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Tag Archives: Rick Burchett
On Carrie Kelley, Robin
Of all the bare-legged kids who have given Batman a helping hand over the years, Carrie Kelley is probably my favorite. She’s this spunky teen who just goes ahead and dresses in that silly suit and totally owns it, kicking … Continue reading
Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS
Tagged Carrie Kelley, Frank Miller, Peter Tomasi, Rick Burchett, Robin, Ty Templeton
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6 Batman breakups
With Valentine’s Day around the corner and all the schmaltzy faux-romantic mood in the air, I guess this is the time to have a look at half a dozen times when Bruce Wayne said goodbye to the women in his … Continue reading
Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS
Tagged Batman's personality, Greg Rucka, Rick Burchett, Todd McFarlane
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Alfred Hitchcock homages in Batman comics
The amazing thing about Alfred Hitchcock isn’t just that he directed what the latest Sight & Sound poll considers the greatest film of all time (Vertigo), or that on top of that he was behind numerous other classics, but that … Continue reading
If you like Mask of the Phantasm…
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
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Cool Catwoman stories
From straight-up baddie to crimefighting partner, (anti-)heroine, love interest, sex object, feminist role model, femme fatale, damsel in distress, dominatrix, thief, spy, killer, prostitute, mother, you name it – Catwoman has been around almost as long as Batman and, more … Continue reading
Underrated Batman stories – part 1
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