Haney-tastic Classic

Eclipso's first words in this tale, right on the splash page, are "Ha! Ha! Ha! Flee, you puny fools!" That's how you know it's gonna be good.

Bob Haney is one of the most fun comic writer of all time, and this tale, from House of Secrets #81, supports that theory in spades.

Dr. Bruce Gordon, Eclipso's good half, completes "Operation Big Boy", going with the theory that if you can't beat 'em, create a giant version of 'em to beat 'em for you. He does just that, but the plan backfires, natch, when Eclipso is able to turn his "Maxi-Me" to evil, because good is dumb. Now Eclipso is able to strike fear, as well as possibly some amusement, though fearful amusement, with the sight of himself riding on the shoulder of his giant double.

Eclipso's a simple guy, and has always believed four giants are better than one, so he uses his moonstone gem to release three prehistoric giants that were caught in stone...or something. Rampages ensue and a good time is had by all.

With art by Jack Sparling.