In the 1940s, The Black Terror ruled the comic racks. This is a short documentary about this now forgotten superhero. PayPal.Me/FizzFop www.patreon.com/user?u=25055366
It's a wonder that The Black Terror didn't get a movie serial, or at least a radio series, given how popular he was. I do think he had one of the best superhero costumes to come out of the Golden Age.
Patricia Highsmith eventually became a very successful and famous author. Very ahead of her time, particularly The Price of Salt. But she wasn’t the first one who didn’t want their names associated with comic books since they aspire to be known and have a writing career outside of comic books. That’s the reason why Stan Lee didn’t use his real name in the comics (Stanley Lieber). But Highsmith’s attitude and personality is saddening... she could’ve been in the history books and celebrated all over the comic book world... 😞
the black terror is essentially the batman equivalent to Captain Marvel, a hero that competed with them in the golden age and formed the basis for there silver age incarnation, great character and probably the most revived public domain superhero and one of the only I know that went on to live-action after there cancellation. Shocking about Highsmith I mean milkshake girls were worming there way in even bak then!
I love this character so much, and I have always wondered why he wasn't snapped up by the big three before Dynamite. Can you imagine this guy in DC, Marvel, or Image? Oh, Fan Canon time.
The character was cool, but the best reason to read him is art by Jerry Robinson when he wasn't made to conform to Bob Kane's Batman style. It's easy to see how influential that style later became in comics including even today.
Patricia Highsmith achieved what Stan Lee said he wanted but couldn't, even starting in the same medium, she could probably see through him in that date...
Is it weird that the minute you said Stan Lee thought she was a horrible person, my first thought went to her being a racist. Also, that says something about his friend that had a crush on her.
Patrica Highsmith, as well as being racist and antisemitic, had a strange obsession with snails. She bred snails, liking the idea of their portable hiding place and the impossibility of telling their gender. She traveled with snails in her luggage, hid them in her bra, and if she was bored at dinner parties, she'd get a few out of her purse and let them loose on the table.
Richard Hughes went on to ACG as editor and main writer, using pseudonyms for stories he would write for Adventures Into The Unknown and Forbidden Worlds, the latter title which introduced Herbie ( one of my favorite characters). Richard Hughes also created, for ACG, Nemisis and Magicman, who share a striking resemblance to The Black Terror and Fighting Yank, perhaps recreating them for a 1960s era appreciation? Robinson and Meskin were a great team, always enjoyed their individual talents as well. Jerry Robinson also drew the 50s era comic strip Jet Scott written by Sheldon Stark and wrote a great book about comic strips simply entitled The Comics. As always really appreciate your devotion and harc work putting these great videos together.
Thank you for this video! I always wondered what the deal was on the Black Terror and your video really helped to inform and clarify why he was so important. If I were to describe him to someone now, I'd describe him as a mix of Batman and Captain America, complete with a sidekick and matching Punisher outfits! Thank you for the information about the creative teams involved in crafting the books; you've made me want to check out the stories on the public domain sites.
Wow, when you mentioned "if you had gone to a comic book rack in the early 1940s...." I recall, in the '60s, looking at a wall of comics in the PX as a bonanza of magical magazines. Years later, I had to wade through all the crap to find the few gems.
Thank you for continuing to share these treasures from yesteryear. You are giving latter-day comics enthusiasts like myself a more complete picture of comic book history.
It's a wonder that The Black Terror didn't get a movie serial, or at least a radio series, given how popular he was. I do think he had one of the best superhero costumes to come out of the Golden Age.
Stan Lee and Patricia Highsmith on a date? Add that to the moments of time I'd want to be witness to....
Patricia Highsmith eventually became a very successful and famous author. Very ahead of her time, particularly The Price of Salt. But she wasn’t the first one who didn’t want their names associated with comic books since they aspire to be known and have a writing career outside of comic books. That’s the reason why Stan Lee didn’t use his real name in the comics (Stanley Lieber). But Highsmith’s attitude and personality is saddening... she could’ve been in the history books and celebrated all over the comic book world... 😞
the black terror is essentially the batman equivalent to Captain Marvel, a hero that competed with them in the golden age and formed the basis for there silver age incarnation, great character and probably the most revived public domain superhero and one of the only I know that went on to live-action after there cancellation. Shocking about Highsmith I mean milkshake girls were worming there way in even bak then!
I love this character so much, and I have always wondered why he wasn't snapped up by the big three before Dynamite. Can you imagine this guy in DC, Marvel, or Image? Oh, Fan Canon time.
The character was cool, but the best reason to read him is art by Jerry Robinson when he wasn't made to conform to Bob Kane's Batman style. It's easy to see how influential that style later became in comics including even today.
This name wouldn't fly today.
Patricia Highsmith achieved what Stan Lee said he wanted but couldn't, even starting in the same medium, she could probably see through him in that date...
I would love to see a live action shared universe with the black terror and all the golden age Supers with dynamite entertainment.
Is it weird that the minute you said Stan Lee thought she was a horrible person, my first thought went to her being a racist. Also, that says something about his friend that had a crush on her.
Patrica Highsmith, as well as being racist and antisemitic, had a strange obsession with snails. She bred snails, liking the idea of their portable hiding place and the impossibility of telling their gender. She traveled with snails in her luggage, hid them in her bra, and if she was bored at dinner parties, she'd get a few out of her purse and let them loose on the table.
"Why did the Black Terror become so popular?"
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Richard Hughes went on to ACG as editor and main writer, using pseudonyms for stories he would write for Adventures Into The Unknown and Forbidden Worlds, the latter title which introduced Herbie ( one of my favorite characters). Richard Hughes also created, for ACG, Nemisis and Magicman, who share a striking resemblance to The Black Terror and Fighting Yank, perhaps recreating them for a 1960s era appreciation? Robinson and Meskin were a great team, always enjoyed their individual talents as well. Jerry Robinson also drew the 50s era comic strip Jet Scott written by Sheldon Stark and wrote a great book about comic strips simply entitled The Comics. As always really appreciate your devotion and harc work putting these great videos together.
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All I can think of is how cool this characters hero name is.
Thank you for this video! I always wondered what the deal was on the Black Terror and your video really helped to inform and clarify why he was so important. If I were to describe him to someone now, I'd describe him as a mix of Batman and Captain America, complete with a sidekick and matching Punisher outfits! Thank you for the information about the creative teams involved in crafting the books; you've made me want to check out the stories on the public domain sites.
Wow, when you mentioned "if you had gone to a comic book rack in the early 1940s...." I recall, in the '60s, looking at a wall of comics in the PX as a bonanza of magical magazines. Years later, I had to wade through all the crap to find the few gems.
Thank you for continuing to share these treasures from yesteryear. You are giving latter-day comics enthusiasts like myself a more complete picture of comic book history.
I like some remix that came out with Alex Ross comics the Black Terror and the devil