A Look at Some Odd Moments in Some Old Comics
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May 13, 2010 in Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
Regular readers have all followed how the Tex Thomson strip has evolved over the Golden Age. First an adventure strip, Tex gained an extra (racist) comic sidekick, a short-lived almost-relationship with a justice-seeking femme fatale, faked his own death, and came back as a super-hero. The one constant in the strip till now has been his other comic sidekick, Bob.
Can’t have that, can we?
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Apr 21, 2010 in Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
Sensation Comics is just awesome, featuring the weird and wonderful Wonder Woman’s origin. However, that’s not the best bit.
Dec 31, 2009 in Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
I should have mentioned that All Star Comics #3 is the first appearance of the JSA. It’s not an actual team adventure, really. The JSA is portrayed as more of a “social club for heroes”, with them all sitting about, telling stories. What’s interesting are the below two introductions:
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Aug 17, 2009 in Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
The Human Bomb is a classic Golden Age character, with the power of explosive fists.
What I did not know is that he had a sidekick… (more…)
Jul 28, 2009 in Batman, Creepy Relationships, Odd Bad Guys, Odd Powers, Stalking, What Were They Thinking
This is not the first comic to feature this sort of antagonist, but I confess a weak spot for them:
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Jul 16, 2009 in Batman, Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
Most bad guys just set traps for Batman. Not these guys:
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Jun 26, 2009 in Justice League, Martian Manhunter, Martian Powers Drinking Game, Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
In a JLA story that begins with Hal being knocked out (yet again), the League must learn the contents of a map. J’onn has an idea!
Jun 25, 2009 in Bad Science, Martian Manhunter, Martian Powers Drinking Game, Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
Most people have memories. Not J’onn
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May 14, 2009 in Odd Powers, What Were They Thinking
I give you a character with an origin so messed-up, it melds that fine line between lame and awesome.
Behold, the Bouncer – with super expository powers!
In today’s super-decompressed stories, that one panel would be a whole issue, with the last sentence ending in a cliffhanger.
I need more Bouncer comics.
Mar 24, 2009 in Justice League, Odd Powers, Superman, What Were They Thinking
Here’s a fun fact:
Invulnerability is apparently not a super-power.