Melvin Van Peebles

Aug. 6, Revolution Books, 146 W. 26th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-691-3345; 7, FREE

Back in the years before tough-actin’Tinactin, there was tough actin’ Melvin Van Peebles who, judging from the title of his new book, Confessions of an Ex-Doofus Itchyfooted Mutha, suffered from foot fungus. The graphic novel is based on an upcoming movie by Van Peebles about a badass drifter. I wonder who plays that part? Just kidding. It’s him because that’s who he is.

Bottom Line: Honestly, I’m drawn less by the graphic novel than by the colorful author. And also because I suffer from athlete’s foot, and I’d like to commiserate with Mr.Van Peebles.