Craig Shutt – Ask Mr. Silver Age

Batwoman / Kathy Kane

I am sure that Mr. Silver Age has written on this in the past so I am gonna ask if there is a link to an article by Mr. SA on Batwoman and Bat-Girl. If there is no such article, … See More

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First Silver Age Batman?

If the first Fortress of Solitude story in Action Comics 241 (June 1958) is the first Silver Age Superman story, and the retold origin in Wonder Woman in issue 98 (May 1958) is her first Silver Age story, what is … See More

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Showcase Presents Supergirl Vol. 2

Here’s what I learned while reading Showcase Presents Supergirl Vol. 2: Everybody wants to marry this 16-year old girl. That includes a merboy, space aliens, a centaur, and even her cousin Superman. Of course they’re cousins but that doesn’t stop … See More

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Showcase Presents Sgt. Rock Vol. 2

The only selling point for this second collection of stories featuring the Rock of Easy Company should be this: 500 pages of writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert (with a little bit of Russ Heath) at their best. Silver … See More

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Showcase Presents Wonder Woman Vol. 2

Like the first volume that came out the previous year, Showcase Presents Wonder Woman Vol. 2 continues the wacky Robert Kanigher-written expoits of the Amazon princess in the early Silver Age. This volume contains WW 118-137, Nov. 1960 to April … See More

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Showcase Presents Brave and the Bold Batman Team-Ups Vol. 3

This third volume covers Brave and the Bold #109 through 134, Oct. 1973 through May 1977. You’ll notice that the publication dates pass the apparent 1975 reprint barrier, and I’m guessing that’s possible because both writer Bob Haney and artist … See More

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Mopee Alert!

Mopee makes an appearance in Super Friends #11, which shipped January 14. I don’t even want to think about what this does for continuity! Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Swinging with Scooter (CBG #1651, Mar 09)

Mr. Silver Age has some hip, fab fun with DC’s Silver Age swinger, Scooter in CBG #1651. You can download a color PDF of the article here. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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What? WHAT??

So I have a question: Why have these boards been so quiety for the last several days? I enjoy my interaction that takes place on here!! Related Posts:No Related Posts

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“Soulpain”?

Was It “Soulpain” theay called The Style of writing in the early Seventies somewhat Pretentious? “Soulfire”? Related Posts:No Related Posts

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