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"The Daily Planet adapts to the new "extreme heat" dress code."
"Very much enjoying the quiz and the responses. I don't have much to add at this point, although I hope I did nudge us a bit closer to the correct answer for #6."
"I recall reading author Richard Wright's autobiography Black Boy when I was a teenager, and in one passage he describes at great length his desire to graduate from school garbed in long pants. In the culture of the times, circa the 1920s, shorts…"
"Folks in the men's wear field list three major reasons why men don't dress well, anymore. One of those reasons is that they don't want to look different from everybody else. The fear of standing out really takes hold of both men and women. No…"
" In other words, men care more about wearing the same thing everyone else is, rather than what looks good.
I've read that that is a big thing over in Japan, even to the extent that radical "non-conformist" groups tend to dress a certain way,…"
I've read that that is a big thing over in Japan, even to the extent that radical "non-conformist" groups tend to dress a certain way,…"
"I have read how Japan - as is true of so many places - is having an exceptionally hot summer, so I can certainly understand wanting to allow for cooler clotghing, even for government employees. However - and maybe it's me - but shorts with a suit…"
"I saw your comment yesterday, Commander. I should have responded then. I never miss your Deck Logs, including the quizzes. I just drew a complete blank this time."
"Baron and doc, thank you for the words of support. I'm glad to know you're out there reading this, if not responding.
Mr. Sherman, I appreciate your comments on the accuracy of my information (and of my attitude toward sharing it). From time to…"
Mr. Sherman, I appreciate your comments on the accuracy of my information (and of my attitude toward sharing it). From time to…"
"I'd like to be that chill about them. The impulse to Get. Those. Answers. usually overrides my interest in whatever else I should be doing. Even if the answers are wrong.
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"As do most of the commander's posts. It's always nice to read expert work by someone who's sharing what they know rather than flaunting their supposed superiority (I run into that sometimes elsewhere).
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"Similar to the Baron - I always check out the quiz but only participate if I am able to pull answers directly from memory or know exactly where to find the answer. Oftentimes the ones I know have already been correctly answered by those much faster…"
"I enjoy them, even if I don't often participate. These quizzes have taught me how little that I know about Silver Age comics."
"I've wondered the same thing, which is a shame. They're fun. I've mentioned them to a couple of Silver Age groups I'm in elsewhere, too.
I shall try for a more detailed look this weekend when I have more time.
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I shall try for a more detailed look this weekend when I have more time.
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"Eddie Munster, Dick Grayson, and Angus Young were fashion-forward, cleary."
"From Japan Daily:
"In 2026, Tokyo's Metropolitan Government has taken that initiative significantly further. Governor Yuriko Koike officially updated the Cool Biz dress code this month to permit government staff to wear shorts and sneakers to the…"
"In 2026, Tokyo's Metropolitan Government has taken that initiative significantly further. Governor Yuriko Koike officially updated the Cool Biz dress code this month to permit government staff to wear shorts and sneakers to the…"
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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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