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What a hoot! Which book is it from? Not Tip-Top 18, is it? Post-war GIs in college boom? "...Flunk cards keep the game full of pep!" and "the fun of rummy" (maybe not quite what they meant) are pretty good statement of some students' college experience too. Jack

Wow -- amazing story. Even several oxygen pages. The outer space page is classic Golden Age! Did you mention artist and writer credits for the series? Jack

At least one! All great covers, but the Real Life A-Bomb and Startling acid covers have a lot of appeal. Good ol' Wally! Thanks Jack

Sorry I'll stop if you want me to. (Thanks Jeff!) all packed for the trip yet? I haven't packed clothes yet, but I have six boxes of funnybooks! Wonderful books and apparently YOU don't need clothes with these guys... NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buzz-kill! I smacked myself, but it was just there... Well, they do give that impression! I can assure you I will have a full suitcase, and if there is any funny business I will be wearing everything in it! Didn't we recently read about your loincloth here? I'm sure the gang will want you to pack that! Jack (Which night is costume night at PonsCon?)

Who are you thinking of? (PM if you like!) I'm thinking of Angie Everhart, but that's not quite what you meant, is it? I'll pm you my possible answer. Jack

I noticed that on #6 and wondered whether the WHIZ person worked for WGBS at some point in convoluted 70s continuity! I wonder whether #1 should be "attends" or "works at" -- maybe there's another answer besides the one I'm thinking of. Jack Clarification: #6 has two answers, it should have been phrased "Who works at radio staion WHIZ and who works at WGBS-TV", question was taken directly from the book and may not be clear.

Thanks. To keep the game moving, how about the first person to get all 6 of these right wins this round? You'll have to help me out on 5, but I think I know the rest. (Probably anyone with the book in hand should sit this round out.) Jack

I didn't count Kida (no tenure long enough), nor Sinnott as inker wouldn't count but now you've got: 7) George Evans on Secret Agent Corrigan from 1980 to 2001 or 21 years. Jack, you're a Here are others: Ken Bald on Dr. Kildare from 1962 to 1983 for 21 years. Frank Bolle on Juliet Jones from 1984 to 1999 or 15 years. Hy Eisman on Little Iodine from 1967 to 1984 for 17 years. Bob Fujitani on Flash Gordon from 1971 to 1987 or 16 years. Gray Morrow on Tarzan from 1983 to 2001 or 18 years. Rockwell on Steve Canyon from 1963 to 1988 or 25 years. Morris Weiss on Mickey Finn from 1936 to 1977 in some capacity for 41 years and he even wrote Joe Palooka for 12 years from 1961 to 1973 Also could be counted: Jerry Robinson on Flubs and Fluffs from 1964 to 1984 or 20 years but it was a Sunday strip only, and if Mac Raboy did turn in one story in Cap America # 3, then his run on Flash Gordon from 1948 to 1967 or 19 years should count, and, finally, I am not sure but didn't Len Starr at least do one job for Timely / Atlas, and if so, he would qualify with On Stage from 1957 to 1979 or 21 years. Good question! I should have gotten Bolle and Eisman. There are so many strips that I almost never saw (i.e., not in a local paper): Dr. Kildare (I swear that I've never seen a single panel!), Juliet Jones, Flash Gordon (too bad -- I guess Prince Valiant filled that niche in local papers), Tarzan (again, niche probably filled by The Phantom), Steve Canyon (vague memory of Sundays only from my early youth). I looked up Weiss and decided that he didn't meet the "continuous" criterion based on his Wikipedia entry (apparently not accurate). "Weiss was the inker and assistant on cartoonist Lank Leonard's Mickey Finn from 1936-1943 and again from 1960 on. He took over the strip in 1971, following Leonard's death in August 1970, continuing through the final Sunday strip on December 21, 1975, and the daily strip's finale on July 31, 1976." You evidently have information that he was still associated with Mickey Finn 1944-59. Are you taking credit information from Atlastales? The site backs you up on Raboy (I didn't know that one!). Do you think that Leonard Starr is "C. C. Starr"? Question later today. I'm running out of ideas! Jack

With 7, one of them is sure to be disqualified! Larry Lieber, The Amazing Spider-Man Dan Barry, Flash Gordon George Tuska, The World's Greatest Superheroes Present Superman Tony DiPreta, Joe Palooka and Rex Morgan, MD Irwin Hasen, Dondi Joe Giella, The Phantom and Mary Worth Sy Barry, The Phantom Jack Yes. Tuska should be disqualified since the feature didn't last 15 years. He worked on WG Superheroes from 77 to 82 and then on Superman from 82 to 84. Even combining both run, it's still less than 10 years. All others do qualify: 1) Larry Lieber, The Amazing Spider-Man no date for sure but at least 15 years 2) Dan Barry, Flash Gordon from 1951 to 1990 or 33 years. 3) Tony DiPreta, Joe Palooka from 1959 to 1984 or 25 years and for Rex Morgan, MD, DiPreta only did it from 1986 to 2000 so it's shy of yet another 15 year run 4) Irwin Hasen, Dondi from 1955 to 1984 or 29 years. 5) Joe Giella, The Phantom from 1972 to 1988 or 16 years and Mary Worth from 1991 to present so 16 years so far. 6) Sy Barry, The Phantom from 1961 to 1994 or 33 years. so only one more to find to win this one. I have at least another 7 guys who qualify so finding the last one should be toooooooo hard. (thumbs u Joe Sinnott, The Amazing Spider-Man if inker = art duty Fred Kida, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Spirit, Flash Gordon (not continuously for 15 y?) George Evans, Secret Agent Corrigan Jack

With 7, one of them is sure to be disqualified! Larry Lieber, The Amazing Spider-Man Dan Barry, Flash Gordon George Tuska, The World's Greatest Superheroes Present Superman Tony DiPreta, Joe Palooka and Rex Morgan, MD Irwin Hasen, Dondi Joe Giella, The Phantom and Mary Worth Sy Barry, The Phantom Jack

Great strip. I wish our local paper would drop some of its lame-o historical artifacts and pick it up. Jack

I told you this one was easier! I've actually only read Vol 1 with Happy in some of the stories so far. Good stuff! What can you tell me about Egghead? Kelly-created member? Maggie Thompson's on-line listing of Our Gang content has the curious notation "Egghead still with Feeney" for initial appearances. FYI, Vol 2 is listed for about $4 on amazon right now -- Vol 1 and 3 are about $11. I was ordering something else today and added Vol 2 with free shipping! Jack

BZ, that's how I intended it originally so would the answer then only be: Bob Hope, Ozzie and Harriet, Will Rogers, Judy Canova, Milton Berle, and Jerry Lewis. I apologize for the confusion in the question. Next time, I'll find something less fuzzy Sorry about all the controversy. My last question or two have been too obscure -- easier one this time. Name at least four members of "Our Gang" that appeared in Walt Kelly's stories but not in any of the films. Jack

Welcome to the boards! because you know you love it... Oh my gosh. They warned us about the flashbacks 35 years ago. Jack

Jack, we don't allow any stalling for time while you try to think up a question for us! Whose woods these are I think I know. Could be Wally, could be Bob. This is my problem today: and I don't mean that someone dropped an atomic bomb on me. Watch this space! Jack

Hey, if my answer's not right, I don't want to win! That's why I asked for clarification about the name of the character or show (Sgt. Bilko) vs the name of the actor (Silvers). If the Panel of Experts decides my answer is OK, I'll send a question tomorrow. 8 am class to meet and I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. Jack

I would only count: Bob Hope, Uncle Milty, maybe Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and I don't think Pinky Lee, Lucy or Soupy Sales would qualify since they are more TV personalities than radio and Abbott and Costello are movie personalities and of course Alan Ladd is drama. So let's say you've got 3 so far (thumbs u I know of at least 4 more ... They all had radio shows! But you're the decidinator. If the show name is enough, My Friend Irma and Henry Aldrich should work for #4 and #5. Jack

The Adventures of Bob Hope The Adventures of Alan Ladd (drama, not comedy) I Love Lucy Comics (does that count?) Uncle Milty (Berle) The Official Soupy Sales Comic Book Abbott and Costello Comics The Adventures of (Dean Martin and) Jerry Lewis The Adventures of Pinky Lee Jack

I knew that face but it took me a while to place it and associate it with a title ... I let it sit a minute or 30 ... and then remembered Jumbo!! Next question: Name at least 5 radio comedy stars that have had their own comics To clarify: Do the comics have to have the actual name of the star, or can they have the name of the radio show or the star's character? (What I mean is, if the question were about TV, would Sergeant Bilko be a correct answer, or would it have to be Phil Silvers Comics?) Jack

Very nice! You're lucky to have local shows. Two elements on one cover, plus Shores art -- this cover will replace the western "lead" cover currently in my comic-book elements Powerpoint presentation! Jack

Junior Birdmen of America! That's a bit of popular culture that was before my time but still referenced when I was a kid. Here's the whole Wikipedia entry: The Junior Birdmen of America was an organization for boys interested in building model airplanes, founded (ca. 1934) and promoted by the Hearst newspapers, with the cooperation of the U.S. Bureau of Air Commerce.[1] It is now best remembered for the song "Up in the Air, Junior Birdmen", which has been sung with a variety of lyrics to mock would-be or inexperienced aviators.[2] [3] I do remember that the song was usually sung w/ thumb and forefinger around each eye like goggles, fingers up like a Mardi Gras mask. Great Miller page -- I'm really starting to like Barney Baxter. I'll have to watch for some less expensive issues or later reprints if they exist. Scissor-Billed Snivvies! I'll also have to watch for an occasion to use that epithet! Gopher Gus is sort of a cross between Tintin's Captain Haddock and a JoeCollector prototype, isn't he? Jack

Fantastic covers and commentary! Those two are especially appealing. Any idea who drew them? There's a signature near the dog, but I can't read it. Wing-Girl (the mutant story?) reminds me of a young Mary Tyler Moore! Jack

What year was that from? Grabbed from the Wikipedia page: Joe Btfsplk, the world's worst jinx, in this excerpt from the March 20, 1947 strip, Found on www but not authenticated: Joe Btfsplk's first appearance was June 11, 1942 Jack

I just posted Unearthly Spectaculars 3, March 1967, Harvey, over on the Never-Ending Quiz thread at General. It deserves a seat on the Short Bus. The cast of Miracles, Inc. This story is Super-Chef's first appearance. Very cheesy superpower (so to speak). He attacks the bad guys with ze chef's A-La-Pepper Supreme (causes sneezing), Olive Oil Magnifique (slippery) and Instant-Drying Taffy Mix (think Paste-Pot Pete). Here's new member Kaput's introductory splash page. Kaput seems to be a cross between Scarlet Witch, who had already been around for almost four years, and even closer, "Joe Btfsplk, the world's worst jinx" from Li'l Abner (who is said to be the inspiration for Mr. Mxyztplk (original spelling) in Superman. I never really understood SW's power, but it seems about the same as these two guys' jinx power. Jack

ERROR IN QUESTION! Sorry, I was in way too much of a rush yesterday. You just scored the bonus by naming the eight original members. Do you mind taking another shot at it? Revision: Name the ninth and tenth members of Miracles, Inc., and describe their superpowers. Jack, demonstrating his power of Super-Duh! Rick Sorry to rob you of the honor! At least you got the bonus. I only have #3 I glanced hurriedly at this page and counted 6 original members. Then found Kaput's introductory splash page. I didn't realize that this story was also Super-Chef's first appearance until I looked in the GCD. Very cheesy superpower (so to speak). He attacks the bad guys with ze chef's A-La-Pepper Supreme (causes sneezing), Olive Oil Magnifique (slippery) and Instant-Drying Taffy Mix (think Paste-Pot Pete). The book's from March, 1967, so Scarlet Witch had already been around for a while. Not that I ever really understood SW's power, but Kaput seems to be a cross between her and, even closer, "Joe Btfsplk, the world's worst jinx" from Li'l Abner (who is said to be the inspiration for Mr. Mxyztplk (original spelling) in Superman. Jack