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"I've observed over the years that women want to clear up problems/disagreements while men (including me) tend to look away and let them disappear for lack of oxygen."
"I did not see this when it was initially posted. It's an interesting departure from your typical column, which is strictly about some historical and not-well-known aspect of the holiday. But bringing in a comic series like the Atomic Knights was an…"
"That's good news, indeed.
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"Ah, families all have different dynamics, don't they?"
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My brother called last night to invite the Good Mrs. Benson and myself to his home for Christmas this year. I was able to infer that he did not make the bad decision to which he hinted last year. The long silence was simply our family dynamic in…"
My brother called last night to invite the Good Mrs. Benson and myself to his home for Christmas this year. I was able to infer that he did not make the bad decision to which he hinted last year. The long silence was simply our family dynamic in…"
"Good luck. Those disagreements can be tricky to navigate but it's doable.
I'll have to look at some of the stories and see the armor designs.
I normally check you regularly and I knew you'd have a column up, but Thanksgiving I stayed off the…"
I'll have to look at some of the stories and see the armor designs.
I normally check you regularly and I knew you'd have a column up, but Thanksgiving I stayed off the…"
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Thanks for all the kind words, fellows. (Though, I'll confess, when I saw no replies for the first day or so after I posted this, I began to wonder if I'd outlived my value here.)
This Deck Log Entry was a "Hail, Mary!" I had procrastinated in…"
Thanks for all the kind words, fellows. (Though, I'll confess, when I saw no replies for the first day or so after I posted this, I began to wonder if I'd outlived my value here.)
This Deck Log Entry was a "Hail, Mary!" I had procrastinated in…"
"The hardback finally enabled me to catch the one story that wasn't reprinted in Strange Adventures back in the late Silver/early Bronze Age.
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"Happy Thanksgiving y'all.
As someone who writes about pop culture and history in various venues, it's very strange to sometimes have to explain the Cold War. But as you say, Commander, it's one of many things that look strange to anyone who wasn't…"
As someone who writes about pop culture and history in various venues, it's very strange to sometimes have to explain the Cold War. But as you say, Commander, it's one of many things that look strange to anyone who wasn't…"
"Fantastic post, Commander! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving."
"For anyone interested, "The Atomic Knights" is available in its entirety in its own color collection...
...or as part of the "Great Disaster" Showcase edition in b&w."
...or as part of the "Great Disaster" Showcase edition in b&w."
"It has been a very busy weekend and just had a chance to read your Thanksgiving Day post. Another good one. It is always fun to read about the Atomic Knights - one of the under appreciated Silver Age gems.
Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! "
Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! "
"Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! I completely missed the annual post until today."
"Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on the Board! "
The path to that first Thanksgiving held in the New England territory of what would someday be the United States of America had been fraught with hardships. The two-month voyage on Mayflower, bringing the Pilgrims to the New World, had been…
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Superman #10. This was for little boys who didn't think "girls" knew how to open parachutes.
They can't open them when when the 'chute is defective. Note, in the falling girl's right hand is the ripcord. The ripcord broke off without…"
Superman #10. This was for little boys who didn't think "girls" knew how to open parachutes.
They can't open them when when the 'chute is defective. Note, in the falling girl's right hand is the ripcord. The ripcord broke off without…"
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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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