Blatant Racism.
Jul 31, 2006 in Captain Marvel, Racism, What Were They Thinking
A forgotten member of Caps rouges gallery:
I wonder if well be seeing him in the new series.
Archive for July, 2006
The Glory that is Steamboat.
Jul 28, 2006 in Captain Marvel, Racism, What Were They Thinking
Billy Batson was an everyman. After all, what orphan doesnt have a job in radio that lets him travel the country without adult supervision?
And of course, theres his valet.
Yes, thats right, Billy had a slave. Sure, they call him a valet, but hes a slave.
Theres a great story with his grandmother, Steamboat Mammy. She does voodoo.
Steamboat is eventually replaced by someone else.
Named Whitey.
I so could not make that up if I tried.
Billy Batson: Master of Disguise II
Jul 27, 2006 in Captain Marvel, Racism, What Were They Thinking
Oh dear, this is going to get a reaction:
That’s right folks, if you want to disguise yourself, use some burnt cork.
But remember…
…be sure to get the dialect right.
Like I said, oh dear.
The Power of Dark Glasses!
Jul 26, 2006 in Captain Marvel, What Were They Thinking
You know what’s neat? How good a disguise Sunglasses are.
Really.
Even with a monogrammed shirt in a distinctive style, Beautia Sivana has no clue who Billy is!
(And who the heck monograms a T-Shirt?)
This Cover Was Bothering Me.
Jul 25, 2006 in Fantastic Four, What Were They Thinking
You know, I was looking at this cover and something was bugging me. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.
Then it hit me.
We get a nice view of every single character’s butt.
There’s a marketing hook for you:
IN THIS ISSUE: BUTTSHOTS!
Comic Book Physics equal JOY
Jul 24, 2006 in Bad Science, Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
Yes, yes they do!
He’s on fire underwater.
I love it.
Bonus Sunday Post: Dr. Doom is So Cruel!
Jul 23, 2006 in Fantastic Four, What Were They Thinking
In issue 380, Doom kidnaps Ben Grim and offers him a feast.
Gee yeah, that’s nice. Offer the Jew pig.
Bastard.
Homophobia or Just Dickery?
Jul 21, 2006 in Fantastic Four, What Were They Thinking
I can’t figure out if Stiltman is a homophobe or if this cop is just being a dick:
Or maybe… both answers are right?
You May Have to Be a Comic Geek to Get This
Jul 20, 2006 in Fantastic Four, What Were They Thinking
Johnny Storm’s codename should have been Mr. Irony.
Why?
He’s the second Human Torch.
I guess the writer just forgot?
The World Needs More Plots Like This
Jul 19, 2006 in Fantastic Four, What Were They Thinking
It’s the FF Vs:
ROBOT STALIN!
Really, the 1990 FF run is a forgotten gem.