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
Comic Book Herald Reading Orders
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Update: Marvel NOW! Reading Order Now Includes Literally Everything (2012 – 2015)
At the risk of exposing us all to awesome-overload (the return of Game of Thrones and the perfectness of Daredevil on Netflix!), the Marvel NOW! reading order on Comic Book Herald now includes every single comic from 2012 to 2015. Check it out!
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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
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