The Real Captain Squid

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Aside from an occasional rant against fascism, the "religious" right, and anti-environmentalism, I usually manage to stay pretty neutral. I'm currently using the avatar seen here, which is one of the stock choices at the Amazon associates website.

Along with it's revealing biographical information ("cubistic."), this is currently my trademark, my brand. It is meant to convey a sort of beatnik minimalism. It isn't too terrible, but it's an "inside joke" I'm afraid is lost on most people. Needs work.

As of this posting (14 MAY 06) this innocuous "fun" page has recieved a total of 12 visitors, one of whom felt compelled to give it a one-star rating. Perhaps we didn't kill enough dolphins to suit them. Who knows? Anyway, I think my point about keeping a low profile is made.

I wrote a Lens on Classics Illustrated Comics, mostly because it refers to one of the "value-added" features of my book store, and I thought it would be fun to include a few surly remarks from "Comic Book Guy." In the course of writing that lens, I learned a lot about copyright infringement, but more importantly, about Bongo Comics and Captain Squid.

Radioactive Man first appeared in a Simpson's episode, Three Men and a Comic Book, and again in Radioactive Man.

Bongo Comics was founded in 1993 by Matt Groening, Bill Morrison, and Steve & Cindy Vance. They publish the "real" Radioactive Man comics

Captain Squid may or may not have first appeared in Captain Squid #1 (1939) a comic which may or may not have been published by Bongo, but certainly not in 1939.

Usually reliable sources insist that Captain Squid first appeared in Radioactive Man in his capacity as part of the Superior Squad. Pesonally, I'm still searching for that extremely rare Captain Squid #1

According to An International Catalogue of Superheroes in accordance with the editorial policies stated in their FAQ: these are the particulars about Captain Squid

This lens is for informational purposes only. All characters depicted are copyrighted, and appear under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law.

Specifically, Captain Squid is copyright Matt Groening and others, Radioactive Man is copyright Matt Groening and other others, and Lionel Hutz (above right) is a sleazy lawyer in Springfield whose use may or may not be fair and is copyright Matt Groening and others.

No statements or opinions regarding copyright or copyright law contained in this lens should be construed to constitute legal advice. If you need such advice you should consult with a licensed attorney practicing within your jurisdiction.

Captain Squid is not really a member of The Squidoo staff ... or is he?

No dolphins, real or cartoon, were harmed in constructing this lens.

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