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A magazine story about the comic book hero's radio show
From the May 1941 issue of RADIO AND TELEVISION MIRROR (the "AND TELEVISION" is in much smaller print), here's an exploit of the Man of Steel from his early days. The writer isn't credited, but the art sure looks like Jack Burnley to me ( Read more... ) -
Problems of ongoing characters
Ongoing characters offer recognition value, as the reader at the book store thinks, 'hey it's a Nero Wolfe book I haven't read,' or someone buys a ticket for 'the new Batman movie.' People tend to repeat pleasurable experiences even after a few misfires. But this has a drawback or two as well, one of which is the characters aging inconveniently as ( Read more... ) -
Not the best Superman costume
This is from my big box of clippings from magazines and fanzines and books long since lost to history. The caption says, "World's Fair 1939" so I guess this was a personal appearance by the new star of those funny books. The leggings, which only were worn briefly by the Man of Steel were another clue that his costume was derived from professional ( Read more... )
