People often point to comics of decades past as safe, wholesome experiences that perpetuated that era's emphasis on a more innocent brand of entertainment.
However.
A team of comic book scholars (okay, it was just me) recently stumbled across a hidden cache of vintage comic book pages that were obviously deemed unacceptable by the Comics Code Authority. "Silver Age Outtakes", if you will.
The first, and quite possibly strangest page appears to have been taken from a Superboy story, though the year and issue number range are unclear (our best guess is somewhere between 1962 and 1964). From what we can gather, a routine "Origin of Superbaby's Costume" story suddenly takes a disturbing, and ultimately tragic turn.
So, sit back and enjoy this "lost episode" of Superboy (Warning: Some of the following material contains violence and adult themes, and may be inappropriate for your inner child).
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That was awesome. I always thought that that Pa Kent was a mite shifty anyways.
Posted by: John Phelan | September 14, 2006 at 06:14 PM
Well, and don't forget Ma. She was pretty handy with that pitchfork!
Posted by: Mark Engblom | September 14, 2006 at 08:57 PM
My inner child is in the corner, crouched in a fetal position!
I love how Clark is so blasé about his adopted parents' deaths.
Oh, well...
Posted by: Loren | September 15, 2006 at 12:51 AM
LOL! My apologies to your inner child, Loren! Hey, I guess that's the price we have to pay for unearthing the TRUTH....the UGLY side of the Silver Age! It's a tough job...but somebody's gotta do it!
So, buck up Inner-Child Loren...it's our duty as true comic book fans!
Posted by: Mark Engblom | September 15, 2006 at 07:02 AM