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""Superman [thru the editors] tells his readers that, when he is not busy on a case, he likes to relax and envision what his club members do for relaxation and recreation. He tries to show the importance of every part of this nation. There is a…"
"Throughout the course of the story [the Joker] impersonates "The Tramp" (Charlie Chaplin), "Deadpan" (Buster Keaton), "Cross-Eyes" (?), "Specs" (?) and "Banjo" (Harpo Marx).
This goes to a circumstance I often discuss with the Good Mrs. Benson. …"
This goes to a circumstance I often discuss with the Good Mrs. Benson. …"
"Throughout the course of the story [the Joker] impersonates "The Tramp" (Charlie Chaplin), "Deadpan" (Buster Keaton), "Cross-Eyes" (?), "Specs" (?) and "Banjo" (Harpo Marx).
"Cross-Eyes" = Ben Turpin
"Specs" = Harold Lloyd"
"Cross-Eyes" = Ben Turpin
"Specs" = Harold Lloyd"
""Leap tall buildings AT a single bound.""
"I mentioned that, Cap, in my post of my research. As I said, it's not that strong of an indicator---the writer, probably Paul Levitz, may merely have been repeating the conventional opinion. He didn't cite a specific reference.
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"I've re-read and written through All-Star Comics # 6, and now I have a question of my own. I have always heard that Flash was the first chairman of the JSA, replaced by Green Lantern and then Hawkman, who remained chairman until the end. But where…"
"The Good Mrs. Benson and I are currently watching Ken Burns' documentary The Roosevelts: an Intimate Portrait. We first saw this several years ago, and it brought to mind what an unsung President Theodore Roosevelt was, both as a man and as a…"
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[Superman] came this close to using a robot duplicate of himself for the first time today, but it was actually a dummy which he manipulated so quickly that he himself was rendered invisible.
I didn't realise the question of when Superman began…"
[Superman] came this close to using a robot duplicate of himself for the first time today, but it was actually a dummy which he manipulated so quickly that he himself was rendered invisible.
I didn't realise the question of when Superman began…"
" I'll keep my eyes peeled for when [Superman] first flies into space under his own power, but I suspect that is more of a Silver Age phenomenon. -- Jeff of Earth-J
It had never occurred to me to even wonder when Superman started flying through…"
It had never occurred to me to even wonder when Superman started flying through…"
"There's also this Brain, of Top Cat fame . . .
. . . or am I showing my age?
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. . . or am I showing my age?
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"ACTION COMICS #130 - "Superman and the Mermaid!"
This is a rollickin' good yarn about a movie-star mermaid, a "boys' home" in a 300-year-old house built over a secret cavern and nearby an amusement park, modern-day pirates (dressed as historical…"
This is a rollickin' good yarn about a movie-star mermaid, a "boys' home" in a 300-year-old house built over a secret cavern and nearby an amusement park, modern-day pirates (dressed as historical…"
"If computers were to vanish from the Earth to-morrow and all I had to peruse were the books in my study, I estimate that I don't have enough time left in life to re-read them all.
My bookcases are divided into four sections, two cases of six shelves…"
My bookcases are divided into four sections, two cases of six shelves…"
"Outside of the death of a loved one, there's nothing so devastating as being invaded and having your personal effects---the sum of decades of effort and satisfaction---robbed. Aye, you'll recover and shake it off well enough to rejoin life. That…"
"The Atom
Real name: Al Pratt Created by: Bill O'Connor and Ben Flinton Story: "Introducing the Mighty Atom" by O'Connor and Flinton Where I read it: JSA All-Stars Archives Vol. 1 (2007) Significance: JSA member
A long time ago, in a previous…"
Real name: Al Pratt Created by: Bill O'Connor and Ben Flinton Story: "Introducing the Mighty Atom" by O'Connor and Flinton Where I read it: JSA All-Stars Archives Vol. 1 (2007) Significance: JSA member
A long time ago, in a previous…"
"Rick Jones and Snapper Carr were older, probably high school age . . .
With regard to Snapper, he was shown graduating from Happy Harbor High School in "The Machine That Made Miracles", from The Atom # 4 (Jan., 1963). The typical age for such a…"
With regard to Snapper, he was shown graduating from Happy Harbor High School in "The Machine That Made Miracles", from The Atom # 4 (Jan., 1963). The typical age for such a…"
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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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