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"Tracy and I were watching an episode of My Three Sons guest-starring Patricia Blair. Both Tracy and I recognized her, but neither one of us remebered from what, so Tracy looked her up. (We knew her as Lou Mallory from the final season of The…"
"I really need to pay more attention to the news. I just read about something that caught me by surprise. It might take you by surprise, too.
As of this Saturday, there will be no beer left in the United States.
You see, this Saturday the last…"
As of this Saturday, there will be no beer left in the United States.
You see, this Saturday the last…"
"Grandma Frisby brought up the Lone Ranger's nephew, Dan Reid, after his parents were killed.
Kudos, my friend! When I was scrolling down this thread and saw the name "Frisby", I immediately thought of Grandma Frisby, who'd raised Dan Reid, Jr. (and…"
Kudos, my friend! When I was scrolling down this thread and saw the name "Frisby", I immediately thought of Grandma Frisby, who'd raised Dan Reid, Jr. (and…"
"One strange thing is that Professor Post sees Robin's unmasked face!
Maybe he had a little makeup going to change the look/shape of his face? And it wasn't evident on panel?
I would think it would be more like the situation in Detective Comics #…"
Maybe he had a little makeup going to change the look/shape of his face? And it wasn't evident on panel?
I would think it would be more like the situation in Detective Comics #…"
"Concerning Supergirl's disappearance from this story...
Commander Benson points out that, after the fight with the bunch of hoodlums, "Invisible Kid orders the team to go to their homes". When I first read this story in late 1967 or early 1968, it…"
Commander Benson points out that, after the fight with the bunch of hoodlums, "Invisible Kid orders the team to go to their homes". When I first read this story in late 1967 or early 1968, it…"
"Fair point, Commander.
I recall some people made fun of Tuatara of the Global Guardians for having a power that was useless in combat. As if time vision wouldn't be extremely valuable, as you say, in investigating crimes. Though I imagine the…"
I recall some people made fun of Tuatara of the Global Guardians for having a power that was useless in combat. As if time vision wouldn't be extremely valuable, as you say, in investigating crimes. Though I imagine the…"
"Thank you for your kind words, sir. As to:
While it's true they could easily solve the crime with super-speed or time travel, that's true of any mystery they (or Superman, or Flash) ever encounter. So I just accept it as part of the illogic built…"
While it's true they could easily solve the crime with super-speed or time travel, that's true of any mystery they (or Superman, or Flash) ever encounter. So I just accept it as part of the illogic built…"
"If this had been a Marvel comic, this is probably the way the story would've gone---and Stan Lee would've spread it out over three or four issues. The Legion would relocate to, say, WInath (a good choice, because its people don't have a special…"
"I agree about the implausibility of stumbling into Luthor's lair — though as I never considered it before, obviously it worked as a twist. However I can easily buy that Luthor could set up a lair that was still running a thousand years later. "
"A fair point. As the UP Council and a lot of delegates are on Earth, I think I vaguely assumed this was covered by Boltax' policies — but reading the Commander's recounting, it isn't, is it?
Minor point, pissed as Universo is with his son, he…"
Minor point, pissed as Universo is with his son, he…"
"While their home worlds were unlikely to have much influence on Earth politics, just because the Legion was made illegal on Earth doesn't mean they couldn't have been offered a headquarters and such on Cargg or Winath, so the UP could keep its…"
"I don't know contacting their home worlds would have helped. It's not as if Universo was, say, targeting Durlans or Carggites. Then again, losing the UP's premiere super-team might have upset the rest of the galaxy.
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""The plot never specifies this but isn't too much of a stretch to believe that Universo hypnotised those hoodlums into attacking the Legion to get the princess out of the way." Yeah, I've always taken that as a given.
Did not realize this was the…"
Did not realize this was the…"
"Espionage Squad---right! Correxion made. Thanks for spotting that!"
"It really did bother me that the Legion found a fully operating and CLEAN Luthor's Lair after a millennium. And that the entrance wasn't completely covered up or why it was never discovered. It would be like when the Legion visited the Batcave and…"
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Ah, that makes sense. I've seen some unfinished blog entries from Figs that said in caps at the top, "JUST A DRAFT, MODS, DO NOT APPROVE" or something to that effect. It's an inelegant system, but as far as I can tell. it's the best anyone's come up with so far.
Regardless, I'm glad it wasn't causing frustration or extra work on your end.
Commander, I'm not sure what's going on; I've approved your Archive Deck Log Entry #37 twice now, and it hasn't shown up on the front page either time. I'm going to discuss it with the other mods; I might be doing something wrong. But I'm not sure how, exactly, I can screw up hitting "Approve."
But if you don't see it, and put it up again, I'm going to let one of the other mods approve it, and see if I can learn what, if anything, I'm missing here. Sorry for the delay!
P.S. I'm going to send this on to you as an individual message, too, so you don't miss it, but I've got to "friend" you first.
Commander:
Just bopping around the Board this morning, I ran across a comment you made to Philip Portelli earlier this month:
Sometimes I wonder if anybody ever reads my stuff, so it's always nice when I get a comment or a "like".
Made me feel a teensy bit guilty (not that you intended that). I don't read every word on every thread, but I always read what you have to say in any thread I'm in, and I'm more likely to peek in on a new thread if I see you've posted there. And I always read the Deck Log.
Your comments and articles are consistently well researched, well written, interesting and (when thats your goal) entertaining. Since most of my available Board time is at the office (SHHH, don't tell anybody!) I don't often post unless I have something to say -- which, most of the time, means I have something silly to say -- but I am reading and enjoying.
Oh ... and "color" doesn't have a "u" in it. :)
Darin
Commander,
Actually we should all be thanking you for the research, enjoyment and knowledge you provide!
"Happy I read your stuff", I've gone through your archives! The way you combine Silver Age comics with the events of the time plus your background creates a real learning experience!
Should you ever print your columns in book form, you have one guarantee sale!
Again with much thanks and respect!
Philip
Thank you, Commander. I was thinking about Percy's "origin" story as proof but you're right about what people want to believe. If Marvel puts out a story that states Percy was gay, fine. My point was Stan's intent at the time.
Again informative and timely,
Much thanks,
Philip
Commander,
Over at the "Alan Scott is DC's Gay Hero", there is some discussion on whether Pinky Pinkerton of the Howling Commandos was always meant to be gay, not merely picked by fans as was Element Lad. It seems like there is the assumption that Stan Lee did this deliberately. I am in disagreement of this. If you can, could you please comment on this? Your knowledge is appreciated. Also I mentioned that, in the Silver Age, most of the Justice Society were not established as being married.
These are minor points, to be sure but if you want to add anything, it would be most welcomed.
Respectfully,
Philip Portelli
Hi - not sure if I'm posting this comment for Commander Benson in the write location, but - yes - if you could scan some pages, that would be phenomenal!!! I am very grateful for the tenaciousness and loyalty of this group....
Fond regards, Sandi Charton
Commander, I have always respected your style and manner, and have enjoyed disagreeing with you on any (infrequent) points of contention we have had - so you can certainly believe that I have immensely appreciated your Deck Logs. If you are posting them elsewhere, I will continue to enjoy them.
But it's just time for me to be gone from the Captain Comics board. I receive no replies or conversation from Cap anymore, and my unceremonious dumping as an administrator left a bad taste in my mouth... and the subsequent situation has done nothing to make me feel any better.
If I do not get the opportunity to communicate with you again, let me assure you that you have my greatest respect and admiration, and I wish you and yours the very best.
I remain,
Sincerely,
Eric L. Sofer
The Silver Age Fogey
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