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| A SIlver Age Comic Book Series
Many readers today may have never heard of STRANGE ADVENTURES, but they probably have heard of a handful of the characters who were first introduced on the pages of it.
The following are the more popular characters introduced:
   
Each of these characters has been featured either own title or other titles. Deadman and Adam Strange are the most popular of the group, but Captain Comet, The Enchantress, and Animal Man have big runs in a varied amount of comics.
The following are a list of the characters and there appearances:
*Note that IMMORTAL MAN was the inspiration for DC Comic's New Age of Heroes series IMMORTAL MEN.
** Faceless Creature from Saturn has appeared in a handful of books as a villain.
STRANGE ADVENTURES The Next Generation:
The title has show up in one form or another since the 1970s.
In 1978 it was the original title for a new science fiction title, the title was changed to TIME WARP. Sadly that book was canceled after Issue #5. To be honest the stories were average Sci-Fi at best.
STRANGE ADVENTURES gets VERTIGO
Well not really. VERTIGO took a stab a 4 issue mini-series in
The JSA Gets STRANGE
DC did this mini-series in 2009. It's a great mini. It has it's share of strange but it reads more like a JSA story.
STRANGE ADVENTURES Gets VERTIGO again
Vertigo introduced a one shot in 2011 and that was the last time DC Published the title.
Only Time will tell if STRANGE ADVENTURES or the many characters that are currently gracing the pages of comics will reappear.
To Be continued.....
Go Forth and Do Well
Shane
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
A LOOK BACK AT DC COMICS STRANGE ADVENTURES
DC TO PRODUCE NEW ANIMATED SHORTS
DC to create a new series of animated shorts for Warner Bros Entertainment. They will be like the ones that were on Cartoon Network that can be seen on DC Universe.
nI am excited to here this news because I have enjoyed the the current set of shorts. For those who have not seen them, the are worth it. The flowing are samples of what is currently available:
DC NATION SHORTS
This is only 6 of the 25 serialized shorts that are available to watch. All of them can be seen on DC Universe.
I have to admit that the majority of the shorts were goofy, but remember they were geared for a younger audience. I hope that the new shorts help expand the DC Universe and also lead to more shorts.
Check out the following link for more information about DC Nation Shorts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Nation_Shorts
My suggestions for the next round of Shorts
I would like to see the following shorts:
1. Jonah Hex
2. Sword of the Atom -more episodes
3.The Warlord
4. Kamandi, Last Boy On Earth
5.The "Original" Seven Soldiers of Victory
6. The Haunted Tank
7. The Creeper
8. Legion Lost
9. Rose and Thorn
10.The Question
11. Paul Kirk, Manhunter
12. The Spectre
I probably could go on and on on this list because the number of stories and characters are numerous.
That's all I have for this post.
Go Forth and Do Well,
Shane
Sunday, May 5, 2019
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SECRET SIX
The Secret Six Appeared in 1968. Now they were not at all like the current version of the team.
They were six people led by a shadowy Figure only know as Mockingbird whose identity is masked. The most unique thing about this team is that none of the six were volunteers. Another is that Mockingbird had some kind of information on each them that forced them to become his own private strike team.
The first Set of members were August Durant, Lili de Neuve, Carlo di Rienzi, Mike Tempest, Crimson Dawn and King Savage. Each member had a set of skills suited for each mission.
The identity of Mockingbird is reavealed in the last issue.
The series lasted until 1969, A new version of the team would show up in 1988
This team was a whole new group of six people. The series was built on the premise that the original team died. There was a new team and a new Mockingbird. The new team consisted of Mitch Hoberman, Ladonna Jameal, Tony Mantegna, Luke McKendrick, Vic Sommers and Dr. Maria Verdugo. Like there secrets regarding the team.
This version only lasted from The May 1988 Issue of ACTION WEEKLY COMICS to the December issue.
I personally loved the series, but think that having all the the stories in ACTION WEEKLY made hard to get an audience.
It seemed that we might not seem that team again. Technically we did see that type of team, but we did see THE SECRET SIX again in 2005 in a book called VILLAINS UNITED.
VILLAINS UNITED really reintroduced 2 teams: THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLIANS (SSV) and the SECRET SIX (SIX).
This book showed the difference between both teams. The SSV which had a title in the 1970s had a more evil mission. Whereas the SIX had more grey areas to them and tended to be the rebels of the combined group of villains. I won't get to deep into this series because it may be coming to one of the online comics sites. The member of the SIX was Catman, Deadshot, Cheshire, Rag Doll, Scandal Savage, and Parademon.
Next we have the SECRET SIX limited series in 2006
This series helped to define each of these characters. It quite literally new versions of CATMAN and RAG DOLL. It also expanded on CHESHIRE and DEADSHOT. While further expanding on new characters SCANDAL SAVAGE and PARADEMON.
In Birds of Prey issues #104–108, the Secret Six battle the Birds of Prey.
I liked this version the best and it is a great read if you can find it. Alas it was a limited series and we would not see the team again until 2008.
The Six added 2 new members: Bane and a new character
This Series ran for 2008 until 2011.
I recommend the following link for a complete issue run down:
On to the new 52
Once again there is a membership shake up with the team.
Catman and Black Alice, including Strix, Ventriloquist (Shauna Belzer), Ralph Dibny under the alias of Big Shot and a new character named Porcelain make up the new team.
If you want to read more about the SECRET SIX, here a few links for more information.
And don't forget in the Fall:
Go Forth and Do Well...
Shane.
NEW SECRET SIX COMING IN THE FALL
DATELINE: May 05th, 2019.
SECRET SIX TO APPEAR IN THE FALL IN NEW BATMAN / SUPERMAN TITLE.
The Secret Six will be appearing in the pages of the new BATMAN / SUPERMAN title this fall.
There is one big twist The Batman who Laughs makes 6 heroes evil.
It should be interesting because of that angle alone. I am looking forward to seeing which heroes are turned and how The World's Finest Team hopes to revert them back.
The following is a copy of two covers that DC Posted.
My next post will give a brief history of THE SECRET SIX.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Sunday, March 3, 2019
History of The Guardian history in comics
DC Universe Titan announced that The Guardian will show up on the show during Season 2. Here is a brief visual history of the Character.
1. The Newsboy Legion.
Jim Harper was a Superhero to a bunch of misfit boys who helped him solve crimes.
2. 1971 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olson
Jim Harper Clone created by Cadmus
3, Teen Titans #44 (November 1976)
Mal Duncan
1. The Newsboy Legion.
Jim Harper was a Superhero to a bunch of misfit boys who helped him solve crimes.
2. 1971 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olson
Jim Harper Clone created by Cadmus
3, Teen Titans #44 (November 1976)
Mal Duncan
The Manhattan Guardian #1, (May, 2005)
Jake Jordan
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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