Son of Ambush Bug #4, p. 2
Artists: Keith Giffen (Penciller) , Bob Oksner (Inker) , John Costanza (Letterer)
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DescriptionCover dated October 1986.When I think of my all-time favorite comic book stories, it’s amazing how many have the name Keith Giffen attached to them. Whether he acted as artist, writer, plotter or some combination thereof, Giffen had a hand in many incredible stories. From his legendary runs on the Legion of Super-Heroes, to his collaborations with DeMatteis and Maguire on Justice League and Defenders, to his co-creation of Lobo, to his Doctor Fate backup stories, Giffen created one memorable tale after another. In my book, Giffen’s greatest creation is Ambush Bug. Along with Robert Loren Fleming, Giffen used the Bug as a vehicle for satirizing the comic book industry. While the Ambush Bug Nothing Special may be the single funniest comic book I’ve ever read, I’m thrilled to have any Ambush Bug art, including this page from 1986 mocking The Comics Journal. Keith Giffen has now left us, but his work lives on. Thanks for all the Bwa-ha-has, Mr. Giffen. You’ll be missed. Social/Sharing |
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Fun-tastic page, with great inks by Oksner! The gag about "Mitsu Bishi" reminds me of the (real) claim against Rank Xerox by the eponymous company in the '70s: the name was then changed to RanXerox :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RanXerox
Derek Crabbe 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Like Doctor McCoy, he had a singular wit. He will be missed.
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
So much of what made Keith Keith is present on this page. What a legend and what a loss to comics. Tip of the hat to Robert Loren Fleming too!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
Posted on 10/12/2023
Mark V wrote:
So much of what made Keith Keith is present on this page. What a legend and what a loss to comics. Tip of the hat to Robert Loren Fleming too!
Fleming and Giffen were an amazing team. They produced some of the funniest comics ever created in my opinion. It's sad that there's no chance of us getting a true Ambush Bug story ever again.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Thanks for sharing this great great Giffen piece. Bwa ha ha ha indeed.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Mid Eighties Zeigeist
And something special’s lurking in the art
Under Bob’s ink line
You see a sight that almost Irwin Schwab
You try to scream
But humor takes are found before your comics
Glib starts to read
As Oksner inks you right between her thighs
You're satirized
Kieth Giffen thrills ya, thrills ya right
And no one's gonna save you
From the Ambush Bug tonight
You know he thrills ya, thrills ya right
You're writing for your life against a killer
Thrill you all night, yeah
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
Mid Eighties Zeigeist
And something special’s lurking in the art
Under Bob’s ink line
You see a sight that almost Irwin Schwab
You try to scream
But humor takes are found before your comics
Glib starts to read
As Oksner inks you right between her thighs
You're satirized
Kieth Giffen thrills ya, thrills ya right
And no one's gonna save you
From the Ambush Bug tonight
You know he thrills ya, thrills ya right
You're writing for your life against a killer
Thrill you all night, yeah
It's the eternal debate - who was the bigger icon of the 1980s - Michael Jackson or Ambush Bug? I say the latter.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/13/2023
Michael McIsaac wrote:
It's the eternal debate - who was the bigger icon of the 1980s - Michael Jackson or Ambush Bug? I say the latter.
Ambush Bug better not let his son anywhere near MJ.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 10/12/2023
A great page and a wonderful tribute to Giffen, Michael. Well done!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 10/12/2023
Bummer to hear about the loss of Giffen's passing. His stuff was incredible.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 10/13/2023
I know I was always aware more of his writing, but loving the look of all the art that has been posted. A very talented man.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/16/2023
Great Giffen example, Michael! Clever whimsical stuff, right up your alley. Congrats, and RIP Keith Giffen.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/19/2023
Great tribute to Keith Giffen! He really was an incredibly talented artist and writer. Ambush Bug is certainly one of his coolest creations!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/8/2024
Oh man, so much fun! I love seeing stuff like this - thanks for sharing. Congrats!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 1/18/2025
Beautiful two panel page and absolutely wall worthy with no added explanation but the tribute was beautiful. Congrats
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