by Gregory Gay - 02.05.10
Rumas’ Pokemon find in Google’s Time-Life archive prompted me to poke at the database for more gems. Naturally, one of the first terms that I entered was Batman. I wan’t disappointed by the results.
When I saw this cover, from a 1966 issue of Life magazine, three things immediately struck me. One - that sure is a “mighty leap” from Mr. West there. Two - Batman’s utility belt is ludicrously huge. And three - other than a penchant for wearing their underwear on the outside, I have no idea what Batman, Superman, and the Marques de Sade have in common.
Man, every time that I look at this cover, I love it more and more.
I like how they put Polywhirl (?) on the cover of the Time magazine, like children are being brainwashed or something.
Very classy, Time.
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Shadic - 02.05.10 5:53 am
Wow! I have this issue! My girlfriend bought it for me at a flea market one day.
Joe - 02.05.10 10:12 am
Batman AND Marquis de Sade featured on the same cover… of Life magazine! I’m speechless.
I love how the pic makes no sense but is cool at the same time. Also, this retro Batman logo is one of my favorite.
i_am_error - 02.05.10 10:38 am
@Shadic: That is a polywhirl. Haha and I love how psyduck is down in the corner giving his usual “I have no idea why I’m here” face. xD Oh, Pokemon, where did it go wrong?
TIME magazine is a bunch of crazies, but that’s why we love them.
A.J. - 02.05.10 11:12 am
NICE
N Rumas - 02.05.10 12:33 pm
It’s been a while, so I didn’t want to confuse Polywhirl and Polywrath and irritate some fanboy.
Shadic - 02.05.10 3:42 pm
Instead, I’ll have just spelled them all incorrectly, sorry! Poliwhirl and Poliwrath. Whoops.
Shadic - 02.05.10 3:43 pm