On the cost of being Batman, 1939 vs. today. via Mashable, who also did the math for Spider-Man, The Hulk,… Read more Being Batman ain’t cheap
Category: Comics
Joker face
I swear, just last week I was thinking, “The Joker’s face was cut off, and then he pulled it out… Read more Joker face
The Namor initiative
I’m assuming that if you read this blog, you’re familiar with The Hawkeye Initiative — an effort to critique hypersexualized… Read more The Namor initiative
The Spoiler in the family
Check out this fan-designed set of character models for a Spoiler Animated Series. (Which doesn’t actually exist, of course.) For… Read more The Spoiler in the family
The Cat’s new clothes
A redesigned version of Batman: Arkham City — dubbed the “Armored Edition” — will be one of the launch titles… Read more The Cat’s new clothes
Conversation with Matt Santori-Griffith, the Robin outtakes
Idler and Comicosity writer Matt Santori-Giffith and I have a conversation about the New 52’s impact on the Batman titles… Read more Conversation with Matt Santori-Griffith, the Robin outtakes
25 variations on the Bat symbol
via Pop Chart Lab, which calls it “The evolution of the Batman symbol.” Actually, “variations on the Batman symbol” would… Read more 25 variations on the Bat symbol
Colonel Wayne
The days are counting down until we all get to see Christopher Nolan’s final entry in his Batman trilogy, The… Read more Colonel Wayne
You knew Tesla was awesome, but a reminder is always useful
In advance of Nikola Tesla day on July 10, The Oatmeal has created a tribute to the many, many ways… Read more You knew Tesla was awesome, but a reminder is always useful
Cosmic Kirby
Steven Bower writes about the inspirations and context of Jack Kirby’s use of collage for DC and Marvel comics. (Imprint/Salon)… Read more Cosmic Kirby
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