Os Falcões #11
"Heróis ultrapassados" in Os Falcões #11 (1968) delivers a sharp, satirical twist on superhero nostalgia through a full-page correspondence course ad that parodies the very idea of heroism with absurdly titled programs like Detective Particular, Sargento Especialista de Aeronáutica, and Ginásio em 11 meses (Madureza). The cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera complements the theme with a stylized, retro-futuristic flair, perfectly framing the issue’s playful critique of outdated ideals.
In "Heróis ultrapassados," the once-unstoppable Blackhawk and his team face their darkest hour, begging for just a little more time as the fate of the Seven Magnifics hangs in the balance. With no clear victory in sight, the story quietly asks: is this the end of an era, or the strange beginning of something new?
In the second part of "Heróis ultrapassados," André's apparent death at the hands of a booby-trapped bag shocks the Blackhawks—only for them to uncover a hidden weapon and a cryptic warning note inside, turning the moment into a tense puzzle. The story unfolds with urgency and mystery, as the team must decipher the message without knowing who sent it or what it means.
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↩ Reprints World's Finest Comics #132 (1963), Blackhawk #229 (1967), Elektron #8 (1968)
Reprinted in Capitão Z (3ª Série) #13 (1968)
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