Here's a nice piece on Fred Patten, the "world's oldest living otaku." Indeed, he's been otaku since before there was such a thing as otaku! (At least, as we know the term.)
Maggie Thompson points out the numerous comic book connections, particularly involving Captain Marvel, in the 1950 film The Good Humor Man. These types of connections always fascinate me.
Speaking of the Big Red Cheese, Keith Howell suggests that, since DC is rebooting its whole line anyway, they should revive Roy Thomas' decades-old idea of making Captain Marvel an African-American. I think the character has been removed enough from the height of his popularity that few people will really object; that it's an idea from fanboys Thomas and Jerry Ordway also gives it some legitimacy to the fans.
And lastly, here's a trailer for Jim Ottaviani's upcoming book, Feynman, due out in August from First Second.
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