Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 255 The Romance of Susan Storm
"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…"
2 hours ago
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 255 The Romance of Susan Storm
"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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2 hours ago
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 255 The Romance of Susan Storm
"That's a weird one. Nick's WW II service is still canon so what would relocating the Howlers in time do? Plus yeah, Grenada's not much of a substitute for the Big One or time enough to fit dozens of Sgt. Fury issues into.
Wikipedia says the…"
8 hours ago
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 255 The Romance of Susan Storm
"Yes, that seems overly cautious on the editors' part. It's obvious Reed is more self-conscous than anything else.
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8 hours ago
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 255 The Romance of Susan Storm
"Oh lord, Dorma. "I'll let you conquer Atlantis if you pinky-swear not to hurt my sweetie" — she's a traitor and acts almost as foolishly when Namor gets his own series.
Reed has a statement in one issue that he's loved Sue ever since she was the…"
19 hours ago
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 254 Merry Christmas 2024!
"Glad there are no immediate red flag underlying conditions, though it is frustrating not having a pinpointed cause.
Good luck dealing with things going forward. I've dealt with relatives in recovery (not from anything this severe) and it gets…"
Dec 29, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 254 Merry Christmas 2024!
"I'm so glad it wasn't worse. Best wishes for a smooth recovery.
I love A Christmas Story. TNT's regular Christmas airings made it good comfort food for a stretch of years I was by myself at Christmas time.
I wouldn't count the lump in my throat as…"
Dec 27, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 253 Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
"That's good news, indeed.
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Dec 12, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 253 Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
"Good luck. Those disagreements can be tricky to navigate but it's doable.
I'll have to look at some of the stories and see the armor designs.
I normally check you regularly and I knew you'd have a column up, but Thanksgiving I stayed off the…"
Dec 3, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 253 Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
"The hardback finally enabled me to catch the one story that wasn't reprinted in Strange Adventures back in the late Silver/early Bronze Age.
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Dec 2, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 253 Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
"Happy Thanksgiving y'all.
As someone who writes about pop culture and history in various venues, it's very strange to sometimes have to explain the Cold War. But as you say, Commander, it's one of many things that look strange to anyone who wasn't…"
Dec 2, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion From the Archives: Deck Log Entry # 119 From a Fiery Horse to a Rolling Arsenal
"You must have posted this before I started reading your blog. I was well aware of the Hornet/Ranger connection but I'd assumed it was baked into Britt Reid from the get go (partly because the late 20th century Green Hornet comics made a big thing…"
Aug 31, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 252 Supplemental: Marvel TV Reference Key
"Great work as always.
Inferior Five #1 also used Mr. Ivanhoe as a substitute for Mr. Waverly (as the leader of C.O.U.S.I.N.F.R.E.D.). As I reread that one relatively recently I should have spotted your use of the same ploy. But I didn't."
Aug 20, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 252 What's on TV in the Marvel Universe?
"Ah, I just checked an episode guide and I see "The Giant Jackrabbit" is a real episode from the second season."
Aug 3, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 252 What's on TV in the Marvel Universe?
"I remember from a previous quiz that Agents of SHIELD had the Man from UNCLE slot on network TV in the MU.
Brad Carter helped out Nick Fury during an encounter with a High Evolutionary knockoff. Later he became Bloodstone's sidekick only to die…"
Aug 1, 2024
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 251 The Silver Age Challenge---Marvel Edition IIII . . . Answers
"Thanks. It was the first Hank-and-Jan story I ever read. It's less impressive on rereading than I found it as a kid.
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Jul 3, 2024
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