We all know about Superman, Batman and the rest of them, but spare a thought for Dr Hormone, Bee-Man, Rainbow Boy and Doll Man, superheroes whose powers were, well a bit rubbish really. You couldn't fault their enthusiasm though and despite having short shelf-lives in their respective publications their back-stories provide either a fascinating commentary on the ills of their society or a good chuckle at their bizarre attempts to address it. Or both.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 87 Winter 2018 ) |
