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"Whether Alvin is right or wrong, he should have been allowed to speak." -- Superman PSA by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer, published in all DC comics published in February 1951.

Happy Batman Day! In the early 2000s, Robert Greenberger graciously sought my input on a number of DC collected editions, including Batman In the 80s (2004). I not only nominated its reprints and 1989 Jim Aparo cover art but wrote a history of the 1980s Batman era interspersed throughout the volume

Joe Palooka, by Ham Fisher and Moe Leff: September 5, 1948. The Bedford, Indiana statue of Joe is real, as seen in the photos here, although it was later relocated to Oolitic, Indiana.

Now that it's officially solicited, I can announce that I've written the foreword for WONDER WOMAN: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS #3, on sale in January 2026. I'm very excited to be part of this volume and very grateful to DC Library curator Benjamin Le Clear for recommending me for the intro.

Pogo, by Walt Kelly: August 15, 1961.

Berry's World, by Jim Berry: August 11, 1968.

August 9, 1977: The ankle bracelet now used in law enforcement was inspired by an AMAZING SPIDER-MAN newspaper strip that ran 48 years ago this week. New Mexico judge Jack Love was inspired to find a manufacturer who could make it reality. John Romita (art), Jim Shooter (plot), Stan Lee (script).

December 1975: Lois Lane sees Clark Kent in a new light. SUPERMAN #297, by Cary Bates, Elliot S. Maggin, Curt Swan and Bob Oksner.

A tale of two immigrants, from SUPERMAN #247 (on sale in November 1971). "Must There Be a Superman?," by Elliot S. Maggin, Curt Swan, and Murphy Anderson.

"Racial and religious hatred are the pistol at the head of democracy." -- Joe Palooka (and writer Ham Fisher) telling it like it is to millions of newspaper readers on July 5, 1948.

"Don't weaken our country! A nation divided by prejudice is like a football team without teamwork!" Batman discovers un-American activity in a PSA from all DC comic books on sale in December 1949. Script by Jack Schiff and art by Win Mortimer.

Happy Arbor Day!

Happy 87th birthday to Superman (and Lois Lane, too) on the occasion of Action Comics #1's publication in 1938. Thanks to Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster for creating a true American hero and to all the great writers and artists who followed. Art by Jon Bogdanove from Adventures of Superman #16 (2014).

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

Li'l Abner, by the Al Capp Studio: April 5, 1973.

Li'l Abner, by the Al Capp Studio: April 5, 1973.

Cartoon by Joseph Keppler from the cover of the September 1908 issue of Puck.

Al Capp's Li'l Abner: April 4, 1973.

A classic image by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson from the height of Batmania in 1966's BATMAN #181.

Andy Marlette: September 1, 2016.

Nancy, by Ernie Bushmiller: April 1, 1946.

ADVENTURE COMICS #244 (Jan. 1958): "A Medal for Roy," by George Kashdan and George Papp. ACTION COMICS #309 (Feb. 1964): "The Superman Super-Spectacular," by Edmond Hamilton, Curt Swan, and George Klein.

March 21, 1948: Bllondie, by Chic Young and Jim Raymond.

March 14, 1944: Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie.

March 1949: Batman and Robin go to the movies in STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #92. Cover art by Jim Mooney.

Wise words from Wonder Woman. Script by Joye Hummel and art by H.G. Peter from SENSATION COMICS #81 (1948).

The TEEN TITANS GO! comic book is back--and the brilliant Sholly Fisch wrote the first issue! The TT discover that their comic has been cancelled and try everything to get back on the schedule. Hilarious, with terrific art by Dario Brizuela!

A very nice review on Amazon. And, hey, I wrote the Steve Canyon section of the book that he singled out!

C.C. Beck pays homage to himself: CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #45 (on sale in March 1945) and SHAZAM! #4 (on sale in April 1973).

Bruce Wayne and Alfred, from the March 7, 1990 BATMAN comic strip (by William Messner-Loebs, Carmine Infantino, and John Nyberg).

This is excellent anecdotal evidence that the push to get people to update their vaccines they may be behind on is working.