'Mazing Man
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'Mazing Man | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | 'Mazing Man #1 (January 1986) |
Created by | Bob Rozakis (script) Stephen DeStefano (art) |
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Alter ego | Sigfried Horatio Hunch III |
Team affiliations | Justice League of Anarchy |
'Mazing Man is the title character of a comic book series created by Bob Rozakis and Stephen DeStefano and published by DC Comics.[1] The series ran for twelve issues in 1986, with additional special issues in 1987, 1988, and 1990. Additionally, a 'Mazing Man origin story was featured in Secret Origins #16, and an original one-page story that appeared as an ad in Comics Buyer's Guide.[2]
Series overview
The 'Mazing Man series depicts the misadventures of Sigfried Horatio Hunch III, a benignly deranged little man in
"'Maze" tends to sing
Reception
The original series, although highly acclaimed, was short-lived. Comics artist
A backup feature, "Zoot Sputnik", drawn by Fred Hembeck and (ostensibly) written by Denton Fixx, appeared for several issues; it was supposed to be the book Fixx wrote for BC Comics. "Zoot Sputnik" was a parody of the Golden Age narrative style where stories had no between-issue continuity — Zoot and his team were space adventurers in one issue and cowboys in the next. The team's dog received a shock of energy and gained the ability to remember their disparate adventures. This was Denton's attempt to introduce continuity to the book, but it was met with disapproval by his editor.
'Mazing Man is one of a handful of DC titles to publish an issue not featuring the Comics Code Authority stamp of approval while it was active. In the issue "Writer's Block", Denton is stuck for a story, and all his friends give their ideas. One of them dealt with an army of zombies. Although there was no gore or violence, any mention of the living dead, specifically the use of the word "zombie", was forbidden by the Comics Code. The issue was released without the seal, with no publicity, positive or negative.
Much later, in the Ambush Bug: Year None miniseries, 'Mazing Man (in the same nonsensical way of the series) is revealed to be on death row.
Other characters
- Denton Fixx
- 'Maze's best friend and writer for BC Comics. Although human, he resembles a dog.
- Brenda Valentine
- A rising star at a local advertising agency. She is married to Eddie Valentine.
- Eddie Valentine
- Assistant to the Assistant Manager, later promoted to Assistant Manager, at the South Richmond Bank. Eddie is married to Brenda. He plays baseball recreationally and is a Gold Glove winner at John Quincy High School.
- K.P. Watson
- Denton's half-sister.
- Guido Garibaldi
- A jock simpleton who lives in the same building as Denton, 'Maze, Eddie, and Brenda. He works in three shoe stores and spends most of his time wondering which one he's called in sick at, drinking beer and hopelessly pursuing women.
- Sgt. Muldavey
- A local police officer who is plagued by 'Maze's "heroics".
- Mrs. Costinas
- Landlady of Maze, Denton, and K.P., Costinas. She is most often seen sweeping the front steps of their building. She never smiles and usually grunts at all passersby.
- Helenita Trialdo
- A baby whose appearances revolve around her lack of hair.
- Senora Tiraldo
- Helenita's mother.
- Walter Vanderplatz
- Eddie's supervisor at the South Richmond Bank. He is more than a bit of a stuffed shirt.
In other media
'Mazing Man appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Four Star Spectacular!", voiced by Tom Kenny. This version idolizes Batman and derives his costume from his.
See also
- List of DC Comics publications
References
- ^ * BobRo Archives: Centurions - A Thirty-Year-Old Interview Transcript of an interview with WCEYE. Blog post by Bob Rozakis, March 4, 2016
- ^ Markstein, Don. "'Mazing Man". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
External links
- 'Mazing Man at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on February 17, 2016.