I don't think there's been a bigger comic book and certainly never has there been a bigger comic book bargain. Wham-O (Yes that Wham-O) wanted to get into the comic book biz but took a non-traditional route and literally put all their eggs in one enormous basket. Giant Comics #1 lives up to its name and offers up a heaping helping of entertainment. Three precious pages were reserved for the great Wally Wood and he delivered as he so often did to these off-the-wall projects. Radian, the Atomic Hercules is a classic Silver Age Wood hero, with an origin much like Dynamo of the THUNDER Agents. The Steel Skull seems quite familiar as well. Enjoy!
I can find no indication that Radian has ever been reprinted. A pity since the original comic is a pricey item. This is some Wood storytelling that needs a new presentation, and the chance to find a new audience.
Note: This post originally appeared at Rip Jagger's Other Dojo. I will be transferring some of those posts over here as the month goes on.
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