Welcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority.
In this episode…
- Thor #128 (May 1966)
- Tales to Astonish #80 (Jun 1966)
- Sgt. Fury #30 (May 1966)
- Strange Tales #145 (Jun 1966)
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Thor #128: Thor living like a 1-percenter while he recovers was almost funny in that light. “You know a good way to heal from bad injuries? Riding around in a carriage and shooting critters!” And I agree Jon, that had to be the same bed in the castle and the carriage. It’s named M’sleep-nir.
It’s been amazing how much Hercules has an arc here. I likewise wonder if he’ll have continuous appearances all the way to his next “destination”. Even if not, it’s fascinating to see it now. But there was one panel where Herc puts one foot on a chair and his man-skirt starts to rise up and THANK ZEUS FOR THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY!
These Herc appearances inspired me to read his first 1980’s mini-series, a space adventure with women, villains, and android sidekicks. It was awesome! Have either of you read it?
Boy, Thor after hearing Herc now has to rule the underworld was totally “Sucks to be thou!”
Tales to Astonish #80: Namor fighting the monster and thinking “It shouldn’t be able to move that quickly.” How is he supposed to know that? He hasn’t fought it before, right? So what’s his frame of reference? I know, it’s the old trope of the hero knowing more than he should possible could, but sigh.
Instead of exile, maybe they should have sent Krang to be the leader of the Rock Trolls. I hear that’s a pretty effective punishment.
Hulk versus Tyrannus being so Hulk. They’ve teased us with it before, so I guess we’ll see if it sticks, but I agree this is my “default” Hulk: talking in third person, crabby, flying off the handle, primitive thinking. He may finally be here for good! YAY!
But, I don’t know if I like or dislike Hulk’s attitude to Rick and Betty. They’re his connection to humanity, and it’s pretty wild to see him just dismiss any affection for them. But without that, it’s just a monster book and less drama. Or another way, nothing to fight “for”, just always fighting “against” obstacles.
Strange Tales #145: The Druid’s bit with pretending to be magical. I wonder if his followers feel put upon. “Um, Druid, I’ve been holding up the mystic flamethrower for like 10 minutes. Can I switch to the flashlight of destiny now? No? Still not done? sigh”
When Fury and Druid get ready to fight, you know it’s serious because Fury doesn’t just take off his jacket, he takes off his shirt. Oh, it is ON! Or Fury looks for any excuse to go shirtless.
Did Mr Rasputin pull an “Indiana Jones” on Strange?
Strange: (lots of impressive magic conjuring)
Rasputin: (pulls gun and shoots)
Strange: *Wilhelm scream*
And oh my gosh, can they please get back to the story of saving unnamed woman for pity’s sake? Geez!
Until next time, or until Tyrannus finds and becomes the flaming fountain of youth (I swear I’m not making that up), make mine Make Ours Marvel!