“I like weird and wacky!” No, this isn’t the password to get into the fetish club downtown. Ahem… I think. Rather, It’s a statement that tends to be uttered at least once by every fan of the Silver Age. It’s also remarkably true. The majority of stories published between ’56-’70 had to flirt with… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: The Flash #163
Tag: 1960s
Two Staple Gold: Showcase #55
Solomon Grundy born on a Monday, died on a Saturday. Every article written about him starts with the nursery rhyme. It’s officially part of his origin and immediately recognized by fans. That’s all fine and dandy but I prefer to think of him as the villain who made Clamdiggers cool. Some of you may refer… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: Showcase #55
Two Staple Gold: House of Mystery #148
House of Mystery has long been associated with horror but it actually featured superhero stories from #143- #173. Martian Manhunter aka J’onn J’onzz was the main attraction for the majority of that span. He’s always confused me a little. Not the character overall but rather his popularity. The dude is a straight up heavy hitter… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: House of Mystery #148
Two Staple Gold: Metamorpho #4
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a cover grabs me. It’s so enticing that I can’t resist getting a little giddy to see what’s inside. Metamorpho #4 dated Jan-Feb. 1966 is exactly what the Doctor ordered. It’s colorful, action packed and takes you on an adventure prior to page one. Pure silver aged goodness.… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: Metamorpho #4
Two Staple Gold: J.L.A. #70
There’s just something about the Creeper I like. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Maybe it’s the colors and offbeat costume or my affection for those on the B-List. What I can say for certain, there’s not too many great Creeper stories out there. I’ve enjoyed some of the original Ditko material but… Continue reading Two Staple Gold: J.L.A. #70
TWO GUYS, A GIRL, AND A SCENE – EPISODE #7: 2nd Viewing Room (December 2015)
Join us as we close out our first year together as a group for our second Viewing Room episode of the month and our last of 2015. For our final mission, the team movie is Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. As always, I was personally surprised with the team’s aggregate takeaway. Jon and Sarah… Continue reading TWO GUYS, A GIRL, AND A SCENE – EPISODE #7: 2nd Viewing Room (December 2015)