Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"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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Thursday
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"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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Thursday
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"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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Thursday
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"Combining my now multiple and corrected responses for convenience:
1. Commander of the Science Police, according to the Legion Constitution in Adventure 325-6.
2. He received it from the Ancient One after triumphing over Dormammu. "Domain of the…"
Jun 30
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"Always good to hear things like that.
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Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"Absolutely. I've been lucky in that regard but I've gone through it with family and friends.
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Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"And I know small details count a lot in your quizzes. That's part of the challenge.
I'm really curious about the question you Googled. I imagine you'll go into details when you post the answers.
"forgetting the Silver-Age limitation has been the…"
Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"Darn, when you mentioned your personal life I hoped it was something good. Best wishes on the MRI.
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Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"On #8, Jasper Sitwell mentions his valedictorian status in Strange Tales 145, "Lo, the Eggs Shall Hatch."
I'm going to retcon out my answeer on #3 and guess Ben Grimm. The chance that I missed a Silver Age reference about Ben's college years is much…"
Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 265 The Silver-Age Challenge---Potpourri
"1. Commander of the Science Police, according to the Legion Constitution in Adventure 325-6. (I got this from one of your old quizzes, as I remembered that question being a Fail for most of us, including me).
2. He received it from the Ancient One…"
Jun 29
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 264 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part Two
"Fair point, Commander.
I recall some people made fun of Tuatara of the Global Guardians for having a power that was useless in combat. As if time vision wouldn't be extremely valuable, as you say, in investigating crimes. Though I imagine the…"
May 14
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 264 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part Two
"I agree about the implausibility of stumbling into Luthor's lair — though as I never considered it before, obviously it worked as a twist. However I can easily buy that Luthor could set up a lair that was still running a thousand years later. "
May 14
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 264 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part Two
"A fair point. As the UP Council and a lot of delegates are on Earth, I think I vaguely assumed this was covered by Boltax' policies — but reading the Commander's recounting, it isn't, is it?
Minor point, pissed as Universo is with his son, he…"
May 14
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 264 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part Two
"I don't know contacting their home worlds would have helped. It's not as if Universo was, say, targeting Durlans or Carggites. Then again, losing the UP's premiere super-team might have upset the rest of the galaxy.
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May 14
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 264 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part Two
""The plot never specifies this but isn't too much of a stretch to believe that Universo hypnotised those hoodlums into attacking the Legion to get the princess out of the way." Yeah, I've always taken that as a given.
Did not realize this was the…"
May 14
Fraser Sherman replied to Commander Benson's discussion Deck Log Entry # 263 A Forgotten Gem: Adventure Comics # 359-60 (Aug. and Sep., 1967)---Part One
"Thank you. I remembered the plant creature but not the other examples. Your expertise is, as always, appreciated."
Apr 30
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