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"[Wonder Woman] runs across Army nurse Diana Prince, who looks like her and needs money to join her fiance in South America. That's sure convenient! Diana buys her identity, and becomes Steve Trevor's nurse.
We will see the real Diana Prince again,…"
We will see the real Diana Prince again,…"
"Episode 05: "The Secret of the Miroganda"
I enjoyed how the writers tried to break free of what was already becoming the Ultraman formula, by presenting us with the bizarre "green puddle" murders. After that, as the events progress, the parts of…"
I enjoyed how the writers tried to break free of what was already becoming the Ultraman formula, by presenting us with the bizarre "green puddle" murders. After that, as the events progress, the parts of…"
"Episode 4: "Five Seconds Before the Explosion"
Another generic Ultraman episode, livened only by the business with the danger of the atomic bomb. Acceptable this early in the series.
According to Captain Mura's briefing, the bomb would explode…"
Another generic Ultraman episode, livened only by the business with the danger of the atomic bomb. Acceptable this early in the series.
According to Captain Mura's briefing, the bomb would explode…"
"Episode 03: 'Science Patrol, Move Out!"
I just watched this one yesterday. It's the generic Ultraman formula, nothing to make it stand out. But then, three episodes in, generic works.
Oh, how I detest Hoshino. The writers put him into the show's…"
I just watched this one yesterday. It's the generic Ultraman formula, nothing to make it stand out. But then, three episodes in, generic works.
Oh, how I detest Hoshino. The writers put him into the show's…"
"I just jumped ahead to episode three, and even though I know better, I'm hoping for a "very special episode" where the monster steps on Hoshino and squashes him into paste.
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"Some of you might remember, two 2012 entries from my Deck Log covered the show.
I not only remember, I plugged them myself last month (back on p.145 of this thread) just before Bob started Ultra Q.
So I see, now. Wow, thanks for the shout-out,…"
I not only remember, I plugged them myself last month (back on p.145 of this thread) just before Bob started Ultra Q.
So I see, now. Wow, thanks for the shout-out,…"
"Episode 02: "Shoot the Invader"
This episode is what the boys over at TV Tropes call "early-installment weirdness", and is my least favourite episode of Ultraman. The series was still trying to find its level, and "Shoot the Invader" lapsed too far…"
This episode is what the boys over at TV Tropes call "early-installment weirdness", and is my least favourite episode of Ultraman. The series was still trying to find its level, and "Shoot the Invader" lapsed too far…"
"Ultraman Episode 01: "Ultra Operation No. 1" . . .
Now, we're talking! I was a huge fan of Ultraman when it ran in 1967. I had to watch it on our old Westinghouse monochrome television set, once I adjusted the rabbit ears of the UHF adaptor to…"
Now, we're talking! I was a huge fan of Ultraman when it ran in 1967. I had to watch it on our old Westinghouse monochrome television set, once I adjusted the rabbit ears of the UHF adaptor to…"
" . . .[T]he kid says "My name's Sandy, and I pretend I'm you!" Which, prior to this story, wouldn't be red-and-gold leotards, but a green business suit and gas mask.
If I had been assigned to write this story, that's exacly how I would've done it. …"
If I had been assigned to write this story, that's exacly how I would've done it. …"
"Captain America # 219 has a special place in my comics memories. First, because I always enjoyed seeing a modern-age telling of a WWII Cap-and-Bucky story. (Back then, that is; I doubt if I could stomach any modern tellings that have come out in…"
"Could [Wonder Woman] have taken a back seat so not to hurt their feelings?
Well, somebody had to make the coffee . . .
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Well, somebody had to make the coffee . . .
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"The sixth and final season of Leave It To Beaver is the weakest of the series. With Wally planning to head off to college and Beaver on the verge of high school, it was time to end it. As my wife observed - Jerry Mathers was getting too old to play…"
"I've read that Johnny doesn't use the Thunderbolt much in post-war JSA stories. I don't remember if that's true . . .
It's essentially true. In the Johnny Thunder chapters of the All Star tales, Johnny called on his T-bolt all the way up to All…"
It's essentially true. In the Johnny Thunder chapters of the All Star tales, Johnny called on his T-bolt all the way up to All…"
"Since first reading this, I reread the Hyperman story. Yep, that's a tear-jerker — it's surprising it hasn't been reprinted more often."
"Someone in all three superhero stories in this issue says, "Keep 'em flying!" We were discussing that yesterday, so I happened to notice it. It's really commonplace in these stories, and becomes inescapable after Pearl Harbor. Roy Thomas would rely…"
"You needed to tell us Gayle's story, Richard. It commemorates her; it keeps her alive in your heart; and it shares with us hers and your struggle, so that we may take some of the burden from you. I particularly appreciate the photo of her that you…"
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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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