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"Good luck with your session under the knife, my friend."
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I'm sure Commander Benson has these issues at hand and can tell us more. I'll tell you what I know in the meantime . . .
This part of the discussion arose just as I got home from the total knee replacement on my other leg. Between my temporary…"
I'm sure Commander Benson has these issues at hand and can tell us more. I'll tell you what I know in the meantime . . .
This part of the discussion arose just as I got home from the total knee replacement on my other leg. Between my temporary…"
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It's on this board. I've gone back and re-read it a couple of times.
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It's on this board. I've gone back and re-read it a couple of times.
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What made that "sting" in the epilogue work so well was that the episode was played completely serious. It wasn't one of those occasional light-hearted adventures. The threat was real, and, other than letting a hint of his natural warmth slip…"
What made that "sting" in the epilogue work so well was that the episode was played completely serious. It wasn't one of those occasional light-hearted adventures. The threat was real, and, other than letting a hint of his natural warmth slip…"
"Whoops. "Five to ten years older than they are.""
"Five to ten?"
"A bit of infatuation happens.
I have been reading quite a bit of Prince Valiant lately, ranging from the time Karen and Valeta (Valiant and Aleta's twin girls) are 11 until they are 16, when they have romantic fantasies about every single male…"
I have been reading quite a bit of Prince Valiant lately, ranging from the time Karen and Valeta (Valiant and Aleta's twin girls) are 11 until they are 16, when they have romantic fantasies about every single male…"
"Are you proposing that the Serpent Crown was revealed in some other way, and that Karthon and Naga's initial storyline derives from that other way instead?
Works for me. As Fraser commented, not a deal breaker. The key word in my head canon is…"
Works for me. As Fraser commented, not a deal breaker. The key word in my head canon is…"
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I have a very vague memory that he went prematurely grey in WW II. But I might be imagining it . . .
Your memory's on the beam, Mr. Sherman. The F.A.Q. section on Mister Fantastic, from Fantastic Four Annual # 1 (Sep., 1963), explained Reed's…"
I have a very vague memory that he went prematurely grey in WW II. But I might be imagining it . . .
Your memory's on the beam, Mr. Sherman. The F.A.Q. section on Mister Fantastic, from Fantastic Four Annual # 1 (Sep., 1963), explained Reed's…"
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. . . Why assume Reed Richards was 18 when he went to college? We are talking about the smartest man in the Marvel Universe . . . I would assume that Reed was at most 16 when he went to college . . .
Good point. I started college when I was…"
. . . Why assume Reed Richards was 18 when he went to college? We are talking about the smartest man in the Marvel Universe . . . I would assume that Reed was at most 16 when he went to college . . .
Good point. I started college when I was…"
"I don't think that's a deal-breaker. Namor could battle Destine, discover the serpent crown inside the helmet and after the battle with Naga a few issues later, lose it at sea. Krang then uncovers it as part of Madame Hydra's Serpent Squad decades…"
"I have a very vague memory that he went prematurely grey in WW II. But I might be imagining it (someone in this group will know, I'm sure).
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"The immediate aspect which occurs to me is... why assume Reed Richards was 18 when he went to college? We are talking about the smartest man in the Marvel Universe (shut up, von Doom.) I would assume that Reed was at most 16 when he went to…"
"And then there's the case of Vance Astro, of course."
"Trouble is, Namor's memory loss after his first meeting with Paul Destine / Destiny is not only a background plot element since Tales to Astonish #101 (late 1967), Iron Man/Sub-Mariner #1 (early 1968) and issue #1 of his 1968 series, but also leads…"
"I quite agree.A bit of infatuation happens. There isn't really anything worrisome in Reed's reaction. "
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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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