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Man-Huntin' Minne

2013-02-21T22:23:20Z

Posted by: mistygeek

This is from a comic called Dizzy Dames.

That is really all you need to know.

( That is some real sexual frustration there )

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The Blue Beetle gets CLONED!!!

2013-02-10T18:37:59Z

Posted by: his_spiffynesss

Sure, Jamie Reyes is a breakout character, and Ted Kord is awesome, but there is really no love for the original Blue Beetle Dan Garret around here. And after recent delving into the Digital Comic Museum's archive, I found the perfect Golden Age story to introduce everyone to the awesome crack of the Golden Age Blue Beetle:

( It's Blue Beetle in his very own (if only 10 pages long) Clone Saga! )

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Barry O'Neill and Fang Gow of China

2012-12-31T16:43:49Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Barry is lauded as the first modern action hero in comics.

His arch villain, Fang Gow, was yet another Fu Manchu-styled stereotype. The plots and side characters could have easily been lifted from the pages of Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu.

Atomic Comics reprinted 12 of their adventures with new art by Leo O'Mealia. With World War II over negative Chinese stereotypes were deemed usable again. See his reprinted adventures from Atomic Comics #1 below.

( Who is he? What is he? )Read more about Barry and Gow here. Plus to random pages from the original run. Leo O'Mealia's art is a bog improvement in my opinion.

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That outfit

2012-11-26T02:56:02Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Posting an old s_d post with new cleaner scans.

Superhero fashion ranges with the time of their origin. Throughout superhero fashion history some common choice occur: capes, face masks, boots, and underwear.

Admittedly, underwear is more of a classic choice. Maybe this will help show why? Maybe...

Now in there first appearance here is The Lynx and Blackie!

( The Lynx and Blackie seem familiar somehow... )

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More Chen Chang Comics

2012-11-21T04:40:34Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Here is some more Chen Chang because I felt like it.

You can read his introduction here.
The comic from Mystery Men Comics #13 here.
( Read more... )

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Chen Chang Comics

2012-11-16T04:48:42Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Fox Comics came out with some wacky things even in it's time. While I can't say "Chen Chang" from Mystery Men Comics comes close to topping the list it is...special.

Prepare yourselves for three tons of racism and random death traps.
( Demons of doom )

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This Magazine is Haunted

2012-10-31T00:41:05Z

Posted by: mistygeek

This Magazine is Haunted and Death wants to tell you all about it.
Fpr more Dr Death check the tags.
( The Coffin Maker )

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This Magazine is Haunted

2012-10-27T01:10:10Z

Posted by: mistygeek

For a more in depth history of This Magazine in Haunted you can read it here.

If you just want Dr. Death to tell you a tale of horror set to George Evans' art, then venture behind the cut.

( Stand in for Death )

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A League of Her Own

2012-09-26T23:55:50Z

Posted by: skjam

Hi folks!

My scanner's finally back up, so it's public domain time! Specifically, another story from Joe College Comics Winter 1950.

The story is "Toss-Out" Terry by Dick Briefer and contains 1950s style sexism at its finest.

( Take me out to the ball game, but don't tell the boss. )

Next time...you know, I haven't posted anything from Marvel in ages. I'm going to see if I can dig something up.

Your thoughts and comments?

SKJAM!

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And the moral of this story is what, precisely?

2012-09-03T12:15:15Z

Posted by: skjam

And now, a story from Daredevil #105 (December 1953.) As you'll recall from a previous post, by this time Daredevil himself had long left the comic book, leaving it to his sidekicks, the Little Wise Guys. But the Guys, while not superheroes, weren't exactly "normal teenagers."

And the Archie comics had proved that "normal teenager" sold, so Daredevil had a second feature, "Dilly Duncan." And that's what we're going to see today. Howsomever, since this is a Lev Gleason publication, it's not all dates and gags for our wholesome lad....

( This public domain story is brought to you in its entirety. Plus wacky ads! )

Hope you're enjoying your Labor Day or 3rd of September!

Your thoughts and comments?
SKJAM!

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A man who didn't know when to fold 'em

2012-08-27T23:43:44Z

Posted by: skjam

Hi folks!

It's been a bit since I last posted from this comic, so here's the cover story from Crime Does Not Pay #132.

This scene does not appear in the story. Not anything even close. Or in any other story this issue, although "A Fat Tip For Murder" did take place in a hospital.

Again, this issue was after the Comics Code was imposed, so is tamer than the series was at its height. As this comic book is in the public domain, the story is brought to you in its entirety.

( Beginner's Hard Luck! )

Next time...I dunno, maybe a video game comic? After that, more public domain.

Your thoughts and comments?
SKJAM!

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Pencils of Doom (Parts 1 and 2)

2012-07-08T00:33:33Z

Posted by: mistygeek

The origin of The Comet /// More Information

The Comet ran trough Pep Comics #17, but Jack Cole was only the writer as far as #5. Before Cole left he had John meet reporter Thelma Gordon, who remained his girlfriend till the end of his series. Shortly before he meets Thelma, he is hypnotized into stealing and killing a police officer becoming a fugitive. Thelma believes he is innocence and falls in love with him.

Rather than show how they met I though I would post the more interesting "Pencils of Doom." (I wish the was called the "The Murder Car" instead, but no had to be "Pencils of Doom.")
( Doooooom! )

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When superheroes kill

2012-07-06T22:00:17Z

Posted by: mistygeek

When a superhero kills in comics these days, it is a big deal. Ths was not the case in the golden age.

Jack Cole is remembered for his creation of silly superhero Plastic Man, but the stretchy superhero wasn't his first super powered savior.

Enter The Comet!
( Read more... )

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"The Big Drag"

2012-07-04T23:38:18Z

Posted by: mistygeek

( You know you want to find out more. )

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Madam Fatal for Father's Day

2012-06-18T01:27:09Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Madam Fatal has been post here before, so I'll skip this hero's origin. Use the cross dressing for Justice tag to find the origin on s_d or her her frist appearance here.

How is the first cross dressing superhero related to father's day? Richard Stanton only took to dressing as an old woman after his daughter was kidnapped. It was supposedly in effort to find her. (A bad effort, if you ask me.)

Here is Fatal's third story from Crack Comics #3 (July 1940).X-posted here.

( I wish wigs stuck to my head this well )

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Wang the Tiger

2012-05-26T18:36:04Z

Posted by: mistygeek

There is so much here I don't know where to start.

The outfit, the character art, the really completely unexpected twist...The fact that China is given it's own hero during World War II is also notable.

( Once Upon a time in China, 1944... )

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Nothing to fear, but Fear herself

2012-05-24T01:38:16Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Were you lacking badass anti-heroines in you life? Here, let me help.

This is Fear. She likes guns, adventure, and v-necks. You can read more about her here, but her exciting introduction is below.

( Weapon of Choice: Tommy Gun )

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The REAL Lady Blackhawk

2012-05-22T23:36:12Z

Posted by: mistygeek

I didn't care for what DC did with the Blackhawks. Putting it simply, I think it ranged from dull in the 1960s to "you should just let it die with some dignity" almost anytime after that. That said I do love Zinda Blake, Lady Blackhawk. I really do. At least I love her modem incarnation. Yes, there are some things I'd rather not talk about, but when so many different writers handle these characters you have to have some give.

( Have some scans light backstory )
Meet "The Blonde Bomber."

In Military Comics #20 (1943) a woman appears who attempts to become the first woman member of the Blackhawks. She looks and behaves will Zinda will almost two decades later.

( Skip the back story and read the scans. That's why you're here right? )

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Blackhawk: The Man in the Iron Mask (part 3-The End)

2012-05-20T23:06:14Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Read Blackhawk: The Man in the Iron Mask (part 1)

Blackhawk: The Man in the Iron Mask (part 2)

Or spoil yourself below, if you hate glorious sagas of adventure.

Six months has passed since the battle that took Andre. The Blackhawks have retuned to the area in memorial only to meet with deadly foes. They are saved by man whose head has been encased in an iron mask. They find this savior is their fallen friend, Andre. Andre has been horrifyingly disfigured by the circumstances of his supposed death, and has doomed himself to always wear the mask.

In attempt to save their teammate, the Blackhawks rescue a plastic surgeon from the axis powers only to find him to have gone mad while a prisoner.

EDIT: Fixed

( Is there a bit of hope? )

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Meet Blackhawk

2012-05-07T21:29:28Z

Posted by: mistygeek

"He was a man in total control - unapproachable, unforgiving, unfathomable. He was his own law and his own morality. He lived in a world dominated by an atmosphere of fatalism. He was the first comic book anti-hero." -- Jim Steranko's History of Comics

( Military Comics # 01 )

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Patsy Pinup

2012-04-12T03:14:07Z

Posted by: mistygeek

You've been selected to do the first issue of a tittle called Patsy Pinup. You have a pick a pen name. What are you going to go with?

"Sista Swing" was the first guy's choice.

( two pages, two stories )

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College is a hair-raising experience

2012-04-05T02:21:55Z

Posted by: skjam

Hillman Publications was one of the smaller publishers of its day, dabbling in comics among other ventures. It's best known now for its aviation comics, and especially Airboy.

But this post features a truly obscure publication, "Joe College Comics". It's teenage romantic comedy hijinks in the tradition of Archie, but with slightly older protagonists.

Fair warning and trigger warning: The cover story heavily relies on ethnic stereotypes of Native Americans outdated even in the 1950s, and some subversions of same for comedy. Because of that, I am placing the cover under the cut as well. This story is a product of its time and uses slang and loaded words that are not acceptable by today's standards. It's also kind of sexist.

Joe College Comics, Winter 1950, is in the public domain, so the following story may be brought to you in its entirety.

( These fellows aren't looking to scalp tickets )

Next time I'll be posting something a little more in line with what you've come to expect from me.

Your thoughts and comments?

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"Secret War News: U.S. Marines Raid Jap Held Island"

2012-04-01T01:49:00Z

Posted by: mistygeek

I don't think explosives work that way...(Warning: This is not a paper scan and can be hard to read. Bonus Warning: It is a World War II comic, and it has racism of the "really, comic book? ugh." kind.)
( Military Comics #20 July 1943 )

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X of the Underground

2012-03-30T17:37:20Z

Posted by: mistygeek

As a general rule it sucks to be female in Military Comics. You show up, and, in three to five pages, you will die or betray everything you every believed in all for a hot guy you will never see again. At best you get out of there alive to never been seen again.

If you have your own title though, things turn out alright for you. For example see X of the Underground, a female member of the European underground resistance.

All stories and most art by Vernon Henkel (The Space Legion, Marvel titles during the early 1950s, mostly stuck to artwork after the 1940s).

( Military Comics #8 )

( Military Comics#10 )

( Military Comics #11 )
You can read her appearance in #12 here. Go here for #13.

Can we have a crossdressing for justice tag? I miss the crossdressing for justice tag.

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Al Jaffee and the Inferior Man

2012-03-10T23:30:38Z

Posted by: mistygeek

Inferior Man would appear to be the product of many authors and artist, but this creation was all the product of Al Jaffee.

( 3 pages and one story of the Inferior Man )

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