Can we really have too many Batman action figures?
We remember the headline from what was probably ten or 15 years ago … “DC Comics Celebrates Release of 500th Batman Action figure.” It was […]
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Batman & Superman Doodles: Stress-relieving doodle books done right
One of my Father’s Day gifts this year was the “Batman & Superman Doodles” book. This book, drawn in “The Animated Series” style, prompts its […]
Twitter Reviews: Avengers, Iron Man, Teen Titans, Superman, Ms. Marvel, DC Universe Decisions, Blue Beetle and Godzilla
I review comics on Twitter at twitter.com/johnsimcoe. Here are the July through December 2008 reviews! Buck Rogers No. 3 (Sept 79): In this early ish, Buck […]
Marvel and DC must focus on core characters and concepts
At this point in the comic-book industry, Marvel and DC Comics have several proven sellers. You know the names — Batman, Spider-Man and all the […]
Go Batty at the Pittsburgh Comicon
Go Batty at the Pittsburgh Comicon In the business of comic books, you can’t get a much better gig than drawing Batman. Last year at […]
Ten-cent Batman adventure is a real deal
Ten-cent ‘Batman’ adventure a real deal I remember buying comics when I was a kid. I’d beg and plead with my mom and pop […]
‘Batman’ DVD: Adam West and Burt Ward bashes their way to modern media
Two superhero DVD movies in one review When I read a story about comics in the mainstream media, I sometimes cringe at what I see. […]
How do superheroes get away with that?
I’ve collected comics for a long time and have always wondered why superheroes aren’t slapped with all sorts of charges, such as disorderly conduct, destruction […]