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What The--?! #16, page 26 (1991) - Forbush Man vs. The Specter Of Early Cancellation!

Artist: Aaron Lopresti (All)

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What The--?! #16, page 26 (1991) - Forbush Man vs. The Specter Of Early Cancellation! Comic Art

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Title:	What The--?! #16, page 26 (1991) - Forbush Man vs. The Specter Of Early Cancellation!
Artist:	Aaron Lopresti (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NO!
Views:	111
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	10/31/2025
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It's Halloween time, once again! My favorite time of the year. And, as always, I have a special piece of comic art to note the occasion. But this isn't just any piece of horror-themed comic art I bring you today. This one is a terror almost too dreadful for humankind. I bring you the ultimate in unscrupulous horror: Forbush Man!

Coming from the frightful pages of "What The--?!" is the one being all men fear and all women jeer, as he faces off against the one horror all comic characters never want to face.... The Specter Of Early Cancellation! The titanic terror of this tumultuous tribulation is more than enough to freeze a man's soul with fear!

Okay, enough of my Stan Lee impersonation. I've always really enjoyed the "What The--?!" series, because of the way it shown that comics, and the people who make them, are capable of laughing at themselves and the absurdities in what they do. The subtle swipe at DC Comics "Spectre" and the old "Leave It To Beaver" sitcom, shows you exactly what I mean. I miss this kind of light-hearted humor and playfulness, which is so lacking in modern comics creators, who all take themselves WAY too seriously.

This is among some of the earliest work by artist Aaron Lopresti, who does double duty writing and drawing this tale of "woe" (or should that be "tale of whoa?"). It's much more cartoony, than his style is today. But it fits with the vibe of the character and book, with it's "dad humor" and zaniness. But he still brings on the scares, making it equal parts horror and comedy. And thus, a perfect addition to my collection.... and a welcome nod to the time of year! I'll be shrieking you! Happy Halloween to you all!

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Nathan Hartz
Member Since 2006

Posted on 10/31/2025

I loved What The ?! This is a great page by Aaron. It was such a crazy book and the artists they had on the issues were fantastic. I really wish they would make a collection of this comic at some point but it doesn't look good. Thanks for sharing!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 10/31/2025

Awesome page from a really fun and underrated series! perfect for Halloween, great share!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/31/2025

So great with "fair use" of the Spectre taken to new extremes in these parody comics that only Marvel could pull off in the early 90's. The self referrential humor was at its peak as I'm sure What The--?! was feeling the heat for sales numbers and would only last 26 issues. I'm sure being thrown in that crucible helped Lopresti in the long run.

George H
Member Since 2009

Posted on 11/30/2025

Great early Lopestri page from a series that brought fun and light-hearted humor to mainstream comics!

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