70s Marvel comics will always have my heart. Comics were meant to be fun, and no idea was too silly or too over-the-top.
Gamecock, real name Carlos Cabrera, was a minor Captain America villain, with super strength, but only in his legs, who pops up every now and then, mostly as comic relief of some kind.
I love his original look. He looks like a human Piñata. Give me this over any generic 90s tough guy ANY DAY.
#69: CAMERON HODGE
#68: WOODGOD
Woodgod has the great distinction of being the coverpage of the Facebook group that launched this Blog, so for that alone he deserves a spot in the Palooka Hall of Fame.
His character was very much a product of the 70s: Part Planet of the Apes, part Jesus Christ Superstar. Created by two hippies-turned-scientists, he eventually became the leader and creator of a group oh animal-human hybrids called The Changelings, who have popped up in Hulk books throughout the years. And while he's never really had much of a presence in the Marvel universe, his sheer uniqueness makes him memorable.
Look at this thing. This was a MAJOR X-Men villain in the 90s. Did you see that 1999 Jamie Lee Curtis movie Virus? No? Yeah, I didn't either, but it looked terrible. This thing looks like that movie. I remember actually being creeped out by this monstrosity.
Jesus. Look at it.
Woodgod has the great distinction of being the coverpage of the Facebook group that launched this Blog, so for that alone he deserves a spot in the Palooka Hall of Fame.
His character was very much a product of the 70s: Part Planet of the Apes, part Jesus Christ Superstar. Created by two hippies-turned-scientists, he eventually became the leader and creator of a group oh animal-human hybrids called The Changelings, who have popped up in Hulk books throughout the years. And while he's never really had much of a presence in the Marvel universe, his sheer uniqueness makes him memorable.
#67: DOCTOR DRUID
#66: TORPEDO
It's hard to imagine now, but in the mid-70s, Torpedo seemed to be on the verge of being a new star for the company. They pushed him HARD, and he was advertised as the Next Big Thing. At least, that's what it felt like revisiting those books as a kid.
His story is actually pretty tragic, as in his very first appearance the original Torpedo actually dies, leaving the suit to his friend. Years later, HE gets killed by Dire Wraiths while ROM is off in Space. His death is pretty disturbing and heartbreaking, especially for 70s Marvel.
The suit did land in the hands of two young friends, who shared the identity of a new hero calling themselves Turbo.
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