Archive for August, 2005

More Misogyny in the Mighty Marvel Manner!

Aug 31, 2005 in Avengers, What Were They Thinking

Even in the late 70′s and early 80′s, The Wasp could not catch a break  ”Sure, there could be people trapped in there, but I’ll be damned if I ruin my makeup!”    ”Gosharoonies, I know we just saved the world from a menace that was going to destroy it, but I can’t get over the fact that I had to blow up a pretty necklace to do it!”Why does Marvel hate women? Why?

Poppa Spank!

Aug 30, 2005 in Superman, What Were They Thinking

That last panel is maybe the most disturbing thing I’ve seen since reading the page of “The Lonely Doll” where Mr. Bear is spanking her.

What? It’s a classic of children’s lit!

Anyhow… part of me wanted to cut off that last panel and leave it by itÂ’s lonesome, but frankly, itÂ’s even more disturbing in context.

Even better is when you find out that this is SupermanÂ’s fantasy of what would happen if he met his dad.

Dude needs help.

(This is from WF #201, btw).

Superman Hates Liberty!

Aug 29, 2005 in Superman, What Were They Thinking

It’s true! I have evidence!

First, he destroys a symbol of hope and freedom:

Then, just for kicks, he stays to resist arrest!

Edit: Broken link for the second pic. Will fix asap.

No Red Kryptonite involved, he really did it.

Chips Off The Old Blocks!

Aug 26, 2005 in Batman, Green Arrow, Superman, The Flash, What Were They Thinking

This may be the Ultimate “What Were They Thinking” Super Son Moment.

It’s just that messed up.

Not only have the Super-Sons locked their dads in what appears to be a concentration camp, but they’ve “dumped” them for other men.

Superman Junior and Green Arrow appear to be rubbing it in rather… forcefully.

Although I think the way Flash and Batman Junior are holding hands is kind of sweet.

Wow. I Thought MY Dad Was Strict.

Aug 25, 2005 in Superman, What Were They Thinking

Miss one curfew and get locked in a room by your dad, using the one substance that can kill you.

Seems a bit harsh, don’Â’t you think?

Oh, and for those who like to know that sort of thing, this is from World’s Finest #157.

Almost all of the Super-Sons stories have great “What Were They THINKING” moments though.

Feminists are Stupid and EVIL! Part 38.

Aug 24, 2005 in Batman, Superman, What Were They Thinking

Let this be a lesson to anyone who would do “man’s work”:

The manÂ’s work in question?

Using a ladder.

For a town with no men, they have some odd values.

A Travesty of Justice!

Aug 23, 2005 in Batman, Superman, What Were They Thinking

So what, exactly, is a ““travesty”?

Is stuffing the jury box a “travesty””?

No, it seems that it’s okay. After all, Batman and Superman would never do anything wrong, right?

Right.

So what’Â’s a travesty?

When you lose, despite stacking the deck in your favor.

It’s funny, but I have another term for that situation.

“Just desserts”.

That’s an Odd Spot to Target!

Aug 22, 2005 in Avengers, What Were They Thinking

Is there a reason that they’re all aiming for Hellcat’sÂ… area?

Draws the eye nicely, it does!

“Bad Monkey! No Means NO!”

Aug 19, 2005 in Batman, What Were They Thinking, Wonder Woman

Although he arrived too late to stop Monsiuer Mallah from taking Wonder Woman’s virginity, Batman used bat-hypnosis to make the evil ape forget his dire deed.

Wonder Woman, unable to achieve closure, slit her wrists the next issue.

Black Canary is a Dick.

Aug 18, 2005 in Batman, What Were They Thinking

Check this cover out:

Okay, so Batman can’t see the guy aiming at him – but not only can Canary see him, she’s smiling.

I think she’s getting revenge for Bruce kissing her mom.