cultural critique. From the protest poems of Langston Hughes to the politically charged canvases of Frida Kahlo, artists have long used their creative platforms to challenge the status quo and advocate for change. By blending word and image, poets and artists amplify their voices, sparking dialogue and fostering empathy in the face of injustice and oppression.

In essence, poetry and art are kindred spirits, bound by their shared quest for truth, beauty, and meaning. Whether separately or in tandem, they have the power to illuminate the human experience, transcending time and space to touch hearts and minds across generations. As we continue to explore the infinite possibilities of creative expression, let us celebrate the enduring legacy of poetry and art, forever entwined in the tapestry of human culture.

In the symphony of life, poetry and art are the melodies that echo through the corridors of our souls, resonating with the rhythm of our shared humanity.

And nothing unites art and poetry more than the mere feeling of melancholy, which is my most adored form of writing ;)

#aesthetic #artwork #poetry #literature