Look out! It’s the hordes of Hell! Storm-Demon: Summoned by the evil magic-user Trug to destroy Ibis the Invincible and Taia, the Storm-Demon proves to be no match for the god Osiris, summoned by Ibis in self defense. Really appreciate the route one, “guy made out of storm clouds,” aesthetic of this fellow. (Whiz Comics 016, 1941) She-Devil: Despite the failure of his first demonic minion, Trug employs this She-Devil to lay in wait for Ibis and Taia along the…
(Silver Streak Comics 010, 1941) Having so recently weathered the cold-based threat of the Wingers, the US aviation community is now faced with another elemental enemy in the form of the Heater, a mysterious plane that is attacking aircraft with a heat ray. Cloud Curtis, self-appointed defender of the airways, is of course keenly interested in this development. Unlike the Wingers, the Heater’s motivations are never explored. They could be spies, territorial smugglers, extortionists like their predecessors, any number of…
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice came out ten whole years ago but I am still stuck on the “their moms were both named Martha!” thing and will be for the rest of my existence. So: here are all the super-heroes whose mothers are named Martha, as I encounter them. Dickie Dean, Boy Inventor: Dickie Dean, Boy Inventor’s mother’s name is Martha. (Silver Streak Comics 008, 1941) the Golden Knight: The Golden Knight’s mother’s name is Martha. (Fantastic Comics 015, 1941)