A turning point in the life of Marvel’s original anti-hero!
Or so Sub-Mariner #33 seemed at the time. Much as I disliked Atlantean noblewoman Lady Dorma when Stan Lee was writing the book — — Roy Thomas taking over Sub-Mariner has …
Tag: Rereading the Silver Age
The new comics creators of the 1970s — or at least new to these books
For any DC fan in the Silver Age, Carmine Infantino was the Flash artist. He’d been drawing Barry Allen from the beginning until 1967 when DC kicked him upstairs and Ross …
I’d have posted sooner —
But the Plush Dog went on a three-day binge and we had to bail him out of the drunk tank. Actually what happened was that a few weeks ago he …
Take his hand — he’s a Stranger in paradise
As I mentioned back in June, when the Phantom Stranger debuted in Showcase I had no idea he was an established character getting a second chance. If I’d read the …
Satan Is Alive and Well in Bronze Age Comics
In my last post here (sorry about the delay!) I discussed Supergirl donning a new outfit in Adventure Comics #397. There’s something else about the issue I want to cover, the …
It’s the dawn of the Bronze Age — dress for success!
From what little I know of Archie Comics’ 1950s series Katy Keene, the eponymous protagonist was a gorgeous girl involved in much the same romantic situations as most girl characters …
Why yes, Roy, you were making a statement: Avengers #83
Marvel’s first story about racial conflict was Avengers #32 (correct me if I’ve missed one). Stan Lee and Don Heck (who did the cover) introduce us to the Sons of the …