As we begin 1942 in Batman comics, we see DC Comics’ ‘World’s Finest’ team of Batman creators (Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson) add more members to their super team in the form of writer Joseph Greene and cover artist Jack Burnley on the publications ‘Detective Comics’ and ‘Batman’. Even if some of the stories weren’t seen as thrilling as Joker being electrocuted and brought back to life, the cover art, splash pages and panels presented are some of the most memorable visuals of this Golden Age era. Not to mention the start of World War II propaganda in the pages of World’s Finest, giving the needed support for the American troops. This session the cover really brings you into the adventures of Batman and Robin more than ever before. Dive in! [Read more…] about History of Batman #7: Coffee Table Top Status – Batman in 1942, Pt. One
History of the Batman #6: Crane & Cobblepot – Batman 1941, Pt. 2
Fall and Winter of the year 1941 brought the debuts of Batman rogues Scarecrow and the Penguin, villains that remain popular today. But what is truly fascinating about the Batman and Robin stories in Detective Comics, Batman and World’s Finest Comics are the characters introduced and never seen again in comics. From a failed actress attempting suicide to a mad scientist brought back from the dead, these stories are great illustrations of golden age comics in DC and other publications of the era. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #6: Crane & Cobblepot – Batman 1941, Pt. 2
History of the Batman #5: World’s Finest Begins – 1941, Pt. 1
The golden age adventures of Batman and Robin continued in the pages of Detective Comics and Batman. Whether fighting minions in a fairytale land or conserving a mystical ring owned by Ghengis Khan, this team was as popular as ever. So much so, they joined National Comics other superstar, the Man of Steel, in an all new publication initially titled ‘World’s Best’. Early 1941 not only brought Batman and Superman together for the first time on a cover, but also introduced the term ‘Batmobile’ and the second major love interest in Bruce Wayne’s life, Linda Page. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #5: World’s Finest Begins – 1941, Pt. 1
History of the Batman #4: Year 1940, Part 2
Fall/Winter of 1940 brought stories of Batman and Robin stopping crimes ranging from altering people’s appearances to literally fighting off controlled giants and dwarfs in a far off land. The tales may be a bit tall for today’s audience, but the year of 1940 ended with a bang, introducing more information about the fantastical Bat cave and the first time Batman’s home is called Gotham. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #4: Year 1940, Part 2
History of the Batman #3: Year 1940, Part One
The Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder had many adventures in their early years with DC Comics. But in the year 1940 they were only featured in the Batman and Detective Comics publications. Unlike today, when ‘Batman’ first began, it was a seasonal comic book. Instead of a dozen comics a year, only four published in our current timeline. In early 1940, we see the return of both the Joker and Catwoman and the debut of the forever changing Clayface. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #3: Year 1940, Part One