Joe Simon

writer, creator
Comic Book

Black Magic


Simon and Kirby put together the Black Magic horror comic for Prize Comics in the fifties, and there was at least one time-travel story, “A Hole in His Head” by none other than an early Steve Ditko. That story was based on a 1951 TV episode of Lights Out (“And Adam Begot”) written by Arch Oboler and taken from the 1939 radio show Arch Oboler’s Plays.
Somehow we have stepped out of our own time into another.
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  • Science Fiction
  • Definite Time Travel
Comic Book

Archie Comics


Simon and Kirby created The Fly as part of Archie Comics attempt to ride the silver age superhero craze. He flew through time at least five times, with the first episode (in issue 8, no longer Simon and Kirby) being a trip to 3rd century Persia. The Jaguar also trekked at least six times starting in Pep 5 (Oct 1961) and continuing in the Man of Feline’s own comic book, Adventures of the Jaguar as well as Laugh Comics. And the Shield had some time-travel adventures, beginning in The Fly 37 (May 1966) where he met a gladiator from the future.
My colleagues, clever as they are, would never dream of the angle I’ll use to get rid of the Fly! I’ll destroy him with beauty!
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  • Science Fiction
  • Definite Time Travel
Feature Film

Marvel Cinematic Universe 19

Avengers: Infinity War


Given that the Time Stone is a key element to Thanos’s master plan, you’d think that time travel would play a major part in this movie, but not so. Doc Strange does use the stone to view a slew of possible futures, but we know that’s not actually time travel. So where does the time travel come into play? Pay close attention to the final thirteen minutes of the film, after Strange announces “We’re in the end game now,” and you’ll spot one definite time travel moment and a second possible moment. —Michael Main
Tony, there was no other way.
A giant Josh Brolin (as Thanos) stands proudly behind a determined Robert
                Downey Junior (as Iron Man) and the rest of the Avengers.
  • Superhero
  • Audience: YA and Up
  • Definite Time Travel
Feature Film

Marvel Cinematic Universe 22

Avengers: Endgame


After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store. —from publicity material
Chris Evans (as Captain America) solumnly raises his shield to the sky.
  • Superhero
  • Audience: YA and Up
  • Definite Time Travel
Cartoon

What If  . . . ? (s1e01)

What If . . . Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?


The Watcher tells us of a universe where a change in a single decision made Peggy Carter (rather than Steve Rogers) become the Allies’ super-soldier. Like Steve, Peggy also manages to find her way into modern times via a technique that’s related to time travel. —Michael Main
Agent Carter, wouldn’t you be more comfortable in the booth?
A mash-up drawing of Hayley Atwell (as Captain Carter, the first super-soldier)
                with parts of Captain America mixed in.
  • Eloi Bronze Medal
  • Superhero
  • Audience: YA and Up
  • Time Phenomena