Okay, so today I want to talk about this “I Dream of Jeannie” comic I stumbled upon. It’s pretty wild, let me tell you.
So, I was browsing around, looking for some vintage TV stuff, right? I’m into all that old-school stuff, you know, the classics. And I come across this comic book section, and there it is – “I Dream of Jeannie.” Now, I remember the TV show, it was kinda cheesy but fun, so I figured, why not check out the comic?
I started digging into it, and I found out there are a couple of issues by Dell. Yeah, the comic book company, Dell. They did a series on “I Dream of Jeannie” back in the day. I managed to get my hands on a few copies, and man, it’s a whole different world compared to the TV show.
- First off, the artwork is, well, it’s from a different time. Let’s just say it’s got that classic comic book vibe.
- But the stories, oh boy, they go places. Like, there’s this one where this guy, Jean, finds a genie bottle. Sounds familiar, right?
But here’s where it gets weird. He picks up the bottle, and bam! He’s turned into a genie himself. And not just any genie, but the way HE thinks a genie should look. I mean, can you imagine? One minute you’re just a regular dude, and the next you’re poof, a genie. That’s some crazy stuff.
So, I kept reading, and there’s this whole series called “I Dream of a Jeannie Bottle” by this guy CD Rudd. He’s also the dude behind *, apparently. Anyway, in this series, it’s not just Jean, but he has a friend who’s in on the whole genie bottle madness too. They’re just two regular guys dealing with this magical, messed up situation.
I spent a good chunk of time going through these comics, trying to piece together how they were published and all that. There’s this website that tries to show the timeline of the issues, with all these gray and white rows. It’s kinda confusing, but I guess it’s for the hardcore collectors.
Then I found this other site, Key Collector Comics, where people organize their collections and talk about the value and stuff. Seems like there’s a whole community out there dedicated to these old “I Dream of Jeannie” comics. Who knew?
Honestly, it’s a trip down memory lane, but also kinda bizarre. The TV show was one thing, but these comics? They take the whole genie concept and just run with it. It’s like the writers were let loose and just went wild with the stories.
If you’re into vintage TV or just weird, old comics, you might get a kick out of these. Just be prepared for some, uh, interesting storytelling choices. It’s definitely a product of its time, that’s for sure. But hey, that’s part of the charm, right? It’s like a little time capsule of crazy comic book goodness.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this little discovery with y’all. It’s not every day you find something like this. These “I Dream of Jeannie” comics are a wild ride, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all. But hey, that’s the fun of it, right? Discovering these weird little gems from the past.
