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The First Golden Age Patriotic Superhero!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Bill Jourdain

Before Captain America made his debut in 1941, M.L.J. Magazines, Inc. introduced the first red, white and blue clad superhero with The Shield in the pages of Pep Comics #1 (January 1940).  The Shield was very popular along with M.L.J.’s … Continue reading →

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A Golden Age Love Triangle

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

As most fans of comics know, one of the classic love triangles from the Golden Age of Comic Books is between Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge.  There has been much hoopla in the press recently about Archie’s decision to … Continue reading →

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