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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2016 18:49:27 GMT -5
Well, if we're talking the Tick cartoon, I have to mention Babyboomerangutan, from the last episode. Can't find a picture, but the guy wore an orangutan costume with a belt of baby dolls which he threw like boomerangs and which exploded. So cool.  Then there's Neutro, the hero who didn't know the difference between right and wrong. Somebody like Steve Gerber could've had a field day with a character deciding for himself what's good or evil from scratch.  And I was sorry we never got a 2nd issue of Rottweiler. This book had 2 stories. The origin is pretty familiar stuff. But the second one shows the hero on patrol, and being outsmarted by 3 different crooks. So he goes home, plans, prepares; when he meets the 3 baddies again, he's ready for them. Street level, common sense, use-your-head crimefighting. I'd like to see more of that. |
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Post by Icctrombone on Feb 11, 2016 19:38:10 GMT -5
oh snap! Are those boots dangling in the second panel? That's just permeable borders from the above panel. I didn't want to scan the whole page. Golden Age Kirby did a lot of experimental stuff with panel design and shape - but he stopped by the '50s. (I don't know why! I really like the crazy, wavy panels!) However, later in the same story there is definitely someone hanging.  That is one ghastly scene. Was this after the code was created? |
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Post by hondobrode on Feb 11, 2016 20:17:51 GMT -5
That's just permeable borders from the above panel. I didn't want to scan the whole page. Golden Age Kirby did a lot of experimental stuff with panel design and shape - but he stopped by the '50s. (I don't know why! I really like the crazy, wavy panels!) However, later in the same story there is definitely someone hanging. That is one ghastly scene. Was this after the code was created? Captain America # 3, 1941 |
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Post by Gene on Feb 11, 2016 20:58:01 GMT -5
One of my all time favorite single Issues. Too bad there was never a follow-up.  I can't believe I didn't think of this one. It took me forever to find one of these at a decent price for my Blue Beetle collection. Great issue. |
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Post by dupersuper on Feb 12, 2016 1:32:44 GMT -5
Well, if we're talking the Tick cartoon, I have to mention Babyboomerangutan, from the last episode. Can't find a picture, but the guy wore an orangutan costume with a belt of baby dolls which he threw like boomerangs and which exploded. So cool. Then there's Neutro, the hero who didn't know the difference between right and wrong. Somebody like Steve Gerber could've had a field day with a character deciding for himself what's good or evil from scratch. And I was sorry we never got a 2nd issue of Rottweiler. This book had 2 stories. The origin is pretty familiar stuff. But the second one shows the hero on patrol, and being outsmarted by 3 different crooks. So he goes home, plans, prepares; when he meets the 3 baddies again, he's ready for them. Street level, common sense, use-your-head crimefighting. I'd like to see more of that. A super hero who doesn't know the difference between right and wrong is rather astounding... |
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Post by Mormel on Feb 12, 2016 2:22:18 GMT -5
Well, if we're talking the Tick cartoon, I have to mention Babyboomerangutan, from the last episode. Can't find a picture, but the guy wore an orangutan costume with a belt of baby dolls which he threw like boomerangs and which exploded. So cool. "It's OKAY to play with DOLLS!" |
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Post by MWGallaher on Feb 12, 2016 11:07:43 GMT -5
 D'Arc Tangent was a fun B&W sci-fi fantasy from the early 80's. Co-creators Phil Foglio and "Freff" parted ways after the first issue. As I recall, the two agreed that either or both could continue the story individually, which could have led to an interesting bifurcation, but alas, neither of them picked this back up, leaving fans with a much-loved but abandoned comic. |
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Post by hondobrode on Feb 12, 2016 11:20:12 GMT -5
Wow ! That's going WAY back to the early 80's.
I've got that issue but couldn't tell you a thing about it.
I seem to recall Chris Claremont giving it glowing reviews somewhere.
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Post by Hoosier X on Feb 12, 2016 12:46:43 GMT -5
Characters that only appeared once? The first character that popped into my mind is Tiny from Kamandi #7:  Kamandi #7 is SO CRAZY! It's one of my favorite comic books ever. Kirby says: JUST BUY IT! |
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Feb 12, 2016 15:26:03 GMT -5
That's just permeable borders from the above panel. I didn't want to scan the whole page. Golden Age Kirby did a lot of experimental stuff with panel design and shape - but he stopped by the '50s. (I don't know why! I really like the crazy, wavy panels!) However, later in the same story there is definitely someone hanging. That is one ghastly scene. Was this after the code was created? Oh, hell no.  1941, I think. Simon and Kirby only did the first ten issues of Cap - and they were as much horror comics as anything. Still, the book continued and was actually still quite good after they left. Here is my second favorite one-shot Golden Age Captain America character. (Drawn by Don Rico) Turtle Man Rising from the Swamp Sinister
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Feb 12, 2016 15:27:04 GMT -5
One of my all time favorite single Issues. Too bad there was never a follow-up. I can't believe I didn't think of this one. It took me forever to find one of these at a decent price for my Blue Beetle collection. Great issue. My copy basically fell apart. I'm gonna need a new one myself - I hope it's not TOO pricey. |
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Post by Icctrombone on Feb 12, 2016 15:30:30 GMT -5
You have to love a Turtle in a swamp that uses the word "abode".
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Feb 12, 2016 15:44:01 GMT -5
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Feb 12, 2016 15:45:17 GMT -5
You have to love a Turtle in a swamp that uses the word "abode". Turtle Man is so great. If any of you guys end up working for Marvel, you need to promise me you'll bring him back. |
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Post by Hoosier X on Feb 12, 2016 16:09:11 GMT -5
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1941, I think. Simon and Kirby only did the first ten issues of Cap - and they were as much horror comics as anything.
