#OnThisDay in 1959 #GreenLantern II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #22 #testPilot #HalJordan sitting in #AStationaryFlightSimulator finds it suddenly transported by #AGreenEnergyBeam to #ASpaceShipCrash w dying #PinkSkinnedAlien who explainsHis #PowerRing chose Hal as #hisReplacementGreenLantern
July 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
#OnThisDay in 1959 #GreenLantern II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #22 #testPilot #HalJordan sitting in #AStationaryFlightSimulator finds it suddenly transported by #AGreenEnergyBeam to #ASpaceShipCrash w dying #PinkSkinnedAlien who explainsHis #PowerRing chose Hal as #hisReplacementGreenLantern
#70YearsAgoToday #TheFlash II debuted in @DC.com #ShowcaseComics #4 #1stSilverAgeSuperHero #GoldenAgeHeroReboot #policeScientist #BarryAllen #ComicBookFan is #reading #FlashComics & #TheAdventuresOfHisPredecessor #JayGarrick just #beforeGainingSuperSpeed via a #LightningStrike on his #ChemicalLab
July 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
#65YearsAgoToday #ACoupleMonthsAfterAdamStrange & #ACoupleMonthsBeforeGreenLanternHalJordan #RipHunterTimeMaster debuted in #ShowcaseComics #20 #travelingBackToTheMesozoicAge w 1 of 2 #TimeSpheres heInvented butWhen #HoodlumsGetTheirHandsOnThe2ndOne #JurassicPark hijinks ensue #getsHisOwnSeries 1961
March 17, 2024 at 4:22 PM
#65YearsAgoToday #ACoupleMonthsAfterAdamStrange & #ACoupleMonthsBeforeGreenLanternHalJordan #RipHunterTimeMaster debuted in #ShowcaseComics #20 #travelingBackToTheMesozoicAge w 1 of 2 #TimeSpheres heInvented butWhen #HoodlumsGetTheirHandsOnThe2ndOne #JurassicPark hijinks ensue #getsHisOwnSeries 1961
#OnThisDay in 1965 #PsychoPirate II debuted in @DC.com #ShowcaseComics #56 after #sharingAPrisonCell with #hisPredecessor #RogerHayden he learns about & acquires #TheMedusaMasks that grant #controlOverOthersEmotions battling #DrFateAndHourman & acts as a #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths vessel #20yearsLater
March 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
#OnThisDay in 1965 #PsychoPirate II debuted in @DC.com #ShowcaseComics #56 after #sharingAPrisonCell with #hisPredecessor #RogerHayden he learns about & acquires #TheMedusaMasks that grant #controlOverOthersEmotions battling #DrFateAndHourman & acts as a #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths vessel #20yearsLater
#65YearsAgoToday #AdamStrange debuted in #ShowcaseComics #17 #ZetaBeam-zapped #archeologist instantly transported to #ThePlanetRann in #PolarisSolarSystem meets scientist #Sardath & his daughter #Alanna who provide him a #jetPackAndRayGun toHelpDefeatAMenaceBeforeBeingReturnedToEarth #rinseAndRepeat
September 18, 2023 at 1:28 PM
#65YearsAgoToday #AdamStrange debuted in #ShowcaseComics #17 #ZetaBeam-zapped #archeologist instantly transported to #ThePlanetRann in #PolarisSolarSystem meets scientist #Sardath & his daughter #Alanna who provide him a #jetPackAndRayGun toHelpDefeatAMenaceBeforeBeingReturnedToEarth #rinseAndRepeat
#OnThisDay in 1964 #AdamStrange II debuted in @dc.com #MysteryInSpace #comics #94 #redHeadedDescendant of #theOriginalHero from 1958 #ShowcaseComics who #SpaceRanger meets on #22ndCenturyRann & #theTwoTeamUp to solve #anOpenCase of #The20thCenturyAdamStrange & #heMakesJustOneMoreAppearance
July 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM
#OnThisDay in 1964 #AdamStrange II debuted in @dc.com #MysteryInSpace #comics #94 #redHeadedDescendant of #theOriginalHero from 1958 #ShowcaseComics who #SpaceRanger meets on #22ndCenturyRann & #theTwoTeamUp to solve #anOpenCase of #The20thCenturyAdamStrange & #heMakesJustOneMoreAppearance
#65YearsAgoToday #Hyathis debuted in @dc.com #JusticeLeagueOfAmerica #comics #3 #ThePanalaOfAlstair #FlowerWomanQueen captured by #Aquaman & #WonderWoman at #KanjarRo’s directive appears again in 1962 #AdamStrange #JusticeLeague #MysteryInSpace crossover then in 1978 #ShowcaseComics vs #Hawkman
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#65YearsAgoToday #Hyathis debuted in @dc.com #JusticeLeagueOfAmerica #comics #3 #ThePanalaOfAlstair #FlowerWomanQueen captured by #Aquaman & #WonderWoman at #KanjarRo’s directive appears again in 1962 #AdamStrange #JusticeLeague #MysteryInSpace crossover then in 1978 #ShowcaseComics vs #Hawkman
#HappyBirthday #SupermanFamily #comicArtist #AlPlastino co-created #Supergirl #TheLegionOfSuperHeroes drew #LoisLane’s #ShowcaseComics debut & #SupermanMeetsJFK #comicBook pulled from pub #60YearsAgo butPublished at #LBJ’s request #AFewMonthsLater w #JFK #apparitionCoverPage added #Superman85
December 15, 2023 at 5:15 PM
#HappyBirthday #SupermanFamily #comicArtist #AlPlastino co-created #Supergirl #TheLegionOfSuperHeroes drew #LoisLane’s #ShowcaseComics debut & #SupermanMeetsJFK #comicBook pulled from pub #60YearsAgo butPublished at #LBJ’s request #AFewMonthsLater w #JFK #apparitionCoverPage added #Superman85
#onThisDay in 1958 #Alanna of #Rann debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #17 #daughter of #Sardath who #meetsAndFallsInLoveWithAdamStrange when he #ZetaBeam transports #fromEarthToRann #theyWed in 1975 #JusticeLeague #comics & she was recently TKed as a #cigaretteSmokingHardAss in #StrangeAdventures
September 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
#onThisDay in 1958 #Alanna of #Rann debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #17 #daughter of #Sardath who #meetsAndFallsInLoveWithAdamStrange when he #ZetaBeam transports #fromEarthToRann #theyWed in 1975 #JusticeLeague #comics & she was recently TKed as a #cigaretteSmokingHardAss in #StrangeAdventures
#onThisDay in 1956 #TheChallengersOfTheUnknown debuted in #ShowcaseComics #6 #FourAdventurersWhoSurviveAPlaneCrash #bandTogetherAsCompatriots #livingOnBorrowedTime and headquartered at #ChallengersMountain #JackKirbyQuartetConcept #sortaBorrowed #5yearsLater at #MarvelComics as #TheFantasticFour
November 6, 2024 at 6:19 PM
#onThisDay in 1956 #TheChallengersOfTheUnknown debuted in #ShowcaseComics #6 #FourAdventurersWhoSurviveAPlaneCrash #bandTogetherAsCompatriots #livingOnBorrowedTime and headquartered at #ChallengersMountain #JackKirbyQuartetConcept #sortaBorrowed #5yearsLater at #MarvelComics as #TheFantasticFour
#OnThisDay in 1959 #ACoupleMonthsAfterAdamStrange & #ACoupleMonthsBeforeGreenLanternHalJordan #RipHunterTimeMaster debuted in #ShowcaseComics #20 #travelingBackToTheMesozoicAge w 1 of 2 #TimeSpheres he invented but when #HoodlumsGetTheirHandsOnThe2ndOne #JurassicPark hijinksEnsue getsOwnSeries 61-65
March 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1959 #ACoupleMonthsAfterAdamStrange & #ACoupleMonthsBeforeGreenLanternHalJordan #RipHunterTimeMaster debuted in #ShowcaseComics #20 #travelingBackToTheMesozoicAge w 1 of 2 #TimeSpheres he invented but when #HoodlumsGetTheirHandsOnThe2ndOne #JurassicPark hijinksEnsue getsOwnSeries 61-65
First appearance of the Metal Men was quite awesome and very enjoyable as seen in Showcase 37; April 1962. Art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposita. #metalmen #showcasecomics #rossandru #1962
September 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
First appearance of the Metal Men was quite awesome and very enjoyable as seen in Showcase 37; April 1962. Art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposita. #metalmen #showcasecomics #rossandru #1962
#OnThisDay in 1958 #DrAlchemy debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #14 #MrElement who #debutedInThePreviousIssue takes #thisNewPersona afterAcquiring #hisCelmatesLuckyStone the actual #PhilosophersStone of legend & trips up #BarryAllenTheFlash70 w #ACoinCountingMachine thatShoots #AStreamOfQuicksilver
March 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1958 #DrAlchemy debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #14 #MrElement who #debutedInThePreviousIssue takes #thisNewPersona afterAcquiring #hisCelmatesLuckyStone the actual #PhilosophersStone of legend & trips up #BarryAllenTheFlash70 w #ACoinCountingMachine thatShoots #AStreamOfQuicksilver
#60YearsAgoToday #PsychoPirate II debuted in #ShowcaseComics #56 after #sharingAPrisonCell with #hisPredecessor #RogerHayden learns about & acquires #TheMedusaMasks granting #controlOverOthersEmotions battles #DrFateAndHourman & acts as #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths40 vessel #20yearsLater
March 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#60YearsAgoToday #PsychoPirate II debuted in #ShowcaseComics #56 after #sharingAPrisonCell with #hisPredecessor #RogerHayden learns about & acquires #TheMedusaMasks granting #controlOverOthersEmotions battles #DrFateAndHourman & acts as #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths40 vessel #20yearsLater
#HappyBirthday #SupermanFamily #comicArtist #AlPlastino coCreated #Supergirl #LegionOfSuperHeroes drew #LoisLane’s #ShowcaseComics debut & #SupermanMeetsJFK #comic that was pulled from publication after #JFK’s death but released at #LBJ’s request #AFewMonthsLater with JFK #apparitionCoverPage added
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#HappyBirthday #SupermanFamily #comicArtist #AlPlastino coCreated #Supergirl #LegionOfSuperHeroes drew #LoisLane’s #ShowcaseComics debut & #SupermanMeetsJFK #comic that was pulled from publication after #JFK’s death but released at #LBJ’s request #AFewMonthsLater with JFK #apparitionCoverPage added
#onThisDay in 1956 #TheFlash II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #4 #1stGoldenAgeSuperHeroReboot #policeScientist & #ComicBookFan #BarryAllen is #reading #FlashComics relating #theAdventuresOfHisPredecessor #JayGarrick right before he #gainsSuperSpeed via a #ChemicalLabLightningStrike
July 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#onThisDay in 1956 #TheFlash II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #4 #1stGoldenAgeSuperHeroReboot #policeScientist & #ComicBookFan #BarryAllen is #reading #FlashComics relating #theAdventuresOfHisPredecessor #JayGarrick right before he #gainsSuperSpeed via a #ChemicalLabLightningStrike
posting #forSale some of my #originalInkWash #SilverAge #DCComics #coverRecreations: #Spectre #ShowcaseComics #61 (1966) tribute to #MurphyAnderson #DrMartinsConcentratedDyes on 140 lb #hotPressArchesWatercolorPaper 8.5” x 11.25” image on 10.75 x 13.75” page enquire with #bestOffer
June 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
posting #forSale some of my #originalInkWash #SilverAge #DCComics #coverRecreations: #Spectre #ShowcaseComics #61 (1966) tribute to #MurphyAnderson #DrMartinsConcentratedDyes on 140 lb #hotPressArchesWatercolorPaper 8.5” x 11.25” image on 10.75 x 13.75” page enquire with #bestOffer
#70YearsAgoToday #TheTurtleMan #debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #4 #reboot of #TheTurtle who last appeared in 1948 #FlashComics here #inASplitSecond #TheNewFastestManAlive70 saves #IrisWest from a fatal head shot triggered while #his1stAdversary #TheSlowestManOnEarth70 was #makingHisGetaway
July 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
#70YearsAgoToday #TheTurtleMan #debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #4 #reboot of #TheTurtle who last appeared in 1948 #FlashComics here #inASplitSecond #TheNewFastestManAlive70 saves #IrisWest from a fatal head shot triggered while #his1stAdversary #TheSlowestManOnEarth70 was #makingHisGetaway
#OnThisDay in 1958 #DrAlchemy debuted in #ShowcaseComics #14 #MrElement who #debutedInThePreviousIssue takes on #thisNewPersona here after acquiring #hisCelmatesLuckyStone the actual #PhilosophersStone of legend & trips up #TheFlash with #ACoinCountingMachine that shoots out #AStreamOfQuicksilver
March 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1958 #DrAlchemy debuted in #ShowcaseComics #14 #MrElement who #debutedInThePreviousIssue takes on #thisNewPersona here after acquiring #hisCelmatesLuckyStone the actual #PhilosophersStone of legend & trips up #TheFlash with #ACoinCountingMachine that shoots out #AStreamOfQuicksilver
#OnThisDay in 1969 #Nightmaster debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #82 after a gig at #TheElectricBandAid in #TheEastVillage #rockMusician #JimRook steps into the darkened storefront of #OblivionInc & is transported to the dimension of #Myrra where he reclaims his ancestral #SwordOfNight
March 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
#OnThisDay in 1969 #Nightmaster debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #82 after a gig at #TheElectricBandAid in #TheEastVillage #rockMusician #JimRook steps into the darkened storefront of #OblivionInc & is transported to the dimension of #Myrra where he reclaims his ancestral #SwordOfNight
#OnThisDay in 1956 #5AndAHalfYearsAfter #TheJusticeSocietyOfAmerica85 was last seen in comics @dc.com #jumpstarted #TheSilverAgeOfComics in #ShowcaseComics #4 with the introduction of #BarryAllen #TheNewFlash seen reading #FlashComics starring #hisPredecessor just before he gains #superSpeedPowers
July 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#OnThisDay in 1956 #5AndAHalfYearsAfter #TheJusticeSocietyOfAmerica85 was last seen in comics @dc.com #jumpstarted #TheSilverAgeOfComics in #ShowcaseComics #4 with the introduction of #BarryAllen #TheNewFlash seen reading #FlashComics starring #hisPredecessor just before he gains #superSpeedPowers
#55YearsAgoToday #Firehair debuted in #ShowcaseComics #85 #genderSwapped reboot of 40s #FictionHouse character reinterpreted with #JoeKubert’s #greatGraphics #ginger #infant #soleSurvivor of stagecoach massacre by #Blackfoot natives of #theOldWest #raisedByTheTribe & becomes #oneOfTheirMostSkilled
July 24, 2024 at 6:20 PM
#55YearsAgoToday #Firehair debuted in #ShowcaseComics #85 #genderSwapped reboot of 40s #FictionHouse character reinterpreted with #JoeKubert’s #greatGraphics #ginger #infant #soleSurvivor of stagecoach massacre by #Blackfoot natives of #theOldWest #raisedByTheTribe & becomes #oneOfTheirMostSkilled
#OnThisDay in 1960 #Hyathis debuted in #JusticeLeagueOfAmerica #comics #3 #ThePanalaOfAlstair #FlowerWomanQueen captured by #Aquaman & #WonderWoman at #KanjarRo’s directive appears again in 1962 #AdamStrange #JLA65 #MysteryInSpace crossover then next in 1978 #ShowcaseComics vs #Hawkman
December 22, 2024 at 3:16 PM
#OnThisDay in 1960 #Hyathis debuted in #JusticeLeagueOfAmerica #comics #3 #ThePanalaOfAlstair #FlowerWomanQueen captured by #Aquaman & #WonderWoman at #KanjarRo’s directive appears again in 1962 #AdamStrange #JLA65 #MysteryInSpace crossover then next in 1978 #ShowcaseComics vs #Hawkman
#OnThisDay in 1959 #GreenLantern II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #22 while #testPilot #HalJordan is sitting in a #stationaryFlightSimulator it’s transported by #AGreenEnergyBeam to #ASpaceShipCrash with dying #PinkSkinnedAlien explaining his #PowerRing chose Hal as #hisReplacementGreenLantern
July 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#OnThisDay in 1959 #GreenLantern II debuted in @dc.com #ShowcaseComics #22 while #testPilot #HalJordan is sitting in a #stationaryFlightSimulator it’s transported by #AGreenEnergyBeam to #ASpaceShipCrash with dying #PinkSkinnedAlien explaining his #PowerRing chose Hal as #hisReplacementGreenLantern
#OnThisDay in 1962 #TheMetalMen debuted in #ShowcaseComics #37 #DrWillMagnus invents #responsometers that animate #Gold #Platinum #Iron #Mercury #Lead & #Tin leading them on wacky adventures while #theyEducateReadersOnTheirElementalProperties get own series 1963 Tin later gets a ladyFriend #Nameless
January 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#OnThisDay in 1962 #TheMetalMen debuted in #ShowcaseComics #37 #DrWillMagnus invents #responsometers that animate #Gold #Platinum #Iron #Mercury #Lead & #Tin leading them on wacky adventures while #theyEducateReadersOnTheirElementalProperties get own series 1963 Tin later gets a ladyFriend #Nameless