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Tag Archives: Adrienne Roy
COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (17 June 2024)
Jim Aparo was especially good at ghost stories, even if he did solid work on all kinds of different comics, from war to romance… And, boy, did he draw some awesome covers:
Taking a break… (June 2022)
It’s not just Commissioner Gordon who hates Wednesdays… Life outside Gotham Calling has been extremely hectic and something has got to give, so the blog is going on yet another hiatus. I have a bunch of semi-drafted posts lined up … Continue reading
Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES
Tagged Adrienne Roy, Batman's personality, Doug Moench, Jim Aparo
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A month of Batman moments – Day 24
Detective Comics #515
Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES
Tagged Adrienne Roy, Ben Oda, Don Newton, Frank Chiaramonte, Gerry Conway
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A month of Batman moments – Day 13
Batman #414
A month of Batman moments – Day 11
Batman #516
Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES
Tagged Adrienne Roy, John Beatty, Kelley Jones, Todd Klein
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A month of Batman moments – Day 10
Detective Comics #544
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Tagged Adrienne Roy, Alfredo Alcala, Doug Moench, Gene Colan, Todd Klein
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A month of Batman moments – Day 1
This month I’m trying out something different… Every day, I will share a brief moment that highlights various sorts of Batman coolness, from the Dark Knight’s badass fighting skills to his silly puns, from his determined courage to his constant … Continue reading
Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES
Tagged Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Batman's personality, guns, Norm Breyfogle
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1990s’ Batman comics reading guide – part 3
Vengeance of Bane We’re back with another installment of the 1990s’ Batman comics reading guide! Sadly, in the meantime this feature has also become a tribute to the recently deceased group editor of these titles, Dennis O’Neil, whose vision was … Continue reading
Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS
Tagged Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Azrael, Batman's personality, Bret Blevins, Chuck Dixon, Cold War, Darren Vincenzo, Dave Johnson, Denny O'Neil, Doug Moench, Garth Ennis, Graham Nolan, Jihn Wagner, Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Jo Duffy, Joe Quesada, John McCrea, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Kelley Jones, Kevin Altieri, Kevin O'Neill, Knightfall, Lee Weeks, Mark Bright, Mike Gustovich, Norm Breyfogle, Phil Jimenez, Punisher, reading order, Ron Wagner, Sam Kieth, Scott Peterson, Tom Grummett
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On the periphery of Batman’s rogues’ gallery
This is Gotham Calling’s 300th post! I usually take these occasions to celebrate the richness and weirdness of Batman’s extensive rogues’ gallery, which includes all sorts of odd criminals, ranging from iconic characters like the Joker and the Penguin all … Continue reading
Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS
Tagged Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Batman's personality, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Calendar Man, Chuck Dixon, Crazy-Quilt, Doug Moench, France Herron, Gene Colan, George Roussos, Grant Morrison, Jack Kirby, Jerry Robinson, Jim Mooney, Joe Giella, Kevin Smith, Len Wein, Mike Deodato, Mikel Janín, Pat Broderick, Paul Dini, Rick Hoberg, Robert Kanigher, Ryan Benjamin, Scott Snyder, Sheldon Moldoff, Silver Age, Tim Sale, Tom King, Tony Daniel, villains, Walt Simonson
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