I shall destroy all the civilized planets! (Fletcher Hanks)
A collection of bizarre (even for the era) Golden Age comics. Wisely, the editors have placed the stories of increasing insanity, so the first one or two may not seem that crazy; Soon enough, though, you'll be treated to Super Wizard Stardust Justice (yes, really) using his "rays" to pick up an island, turn it upside down, and drop a crime boss through the middle of it so he gets eaten by a "golden octopus". I'd recommend reading the book in parts (maybe a chapter each of Stardust and his skull-faced counterpoint, Fantomah) - this way you won't become numbed by the increasing craziness and will react appropriately when Stardust tells a villain that "Just as you tried to destroy the heads of state, so your head shall be destroyed" and turns a gangster into a leering head supported on tiny, wingtip-clad feet. Good bathroom book.
Grade: Weird
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