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
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History of the Batman #9 – Heeere’s Alfred!: Batman in 1943, Part One
The emergence of writer Don Cameron and Jack Burnley’s more frequent comic book covers illustrate the current times of war and the dozen of reminders to support the American troops within the common detective tales in ‘Detective Comics’ and ‘Batman’. The year 1943 introduces not only one of the most important figures in Batman’s life, Alfred Pennyworth (originally Alfred Beagle) but also the last appearance of the Scarecrow in the Golden Age of Comics. Let’s continue the exciting history of the Dark Knight with the beginning of 1943! [Read more…] about History of the Batman #9 – Heeere’s Alfred!: Batman in 1943, Part One
History of Batman #8: The Duality of Two-Face – Batman in 1942, Part Two
The year 1942 ends on exciting high notes for the Batman in ‘Detective Comics’, ‘Batman’ and ‘World’s Finest’. From the introduction of Harvey Kent who would become Harvey Dent / Two-Face to more incredible World War II propaganda cover art by Jack Burnely, the Dynamic Duo continue to save wherever their cape and cowl falls in and out of Gotham. Let’s take a look at more tales of Penguin, Joker and the unjust that plagued Batman’s city during this Golden Age. [Read more…] about History of Batman #8: The Duality of Two-Face – Batman in 1942, Part Two
History of Batman #7: Coffee Table Top Status – Batman in 1942, Pt. One
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