Last month/year, I addressed how Ty Templeton wrote what I consider to be a quintessential take on Batman comics. Today, I want to focus on a specific aspect of Templeton’s scripts, namely their sense of humor. Harley Quinn and Batman … Continue reading →

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Ty Templeton’s quintessential Batman

Posted on December 14, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Along with Alan Grant and Denny O’Neil, Ty Templeton is one of the core writers who has defined my platonic ideal of Batman comics. In fact, his work on the Batman Adventures line in the 1990s / early 2000s is … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 November 2022)

Posted on November 21, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome celebrates the incredible variety of tones and universes in Batman comics:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 September 2022)

Posted on September 19, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

Another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and another tribute to the art of cool headshots:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (22 August 2022)

Posted on August 22, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

I hope to be back with longer posts next month… Meanwhile, this week’s reminder that comics can be awesome pays tribute to covers that spotlight Batman’s unrivalled Rogues Gallery:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 September 2021)

Posted on September 13, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Your super reminder that comics can be awesome: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Superman Adventures #3 Superman: Strength #2

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A month of Batman moments – Day 19

Posted on May 19, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Legends of the Dark Knight #121

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