Tag Archives: Bruce Timm

A month of Batman moments – Day 14

Posted on May 14, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

The Batman Adventures Annual #2

Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES | Tagged Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Richard Starkings | Leave a comment

Batman’s animated team-ups

Posted on February 22, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

I wish I had something more original to say about the latest hit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but I’m with the crowd: Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther is a masterpiece. Building on utopic alternate history to respond to Afro-pessimism, the … Continue reading →

Posted in SUPER POWERS | Tagged Batman TV series, Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm, Dwayne McDuffie, Frank Quitely, Gail Simone, Grant Morrison, J.M. DeMatteis, Joss Whedon, Matt Wayne, movies, Paul Dini, politics, science fiction, Stan Berkowitz, Warren Ellis, World War II | Leave a comment

Collections of Batman stories – part 1

Posted on September 1, 2016 by I.M. Baytor

Among the countless Batman books out there – old and new, classic or disposable – there is a whole subsection that strikes me as an ideal gateway for those who have heard of this Bruce Wayne fella but are still … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Alan Brennert, Andrew Helfer, Archie Goodwin, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman's personality, Bill Finger, Brad Rader, Brian Bolland, Bruce Timm, Chris Sprouse, Chuck Dixon, Gardner Fox, Grant Morrison, Greg Wright, horror, Jeph Loeb, Kelley Puckett, Kevin Nowlan, Lee Bermejo, Martin Pasko, Matt Wagner, Mike Parobeck, Neil Gaiman, noir, Rick Burchett, Rick Taylor, Ted McKeever, Teddy Kristiansen, Tim Harkins, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Ty Templeton, Walt Simonson | Leave a comment

Top 20 Batman: Black & White stories

Posted on August 27, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

It’s no secret that many of the greatest Batman short stories are black-and-white. There’s something about the mood, between art house and classic Hollywood (serials aside), the urgent page count, and the overall sense of bare-bones minimalism that seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Alan Davis, Alex Ross, Archie Goodwin, Blair Butler, Brian Bolland, Bruce Timm, Chris Samnee, Chris Weston, Dave Gibbons, Dustin Nguyen, Gene Ha, Harlan Ellison, Hilary Barta, Howard Mackie, Jim Lee, John Arcudi, José Muñoz, Mike Carey, Mike W. Barr, Neil Gaiman, noir, Paul Dini, Paul Levitz, Paul Rivoche, Rafael Grampá, Rian Hughes, Ronnie del Carmen, Simon Bisley, Steve Mannion, Ted McKeever, Tony Salmons, Walt Simonson, Warren Ellis | 1 Comment

If you like Mask of the Phantasm…

Posted on April 23, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

With the possible exception of the Nolan trilogy, Mask of the Phantasm came the closest to capturing the feel of the coolest Batman comics and projecting it on the big screen. In fact, this movie spin-off of the awesome Batman: … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Batman: The Animated Series, Brad Rader, Brian Michael Bendis, Bruce Timm, Cameron Stewart, Darwyn Cooke, Frank Miller, Javier Pulido, Kelley Puckett, Marcos Martin, Matt Wagner, Mike Avon Oeming, Mike Parobeck, movies, noir, Paul Dini, Rick Burchett, Rick Taylor | Leave a comment

Spotlight on Batman: The Animated Series – part 2

Posted on January 13, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

In 1997, Batman: The Animated Series gave way to The New Batman Adventures, which had an edgier attitude. The animation became more fluid and the character designs highly stylized. Gotham gained a more modern look that combined late 20th century … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Batman Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm, science fiction | Leave a comment

Spotlight on Batman: The Animated Series – part 1

Posted on January 6, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

A couple of months ago I recommended films for fans of Batman comics, so I figured this time I’d suggest some TV shows. Once again, I tried to think of different types of connections, including shows with resourceful, anti-gun action … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm, Chuck Dixon, Denny O'Neil, Elliot S! Maggin, horror, Joe R. Lansdale, Neal Adams, noir, Paul Dini | Leave a comment

Gotham Calling Manifesto

Posted on September 15, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

Over the last 75 years, hardly a month has gone by without at least one story being published featuring a millionaire dressed as a bat, more often than not beating up the mentally ill. This is something that should make … Continue reading →

Posted in MANIFESTO | Tagged Alan Grant, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman's personality, Bruce Timm, Dan Slott, Gotham City, Howard Chaykin, Ty Templeton | Leave a comment