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MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 204: THE MAN WITH THE TERRIBLE MACHINE

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 204: THE MAN WITH THE TERRIBLE MACHINE

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(Crack Comics 017, 1941) The Man With the Terrible Machine (aka the Man with the Terrific Name) shows up one day in the far-off world of 2441 AD and lets humanity know that he will destroy the planet using his terrible machine in 24 hours, for no particular reason. Understandably, worldwide panic ensues. When scientist Dr Dram shows up and says that he can stop the terrible machine if only he can get enough gold, he gets full cooperation! And…

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MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 203: BLACKBEARD

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 203: BLACKBEARD

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(Crack Comics 016, 1941) I keep saying that space pirates are too thick on the ground to include every one despite my inclinations but Blackbeard here overruled me on several fronts, including: -Overall look: that’s basically a perfect look for a futuristic pirate (it’s not obvious from this image but I reckon that he’s shirtless under the coat, btw). Maybe swap the beret out for a more traditional hat but that would be the only thing I’d change. -Name: can’t…

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MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 197: CAPTAIN X

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 197: CAPTAIN X

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(Crack Comics 012-013, 1941) It doesn’t take much to push a space pirate over the line into super-villain status, and Captain X’s name and costume are more than enough to do so for me. Plus, she has two whole appearances! What’s that? Yes I said “she” because you see… CAPTAIN X IS A WOMAN! Yes, it’s the ol’ gender switcheroo, which is perhaps not as mind-blowing in 2022 as it was in 1941. Evidently, though, it’s almost unthinkable by 2441.

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 189: THE MASTER BRAIN

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 189: THE MASTER BRAIN

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(Crack Comics 007, 1940) Comics set in the future feature a lot of villains who would be suitable for inclusion here if it weren’t for the fact that they are rendered unremarkable by context. Rock Braddon of the Space Legion, hero of this piece, has for instance faced off against several very villainous space pirates and alien conquerors over the prior six issue of Crack Comics, but the Master Brain is his first foe to make the cut. The Master Brain…

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MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 166: LUGO, THE HARPIE OF HORROR

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 166: LUGO, THE HARPIE OF HORROR

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(Blue Beetle Comics 006, 1941) I skip a lot of generic villains from the non-Marvel or DC families of comics, because everyone existing together in a big shared world is the thing about comics that makes me get out my spreadsheets and my extensive tagging system. A guy like Lugo, though, demands at least a little attention. One thing to know about him off the bat is: he’s an underwater guy. This happens a lot in comics starring underwater heroes…

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