My brother, Paul (see "More Links" on the left), called this morning for an extended chat -- but in part to pass on news that he may have found a link to Golden Age artist Fred Kida (born Dec. 12, 1920). It was one of those "you never know what you'll learn in a friendly conversation" sort of things, but he had a conversation with a man who said he was in contact with Kida. You can bet that Paul gave the man his own contact information and a fervent request that Kida call or write him.

It'd be great to get in touch with a man who drew so many wonderful stories, starting with the Iger Studios, going on to work with Charles Biro and to draw Airboy (one of my favorite strips) for Hillman. Lots of work for Atlas followed, and I'd love to learn all he has to tell -- assuming he's willing.

Fingers crossed.