Batman has become one of the most iconic figures not only in pop culture but in society as a whole since his debut in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics written and drawn by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. He has gone through many iterations over the decades, all vastly different than the pulp vigilante…
Comic book writers Chuck Dixon and Benjamin Henderson team-up with artist Jimbo Salgado for Ravage- Kill All Men issue 1. The comic book was originally released under the Cautionary Comics banner, but a recent crowdfunding campaign showed it is under Fanatic Comics. Manuel “Manny” Mendez recruits his friend Randall Gunn to go with him to…
‘Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn‘ is released by Warner Media, directed by Cathy Yan, written by Christina Hodson, and starring Margot Robbie who also co-produced the film. It is very loosely based on the DC Comics series ‘Birds of Prey,’ created by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Chuck Dixon. Following…
Want to learn more about the Joker, but do not know where to start? Have no fear! There is plenty of material for you to read to catch up with his comic book roots. In no particular order, here are my Top 10 Graphic Novels To Read To Learn About The Joker: The Dark Prince…
Chuck Dixon, Neil Adams, Denis O’Neil, Frank Miller, Paul Dini, and a host of writers have brought us some amazing Batman DC Comics mythos. Fans have debated the happiness factor when it comes to Bruce Wayne. Is he a person who experiences the simple joys of life as he pummels criminals in Gotham City. Scott…
Legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon (co-creator of Batman villain Bane) takes us out of the streets of Gotham City into a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: General Grievous. Published by Dark Horse Comics, it is a tale from the Clone Wars that explores the dark places of the war. Set between Episodes…
Chuck Dixon is well-known as one of the best writers when it comes to action, noir, and comic books. He has covered popular characters like Batman, The Punisher, Snake-Eyes, and Conan the Barbarian. Now he takes on a revenge thriller with ‘Levon’s Trade.’ Levon Cade is a retired black-ops soldier living a regular life in…
DC Comics editor Mark Chiarello brought Batman Black And White to life in 1996. The stories are all self-contained and feature a rotating group of writers and illustrators to tell these miniature tales of the Dark Knight. Since it is set-up to tell about short stories of the Dark Knight, I cannot put in a…
Written by comic book writer and artist Chuck Dixon, Batman: Bane is written by Dixon with art by Rick Burchett. The story acts as an epilogue to the DC Comics Batman: Legacy story-arc where Ra’s al Ghul promises his daughter Talia’s hand in marriage to Bane if he can conquer Gotham. Waking up after his…
DC Comics brings us the one-shot story ‘The Joker: Devil’s Advocate,’ written by Chuck Dixon with art from Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. It was first published in 1996. After the Post Office announces a new series for the “greatest comedians,” The Joker arrives to poison the stamps but ends up taking the Postmaster General…
Comic book writer Chuck Dixon and artist John Van Fleet bring us ‘Batman: The Chalice,’ a DC Comics one-shot graphic novel that combines medieval legend with Gotham City mythos. After stopping Two-Face from escaping Arkham Asylum, Batman is wounded with a bullet lodged in his leg. Not even Alfred Pennyworth’s skill are enough to remove…
Frank Miller has written some very well known Batman comic books: Batman Year One, All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder (very overrated), Batman/Spawn, and of course, The Dark Knight Returns. Bruce Timm through Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has brought us a two-part film adaption of The Dark Knight Returns. You will see a difference…
