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A Tribute to Jerry Robinson – One of the Greats

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Bill Jourdain

I was particularly saddened to learn today that Jerry Robinson had passed away at age 89.  There have already been dozens of posts on the internet about Jerry’s passing.  He was one of the last of the great Golden Age … Continue reading →

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The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Bill Jourdain

At the 2007 Heroes Con, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jerry Robinson of Golden Age Batman and Joker fame (among his many other honors and accomplishments).  This is by far my favorite interview for the Golden Age of … Continue reading →

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Golden Age Reprints – Batman Chronicles, Volume 7

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

DC continues to churn out their Chronicles series, and this week released Batman Chronicles, Volume 7.  As most of you know, I am a big fan of the Golden Age Batman.  Part of the reason I enjoy the Golden Age … Continue reading →

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Golden Age of Comic Books Exhibition in Los Angeles

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

“Through never-before exhibited art and objects culled from private and institutional collections, ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950 explores the genesis of cultural icons such as Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, and Captain … Continue reading →

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Real Fact…Or Fiction?

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Bill Jourdain

In the Spring of 1946, DC Comics introduced a new title to its readers, Real Fact Comics.  This anthology title was designed to present short stories detailing the “real facts” of the lives of famous individuals.  The title ran for … Continue reading →

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