Oh, yes. Ken definitely had the right idea. This raises another question, though; is Arkham Asylum suffering the same bedevilment as the Baxter Building back @ STF #5175? If I were writing for the doc's mainstream Marvel mag, I'd say "yes." And I'd even have a suitable culprit in mind. One of the good doctor's oldest foes. One who has yet to even debut, here.! But, I'll save that reveal in case Ross has some other guilty party in mind.
I think it's simply Val Kaliban alias The Spook. Ex-architectural draftsman-turned-amateur hypnotist, escape artist, and special effects wizard. In other words, the Dark Knight's version of Mysterio during the 1970's!
Yeah, I had a hunch that was who you were depicting. But, I kept hoping it might be "The House of Shadows," nonetheless! For those too young to remember? That was the title of a story where Dr. Strange first encounters an extra-dimensional being who disguises himself as "haunted" buildings!
I'd rather see Godzilla vs. Gorgo...with the Phantom's home land caught in the middle! You see, Charlton Comics (once based in Derby, CT) published a comic book spin-off of the British s-f movie GORGO in the early Sixties. And, from 1969-77, they also did their version of Lee Falk's "The Phantom" (with Bengalla being depicted as an island-nation somewhere in the Indian Ocean). Unfortunately, they chose to take up where the numbering formerly used by Harvey and King Comics left off...sort of.
They started with PHANTOM #30. Giving rise to the urban legend that there's a long-lost #29 out there!
If Doctor Strange is at it, then the ghost is probably real, not an illusion. And one of the most common reasons for a ghost to be haunting a place (in fiction) is being the victim of an unsolved murder. That could lead Stephen and Barbara just about anywhere, though I'd really love it if Detective Chimp led the way to Green Goblin or the Chameleon.
Thank you Ross, and Carycomic too! This is a great followup to the Dr. Strange/Commissioner Gordon meetup. My bet is that Batgirl will end up saving Strange, since she would have more experience with Arkham. Plus, Dr. Strange may be off his game in dealing the differences of the DC occult universe.
It could also be Prof. Hugo Strange (who, in the Ross-verse, seems to be Doc's evil uncle). I mean, didn't he once pose as his own ghost while "haunting" crime boss Rupert Thorne?
@both Anons: I'd rather it be Doc Destiny. He hasn't been seen here since STF #5016 back in January. And teaming up with Nightmare would make it an even 5 appearances for the latter!
Oh, yes. Ken definitely had the right idea. This raises another question, though; is Arkham Asylum suffering the same bedevilment as the Baxter Building back @ STF #5175? If I were writing for the doc's mainstream Marvel mag, I'd say "yes." And I'd even have a suitable culprit in mind. One of the good doctor's oldest foes. One who has yet to even debut, here.! But, I'll save that reveal in case Ross has some other guilty party in mind.
ReplyDeleteI think it's simply Val Kaliban alias The Spook. Ex-architectural draftsman-turned-amateur hypnotist, escape artist, and special effects wizard. In other words, the Dark Knight's version of Mysterio during the 1970's!
ReplyDeleteAnon, I was thinking the same thing as I made this. I loved that villain and wish he had stuck around longer.
ReplyDeletemake no bones about it, he will!
DeleteYeah, I had a hunch that was who you were depicting. But, I kept hoping it might be "The House of Shadows," nonetheless! For those too young to remember? That was the title of a story where Dr. Strange first encounters an extra-dimensional being who disguises himself as "haunted" buildings!
DeleteMaybe that House of Shadows could be explored by Cain?
DeleteOoh! Not a bad idea. And I have the perfect protagonist for that scenario. Submitted for your approval: Cain asking the following question...
Delete"Do you dare to enter the House of Shadows, Ghost Who Walks?"
I'd rather see Godzilla vs. Gorgo...with the Phantom's home land caught in the middle! You see, Charlton Comics (once based in Derby, CT) published a comic book spin-off of the British s-f movie GORGO in the early Sixties. And, from 1969-77, they also did their version of Lee Falk's "The Phantom" (with Bengalla being depicted as an island-nation somewhere in the Indian Ocean). Unfortunately, they chose to take up where the numbering formerly used by Harvey and King Comics left off...sort of.
DeleteThey started with PHANTOM #30. Giving rise to the urban legend that there's a long-lost #29 out there!
In summary? Ross could merge the Charlton images of Gorgo and the Phantom while using the Marvel images of Godzilla from 1977-79.
DeleteCarycomic_ Approved.
DeleteExcellent costume color scheme matching!
ReplyDeleteIf Doctor Strange is at it, then the ghost is probably real, not an illusion. And one of the most common reasons for a ghost to be haunting a place (in fiction) is being the victim of an unsolved murder. That could lead Stephen and Barbara just about anywhere, though I'd really love it if Detective Chimp led the way to Green Goblin or the Chameleon.
ReplyDeletePS: I'd really love to see a cover where Skeeve conjures up a blue-skinned Ringo Starr, with Aahz lamenting, "That's not what I meant...."
ReplyDeleteThen, when they try to get Jaime Reyes, they materialize the post-Danny Ketch Ghost Rider, instead.
DeleteHow about Detective Chimp helping the Monkees get their voices back from Catwoman?
ReplyDeleteThank you Ross, and Carycomic too! This is a great followup to the Dr. Strange/Commissioner Gordon meetup. My bet is that Batgirl will end up saving Strange, since she would have more experience with Arkham. Plus, Dr. Strange may be off his game in dealing the differences of the DC occult universe.
ReplyDeleteA haunting in Arkham asylum? Okay, Joker... what are you up to this time?
ReplyDeleteIt could also be Prof. Hugo Strange (who, in the Ross-verse, seems to be Doc's evil uncle). I mean, didn't he once pose as his own ghost while "haunting" crime boss Rupert Thorne?
Delete@my namesake: It could also be Dr. Destiny working for the Lord of Nightmares.
Delete@both Anons: I'd rather it be Doc Destiny. He hasn't been seen here since STF #5016 back in January. And teaming up with Nightmare would make it an even 5 appearances for the latter!
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