If you folks are heading to the comic shop today you can pick up MAD ABOUT DC an actual comic with a two pager by me and that's not an April Fool's joke. That's for realsies.
I'm a Usual Gang of Idiots now, I guess?
#ncbd #dccomics #madmagazine #dialhforhero
#OnThisDay in 1968 @dc.com #HouseOfMystery #comics #174 saw #JoeOrlando take over as #editor on the title after the #RobbyReed #DialHForHero & #MartianManhunter features end & it returns to a #horror focus comic #reprinting #vintage #HouseOfSecrets tales w #newMaterial beginning #theFollowingIssue
Under the villainous influence of Mister Thunderbolt, Miguel Montez uses the Y-Dial to split himself into multiple variations of his Heroverse alter-ego SuperMiguel. The cover image displayed is a clear homage to the Reign of the Supermen event storyline.
Reign of the SuperMiguels ✨
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#Steel #CyborgSuperman #Eradicator
#Superboy #ReignOfTheSupermen
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Miss Super-Martian (an amalgam of Superboy and Miss Martian from Earth-32)
Ms. Super-Martian 💚
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#MsSuperMartian #MissMartian
#Superboy #TeenTitans #Earth32
#YoungJusticeInternational
#DialHForHero #multiverse #dccomics
Wonderhawk (an amalgamation of Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl from Earth-32)
Wonderhawk 💛
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Wonderhawk #WonderWoman
#Hawkgirl #JusticeTitans #Earth32
#DialHForHero #multiverse #dccomics
On Earth-32, members of Young Justice International (including Bat Gardner, Disco Troy, Starborg, and Doctor Fatestorm) unite to battle the Harliquinnitor.
Young Justice International ✨
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#YoungJusticeInternational
#TeenTitans #JusticeLeague
#HarleyQuinn #Earth32 #multiverse
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Miguel Montez is shocked to meet Super-Martian, a version of his favorite hero Superman from Earth-32.
Super-Martian 💚
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#SuperMartian #Superman
#JusticeTitans #Earth32
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Miguel Montez and Summer Pickens travel throughout the Multiverse, encountering variants of familiar heroes (including Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and the Flash).
Traveling the Multiverse ✨
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #Supergirl #TheFlash
#Batman #BatmanBeyond #multiverse
#DialHForHero #dccomics
The Operator (Robby Reed) explains how the H-Dial functions as a multiverse.
“Behold, the Multiverse!”
(Dial H for Hero #10 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#TheOperator #HDial #multiverse
#DialHForHero #dccomics
The Operator and Mister Thunderbolt stand behind Miguel Montez, hands placed possessively on each of the boy’s shoulders. With a dismayed expression on his face, Miguel holds up the phone receiver of the glowing H-Dial.
Dial H for Hero #8 Cover - Art by Joe Quinones
#TheOperator #MisterThunderbolt
#RobbyReed #MiguelMontez
#HDial #DialHForHero #dccomics
#HappyBirthday #JimMooney #ComicArtist with a #cleanSmoothPictureBookStyle in 1938 illustrated #The1stIssueCover of #ScienceFictionFanzine #Imagination with #RayBradbury’s #1stPublishedWork followed #DickSprang on #Batman then #TommyTomorrow #DialHForHero & long run on #Supergirl’s feature 1959-1968
CLZ entry for Dial H for HERO (2019) #7
I loved this series and miss it and the characters. It was also the first time this premise worked for me. I didn't really enjoy the previous series, though I loved the idea of it.
My #shakeoftheday
#DialHForHero #DCComics
Miguel Montez holds up the H-Dial’s telephone receiver to the sky. Behind him, Superman (depicted as a hazy outline) has a similar pose while in mid-flight.
Dial H for Hero #7 Cover - Art by Joe Quinones
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#HDial #DialHForHero #dccomics
Under the leadership of Miguel Montez, still transformed into a Superman variant by the H-Dial, the citizens of Metropolis begin using their new superpowers to help others.
“They can be a great people, Miguel. They wish to be. They only lack the light to show them the way.”
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#TheOperator #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
After saving Metropolis as a Superman variant created via the H-Dial, Miguel Montez kneels in front of a large statue of the legendary hero and expresses his gratitude.
Superman ❤️
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Heeding the advice of the Operator (Robby Reed), Miguel Montez uses the H-Dial to become a superhero similar to Superman (“SuperMiguel”) and flies through the skies of Metropolis, ready to save the day.
Miguel Montez uses his new Heroverse identity as a Superman variant to stop a plane that is falling out of the sky into the densely populated city of Metropolis.
“Dear Superman. Please don’t sue me for copyright infringement.”
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
The Operator (Robby Reed) encourages Miguel Montez to embrace the legacy of Superman and become a hero himself.
“Legacy is like a phone line. It transmits both ways. A gift to give and receive.”
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#TheOperator #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
The Operator (Robby Reed) discusses the sudden emergence of thousands of new heroes in Metropolis that are in desperate need of guidance and instructs Miguel Montez to use the H-Dial.
“They need someone to show them the way. This is a job for Superman.”
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#TheOperator #MiguelMontez
#HDial #DialHForHero #dccomics
Lo Lo Kick You! (Summer Pickens) is horrified to find that the H-Dial has been used to create thousands of superheroes in Metropolis. Meanwhile, the villainous Mister Thunderbolt gleefully ushers in the chaotic birth of a new Golden Age of Heroes.
I love how different art styles are used within this series to depict such a great variety of heroes.
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Metropolis #HDial #Heroverse
#LoLoKickYou #MisterThunderbolt
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Summer Pickens uses the H-Dial to become Lo Lo Kick You!, a boisterous punk rock hero. When she looks up at the sky, she notices that Metropolis is suddenly home to many, many more heroes.
Lo Lo Kick You 🎸
(Dial H for Hero #6 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#LoLoKickYou #SummerPickens
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Superman comforts Miguel Montez after the teenager is orphaned by a tragic plane crash.
“I can’t save us all. Not alone. I need help. From everyone.”
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
After learning that his parents have died in a plane crash, Miguel Montez cries out for Superman, who had saved his life when he was younger. Superman appears to him and is surprised by Miguel’s anger.
I love the idea that Superman remembers the name of each person that he saves.
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Superman #MiguelMontez
#DialHForHero #dccomics
The Operator (Robby Reed) guides Miguel Montez through the Heroverse and teaches him about the H-Dial’s true value. The two travelers walk along the larger-than-life red, coiled telephone cord that is wrapped around two statues of Superman.
“What’s a secret origin?”
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#MiguelMontez #TheOperator
#Superman #Heroverse #HDial
#DialHForHero #dccomics
While frantically attempting to fly the Supermobile to Metropolis, Summer Pickens finds herself above Gotham City and attracts unwanted attention from Two-Face.
“Why would Superman have a plane when he can fly?”
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Supermobile #SummerPickens
#TwoFace #GothamCity
#DialHForHero #dccomics
Miguel Montez chases Mister Thunderbolt through the Heroverse, witnessing the origins of heroes such as Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Supergirl, and the Flash (Barry Allen).
The Origin of Heroes ✨
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#MiguelMontez #MisterThunderbolt
#WonderWoman #GreenLantern
#Supergirl #Superman #TheFlash
#Heroverse #DialHForHero #dccomics
Snapper Carr listens skeptically as Summer Pickens’ shares her plan to steal the Supermobile from the former Justice League Headquarters.
The Supermobile ❤️
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#Supermobile #Superman
#SummerPickens #SnapperCarr
#JusticeLeague #DialHForHero #dccomics
After being transported into the Heroverse, Miguel Montez finds himself watching a young Bruce Wayne grieve while sitting beside his recently murdered parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne.
“Dear Superman. Someone’s crying. Someone needs help.”
(Dial H for Hero #5 - Sam Humphries, Joe Quinones, Scott Hanna, Jordan Gibson, and Dave Sharpe)
#MiguelMontez #Batman
#ThomasWayne #MarthaWayne
#CrimeAlley #DialHForHero #dccomics
#OnThisDay in 1968 #Cain debuted in #HouseOfMystery #comics #175 with #hisPetGargoyle #Gregory when the book returns to #HorrorAnthologyFormat 2 issues after the #MartianManhunter & #DialHForHero features end #BobHaney #JackSparling #JoeOrlando introduce him as #theSeriesHost modeled aft #LenWein
