Prodded on by the Insane Boy, the Dinosaur Stampedes through Campus...

So I'm reading the first issue of 4Most Comics, and I was enthralled by this tale from a feature called Dick Cole.  Near as I can tell, Dick Cole was adopted, pumped up with steroids of some sort, and was sent to a military school called "The Farr Academy."

He also would hop into cars with strangers.

To be fair, if a stranger has a chauffeur, then the candy they're offering you to get in the car is probably all kinds of amazing.

And things go as you might expect:

Reggie is fairly important to the story, in the sense that he makes the story.  Here we can see how Reggie learned to relate to other boys:

Oh, well.  Boys will be boys.

Everyone attends the Farr Academy.  This is their code:

I'm never sure who decides what the Will of God is, but I'm even more troubled by "... as becomes our race."  What the heck is going on Farr Academy?  I admit, I read the entire story and didn't see one person that wasn't Caucasian.

Anyway, Reggie is a little... socially awkward in dealing with his peers:

But Reggie also seems to have a dinosaur that he rides around, so I'm sure they cut him some slack:

Yeah, I don't know how much I'm going to enjoy the Dick Cole feature, but I suspect that's going to depend in a large degree how much Reggie I'm given in the future:

Rock on, Reggie!  Rock on!

See you tomorrow!

Being Superman's Pal Means You Get Your Own Monogrammed Contingency Plan!

Just for something new, I checked out Crash Comics #2, starring Strongman.  Here's what I've learned about my first reading of a Strongman story:

He likes to wander around and look for problems.

He's supposedly very strong.  So, I'll accept the notion that he jump really high.

But then we have this:

We have the man breaking down a brick wall with his fists.

So, you ask yourself, what is his origin?  Is he an alien?  Was he exposed to radiation?  Has he taken some sort of medication?  What gives him such might power?

Yoga.

I kid you not.

Yoga.

Soooooooooo.... moving on.  Let's try and swallow that bit of information with some Fun with Out of Context Dialogue! (tm!):

times two!:

Well... that's not an appropriate thing for a girl to ask her father, but who am I to judge?

From Robert Gillis, we bring you some Wait.... what? (tm!): 

Wait... what?

I don't even want to know what Plans "L" and "J" are.  I quit reading after, "You called me Editor Perry White instead of just plain Perry White."

Thanks, Robert!

See you tomorrow!

CMNS: Hilarious, In a Rib-Breaking Way!

From Pep Comics #37:

I don't know about you, but I would buy the heck out of a comic called Knifey Gordon and Smooch Schultz.

Here's a bit of cautionary house-addery:

I've heard of "rib-tickling," but "rib-breaking"?  They aren't clowning around with Zip Comics.  If I had a comic that was "rib-breaking," you'd have to sign a waiver before I let you read it.

My Oriental room... wrecked!  My guard... murdered!  My eyes and tongue... yellowed!

Seriously, pal... I think you need to be checked for hepatitis.

Here's a look at Archie Andrew's first dog, Oscar:

Most of us now know that Archie's dog is a shaggy beast called "Hot Dog."  At least, that was the case the last I checked.  I can only assume that Oscar had to be put down because judging by this illustration, I presume he had a rage disorder.

See you tomorrow!

In Which I Make Not One, but TWO Double-Entendres for the Word, "Wood."

Another week begins!  What say we check in on Green Lantern in ish #27?:

I swear, it's like his head is a magnet for wood.

Heh... "magnet for wood."

Anyway, check out this ad for an upcoming title:

I vow that no matter what.... somehow, I am going to find every issue of this title and read it.  You had me at Senor Banana and insured I would never leave you with that guy "Slappy."

That's Steel Sterling and the original Web holding up Senor Banana, if you were wondering.

And check out this guy:

Wow... not to be confused with cartoon icon Woody Woodpecker.  And here's a fun fact: Zip Comics didn't show up until after Woody Woodpecker (the awesome one) had already appeared in cartoons and comics... by a couple of years or so.  So this short-lived Woody should have actually been called "Woody the Trademark Violatin' Woodpecker."

Heh.  "Short-lived woody."

See you tomorrow!

Captain Future Takes Over From Here!

Sorry for the late post, gang, but I've been having technical difficulties of late.  I prefer to have posts show up right at midnight, but getting things uploaded and posted has been really challenging.  So, bear with me and hopefully things will get sorted out. 

Meanwhile, let's check out Startling Comics #34:

... and I was also wanting to show you these pants.  Do you think they make my thighs look big?

Yes, I know these have some purpose.  I just think they look ridiculous.  What is the point of those pants, anyway?  Someone tell me in the comments.

And now, for an installment of Well... There ya go. (tm!):

Well... There ya go. (tm!)

Taking a look now at Captain Future, I just now (yes, after 34 issues) noticed that the good Captain came from the Clark Kent School of Disguises:

And then when he would become Captain Future, he looked exactly the same, spit curl and all:

I'm not sure why he's referring to himself in the second and third person, but I guess that's really not my concern.

Anyway, here he is with two people with whom he shares close contact on a regular basis:

As was the case with Phantom Lady, I'm not sure these people aren't just humoring him.  Yeah, Andy Bryant ... that guy who isn't you at all.

See you Monday!

The Fighting Yank Should Probably Avoid Motor Vehicles for A While...

Dear Ones, at long last, Snatcher Bodies!, the graphic novel penned by Yours Truly and fabulously drawn by Gabe Ostley is now available in hard copy as a 70 page graphic novel.  Check it out!  It's a lighthearted look at the end of the world and.... well, it still makes me laugh when I read it.

Meanwhile, here's an unintentionally sad image if ever there was one:

Considering Archie would end up running everyone out of Pep Comics, the Shield and the Hangman are really being played for suckers there.  Don't be fooled by his boyish charm, fellas!  Archie is going to take that book and kick your keisters to Comic Book Oblivion!

You know, if you find yourself asking that question to a bunch of pre-teen boys, you should probably decline on their behalf. 

Let's take a look at the Fighting Yank from Startling Comics #34.  I've mentioned before how the Yank's ancestor comes around in ever story and bails the Yank out of whatever mess he gets himself into, eliminating any real concern for the protagonist's welfare and cutting any excitement potential down to virtually zero.  

But I noticed that it didn't happen (A), when the Yank gets in a car accident and faceplants into a bridge:

and (B), when the Yank gets run over by a tank:

So, I think I've figured out the system here:  The Yank's ancestor will come to his rescue and save him from any real harm unless said harm is hilarious to look at, in which case the ancestor will simply watch it happen off camera and return when he can appear on the scene without bursting out in laughter.

See you tomorrow!

We Got De Dough, But I Ain't Never Paid Yet!

Dear Ones, before we take a gander at Startling Comics #33, I was told about something kind of nifty that I thought you might enjoy: A hilariously twisted take on old-time superhero radio programs called Captain Punishment.  In the interests of full disclosure, I was given absolutely nothing for the shout-out.  I just think it's kinda cool and thought we should encourage their efforts.

The Captain Punishment Adventure Hour is a new podcast in the style of the old radio shows like Superman, Batman or The Shadow. It features the misadventures of one Francis Townhouse AKA Captain Punishment, as he fights evil bad guys in his hometown of Skagg City, USA. It's a comic book parody that features plenty of action and side splitting hi-jinks.

We have a whole season scheduled for 2014, with new 20-30 minute episodes released every two weeks, but we're kicking it off with the Christmas Special -

In a tale from Captain Punishment's past, we find our hero on Christmas Eve, longing for the ultimate Christmas gift. But when an evil gang known as the "Holiday Hate Hooligans" threaten to destroy Christmas, our hero, alongside super-spy Mick Fierce, must save the day from these holiday themed terrorists.

Can Punishment and Fierce make their way to the North Pole, penetrate Santa's defenses and discover the real culprit behind this nefarious plot to derail America's favorite holiday? Only good little boys and girls who listen will find out the answers.

ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/captain-punishment-adventure/id723801371?mt=2

FOR DROID USERS:

http://captainpunishment.podbean.com/2013/12/09/the-captain-punishment-adventure-hour-xmas-xtravaganza/

Now back to the funnies...

Mind you, these are the Four Comrades.  The good guys.  Sneaking into a circus without paying.  Because good young Americans don't pay for stuff.  Nice example for the kids, jerks.

Hey, let's check in on Don Davis, Espionage Ace!

Keep at it, Don!  It's not how many times they knock you down, it's how many times you get back up!

Here's an interesting find:

Okay, I'm wondering why that wouldn't actually work.

And did you see who the cartoonist was?  Is this the same Jim Davis who does Garfield?  I'm having a hard time finding a definitive answer, so if you see something, let me know in the comments!

See you tomorrow!