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Mort Todd


Last Updated: 12/21/2009

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Status: In a Relationship
Age: 102
Sign: Scorpio

City: NEW YORK
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/14/2007

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December 4, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Music
Mort Todd has just directed a controversial music video of a holiday version of Roky (13th Floor Elevators) Erickson's "I Walked with a Zombie" as performed by Mile Edison and the Space Liberation Army.

Besides being a musician, Edison has also been editor of such stalwart publications as High Times and Screw and has an autobiography out entitled "I Have Fun Everywhere I Go: Savage Tales of Pot, Porn, Punk Rock, Pro Wrestling, Talking Apes, Evil Bosses, Dirty Blues, American Heroes, and the Most Notorious Magazines in the World."

See more about Edison at www.mikeedison.com

See more of Mort's videos and animation at http://youtube.com/gosadistik

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November 12, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Part 2: The Super-Hero’s American Exceptionalism

by Mort Todd
Editor: This is the second part of a two-part series. You can read part one here.

The 1970s showed the once-invincible comic book super-heroes to be losers, in attitude and sales. Watergate had disillusioned the super-patriot Captain America with a storyline implying Nixon was the head of a terrorist group. The Captain trashes his outfit and becomes Nomad, The Man without a Country. My 11-year-old mind thought this was ridiculous, as Cap was originally a Depression-era 98-pound weakling until given a Super Soldier serum to bulk up and fight Nazis. It was unlikely that one of the “Greatest Generation” would bail on his country so readily. Even then I realized that this development merely mirrored a hippie writer’s attitude more than staying true to a character’s origins.

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Super-heroes became bleaker and even homicidal in the 1980s. The Punisher, a murderous vigilante, has become a top Marvel character. The Dark Knight Returns, a re-imagining of Batman, introduced an elderly caped crusader fighting the corrupt U.S. government represented by a stoogish Superman. Watchmen was set in a dystopic alternate reality where Nixon is still president and the super-group is made up of, among other miscreants, a rapist and mass murderer. It was a transmutation of established super-heroes from the 60s with Steve Ditko’s Objectivist hero The Question recast as the psychotic Rorschach.

To read the rest of the article, click HERE!
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November 11, 2009 - Wednesday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
Mort has started as a regular contributor to BigHollywood.com and his first piece is about

The Super-Hero’s American Exceptionalism

Here's how it begins:

Super-heroes are uniquely American in origin and reflective of the “Greatest Generation” that created them. Their progenitors can be traced to ancient myths though their direct foundation springs from American legends like Paul Bunyan and John Henry. Pulp literature fermented these heroes from the 1800s with Buffalo Bill, Nick Carter and on to Doc Savage. By the 1930s super-powered and costumed characters showed up in the newspaper comic strips including Popeye and the Phantom.

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The characters we now recognize as super-heroes crystallized with the debut of Superman in 1938. Representative of the American experience, Superman was the ultimate immigrant. Not merely from another country, the Man of Steel came from a whole different planet! With his success, publishers released a myriad of titles featuring crime-fighting patriotic adventurers who all fought for “truth, justice and the American way.” That included those who were born on an all-female island (the star-spangled Wonder Woman), from Atlantis (the Sub-Mariner), robots (the Human Torch) or even dead people (the Spectre and Kid Eternity)! Gaining super powers even reformed criminals as in Plastic Man’s case.

To read the rest of Part One, go HERE!

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October 10, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
Playboy has uploaded the second of three animated cartoons by Mort Todd and Cliff Mott, the sexy superheroine BUNNI POWER!




If for some reason the link doesn't work (MySpace doesn't like Playboy?), paste this tongue-twister into your browser: http://www.playboy.com/articles/playmation-nation-bunni-power-up-skirt-upset/index.html

And if you haven't already checked out the first cartoon HISTORY BUFF, do so now!



You can find this historical hilarity at: http://www.playboy.com/articles/playmation-nation-history-buff/index.html

And coming soon, the third of these future classics: CUNNING STUNTS!


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September 12, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
JOEY ARIAS is a New York City performance actor who has appeared in such film classics as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Big Top Pee-wee and been on Saturday Night Live and performed with Cirque du Soleil. He is the subject of a new documentary directed by Bobby Sheehan from Working Pictures called 'Arias with a Twist." The film features interviews with David Bowie, Andy Warhol, Cassandra (Elvira) Peterson, Klaus Nomi and many other scenesters discussing Joey and his work.

Mort Todd has done some animated segments for the film which can be seen below.

Animation by MORT TODD for "ARIAS WITH A TWIST"

A New Film About International Cultural Phenomenon JOEY ARIAS and his collaborations with BASIL TWIST. Directed by BOBBY SHEEHAN. See clips from the film and more info at www.working-pictures.com More MORT TODD Animation at www.comicfix.com

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August 22, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities


Just as the government Cash for Clunkers program comes to an end, Comicfix, a non-governmental entity, announces a rebate program for ALL products featuring SADISTIK the Diabolikal Super-Kriminal from now until midnight on Wednesday, September 31, 2009.

SADISTIK is the world-famous photo comic character whose exploits have sold millions of copies internationally and is now available in English for the first time! The documentary about him, THE DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL, has been a hit in Europe, recently had its successful US premiere at the San Diego Comic-Con and will have its NY premiere soon. One of the photo novels, SADISTIK: Strip & Kill (click on the link to see the teaser video), is currently in pre-production as an animated web series to be released in early 2010.

You will receive $1 (one dollar US) for any SADISTIK product bought before the deadline. This includes any number of psychotic photo novels (see below) and wicked products including (but not limited to) T-shirts, posters, hats, mugs, camera and other wild stuff related to the King of Crime! Make 100 purchases and get $100!

To see the range of SADISTIK-related fun available for rebate go to the BUY SADISTIK page at www.goSadistik.com

To download free PDF previews of the SADISTIK photo novels go to the SNEAK PEEK page at www.gosadistik.com

The rebate program is as easy as this: Simply order any SADISTIK product from indyplanet.com, comixpress.com or cafepress.com and forward your confirmation of payment e-mail from these outlets to flag@goSadistik.com (you need not include any personal information, such as address or credit card number; after all, we are a non-governmental entity)! Within two (2) business days you will receive a confirmation e-mail from The Diabolikal Super-Kriminal and within five (5) business days after that you will receive a $1USD rebate for every item you have purchased, deposited into your PayPal account (minus any fees PayPal may impose). This offer is not applicable to wholesale orders. Retailers: Inquire about our low wholesale rates for Sadistik products.

Any further questions? E-mail: flag@goSadistik.com. You will get an auto-reply message to be followed soon by a personal response to any questions! Click on the images below to see more and order!



Now in English for the first time, the King of Crime invades America! Diabolikal T-shirts & More! Click on the image above to see the criminal splendor!


SADISTIK 1 Monster with a 1000 Masks!
International Diabolikal Super Kriminal! Cult Photo Comic in English for the first time! Bonus article on Euro Super Villains and Actors Gallery with Pin Ups! 190 Pages | Black & White Minicomic TPB $9.99


SADISTIK 2: The Drug Bomb!
Incredible photo comic! Gangsters steal an experimental 'super-heroin' which packs a bigger punch than anyone expected. Knowing its true secret, Sadistik, the Diabolikal Super-Kriminal, with his incomparable lover Dana, plots to steal the plunder for his own nefarious designs in this tale of addiction, forbidden lust, greed, betrayal and death! 188 Pages | Black & White TPB Minicomic $9.99


SADISTIK 3: DEATH DIAMONDS!
A cache of hot sparklers triggers a bloodbath when the tenacious King of Crime plots to purloin them from a cadre of gangsters, hoodlums and scheming vixens! And how are the Monte Carlo police able to track the every move of the Monster with 1000 Masks? A movie length photo novel with primal terror, murder, sex, and vicious duplicity! Also articles, pin-ups and Raquel Welch 1,966 A.D. 176 Pages | Black & White Mini TPB $9.99


BEWARE: SADISTIK #1
The infamous star of the dark photo novels celebrates his 40th anniversary with his first comic book! Features an all new SADISTIK comic based on the TV pilot script by Mort Todd. Also two other tales with the Origin and Death of the Diabolikal Super-Kriminal from 1970s Argentina in English and color for the first time! $9.99


SADISTIK: Strip & Kill #1
84 page Movie Special Collectors' Edition! A top secret formula is the target of the King of Crime but to get it he must battle a murderous nymphet, bloodthirsty gangsters and the police! A movie length photo novel with primal terror, sex and grave robbery! Also includes an exclusive interview with film vixen TURA SATANA, an overview of the 12 Turkish SADISTIK films and pin-ups. Standard Sized Trade Paperback Black & White 84 pages $9.99


SADISTIK: Violence Visits a Voyeur #1
A fear-filled movie-length thriller! In a rare moment of relaxation, the DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL lets down his guard and his most protected secret is exposed! Blackmailed by a scheming pin-up model, the KING OF CRIME engages in a deadly scheme that involves dolls, drugs and death! Standard Comic Black & White 52 pages $5.99


KILLING TIME #1
The first magazine devoted to photo comics from around the world, with a focus on the WEIRD! The premiere issue introduces NAMUR, the 1970s Sexy Super-Spy with exclusive information on the original Argentinean photo novels starring the Diabolikal Super-Kriminal KILING! In color and bi-lingual (English & Spanish)! Edited by Mort Todd (MONSTERS ATTACK!) and Roberto Barreiro. Lots of wild photos ala FAMOUS MONSTERS! 52 page Color Magazine $7.99

SADISTIK: Il Ricatto ha i Capelli Biondi #0
This is an Italian language edition of SADISTIK: VIOLENCE VISITS AVOYEUR (see above): IL RITORNO DI KILLING: IL RE DEL CRIMINE! Non perdete: IL RICATTO HA I CAPELLI BIONDI! Una sanguinaria avventura dove IL DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL dovrà annientare una spietata femme-fatale, che ha scoperto la sua identità segreta, e dare scacco matto ad una banda di narcotrafficanti!!! Un avvincente albo a base di sangue, pupe emancipate, droga, denaro e ovviamente… MORTE! Black & White 52 pages $6.99

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August 6, 2009 - Thursday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
The documentary film about SADISTIK entitled THE DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL garnered many accolades throughout Europe whenever it was screened. Now after its US premiere at the San Diego Comic-Con, American reviews are starting to come in.

The first is from the excellent Double O Section site and you can read it here!

We are currently trying to have a New York City premiere at a well-known theatre that could lead to an extended run. If we were to run it can we count on tri-state area fans to attend? (There would most likely be an after-party for the premiere with free drinks as added incentive!)

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August 1, 2009 - Saturday 

Category: Music
The Third Annual PSYCHOBILLY LUAU was held on July 18, 2009 and was a raging success! Among the bands performing were DEADBOLT, MEMPHIS MORTICIANS, PSYCHOCHARGER, The ARKHAMS and many more! The Luau also marked the First PSYCHOBILLY LUAU Comic Book by Laura Rebel Angel and Mort Todd and people lucky enough to attend the show were able to get a copy of this exclusive comic!



Now for a limited time, anyone can get a copy of this collectors' edition, signed by artist Mort Todd, for only $6, postage included! The comic features an epic battle, featuring the above bands battling the seemingly never-ending hordes of hipsters that threaten the sensibilities of music-lovers everywhere! Warning: This comic features a good bit of ultra-violence!

The comic also features two other rock horror comics by Mort, previewed from the recent release Mort Todd's WEIRD MENACE! First is the weirdest rock-love story ever, "He's Not Good Enough!" followed by the secret origin of those lovable punk zombies featured on the Back from the Grave garage rock album covers drawn by Mort.

To get this psychotic comic, PayPal $6 to comicfix @ yahoo.com!

Please note outside US: Send $10 total. Thanks!
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July 31, 2009 - Friday 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
A sinister shadow fell over the 2009 San Diego Comic Convention when SADISTIK made his presence known with a double whammy! Not only did THE DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL documentary film directed by SS-Sunda make its US premiere to much acclaim, the SADISTIK action figure prototype made its debut and generated much excitement! Here, revealed for the first time to the public, are images of the evil action figure, a 12" 1/6 scale incarnation of the King of Crime to be manufactured exclusively by Executive Replicas!


The Diabolikal One joins a parade of other licensed quality figures from the company, joining the ranks of Boris Karloff, Night of the Living Dead, Bettie Page and other fine action figures from Executive Replicas. The Sadistik figure was on display, seen by hundreds of thousands of eyes belonging to convention attendees, in a glass case alongside such other luminaries as The Shadow, Buck Rogers and Bat Boy! Yes, Bat Boy! Executive Replicas will release the criminal collectibles as variant international editions, each in individual packaging and unique weapons, including SADISTIK, KILLING (Italian), SATANIK (French), KILING (Spanish) and the infamous KiLiNK (Turkish).


Stay on your guard and be aware... The Diabolikal Super-Kriminal international action figures will soon strike when you least expect it!
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July 21, 2009 - Tuesday 

Category: Podcast
Mort Todd was recently interviewed on Dan Burke's fantastic radio show Comics Cafe where he discussed his checkered past in comics from Cracked and Marvel Music to his current Sadistik work and Playboy animation.

You can listen to Mort drop all kinds of famous cartoonists' names and odd artist anecdotes by clicking HERE!

And don't forget, Mort will be at the San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 25th to host the US premiere of his film THE DIABOLIKAL SUPER-KRIMINAL! And better yet, there's an OPEN BAR after party at the Beauty Bar in San Diego!
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