Number 1970: Frankenstein, astral superman!

“Blooperman” is an indirect satire on Superman. This story from Frankenstein #8 (1947), drawn (and presumably written) by Dick Briefer, is mainly about astral projection, and Blooperman’s creators, "Joe Seagull and Jerry Shoestring” promoting their creation by using the monster's newly found ability to levitate.

About the time this was published the real Jerry and Joe (Siegel and Shuster) lost their lawsuit to regain the rights to Superman, and their byline disappeared from Superman stories for 30 years. It's an often told tale for creators about being careful what one is signing away when endorsing a check.

Back to astral projection. It is not well known, but I have the ability to leave my body and go wherever I want to go. It can be handy. As a matter of fact, I am hovering invisibly behind you while you read this. So...BOO!

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