Tag Archives: Denny O’Neil

On Dick Grayson, the Teen Wonder

Posted on June 2, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

If Dick Grayson’s childhood was pretty unusual, his adolescence was totally out there. While Detective Comics didn’t promote him from Boy Wonder to Teen Wonder until 1970, in the mid-60s Robin became a founding member of the Teen Titans: … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS | Tagged Bob Haney, Cold War, Denny O'Neil, Dick Grayson, Elliot S! Maggin, Frank Robbins, George Pérez, Marv Wolfman, Mike Friedrich, politics, Robin | Leave a comment

Nods to the 1960s’ Batman TV show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

It’s not exactly a secret that one of the most fun Batman comics currently coming out is Batman ‘66, based on the sexy pop art TV series which originally aired from 1966 to 1968, starring Adam West as … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Al Milgrom, Alan Davis, Andy Kubert, Batman TV series, Chuck Dixon, David Baron, Denny O'Neil, Jeff Parker, Jerry Serpe, John Cassaday, Jonathan Case, Mike Allred, Mike W. Barr, Neil Gaiman, Sholly Fisch, Steve Englehart, Tom Peyer, Walt Simonson, Warren Ellis | Leave a comment

Marshall Rogers’ iconic Batman

Posted on March 30, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

Until shortly before his death in 2007, Marshall Rogers drew a bunch of cool Batman stories and even elevated some weaker ones with his clear, smooth lines, yet he is mostly remembered and beloved for a relatively short run way … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Archie Goodwin, Bob Haney, Denny O'Neil, Irv Novick, James Robinson, Jerry Serpe, Len Wein, Marshall Rogers, Milton Snapinn, Steve Englehart, Terry Austin, Trevor von Eeden | 2 Comments

Smells Like Will Eisner’s Spirit

Posted on February 5, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

Detective Comics #600 In terms of stylish, offbeat crime stories featuring a masked vigilante and a pipe-smoking, irresponsibly lenient police commissioner, it’s hard to beat Batman comics. However, while The Spirit didn’t have such an engaging protagonist, such a fascinating … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Chuck Dixon, Dan Adkins, Darwyn Cooke, Denny O'Neil, Denys Cowan, Don Newton, Doug Moench, Gerry Conway, noir, The Spirit, Will Eisner | 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

Underrated Batman stories – part 1

Posted on November 20, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

If you’re looking for classic Batman graphic novels and must-read stories, there are plenty of listicles on the web to serve your needs. (I’ve provided some tips myself.) But perhaps you’ve already read those and are wondering what to get … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Bob Kane, Chic Stone, Christopher Priest, David Hine, Denny O'Neil, Dick Giordano, Gardner Fox, Irv Novick, Rick Burchett, Scott Peterson, Shawn Martinbrough, Tim Levins, Will Eisner | Leave a comment

Frank Robbins’ oddball Batman

Posted on November 17, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

The 1970s were a great time for the Caped Crusader, even if, looking back, we did miss out on the chance to see Batman with a turtleneck or Catwoman with an afro (problem solved). After the kitsch of the ’60s … Continue reading →

Posted in WRITERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Bob Brown, Denny O'Neil, Frank Robbins, Irv Novick, Jim Aparo, Neal Adams, noir, politics | 2 Comments

The Batman spirit on the silver screen – part 1

Posted on November 4, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

While I couldn’t be more cynical about the ridiculously titled Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice (is it a court case exposé?), I’m here to argue that cinephile fans of Batman comics should have nothing to fear. If you dig … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Denny O'Neil, Gardner Fox, Gotham City, Grant Morrison, horror, movies, noir | Leave a comment

Denny O’Neil’s pulpy Batman

Posted on October 30, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

Denny O’Neil has shaped modern Batman more than any other creator. And while he consciously sought to put the ‘dark’ in ‘Dark Knight,’ part of what makes his output so appealing is the fact that the ‘knight’ side is usually … Continue reading →

Posted in WRITERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Batman: The Animated Series, Denny O'Neil, Dick Giordano, Irv Novick, Joker, Len Wein, Neal Adams, noir, Will Eisner | 2 Comments

Batman’s very long beginning

Posted on October 23, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

Between Christopher Nolan’s movies and the Gotham TV show, a new generation of fans really seems to be digging dark, pseudo-realistic takes on Batman. But with 75 years’ worth of comics to choose from, people don’t necessarily know what to … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Archie Goodwin, Christopher Nolan, Chuck Dixon, David Mazzucchelli, Denny O'Neil, Doug Mahnke, Doug Moench, Ed Brubaker, Frank Miller, Jeph Loeb, Len Wein, Matt Wagner, Mindy Newell, noir, Scott Beatty, Scott Hampton, Ted McKeever, Tim Sale, Todd Klein | Leave a comment