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 artists. More than that, he was a preeminent comic book historian and a staunch advocate [...]
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The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art
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 Comic Books Podcast. I hope I get to see Jerry again in the not too [...]
Golden Age Reprints – Batman Chronicles, Volume 7
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 incarnation of this character so much are the stories represented in this volume. This is [...]
Golden Age of Comic Books Exhibition in Los Angeles
“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 America.” That’s how the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California describes their Golden Age [...]
Real Fact…Or Fiction?
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 21 issues until July-August 1949. Not only did the title provide biographical information about historical [...]