[gregjh]

I read Boy detective. normally I critique golden age stories for being shallow (though I understand why). The two stories I read - Death Wears a Plastic Mask and School for Crime  - actually had potential to be much longer, more detailed tales. It would have been good to see and learn more about how the crime school imprisoned and treated the kids and more details and build up to Boy Detective's escape plan. Still, good quality art, writing and storytelling.

[Morgus]

So, i’m looking at these and wondering how big a thing the boy super hero genre was. I mean, there was AIR BOY, but was there anybody else? And he had pretty good run.

The favourite of the three was the second one. You had panels arranged  in interesting patterns and there was a more dynamic vibe to the art.
I used to LOVE the illustrations in MOTORS AUTO REPAIR MANUAL. The ultra realism was just such a rabbit hole for me. And the murder mysteries were definitely worth a look.
Q.Q.: get well quick...also, you’ll be interested to know some Americans didn’t know their geography any better in 1941 then they do NOW. My uncle says a LOT of people thought Pearl Harbour was ‘just up the Pacific coast’ and fully expected an attack on Christmas day. “1941” with Dan Aykroyd from Steven Spielberg was one of his favourites on the subject. He compared it to “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” but done with live ammo.
Geez, Panther, TWO kidney stones?? My prayers go with you. Makes me want to eat healthy and give up the deli meat.

[The Australian Panther]

  I assume Wags and Snowy were based on a real breed of dog

Funny you should ask that, SuperScrounge!
What Sort of Dog is Tintin’s Snowy? Unraveling the Enigma of the Loyal Companion ?
https://vetadvises.com/what-sort-of-dog-is-tintins-snowy/

Tintin’s Snowy is a white Wire Fox Terrier, a breed known for its intelligence and loyalty. With its distinctive look and playful nature, Snowy has become an iconic character in the world of comics and animation. 

Whole article is worth reading.

cheers!

[SuperScrounge]

So, i’m looking at these and wondering how big a thing the boy super hero genre was. I mean, there was AIR BOY, but was there anybody else? And he had pretty good run.

I'm not sure I'd consider Air Boy a superhero per se. If not for the silly name, he'd probably be considered an adventure hero. Then again if Boy Detective used that for his name and wore a silly costume, he'd probably be considered a superhero, so...

Other than that I'd say, yes the boy super hero genre was big. I'm not sure Robin was the first, but his creation did lead to the whole hero & teen sidekick gimmick. Additionally Robin had his own solo series in Star Spangled Comics, and that solo series means that Robin actually appeared in more Golden Age comics than Batman.

[SuperScrounge]

Thanks, Panther.

I'd had a thought running in my head, and looking it up Asta, the dog in the Thin Man films, was also a wire hair fox terrier. First appearing in 1934. Hmmm...

[Quirky Quokka]

Q.Q.: get well quick...also, you’ll be interested to know some Americans didn’t know their geography any better in 1941 then they do NOW. My uncle says a LOT of people thought Pearl Harbour was ‘just up the Pacific coast’ and fully expected an attack on Christmas day. “1941” with Dan Aykroyd from Steven Spielberg was one of his favourites on the subject. He compared it to “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” but done with live ammo.
Geez, Panther, TWO kidney stones?? My prayers go with you. Makes me want to eat healthy and give up the deli meat.

Thanks for your good wishes, Morgus (and also to Panther and Lyons). On the mend, but not sure I'll be out and about by Christmas. Hubby has it too, so it will be a quiet one.

And I knew you'd have a story about the war. I've been to the transit lounge in Hawaii in the middle of the night a couple of times and saw the Pearl Harbor site from the air one time when I actually managed the transit lounge in daylight (I've been to the US six times, but have never managed to get off at Hawaii). I can assure the West Coasters that's it's another four-hour flight to the continental US (maybe quicker now). But it must have been scary for people at the time, and of course a huge loss of life. And if it's any consolation, I've heard Guadalcanal mentioned a number of times in relation to the war in the Pacific, and only recently discovered it's in the Solomon Islands, which isn't that far from Australia. So my geography needs a boost sometimes too.

Cheers

QQ

[Quirky Quokka]

QQ wrote;

Have had COVID since Sunday. Hopefully on the mend now. I've enjoyed reading your comments

QQ, you have my sympathy. ! don't have Covid, but had a Kidney Stone operation a week ago and will have another one in early January. [One in the other kidney!] so I am by no means physically back to normal. Not a great Christmas. So, yeah, my Sympathy.
Oh, and I hope you will have recovered enough to enjoy Christmas Day!

Hi Panther

Sorry to hear you have kidney stones. That must be painful. I hope you're able to enjoy Christmas Day and that the second op goes smoothly.

Take care

QQ

[Robb_K]

Hi Robb and all - I had intended to read the other comic, but I don't think I'll get there now. Have had COVID since Sunday. Hopefully on the mend now. I've enjoyed reading your comments

Cheers

QQ

Sorry to hear that bad news.  I hope you'll be well soon. and you'll be able to enjoy the holiday period, at least from Christmas eve onward.   I wish you good luck, and no after effects.

[Robb_K]

QQ wrote;

Have had COVID since Sunday. Hopefully on the mend now. I've enjoyed reading your comments

QQ, you have my sympathy. ! don't have Covid, but had a Kidney Stone operation a week ago and will have another one in early January. [One in the other kidney!] so I am by no means physically back to normal. Not a great Christmas. So, yeah, my Sympathy.
Oh, and I hope you will have recovered enough to enjoy Christmas Day!

Sorry to hear that you're suffering, too, Panther.  Best wishes on the success of your 2nd operation.  I hope you'll be able to enjoy Christmas and New Year's, with as little pain as possible.  I have no idea about what it feels like to suffer through those 2 diseases.  Luckily, I've avoided catching Covid by living basically as a hermit, not going out in public for 5 years now, and seeing only my sister and brother-in-law, who have worked from home.