Issues 5364 consisted entirely of reprinted stories. This page contains information about plastic man volume 1. Plastic man 2018 comic read plastic man 2018 comic. Plastic man is a dc comics superhero created by renowned cartoonist jack cole. During a heist gone wrong, petty crook patrick eel obrian was doused in chemicals, allowing him to stretch his body into any shape he desires. It continues a long tradition of funny, frenetic cartooning dating back to plastic mans. This book has 36 pages and was uploaded by mr e on november 20, 2010. In a way, this makes him the first silver age legacy character not to share a name with the character he was inspired by. Plastic man, the archives, vol 01 archive editions. Plastic man volume 1 was an ongoing series published by quality comics beginning in 1944 starring the title character, plastic man. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Elongated man was created in the 60s to be a captain ersatz of plastic man because the people at dc comics didnt realize that they technically already owned plastic man. Plastic man screenshots, images and pictures comic vine.
Plastic man eel obrian is a superhero, who is an agent for the national bureau of investigation he has the ability to stretch all or part of his body to superhuman lengths, as well as change his size and shape. Plastic man is the latest dc comicsadapted project announced by warner bros the studio is reportedly developing zatanna, another sometimes. Jack coles manic plastic mana rubbery superhero of the forties and fifties, capable of stretching and bending into virtually anythingwas a true comicbook innovation. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. Bcw has a wide range of short and long comic book storage boxes and bins. Plastic man soon became the cover star of police comics and starred in the title for 102 issues, only being ousted when the title was revamped into a truecrime comic in 1950. Plastic man is back on the stands with a new miniseries from writer gail simone and artist adriana melo. One of quality comics signature characters during the golden age of comic books, plastic man can stretch. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.
Dcs new nazi plastic men are simply awful of course cbr. He is bestknown for creating plastic man, which he wrote and drew for nearly a decade. Created by cartoonist jack cole, plastic man was one of the first superheroes to incorporate humor into mainstream action storytelling. The character has won and been nominated for several awards over the years, including winning the 1961 alley award for best supporting character. Plastic man was one of the real stars of the quality comics lineup of superheroes in comics golden age 19381954, thanks to the madcap genius of his creator, jack cole.
Gordy trueblood reads that plastic man failed in his attempt to stop the king of spades and his gang, but is relieved to discover that it was the original plastic man. Plastic man is a lot more than a funny guy who stretches. Dec 21, 2018 dcs new nazi universe series shows how terrifying plastic man can be. Eel didnt like it when a spy blackmailed him over his secret identity, and then a kid found out, and now the dancers at his club know and the concept of a secret identity has gotten stretched way the heck out of whack. Cole had led a colourful life, including cycling across america at the age of 18, before. Plastic man vol 1 19441956 published by quality comics plastic man volume 1 was an ongoing series published by quality comics beginning in. The strange final plastic man stories of jack cole and. Plastic man movie in the works at dc films screen rant. Plastic man faces a group of scientists from saturn who have come to earth to study the people and their way of living in order to determine whether or not they are worth conquering. We have 66 books to download or read online the latest is plastic man 61 alt. Plastic man was one of the real stars of the quality comics lineup of superheroes in comics golden age 19381954, thanks to.
Find the value of the vital publications comic plastic man volume 1. In these lighthearted tales from 194748, midway through the series 15year run, plas, whose power to stretch his body limitlessly provides visual humor in itself, comes up against such wacky foes as counterfeiter phony fink, hewitch mr. See more ideas about plastic man, comics and dc comics. Plastic man v1 053 all reprints from here on jonthescanner. But the dancers are helping him find the kid, who was nabbed by some bad guys who dont know his secret identity, just his costumed persona, which is still a terrible day. This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue.
Pop cultures silliest superhero, plastic man is as much a humor icon as a heroic one. Titan books, july 2010, isbn 1848567553, plastic man is featured in a story by evan dorkin with art by stephen destefano. This character has been published in several solo series and has interacted with. Plastic man is the main character in this television series. Woozy winks is his bumbling best friend and sidekick. Plas was also given his own comic in 1943, and this flourished until arnold sold the whole company to dc comics years later. The report comes as the studios are rolling out aquaman, the latest dceu standalone film, starring jason momoa as the undersea warrior. Read plastic man 2018 comic online free and high quality. Get the best deals on plastic man comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Plastic man 2004 2006 from dc comics league of comic geeks. Elongated man randolph ralph dibny is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics.
Jun 15, 2018 plastic man is back on the stands with a new miniseries from writer gail simone and artist adriana melo. Oct 17, 2009 this blog is dedicated to the study of the work of comic book legend jack cole. Cbr revisits the story that redefined the character as one of dcs true powerhouses. One of quality comics signature characters during the. He is best known as the stretching member of the justice league though none of this is completely accurate for starters, plastic man or plas for short was created by another company, quality comics, in 1941. A retelling of plastic man s origin as well as a great new tale that pits plas against his criminal past. A television series based on plastic man was commissioned, with a pilot episode entitled puddle trouble. It continues a long tradition of funny, frenetic cartooning dating back to plastic man s.
Comic book aficionados rank coles plastic man among the best of the forms early years. Jack ralph cole december 14, 1914 august, 1958 was an american comic book writer and artist, newspaper comic strip creator, and mens magazine cartoonist. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. Dec 10, 2018 plastic man is the latest dc comicsadapted project announced by warner bros the studio is reportedly developing zatanna, another sometimes justice leaguer who wields incredible magical. Plastic man is a superhero whose unique completely malleable body chemistry allows him to stretch to great lengths and contort himself into any position imaginable.
Nursed back to health by altruistic monks, he was inspired to embrace lifes brighter side. One of quality comics signature characters during the golden age of comic books, plastic man can stretch his body into any imaginable form. He stands today as the comedian in any team hes in. By far the best comic book from the golden age by jack key germany. Plastic man 1943 comic read plastic man 1943 comic. Plastic man stars in the fiendish mastermind, the answers werent in the back of the book plastic man threw at her, and the weapon for evil. Former thief patrick eel obrien accidentally fell into an acid vat. For starters, plastic man or plas for short was created by another company, quality comics, in 1941. With more room cole was able to express even more freedom and originality. This vat gave him the powers to bend his body into any imaginable form.
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