It was created for the low-budget Charlton Comics company by none other than Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman. The first issue, in 1956, was numbered #22 (talk about wishful thinking).
Former wrestler Brett Carson, the "world's most perfect man," was a blond Aryan demi-god in white shorts and a lavender vest, perfect not only in body but in soul: "A healthy physique breeds a healthy mind," he exclaims.
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The school system in the 1950s would agree. Kids were being forced to do push-ups and sit-ups every morning before class, in the belief that exercise bred morality.
The villains had less than ample physiques. There was rogue wrestler Jake Armbuster, the Abominable Snowman, a zookeeper with a pet tiger, and
And they hated him, not because he worked for the forces of good, but because he was in shape.
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There was also a Miss Muscles, but she ony appeared in one story.
The second and last issue was devoted to a new superhero named Steeplejack.
I guess it got too hard to pretend that Mr. Muscles was there for any other reason than to let kids gawk at his muscles.
See also: Charlton Comics.
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