American Update: DC Silver/Bronze Sweep – Scattergun Style!
*DC: This week, rather than do our usual methodical alphabetical update, we just snatched up some interesting and quirky (but generally low-grade and affordable) items from the vast realm of the DCU! Adventure Comics features the debut of the Spectre’s controversial series by Fleischer and Aparo, while Aquaman brings us the debut of Mera, and the “Duel of the Sea-Queens!”. The Dark Knight returns, with #3 acclaimed Frank Miller series, and Brave & Bold is recharged with team-up issues from #50 onwards, including the first Teen Titans ‘Prototype’ in #54! DC 100-Page Super-Spectacular and Detective Comics also receive attention, with the debut of the villainous Doctor Phosphorus in the latter title, and there are new issues in of the Phantom Stranger with chilling Neal Adams cover art. Lastly, two Showcase debuts: #74, starring Anthro by Howie Post, and #75, with the first appearance of tormented crime-fighting siblings, the Hawk and the Dove by Steve Ditko!