Superheroes

Dell’s Superheroes (1967–present) is a short-lived four-issue anthology that, despite its generic title, introduced a quirky cast of original characters—including the stretchy Polymer Polly, the enigmatic El, and the heroic Dan Boyd—alongside the comedic antics of Crispy and Hy. Illustrated primarily by Bill Ely and Bill Molno, the series stands as a curious artifact of late-1960s Dell publishing, blending lighthearted superheroics with the publisher’s trademark all-ages sensibility. Its significance lies in its attempt to build a fresh, non-licensed superhero universe during an era when Dell was best known for licensed comics, offering a brief but inventive glimpse into what might have been.