Here’s proof that you CAN judge a book by its cover! The cover of Amazing 3-D Comics from Yoe Books (our gracious hosts here at the I.T.C.H. blog) is really, truly stunning. Of course, you can’t tell from the picture below. You have to hold the book in your hot little hands to get the full effect.

Yes, that image of Tor with the dinosaurs and prehistoric birds is in glorious 3-D. It practically jumps off the cover at you! I count six levels of depth, and that’s just the cover.

Beyond the lenticular (cool word!) cover are classic 3-D comics using the familiar process with red and blue glasses (included). In addition to Tor you get The Three Stooges, Felix the Cat, Jiggs and Maggie, and Sheena Queen of the Jungle. (Before she was a punk rocker Sheena was a queen. Who knew?) Plus much, much more. All in 3-D!

Besides the rare comics, the book features Craig Yoe’s trademark front matter (cool term!) including rare images, insider information, and an exclusive introduction by Joe “Mr. 3-D” Kubert himself.

If you don’t have your copy yet, you can try your local comics shop or bookstore, or order it direct from Amazon by simply clicking here (and paying for it, of course).

You’re probably thinking, “Hey, D. J. David B. has a huge collection and knows a lot about comics and records, but there’s NO WAY he has a song about 3-D.” Surprise! I have one right here. Recorded during the 3-D craze of the Fifties, here’s Big Jay McNeely doing a song simply called “3-D.” Interestingly, the instrumental was recorded in mono. I was expecting 6.1 stereo surround or maybe quadraphonic. Oh well, it’s still a rockin’ record!

Click the link to listen.

3-D - Big Jay McNeely