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I would like to point out to world renowned safari guide Congo Bill the well known biological fun fact that gorillas can't swim. Action Comics 261

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But yeah, we’re up for this.

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365 DC Comics Paper Cut-Out SuperHeroes - One Hero, Every Day, All Year…

November 28th - Congo Bill / Congorilla

William "Congo Bill" Glenmorgan had been a soldier, spy, investigator and all around glob-trotting adventurer before settling down in an unspecified country in Africa where he became a gamekeeper, protecting the wildlife from poachers.  Bill’s dedication to the animals earned him the respect of the local village who playfully nicknamed him ‘Congo Bill.’  He became especially close with the  village’s elder, Kawolo, who was a well-versed practitioner of an ancient magic.

When Kawolo was mortally injured in a fall, he summoned Bill to his bedside and offered him a magic ring.  Kawolo told the skeptical Congo Bill that, by rubbing the ring, he could transfer his consciousness into the body of the legendary ‘Golden Gorilla.’ He accepted the ring to humor his friend's dying wish.

Several weeks later, an earthquake trapped Bill in a deep cave. With no possible escape, Congo Bill hopelessly rubbed the magic ring. Instantly, his mind was transported into the body of the Golden Gorilla.  Racing to the cave-in, he used his massive strength to clear the blocked entrance and free his body.  

Congo Bill then decided to use this new ability to fight crime and protect the incident and the legend of the Congorilla was born.  He had numerous adventures across the continent and was also a member of the so-called ‘Forgotten Heroes.’  

Years later, Bill’s consciousness became permanently stuck in the body of the Congorilla when his human body died.  He took to become the leader of a troop of endangered gorillas in South Africa as well as an ally to the superhero Freedom Beast.  When the gorillas and Freedom Beast are slaughtered by hunters, Congorilla decides to seek justice. The trail ultimately led to the villain known as Prometheus and Congorilla teamed up with Starman (Mikaal Tomas) who was also seeking retribution against Prometheus.  The two entered into a splinter faction of the Justice League in taking on Prometheus.  Following the villain’s death, Congorilla became a full-time member of the Justice League.

Following his stint with The Justice League, Congorilla decided to return to Africa and help organize the superheroes of the continent into a more efficient team, as well as to find a worthy successor to carry on Freedom Beast's legacy.

Actor Don McGuire portrayed Bill in a 1957 movie serial ‘Congo Bill.’  The hero first appeared in the pages of More Fun Comics #56 (1940).

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Superman & Lois Episode 4 Review: Haywire

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This Superman & Lois review contains spoilers.

Superman and Lois Episode 4

One of the most tired arguments in comics is about whether or not Superman is too powerful to tell good stories with. The plethora of exceptional, meaningful, moving Superman stories out there should put that argument to bed for good, but if they haven’t, feel free to direct anyone making it to “Haywire,” the fourth episode of what’s shaping up to be one of the best Superman arcs ever.

To my mind, the key Superman conflict has nothing to do with his power level and everything to do with the fact that he can’t be everywhere at once. He is a man who wants to help everyone, but has to prioritize where he can be and how much time he can stay there, and those choices all have consequences. That’s basically the thesis statement of this episode: Clark is being pulled in a thousand different directions at once, with his father-in-law climbing on his back about not being seen enough in Metropolis; an Intergang prisoner transfer going down; Morgan Edge about to close the deal on a mine outside of Smallville and Lois trying to run headfirst into Edge; and the boys trying to navigate school and also one of their classmates developing super speed.

But the thing that makes this episode, and the show as a whole, such a good Superman story isn’t necessarily the content of the story. It’s the storytelling, too. Superman & Lois excels at showing and telling. It weaves the three storylines – Clark, Lois and the kids – in and out, contrasting points against each other by bouncing from scene to scene to heighten the point. There are two spots this week where this is really well done.

The first is about midway through the episode. Lois’ big Morgan Edge expose in the Gazette has been spiked by a lawsuit threat – turns out Lois, a star reporter at a major metropolitan newspaper, had a noncompete WHODATHUNK (note: see the mailbag for who indeed thunk). So she pushed it off on Clark, who, as a well known mediocrity, had no such legal conflict, and was planning to bring up the issue in the big town meeting where Smallville was voting on granting Edge’s Intercorp mining rights to the party spot from the first episode.

Meanwhile, the Department of Defense was moving a super-prisoner out of town because Superman’s lack of presence in town was making the authorities skittish about keeping him in town. And at the same time, Sam Lane was giving the kids a hard time about being too needy now that they know their dad was Superman, because the rest of the world needed him more. 

Of course, nothing works out right. Superman takes way too long on a wild goose chase, so Edge wins the town vote nearly unanimously, while the stuff with Jordan and Jon takes some time to blow up. 

The performances really carry this sequence over. Hoechlin’s Clark agonizes over missing the vote and practically begs Tulloch’s Lois to be mad at him, and their argument is so natural and honest feeling that it’s immediately relatable. 

Later, when the family finds out what Sam said to the kids, there’s an argument in the farmhouse that is also immediately recognizable and yet perfectly performed. Clark is pissed at Sam, but Superman’s anger is so often played as some world-ending threat, with glowing red eyes and menacing body language, yet here Hoechlin plays it completely straight – as an angry dad dealing with a shitty in-law. I’m sure we’re going to keep talking about this as the show goes along, but the amount of acting Hoechlin and Tulloch do with only their body language, and the way it conveys exactly who Superman and Lois are both alone and in relation to each other is a HUGE part of the mastery of this show. 

The only problem I have with the episode is how it’s all a path to Sam’s radicalization into creating Project 7734. This is pretty BS for a couple of reasons: first, there’s no way the shady-ass government doesn’t already have a similar contingency plan (or 6) for dealing with a rogue Superman; and second, I know the episode is all about what a terrible parent he is, but I really can’t wrap my head around turning on Superman because he’s spending too much time with your grandkids. Maybe that’s what makes Sam a villain, but it’s also what makes this Superman the best he’s been so far in an already great show.

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Thaddeus Killgrave is a weaselly little shit created in the 1980s as a weapons designer for Intergang. The Killgrave we see on screen bears little resemblance to his comics version, where he was almost childlike in his stature. Instead, this bearded, bedraggled, mouth-noise-making character actually looks a lot like his creator, John Byrne.

Superman’s call sign when he’s working with the Department of Defense is “Bishop 6.” So…uh…does Sam Lane work for Checkmate? Checkmate is one of the various super-clandestine services operating in the DC Universe (along with Task Force X/Suicide Squad, Spyral, Kobra, Argus, the D.E.O., and on and on and on). Checkmate was first seen in Action Comics in the late 1980s and has counted among its members any number of famous DC heroes, from Deathstroke to Alan Scott and Mr. Terrific.

We have confirmation here that Morgan Edge is running a company called “Intercorp.” The Inter- prefix usually has connotations with Intergang (which is also present in the show), a gang of thugs organized by Bruno Mannheim, usually working for Morgan Edge in some capacity, and all functioning as a subsidiary of Apokalips. Intergang was created by Jack Kirby when he first started on Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133, recently reprinted in a gorgeous absolute edition which is worth every single penny.

Calling the mines “Shuster Mines” is a nice touch, especially when they get bought out by a big company and filled with Superman’s only weakness. 

Speaking of callbacks to Grant Morrison’s run, Glenmorgan Square is likely named after Glen Glenmorgan, a minor throwaway villain from the very beginning of Morrison’s Action Comics. 

It’s not really an easter egg or anything, but I want it to be known that when Lois walked into the local paper’s office, I texted someone else watching and said “she definitely has a noncompete.” I’m glad the show also remembered this so I could be proven correct.

X-Kryptonite is a deeeeeep cut. Supergirl originally created X-Kryptonite as an antidote for green k. But she made it wrong, and it ended up being able to give anyone powers who was exposed to it. Including her otherwise normal Earth cat, Streaky. Yes this was 1960, why do you ask?

Tag’s emerging powers are a lot of vague references all in one. The super healing and the fast movement are pretty clearly emerging speedster powers, but he doesn’t have any other characteristics of Flashes. Besides getting his powers from a mysterious energy discharge hitting a bunch of weird chemicals. That said, Sam was probably talking out of his ass when he blamed phosphorus for Tag’s powers, considering they were partying on top of a pile of power-giving crystals when it happened. 

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Sam also says Tag is being sent to a “special school” for kids with powers, which…it’s weirdly early to be introducing Titans Academy to the TV shows, isn’t it? That new feature of the Infinite Frontier DCU is the only school for gifted youngsters I can think of that would fit the bill, but sound off in the comments if you know what he’s talking about! God I hope it’s not HIVE…

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Justice League Fancast Part 12

Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 • Part 9  • Part 10  • Part 11

Starman / Mikaal Tomas - Gael García Bernal Congorilla / Congo Bill / William Glenmorgan - Tom Selleck Guardian / Jim Harper - Mehcad Brooks Mon El / Lar Gand - Chris Wood Wonder Girl / Donna Troy - Conor Leslie Cyborg / Victor Stone - Ray Fisher Starfire /  Koriand'r / Kory Anders - Rhianna Blue Beetle / Jaime Reyes - Tyler Posey Lucas “Snapper” Carr -  Ian Gomez Sargon The Sorcerer / John Sargent - Raúl Herrera

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Every Superhero Who's Ever Been In The Justice League, Part 1: Adam Strange To Elongated Man While the Justice League in the latest DC movie features just a handful of heroes, the history of the team in the comic books is a lot more complicated. First created in 1960, over the decades it has seen over 150 members in a wide variety of divisions, offshoots, alternate versions, and reimaginings. From Justice Leagues America, Europe, and International to Justice League Dark and Justice League Elite, through the various timelines and reboots of Flashpoint, New 52, and Rebirth, it all gets a bit complicated. Here's the first part of our run-down of all the heroes who have been part of this legendary team over nearly 60 years of justice. Adam Strange A regular in the DC universe since the late '50s, Strange joined Justice League United as part of New 52 in 2014. He has bionic eyes, a jetpack, and an energy gun. Agent Liberty AKA: Benjamin Lockwood Former CIA agent turned masked crimefighter, Agent Liberty briefly joined the Justice League to fight Brainiac in 1991. Amazing Man AKA: Will Everett, III The second hero to be called Amazing Man, this version joined the Justice League at Wonder Woman's request in 1994. His body can duplicate the properties of any inorganic material he touches, from stone to glass. Amazing Man AKA: Markus Clay The third Amazing Man is the cousin of Will Everett, and possesses similar powers. After helping the survivors if Hurricane Katrina, he was asked to join the League. Ambush Bug AKA: Irwin Schwab One of the most hilariously useless heroes ever to join the League, this bungling, teleporting hero was a member of the short-lived New 52 JLA. Amethyst AKA: Amaya In the New 52 reboot of this '80s character, Amethyst is a princess called Amaya, with powerful mystical abilities. She was the part of the more supernaturally-themed Justice League Dark. Andrew Bennett A shapeshifting vampire who is able to control his lust for blood, his debt to John Constantine led him to join the Justice League Dark. Animal Man AKA: Buddy Baker As his name suggests, Baker can take on the power of any animal. He was first created in 1965, but was a member of Justice League Europe in the 1980s. Antaeus AKA: Mark Antaeus The second hero to carry the name Antaeus, this version was a powerful, genetically modified hero who fought with the Justice League in the late '90s. The Atom AKA:Ray Palmer Palmer was an early member of the JLA, joining the classic line-up in 1962 to fight alongside the like of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. He has the ability to shrink to incredible sizes while retaining his full mass and strength. The Atom AKA: Rhonda Pineda The Atom of the New 52 timeline turned out to be a spy from the Universe of Earth-3, who infiltrated the Justice League. The Atom AKA: Ryan Choi Choi was yet another incarnation of The Atom. He was recruited to the Justice League by Batman and Lobo as part of the Rebirth continuity. August General in Iron AKA: Fang Zhifu A highly decorated iron-skinned super-hero from China, August General was part of Justice League International in 2011. Aquagirl AKA: Mareena Curry Aquaman's daughter was part of both TV's Justice League Unlimited, and the Justice League of DC's 2014 event Future's End. Aquaman AKA: Orin / Arthur Curry Aquaman was a founding member of the Justice League, and returned to the team as part of the New 52 line-up. Aztek AKA: Uno Subtitled "The Ultimate Man," Aztek is a champion of the Aztek god Quetzalcoatl. He fought alongside the League in the late '90s, but sacrificed himself to allow Superman to save the world. Batman AKA: Bruce Wayne Alongside Superman and Wonder Woman, the most famous member of the Justice League. Batman was there at the start, and appeared in the New 52 and Rebirth versions. Batwing AKA: David Zavimbe Part of Batman Incorporated, Bruce Wayne's attempt to create a Dark Knight franchise across the world. Batwing was based in Africa, and fought with Justice League International. Big Barda AKA: Barda Free A powerful New God, Barda first appeared in 1971 and is also known as the wife of Mister Miracle (aka Scott Free, Darkseid's son). She fought in the League alongside her husband. Big Sir AKA: Dufus P. Ratchett What he lacks in brains, Big Sur makes up for in strength. He was part of Justice League Antarctica, a team of inept reformed criminals put together by Max Lord with the intention of keeping them well away from civilisation. Black Canary AKA: Dinah Laurel Lance A vigilante with incredible martial arts skills and a sonic scream, Black Canary was a vital part of the JLA through the 1980s and became their leader when the team later reformed. Black Condor AKA: Ryan Kendall The second character to carry the name Black Condor, Kendall is a Native American hero with telekinetic powers. He is by nature a loner, but spent a brief time in the Justice League. Black Lightning AKA: Jefferson Pierce Black Lightning was one of DC's first African American superheroes. The lightning bolt-firing hero initially turned down membership in the Justice League, before becoming a member many years later in 2007. Black Orchid AKA: Alba Garcia The New 52 version of the classic character, Alba Garcia is a member of Justice League Dark. She has super strength and the power of flight, plus shapeshifting abilities. Bloodwynd An ambiguous and powerful necromancer, Bloodwynd initially joined the League while under the mind-control of Martian Mindhunter, who himself was being controlled by the demon Rot. However, he remained in the team once freed from Rott's control. Blue Beetle AKA: Ted Kord The first of two Blue Beetles to have been part of the League. The wise-cracking Ted Kord was part of Justice League International in the 1980s and partnered with Booster Gold. He was killed in 2005 by former JLA bankroller Max Lord. Blue Beetle AKA: Jaime Reyes Reyes became the Blue Beetle after Kord's death, and featured in the limited series 'Generation Lost' in 2010 as part of Justice League International. Blue Devil AKA: Daniel Cassidy Former stuntman Daniel Cassidy was permanently bonded to a suit that was designed for a horror movie he was working on, and his subsequent attempts to remove it left him cursed with demonic powers. Accepting his fate, he put his abilities to good use in the JLA during the 1980s. Blue Jay AKA: Jay Abrams Blue Jay was introduced in 1971 as part of the Champions of Angor, a superhero team initially written as an Avengers spoof. Blue Jay could fly and shrink at will and later joined Justice League Europe. Booster Gold AKA: Michael Carter This egotistical, time-travelling hero comes from the 25th century and was part of Justice League International. Best buddies with Blue Beetle. Bulleteer AKA: Alix Harrower Bulleteer was based on the classic character Bulletgirl. She wears silver alloy on her body, which makes her skin indestructible, and was briefly part of an interim Justice League put together by Firestorm, post-Infinite Crisis. Captain Atom AKA: Nathaniel Adam With alien powers gained through an experimental army weapons test, Captain Atom joined the League in the mid '80s and eventually became leader of Justice League Europe. Captain Cold AKA: Leonard Snart Technically a villain and long-term adversary of The Flash, Captain Cold served briefly in the League as part of the New 52 reboot in 2011. Captain Marvel AKA: Billy Batson Known as the world's mightiest mortal and now better known as Shazam, Billy Batson joined Justice League International when it formed in the late '80s. Catwoman AKA: Selina Kyle Gotham's greatest thief was part of the New 52 version of Justice League America, which was put together by Steve Trevor. Clock King AKA: William Tockman Another member of the inept Justice League Antarctica, Clock King possesses no super powers. In fact, his sole "ability" is a keen sense of punctuality. Cluemaster AKA: Arthur Brown Cluemaster is a failed game show host turned villain who, like Clock King, was packed off to Antarctica by Max Lord. Coldcast AKA: Nathan Jones The electromagnetism-controlling Coldcast was a member of Justice League Elite. This was a shadowy black ops team organised by Sister Superior, who dealt with the jobs that the normal Justice League would not. Congorilla AKA: William "Congo Bill" Glenmorgan Once a human who could transform into a gorilla, Congo Bill ultimately became trapped in the body of the beast. He joined a new Justice League group put together by the Green Lantern in the Cry For Justice comics. Crimson Fox AKA: Vivian and Constance d'Aramis Crimson Fox is the alias of twins Vivian and Constance d'Aramis, who share their superhero duties. They have the ability to use pheromones to affect the behavior of men, and were part of Justice League Europe. Cyborg AKA: Victor Stone Originally a member of the Teen Titans, Cyborg became a founding member of Justice League in the New 52 reboot of the team in 2011. Deadman AKA: Boston Brand A former trapeze artist who now walks the Earth as a ghost, Deadman uses his powers of possession in Justice League Dark. Doctor Fate AKA: Kent Nelson One of two Doctor Fates to feature in Justice League International in the 1980s. Kent Nelson is a powerful sorcerer whose powers are provided by the ancient god Nabu. Doctor Fate AKA: Linda Strauss After Kent died from old age, his powers passed to a woman called Linda Strauss, who took on the identity of Doctor Fate. Doctor Light AKA: Kimiyo Hoshi A member of both Justice League International and Justice League Europe in the 1980s, Doctor Light has power over all light sources. Doctor Light AKA: Arthur Light While the other Doctor Light was originally a villain, in both New 52 and Rebirth timeline Arthur Light was rebooted as a hero and member of the Justice League. Doctor Mist AKA: Nommo Balewa The immortal spellmaster Doctor Mist was originally recruited to be a member of Justice League Dark, but was ultimately exposed as a double agent working for the evil Felix Faust. Donna Troy A long–running superhero with an incredibly complicated past and a variety of powers, back stories, and aliases. She featured in the 2010 version of the League, which included Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Dr Light. Element Woman AKA: Emily Sung As her name suggests, Element Woman can transform into a variety of compounds. She was part of the New 52 Justice League. Elongated Man AKA: Ralph Dibny The super-stretchy Elongated Man joined the Justice League in the 1970s. He was killed off, but resurfaced in New 52 as a villain. November 19, 2017 at 03:28PM

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The gorilla's got a gun, I repeat the gorilla is packing heat! Action Comics 252

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*Stares at 1960 in 2023* Action Comics 261

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Oh hey, they're evidently sticking with Janu the Jungle Boy being around for at least a little while. ...I know nothing about this character because I skipped all the Congo Bill stories before Congorilla but there you go. Action Comics 256

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The idea that the gorilla ALSO has to wear a matching ring is both hilarious and totally unbelievable. Have you ever SEEN a primate? It would have it on for 4 seconds before pulling it off with its teeth and chucking it into a lake. Action Comics 256

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The team up we were all clamoring for! This raises the question though: Since Clark obviously already knows Bill's secret ID. This isn't the first time they teamed up. Which is a very weird implication to make for no reason. Action Comics 280

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*I* have a question for someone smarter than me. Would a native African civilization have...used hours? Like as we understand them? Bill operates around the mouth of the Congo River so one assumes his contact would be with the Kongo people or related groups so like...how did they tell time and would a measure of 60 minutes have meant a single thing to them? Action Comics 261

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Congorilla vs the Yeti! I fucking love comic books! Action Comics 255

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Yea! We'll bring this super strong and intelligent gorilla back to America to entertain, where he'll become the 8th Wonder of the World! ...say does anyone else have deja vu? Action Comics 259

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A gorilla, on ox back with an elephant tusk spear is just about the most amazing and terrifying thing I have ever imagined. Action Comics 258

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You...shoved your whole fist into a rock made of asbestos? ...maybe it's because I cut my fingernails too short tonight but that's honestly one of the most unpleasent sensory thoughts I've ever had while reading. Action Comics 250

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