Joe Simon 100 -- October 11, 2013

Joe Simon, who created Captain America with Jack Kirby, was born on 11-October-1913.

Simon served in the Coast Guard during World War II.

The image of Captain America Number 1 comes from a wonderful blog, Hitler Getting Punched (http://hitlergettingpunched.blogspot.com/).

I was sad to learn that Commander Scott Carpenter, the second American in space, has died.  He trained to be a naval aviator during World War II, then served during the Korean War.  After he flew into space, he joined the Navy's Sealab project. John Glenn is the last surviving Mercury program astronaut. 

Comic Book #9 -- September 24, 2011

The first issue of Fawcett's Whiz Comics, Number 2 (long story), introduced caped superhero Captain Marvel.  Under artist CC Beck, the World's Mightiest Mortal developed into a character with heart and humor.

After losing to Arizona last night, the Giants are no longer the National League West champions.

Comic Book #4 -- April 20, 2011

I have mentioned it before, but I always enjoy seeing the Axis leaders get their comeuppance. One of the most famous examples occurs on the cover of the March, 1940 Captain America Number 1. I thought this was appropriate, considering today's birthday. The image comes from a wonderful blog, Hitler Getting Punched (http://hitlergettingpunched.blogspot.com/).