THE PAPER TIGERS BY OBIE USATEGUI

The “Paper Tigers”By: Obie Usategui3/21/2026 There are today 32 countries that make up NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization]. Presumably, members are part of a military alliance from Europe and North America. Of the 32 nations, 30 are in Europe and 2 in North America. Among the most important European members are France, the United Kingdom, […]

SUPERHEROES OF GREAT PUBLICATIONS

This weekend’s escapist, light-hearted superhero post from Balladeer’s Blog looks at another forgotten pantheon of heroes. FIRE-EATER Secret Identity: Mike O’Malley First Appearance: Choice Comics #1 (December 1941) Origin: Circus performer Mike O’Malley devised special pills that gave him superpowers then set out to fight crime as the superhero called Fire-Eater. Powers: Fire-Eater, as his […]