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"Although I confess there are some stories that I can’t quite swallow. Virtually all of Johnny Thunder falls into that category. I’m sure that style of humor worked in the ‘40s, but it doesn’t age well — or at all, really. I have to force myself…"
"I just wanted to insert here, Cap, that, while I don't comment much, as I have little of substance to contribute, I appreciate and am enjoying these in-order reviews of the Justice Society that you've been posting. (In honesty, not as much your…"
"Am I the only one whose first acquaintence with Lee Marvin was when he starred in the television show M Squad (NBC, 1957-60)?
Jeff, would you mind handing me my bottle of Geritol?
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Jeff, would you mind handing me my bottle of Geritol?
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"And the belief "corpus delecti" means "body of the murder victim."
I remember back in the 1990s, I realized that if the bookstore I worked for could afford a sonar alarm, the super-security establishments I saw in TV shows would have them too,…"
I remember back in the 1990s, I realized that if the bookstore I worked for could afford a sonar alarm, the super-security establishments I saw in TV shows would have them too,…"
"Perhaps the best way to illustrate how and when Miranda rights attach is to provide an example, one common to my own experience.
Let's say that I'm a patrolman in my patrol car, and I observe the car in front of me weaving. The car crosses the…"
Let's say that I'm a patrolman in my patrol car, and I observe the car in front of me weaving. The car crosses the…"
"Miranda rights attach only when the suspect has been arrested and is being interrogated by the police. Both conditions must exist for the Miranda rights to be in effect.
During an encounter--even if the officer has already formed the intent to…"
During an encounter--even if the officer has already formed the intent to…"
"But, if the suspect says something incriminating without having been read his rights, the statement can't be used against him. It could still be used to find more evidence (I think). "
"Aye, I was aware of the blood-matching protocols, too, when I reviewed the story. I didn't see much point in bringing it up. As you said, it doesn't detract from the human interest of the tale. You're right---most folks don't understand how…"
""The commando needs a blood transfusion; however, his dog tags indicate that he has the rarest of blood types---“AB”."
Which means he can take A or B blood as well as AB. He has lots of options (O blood type, while common, can only receive O blood).…"
Which means he can take A or B blood as well as AB. He has lots of options (O blood type, while common, can only receive O blood).…"
"Lois Lane #63. I really must read this one day, to figure just what the hell is going on here!
Unfortunately, the cover slug is a classic example of hyperbole. The scene itself does appear within the story, but---while not a hoax or a dream or an…"
Unfortunately, the cover slug is a classic example of hyperbole. The scene itself does appear within the story, but---while not a hoax or a dream or an…"
"Where on earth did you read it?
I found it on this Read Comics on Line site (https://readcomiconline.li/), after plugging in World's Finest Comics # 3. It's been a handy site for me, especially in selecting the art for my Deck Log entries. I no…"
I found it on this Read Comics on Line site (https://readcomiconline.li/), after plugging in World's Finest Comics # 3. It's been a handy site for me, especially in selecting the art for my Deck Log entries. I no…"
"Johnny Thunder "The Story of the Man Who Couldn't Lose" By John Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier (8 pages)
Summary: I couldn't find the story or a summary online. It has never been reprinted. Anybody know anything about it?
A little, Cap. After…"
Summary: I couldn't find the story or a summary online. It has never been reprinted. Anybody know anything about it?
A little, Cap. After…"
I’ve pointed this out before so I won’t belabour it, but the death of Private Junior Juniper, in Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos # 4 (Nov., 1963), marked the first step in shifting the series away from its attitude of supermen in khaki romping…
"The arc you described reminds my of Lost in Space: S1, b&w, serious; S2, color, campy; S3, more serious.
That arc struck a number of shows at the time. Most folks don't remember that the Bat-craze lasted for only about a year before it burned…"
That arc struck a number of shows at the time. Most folks don't remember that the Bat-craze lasted for only about a year before it burned…"
"Doc mentioned what I was going to add, about The Wild, WIld West falling victim to the Bat-craze and becoming campy in its later seasons. It really takes effect about half-way through season two. I don't recall if the show got more serious in the…"
"Aye, one knew something was up when Guy Williams was added to the opening credits of Bonanza. He was, indeed, planned to be Pernell Roberts' replacement. Mr. Roberts had been insisting that the current, fifth, season was his last. The two-episode…"
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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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