Golden Age Problems

So you thought you had problems? Golden-aged Superman had troubles that you ain't even thought of.
Take this story right here...or leave it, I don't care. But if you will, it shows the lengths that ol' Supes had to go to back then just to keep up the status quo .

by Bill Woolfolk & Al Plastino
from SUPERMAN #60 (UK)
from SUPERMAN #91 (US)



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Yep.
All that just to not be recognized as Clark.
Luckily all pedestrians in Metropolis are blind nowadays and Superman doesn't have to waste time worrying.
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Simply Having A Wondrful.............

from ARCHIE GIANT SERIES # 158, January 1969






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Under The Sea

Are you even ready for a fetish-filled adventure?
Welp, ready or not, here it comes.
And pay attention; there'll be a quiz later.
How many fetishes can you spot?

by Moulton & Peters
from COMIC CAVALCADE #9, 1944 Winter Issue

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So-o-o.......how many fetishes did you count? (I was just kiidding, there's no quiz.)
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Promo Comic

Who doesn't love free comics?
Of course there's usually a catch to getting something for free. With comics it's usually because they're loaded with product placement advertising. Yet notice how very subtle the advertising is in this one. Why you might actually forget what they're pitching (yeah right).

by William Harms, Angel Unzueta, Ty Templeton
from CAPTAIN AMERICA: TRANSFORMATION AND TRIUMPH (2013)













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Did he....did you see....he just....?
Yeah, apparently Cap'n America steals motorcycles when he's off duty. Guess we learn something new every day.
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Some Churchin' For You Urchins

Chick Tracts™, we've all seen 'em before right? Those little pamphlets that you find at the bus stop or on park benches? Ring a bell? If not, remember that Google is your friend.
Anyhoo, here's one I think you never saw before.......

from FLANDERS BOOK OF FAITH (ISBN: 978-0-06-133901-1) 2008








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More parodies HERE
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Sunday Funnies: NANCY

We've looked at Nancy strips before, and before we're done, we'll look at lots more. With years and years of material, there's a lot to look at. Originally looked at with disdain amongst comic critics, it really didn't become accepted as a classic until after Bushmiller's death, sadly. Better late than never? Maybe.
The simple art and primarily visual gags are timeless and will likely appeal to even the most discerning of today's comic connoisseurs. Don't believe the hype? See for yourself.

by Ernie Bushmiller
from TIP TOP COMICS #206, January 1957

















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