As early as July 1939, Batman had made use of what would later be called his “utility belt” to carry with him the equipment necessary to give the decidedly human and mortal Batman an edge when battling criminals, as well as aid him in his investigative efforts. As noted last week, early on, Batman would […]
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A Story That Sticks With You
Once in a while a book gets under your skin. In the case of comics, some panels are just burned into your brain forever even if you’ve only seen them once or twice and even if you have an almost non-existent memory like mine. I’ve encountered just a few of those stories and images. I […]
The World’s Finest Team
Looking for the best team in all of comics? Mark Waid has ’em: And you can own this one! Just click here to purchase!
“I Shall Become a Bat”
Time for another time-travel trip in the Wayback Machine. Set the dials for the year 1975. Li’l Scott has been forcibly called inside from playing in the front yard. Visibly miffed at this development (though not really able to verbalize it at age 4), Li’l Scott is plunked down in front of the TV while […]
The Blastoff Art Gallery – Batman
With a new month comes a new banner by our amazing Artist-in-Residence Elena Casagrande! Click on the image to see the Dark Knight at full size!
What If the Kents Adopted Bruce Wayne?
And who lettered it, anyway? Mark Waid challenges the public: Buy the comic and solve the mystery! Just click here!
Just Call Him Mayan Calendar Man
Looking for the first appearance of Calendar Man? Mark Waid has it: And it can be yours! Just click here!
Who Needs Batman?
Did you know Robin had his own long-running comic back in the Golden Age? Let Mark Waid tell you more! Buy it for the Robin stories. You can do it by clicking here.
Silver Age Feminism
Why can’t Batgirl help the Dynamic Duo? She’s got a run in her tights. No, really: You know you want it. Just click here to order!
Riddle Me This!
The book that launched the 1960s Super-hero renaissance! Mark Waid tells us all about it: And you can own it! Click here for all the details!
Picture Yourself in a Bat-Boat on a River
Sooner or later, everyone meets Batman. Even the Beatles. Mark Waid tells us more: And you can own this bit of bizarre Bat-history! Just click here to buy!
Enter the Scarecrow
Not all of Batman’s rogues were big hits right off the bat; some needed a few years to ferment. Let Mark Waid explain: Want to have it for yourself? Just click here!
Harlan Talks Two-Face
Harlan Ellison has the first Silver Age appearance of Two-Face, and even better, a great story to go along with it: How can you turn down an offer like that? To buy the issue, Click here!