Comic Etymology 6

Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. One unintentionally funny place to see how words (and in some cases stereotypes) have changed are in old comic books. These are a few of the more obviously humorous panels from the past.

Well, they can’t all be brilliant one liners.

Dick Grayson questions the future of his relationship with Bruce.  (This is before Selina Kyle was established as Catwoman’s alter-ego.)

Trying to make Bruce jealous?

My first thought was “I’m gonna be real quiet!”  Then, Damian pointed out that both word balloons come from Bruce’s mouth.  Makes it that much creepier.  SUCH a great editorial error!!!

Sisters are doin’ it for themselves!  Lois is liberated!

Doesn’t look like she was too liberated here.

Awww…Can you blame him?  Clark is a catch!

Notice how happy the boys are to see some girl on girl action!

Clark has a naughty doppelganger!

Good Morning Matt Murdoch!

It’s just too easy.  Keeping my mouth shut.

I have nothing to add.

That would seem to be every fan-boy’s dream.  Rub the Magic Totem, make a wish, and get a super heroine.