I was watching an episode of "American Pickers" a few nights ago, and pickers Mike and Frank were talking with an historian about authenticating an old document having something to do with the famous feuding Hatfields and McCoys. Then one of them mentioned a name of one of the feuders -- William Hamilton "Devil Anse" Hatfield -- and my ears pricked up.
You see, one of my favorite Jack Kirby comic book creations -- "The Forever People" -- had ended its original run with a story featuring the titular group of young New Gods fighting a desperate battled to elude one of Darkseid's most feared minions, "Devilance the Pursuer".
Devilance? Devil Anse?
The similarity in these two unusual names is striking. Could Jack Kirby have heard of "Devil Anse" Hatfield, and been inspired to create "Devilance", or at least the character's name? I wonder… -- PL
2 comments:
It definitely is a plausible theory. So many creators often make subtle nods to others work or stories that interet them. It would only make sense that The King would do this too. I know the story of Dare Devil influencing the turtles and how Casey Jones was originally intended to have the background of a guy that watched too many bad TV shows, but were there other hints or "Easter eggs" if you will that you hid in your comics?
Hey Peter,
Curious if you ever found out this answer?
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