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"Whose idea was it to name Bucky Barnes after President James Buchanan? -- Richard Willis
Re Bucky, reportedly he was really named after a friend of Simon's . . . Cap's Bucky is introduced in Captain America Comics #1 as "Bucky Barnes, mascot of…"
Re Bucky, reportedly he was really named after a friend of Simon's . . . Cap's Bucky is introduced in Captain America Comics #1 as "Bucky Barnes, mascot of…"
"Question 10 was the only one I thought I might have a shot at solving. I asssumed the answer would be found in an early Multi-Man appearance. Poring through those stories I came up with the same panel that Fraser found in Challengers #30 which…"
"Another great quiz. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the new format you might cook up.
Right off the bat I had four of them (1, 5, 7, 8), but I just didn't have the time to dive into the other six too deeply, although I was pretty certain about…"
Right off the bat I had four of them (1, 5, 7, 8), but I just didn't have the time to dive into the other six too deeply, although I was pretty certain about…"
"Oh well. Better two than none.
Great quiz again, Commander Adam! I love these every year, and learning a lot about what I don't know! I already can't wait for next year's quiz! Who knows, maybe I can do a little better. And congrats to Messrs.…"
Great quiz again, Commander Adam! I love these every year, and learning a lot about what I don't know! I already can't wait for next year's quiz! Who knows, maybe I can do a little better. And congrats to Messrs.…"
"Thanks to vacation, I didn't even see this quiz until the answers were up...not that it would have made a difference in the scoring if I did! But it sure was fun to read them and learn the answers!"
"I always enjoy these quizzes of yours, Commander, although they do remind me of how little I know about Silver Age DC/Marvel comics. I started reading comics in the mid 1970's, and I've never gone back and "filled in the gaps" of my knowledge of…"
That was fast! Philip Portelli pretty much ran the category before I could sit down to dinner. He even provided two acceptable answers to one of the questions. I did say “pretty much”, though. There were two questions that he didn’t take a shot…
""My customers have literally hit the pause button on future purchases."
Besides the incorrect usage of literally as an intensifier, this statement hits on another of my linguisitic annoyances. In this case, that the businessman who made this…"
Besides the incorrect usage of literally as an intensifier, this statement hits on another of my linguisitic annoyances. In this case, that the businessman who made this…"
"Perhaps the most meaningful insertion of a comma on a television programme came in the 1967 series The Prisoner.
Every week, the opening credit-sequence included a voice-over confrontation between Number 6 (Patrick McGoohan) and Number 2 (whichever…"
Every week, the opening credit-sequence included a voice-over confrontation between Number 6 (Patrick McGoohan) and Number 2 (whichever…"
"This one hits home more than most. Because Jim Shooter was one of the very few comics professionals from the Silver Age that I had met. The news of his death caught me by surprise. He and I were almost the same age, and the idea of death never…"
"Those last two issues rank as one of the most ham-fisted reboots ever — as Bob Haney reset to the status quo next time he wrote Metamorpho, I'm guessing he didn't like it much either. I'd still like to know who the Prosecutor was working for, but…"
"Have you considered "don't use search engines" as a condition of the quiz? It's a small enough group of competitors the honor system would seem workable.
And yes, Serpent-Man, as Philip mentioned above, would make an obvious fourth identity as he…"
And yes, Serpent-Man, as Philip mentioned above, would make an obvious fourth identity as he…"
"1. Zook doesn't count? How disrespectful! But by that standard the answer is Batman in Detective 322, when Professor Hugo went from Bat-foe to Manhunter-foe.
2. One I could solve by the brute-force, read-the-issues method ... if I had the time…"
2. One I could solve by the brute-force, read-the-issues method ... if I had the time…"
"Once again, Commander, you are my hero.
That door swings both ways, my friend. I like very few people right off, but I liked you and Tracy that one time we met. All these years have clarified why. We are of similar minds on many things.
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That door swings both ways, my friend. I like very few people right off, but I liked you and Tracy that one time we met. All these years have clarified why. We are of similar minds on many things.
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"The point is that children should not be allowed into movie theaters. That and some people should not be allowed to have children.
I detest children. When people hear me say that, they chuckle and respond, "You don't really mean that." Yes, I…"
I detest children. When people hear me say that, they chuckle and respond, "You don't really mean that." Yes, I…"
"8) One more try: Wally Bannister, "the World's Richest Playboy" (Sorry, Bruce!) from Metamorpho #16 who marries Sapphire after Rex Mason won't. He doesn't last long as he's killed off by #17, the last issue and the Element Man was framed for it! …"
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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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