After a whole lotta planning, Comic Book Herald’s Batman reading order is now available! The guide includes everything from the Golden Age through the New 52. Check it out, and as always, enjoy the comics!
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The Modern DC Universe in 25 Trade Collections: 2000 to 2011 Fast Track
Due to popular demand, I’ve (finally) put together a guide to the most essential DC Comics from 2000 to 2011. This is the pre New 52 era of DC Comics, and will give you a great overview of the DC Universe in this millennium. [Read more…] about The Modern DC Universe in 25 Trade Collections: 2000 to 2011 Fast Track
History of Batman #12: Dick Sprang’s Daring Dynamic Duo -1944, Part Two
The end of 1944 in ‘Detective Comics’, ‘Batman’ and ‘World’s Finest Comics’ featured our highlighted hero facing dangerous rogues such as The Joker and escaping seemingly impossible traps, much thanks to artist Dick Sprang’s distinctive line and movement on the page. Let’s finish another year in Batman’s comic book history with time travel, prison break outs and of course adventures with Alfred! [Read more…] about History of Batman #12: Dick Sprang’s Daring Dynamic Duo -1944, Part Two
History of Batman #11: Adventures of Alfred – Batman in 1944, Part One
1944 begins by placing Alfred Beagle into the spotlight of the Batman comic book mythos. After his live action as ‘Alfred Pennyworth’ in the 1943 Batman black and white serials as the tall and slender British butler, this look transferred into ‘Batman’ and ‘Detective Comics’, becoming his own hero in the side stories ‘The Adventures of Alfred’. Let’s see how Alfred helps our Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder in this exciting golden age year! [Read more…] about History of Batman #11: Adventures of Alfred – Batman in 1944, Part One
History of the Batman #10 – Dick Sprang’s Caped Crusader: 1943, Part Two
The ending the year 1943 brought many firsts to Batman’s history in comics, such as the Batmobile to grace a comic cover to introductions of classic yet lesser known reoccurring villains such as the Cavalier. Although 1943 was an exciting year for the Dark Knight in comics, in the Summer Columbia Pictures put Batman in a movie for the first time. The 15 serial series introduced the ‘Bat Cave’ and the permanent look of character Alfred Pennyworth. Along with these amazing developments, Dick Sprang becomes the current artistic talent with Kane and Robinson. Plus, World’s Finest still want you to go out and buy war bonds to support the American troops, illustrating DC Comics’ tactics to reach not just to a young audience but to citizens all over America. Let’s conclude this golden age year! [Read more…] about History of the Batman #10 – Dick Sprang’s Caped Crusader: 1943, Part Two