F.B. Opper’s punishingly polite duo “Alphonse and Gaston” first appeared on September 22, 1901, in Hearst’s NY Journal.

Art by Noel Sickles (1951)

The Spirit from September 22, 1940. Art by Will Eisner and letters by Sam Rosen.

Today is the birthday of cartoonist Will Elder (Sept. 22, 1921-May 15, 2008).

Today is the birthday of E. Nelson Bridwell (Sept. 22, 1931-Jan. 23, 1987). Writer, editor, & encyclopedia of comic book history.

Today is the birthday of animator, director, writer, and painter, Chuck Jones (Sept. 21, 1912-Feb. 22, 2002).

Okay, I have squeezed in about all the Batman comic creators I can today. I know have left out far more than I've mentioned. But there is only so much time in a day. Next year, I'll try for more & include some I couldn't get to this year. So join me then...same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!

Artist Michael Lark. #BatmanDay

Writer Ed Brubaker. #BatmanDay

Writer Greg Rucka. #BatmanDay

Happy #BatmanDay

Writer and artist David Mazzucchelli. #BatmanDay

In my opinion, Adam West was and will always be the one and only Batman. The epitome of camp, played with a sense of fun, blending self deprecation in an inexplicably serious way. Quirky, ridiculous, and endearing!

Artist Marshall Rogers. #BatmanDay

He used to teach at a school I went to, and he’s a super kind dude. I once asked him for advice on making comics, and he told me to read the book “Story” by Robert McKee. I did, and it was indeed helpful.

Artist Norm Breyfogle. #BatmanDay

Artist Gene Colan. #BatmanDay

Artist Brian Stelfreeze. #BatmanDay

Artist Win Mortimer. #BatmanDay

Movie night at my dad's.

Burt Ward, Adam West, & William Dozier. #BatmanDay

Writer & artist Frank Robbins, cocreator of Man-Bat (as a writer, not an artist, even though he did draw the page below). #BatmanDay

My favorite Batman creative team, thanks to their work on The Brave and the Bold. Writer Bon Haney (cocreator of the Teen Titans, Metamorpho, Black Manta, & more) & artist Jim Aparo (also known for his work on Aquaman, the Phantom, the Outsiders, the Phantom Stranger, & the Spectre). #BatmanDay

Artist Jack Burnley. #BatmanDay

Artist, editor, and publisher Carmine Infantino. #BatmanDay

Writer Denny O’Neil & artist Neal Adams, who together redefined Batman in the 1970s. #BatmanDay

Legendary Batman artist, Dick Sprang. #BatmanDay

Writer Gardner Fox. In addition to creating the Justice Society of America, the Justice League of America, and numerous other DC comics characters, he also created Batman’s utitlity belt & batarang, and cocreated the Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl. #BatmanDay

Jerry Robinson, an influential artist who co-created the Joker and Robin, and an early advocate for creators' rights. #BatmanDay

Artist Sheldon Moldoff, one of Bob Kane's main ghost artists, he also cocreated Poison Ivy, Mr. Zero (later renamed Mr. Freeze), Bat-Mite, the original Bat-Girl & Batwoman, Ace the Bathound, and more. #BatmanDay

Writer Bill Finger, who took Bob Kane’s initial idea and turned it into the character we know today. #BatmanDay

Today is the birthday of writer Steve Gerber (Sept. 20, 1947-Feb. 10, 2008).

Tonight's movie.

Regardless of how you feel about Stan, this is gross. And probably a good idea to let L.A Comic Con know what a bad idea stuff like this.

My #TopShelfFriday entry this week is the first issue of the EC Comics series Aces High.

Today is the birthday of tv's bright knight, Adam West (Sept. 19, 1928-June 9, 2017.)

Today is the anniversary of the Adventures of Superman tv series, which premiered on September 19, 1952.

Looks like I won't be getting any reading done in October.

For @comicsjournal.bsky.social, I wrote about the long career of comics writer Peter David, who died this past May, and tried to understand what legacy he'll leave behind. www.tcj.com/the-professi...

Today is the birthday of tv's bright knight, Adam West (Sept. 19, 1928-June 9, 2017.)

Today is the anniversary of the Adventures of Superman tv series, which premiered on September 19, 1952.

Prince Valiant by Hal Foster from September 19, 1943. With a phenomenal final panel. I also love that third panel with the smoke.

*gestures to everything*

A really wonderful series. Love it.

Today is the 61st anniversary of Jonny Quest, which first aired in prime time on ABC on September 18, 1964. It was created by Doug Wildey.

Today is the birthday of artist, writer, and teacher, Joe Kubert (Sept. 18, 1926-Aug. 12, 2012).

June Foray (the voice actor behind Rocky, Witch Hazel, Granny, Cindy Lou Who, the Chatty Cathy doll, Magica de Spell and far too many others to list here) was born on September 18, 1917.

Today's mail call! The Neal Adams' DC Classics Artist Edition...and original art by Alex Toth!