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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…"
"Commander Benson said:
Eric noted the same thing below, my friend---and you're both right. While I decry many of the social changes that have occurred in the last seventy years, one element for which I am so grateful is the medical advancements. …"
Eric noted the same thing below, my friend---and you're both right. While I decry many of the social changes that have occurred in the last seventy years, one element for which I am so grateful is the medical advancements. …"
"CK, I knew you'd pop up here with words of support from one who knows. In fact, when I sat down to make the intital announcement of my condition, your updates on your prostate cancer immediately leapt to mind. "Welcome to the club" may be black…"
"I am just seeing this, and I am gobsmacked. I don't want to say "Welcome to the club" because it's not a club one wishes to join, although the membership is dismayingly large.
Richard is right; the advances in medical science mean more options and…"
Richard is right; the advances in medical science mean more options and…"
"Commander, I'm so grateful that you and your doctor have caught this quickly, and that you're asymptomatic and in such good shape. And that the cancer doesn't seem to be spreading or progressing. And that we're living with the medical advances of…"
"Have the members of this board ever gotten together on a Zoom or Google and shared a drink? Because I think that's something that we should do at some point.
The drink need not be alcoholic.
We will likely all never be together, but that would be…"
The drink need not be alcoholic.
We will likely all never be together, but that would be…"
"This really doesn't count as an update, because he isn't directly involved with my treatment, but I saw my regular physician to-day. He's an info addee on everything that's been generated about my situation. He agrees with all of the other…"
"I was out of pocket for the original announcement, and everyone already beat me to the encouragement and well-wishes I would have expressed. But I'll add them anyway, two-fold. It's a brual blow by cruel gods, by any measure. But you're a…"
""...But I've promised myself that, once I get a clean bill of health, I'll have one glass of it to celebrate..."
Sir, I don't know where you reside - do I recall it's Baltimore? But if it's close enough to Greater Cleveland, I will join you in that…"
Sir, I don't know where you reside - do I recall it's Baltimore? But if it's close enough to Greater Cleveland, I will join you in that…"
"Commander,
Hoping for the best. Been on this journey with close family members. It's not easy but you are approaching it with strength.
Dave"
Hoping for the best. Been on this journey with close family members. It's not easy but you are approaching it with strength.
Dave"
"Commander, know you are better than the diagnosise. About 2 1/2 years ago my father who will be 85 at the end of this month, had tumors in both his lungs and brain that were actually skin cancer that had spread, he was given 6 months to live. He is…"
"I finally found a particular expensive dessert wine that I'd been looking for over the last three years.
I've promised myself that, once I get a clean bill of health, I'll have one glass of it to celebrate.
When that happy day arrives, let us know…"
I've promised myself that, once I get a clean bill of health, I'll have one glass of it to celebrate.
When that happy day arrives, let us know…"
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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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