The Maniaks
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The Maniaks are a fictional rock band in the DC Universe. Created by writer E. Nelson Bridwell and artist Mike Sekowsky, they first appeared in issue #68 (May-June 1967) of Showcase comics.
The Maniaks were:
- Silver Shannon (lead vocals, manager)
- Philip "Flip" Folger (guitars, contortionist)
- Gilbert "Jangle" Jeffries (guitars, ventriloquist)
- Byron "Pack Rat" Williams (drums)
The Maniaks were created in the mold of TV's the Monkees--a band that would also get involved in wild adventures, often on the way to their gigs. The band would meet fictionalized versions of famous celebrities, such as "Jeannette Punchinello" (Annette Funicello), "Rock Hutsut" (Rock Hudson), and "Twiggly" (Twiggy). An exception was comedian Woody Allen, who appeared in an unfictionalized form in Showcase #71.
The Maniaks as a band made no further appearances after Showcase #71. Silver Shannon later appeared in The Power Company limited series, where she worked as an assistant to Josiah Power.
