Batman is an icon to anyone who knows the character. For the past eighty years, the Dark Knight’s presentation as a hero has shifted, from campy crusader to noir detective. Despite all of the various interpretations of the caped crusader, the fundamental idea stands: someone who harnesses the darkness around him into something good. BatmanContinue reading “Legacy Heroes: Batman”
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Legacy Heroes: Out with the Old, in with the New?
Everyone has his/her favorite comic book superhero. Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man are only a few of the countless characters which have captured the wonder and imagination of millions of fans. Each of these heroes are recognizable by their alter egos, from Peter Parker to Clark Kent. Yet, not all heroes hold the same secret identityContinue reading “Legacy Heroes: Out with the Old, in with the New?”
Weekly Recommendation: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven
Dick Grayson is my favorite DC Comics character. The guy has been through a lot since his time as the original Robin. Grayson has led the Teen Titans, become a secret agent, and even taken the mantle of Batman once or twice. My personal favorite identity for Grayson, however, is his superhero persona of Nightwing.Continue reading “Weekly Recommendation: Nightwing: A Knight in Blüdhaven”
Weekly Recommendation: Batman: the Court of Owls
Batman appeals to practically everyone. From Adam West’s campy TV rendition to Christian Bale’s dark and gritty portrayal, there is always an audience for the caped crusader’s adventures. One of the core qualities that reaches across all versions of Batman is that of the self-made superhero. Bruce Wayne went out and learned dozens of martialContinue reading “Weekly Recommendation: Batman: the Court of Owls”
Introduction: Why I Love Comics
For anyone reading this, welcome to the Comic Book Column! In future entries, I will be discussing several storylines and famous comic books. In this entry, however, I want to illuminate my own background in the subject matter, along with why I write about comics. Growing up, I was enamored with anything science-fiction related: TeenageContinue reading “Introduction: Why I Love Comics”
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