Under the Hood (V) by Hollis Mason
- Mason brings the superhero saga up through 1962, the year Under the Hood is published.
- During the dark days of the McCarthy era, they have to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
- Hooded Justice refuses to and disappears, as does legendary strongman Rolf Müller. Coincidence?
- Not only that, but without tons of costumed villains, the whole let’s dress-up to fight crime thing becomes a little embarrassing.
- By the time Dr. Manhattan comes into existence in 1960, all the rest are has-beens, no longer needed. That is, besides a few next-gen heroes popping up here and there.
- Now we have Ozymandias (since 1958), not to mention a new Nite Owl, who has Mason’s blessing. This frees the old Nite Owl up to go run the auto repair shop of his dreams.