From February, 1966 through August, 1967, DC Comics branded all their publications with a checkerboard masthead, lovingly known as "Go-Go Checks". Because, you know, the 60s. With the help of his husband and intrepid friends, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!
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From February, 1966 through August, 1967, DC Comics branded all their publications with a checkerboard masthead, lovingly known as "Go-Go Checks". Because, you know, the 60s. With the help of his husband and intrepid friends, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!
5 Justice Leaguers - missing in action! The Superman-Legend of Zelda crossover you've been clamoring for! PLUS an exciting review of the JLA by-laws! It's all right here in JLA #52!
It's the triumphant return not only of US, but also of the Inferior Five, in their own title that no one demanded! Secret Agents! Pulp Heroes! Funny Russian names! All right here in The Inferior Five #1!
Green Lantern - missing in action! (Well not action exactly...) Flash is called upon to find him - if only he can get past those pesky future bandits! It's all right here in Flash #168!
No but seriously how does no one connect the green skinned boy that hangs out with the Doom Patrol to the green-faced animals that also hang out with the Doom Patrol? Find out in Doom Patrol #110!
Time keeps on slippin' slippin' slippin' into the future, and the Penguin's right there on the cutting edge! But can Batman stop his pinioned purloining in time? Find out in Batman #190!
Kids these days! Always finding medeival sea creatures and hypnotising their gym teachers and whatnot. Find out all about it right here in The Adventures of Jerry Lewis #99 and Sea Devils #34!
NOT A HOAX! NOT A DREAM! NOT AN IMAGINARY STORY! (but we kinda wish it was.) Jimmy and Lucy tie the knot! But what terrible fate does their conubial happiness bring upon Jiimmy's pal Superman? Find out right here in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #100!
It's an 80-Page Giant! A Crossover with our super-friend! AND our gala 300th episode! It's got Super-Horses! Bizarros! And Chuck! Join us for Action Comics #347!
Now that he's a homeless vagabond, Hal FINALLY follows up on the strange baubles he's found stuck to his uniform and *gasp* they're from 3800 years in the future! He travels to the 58th century only to find a clone of himself which HE CREATED. Confused? Join the club, sister! It's all right here in Green Lantern #51!
Sugar and Spike get the best of Li'l Arthur AND a multi-national crime ring in one fell swoop! PLUS it's the *choke* LAST ISSUE *sob!* of everyone's favorite oeg-leg PT Boat Captain, Capt. Storm!
The origin of Henry Winkler's signature Fonzie move! Dr. Bobb's heartwarming tales of the Ohio State Fair! And did we mention the HIP, NEW Blackhawk era? It's all right here in Blackhawk #230!
Robby Reed, experiencing horrific body dysmorphia! Martian Manhunter, radioactive (and not in the Britney Spears way)! And Dr. Husband, in his full tangential glory! It's House of Mystery #165!
A special tale to celebrate Krypto's upcoming cinematic triumph! Featuring the Space Canine Patrol Agents! The Phanty-Cats! And the dastardly Tricky Tom! It's all right here in Superboy #136!
This episode is your one-stop destination to celebrate both our nation's founding AND the release of the new film in the Jurassic World franchise - it's like killing two pteranadons with one stone! It's Our Army at War #178 and Tomahawk #109!
Aquaman explore's Atlantis' tragic history! Mera stands around doing nothing! And brace yourselves - Dr. Husband resigns from the HOA board! It's all right here in Aquaman #32!
Lois Lane, fish whisperer! Scooter, high-seas robber baron! And have you heard the latest, CHER MAY CUT HER HAIR! It's all right here, in Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #72 and Swing with Scooter #5!
Is this the stupidest Batman story ever written? No - - oh, wait, sorry - -yes, yes it is. Plus Elongated Man visits the Queen! It's Detective Comics #360!
Superman enters the exciting world of actuarial tables! Supergirl lucks out of dealing with a terrible blunder! PLUS a letter from Irene Vartanoff! It's Action Comics #346!
From February, 1966 through August, 1967, DC Comics branded all their publications with a checkerboard masthead, lovingly known as "Go-Go Checks". Because, you know, the 60s. With the help of his husband and intrepid friends, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!
