disparate adventures. This was Denton's attempt to introduce continuity to the book, but it was met with disapproval by his editor. Mazing Man is one of a handful of DC titles to publish an issue not featuring the Comics Code Authority stamp of approval while it was active. In the issue "Writer's Block", Denton is stuck for a story, and all his friends give their ideas. One of them dealt with an army of zombies. Although there was no gore or violence, any mention of the living dead, specifically the use of the word "zombie", was forbidden by the Comics Code. The issue was released without the seal, with no publicity, positive or negative. Much later, in the Ambush Bug: Year None miniseries, 'Mazing Man (in the same nonsensical way of the series) is revealed to be on death row. Other characters Denton Fixx 'Maze's best friend and writer for BC Comics. Although human, he resembles a dog. Brenda Valentine A rising star at a local advertising agency. She is married to Eddie Valentine. Eddie Valentine Assistant to the Assistant Manager, later promoted to Assistant Manager, at the South Richmond Bank. Eddie is married to Brenda. He plays baseball recreationally and is a Gold Glove winner at John Quincy High School. K.P. Watson Denton's half-sister. Guido Garibaldi A jock simpleton who lives in the same building as Denton, 'Maze, Eddie and Brenda. He works in three shoe stores and spends most of his time wondering which one he's called in sick at, drinking beer and hopelessly pursuing women. Sgt. Muldavey A local police officer who is plagued by 'Maze's "heroics". Mrs. Costinas Landlady of Maze, Denton and K.P., Costinas is most often seen sweeping the front steps of their building. She never smiles and usually grunts at all passersby. Helenita Trialdo A baby whose appearances revolve around her lack of hair. Senora Tiraldo Helenita's mother. Walter Vanderplatz Eddie's supervisor at the South Richmond Bank. He is more than a bit of a stuffed shirt. In other media Television 'Mazing Man appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Four Star Spectacular!", voiced by Tom Kenny. In the "Kitty Catastrophe" segment, he is the accident-prone catsitter for a couple named Owen and Fiona. It is apparent that Batman is his favorite superhero and the inspiration for his costume. See also List of DC Comics publications References External links 'Mazing