While the origin story of Batman is the starting point for many of the characters, Batman’s role has evolved over the years, from anti-hero to levelheaded guy. The levelheaded Batman of the 1960s television series leaned heavily on camp, provoking some to consider killing off the character. The Batman of the 1980s, however, brought renewed interest in the character, especially with the release of Tim Burton’s 1989 film. Various incarnations of the character have emerged, including comic books by Frank Miller and a Tim Burton movie.
Bill Finger
Milton “Bill” Finger was an American comic book, film, and strip writer who co-created the DC Comics superhero character Batman. His work has been regarded as one of the most influential in the history of the superhero genre. Finger is best known for writing the Batman comic books and film adaptations, as well as many other comics and films. Read on to learn more about his life and work. Then, get ready to meet his co-creator!
The rogues gallery is one of Batman’s greatest assets, and Finger was responsible for many of the early tales starring the character. Along with the Joker, Finger created many of the enduring villains that Batman has encountered in the years since. Finger co-created the Scarecrow, Penguin, and Calendar Man, as well as The Riddler, and introduced them to readers in Detective Comics #140. Moreover, he also co-created the Batcave with Bob Kane, which resulted in Batman being named as “The Riddler.”
Sheldon Moldoff
American comic book artist Sheldon Moldoff is known for his work on Batman and DC Comics characters Hawkman and Hawkgirl. However, his greatest success came when he worked on Hawkman. While his work on Batman is regarded as one of his best, many fans are still surprised by his other work. This biography reveals his most famous projects. We hope you enjoy it! Also, learn about his life, his influences, and how his work affected comic book characters.
Born in New York City, Sheldon Moldoff was self-taught, gaining experience while living in the same apartment building as the famous comic book illustrator Bernard Baily. He was 17 years old when he broke into professional comic book work when he sold filler pages to Sullivan, an editor at Detective Comics, Inc. He may have contributed his first publication and sale with Action Comics #1. Nevertheless, his career continued to develop despite his afflictions.
Ace the Bat-Hound
Ace the Bat-Hound is a fictional superhero dog that appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is most often featured as the canine crime-fighting partner of Batman. In these comics, he is often depicted as a small black lab, but his name is sometimes spelled as “Bat-dog.”
The origin of Ace the Batman-Hound was revealed in the comic book “Hounded” Part Five. He was an old attack dog of the Joker, and his appearance and personality have been heavily influenced by his creator. Although he is a mascot of the Batman, Ace has an interesting history. He was a pet of the Joker and had a dark past, much like the Batman.
Tim Burton
Tim Burton’s Batman is a critically acclaimed 1989 superhero film that resurrected a classic superhero and ushered in the era of superhero movies. The film earned over $400 million in the box office, making it the fifth highest grossing film of all time. It also received several Saturn Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Nicholson’s performance. The film also paved the way for the DC Animated Universe, and influenced modern marketing strategies for superhero films.
In fact, Burton wanted to make a third Batman movie, titled Batman Continues. It would have continued the storyline, introducing Robin Williams as the Riddler, and transforming Billy Dee Williams into Two-Face. But a marketing mistake derailed Burton’s third Batman movie, so he retitled the film Batman Forever, and replaced Michael Keaton with actor Mark Ruffalo.
Justice League
When an even bigger threat threatens the world, Batman and Wonder Woman join forces to assemble a team of heroes to save the day. These unlikely allies form an unprecedented league of super-heroes that fights the enemy on Earth’s behalf. But how do Batman and Wonder Woman pull this off? Find out in this article! Below are some of the most fascinating moments of the rebirth of the Justice League. And don’t miss the newest addition to the group: Aquaman.
The first appearance of the Justice League was in The Brave and the Bold #28 in March 1960. Designed by writer Gardner Fox, the team was intended as a revival of the Justice Society of America, which had gone out of print due to declining sales. In the years since, the characters have been adapted into movies, television shows, and video games. Despite the many differences between the two teams, there’s one thing they all have in common: teamwork.
Psycho Pirate
In the DC comics, Batman’s Psycho Pirate has played a prominent role. In Tom King’s ‘Rebirth’ era Batman run, the Psycho Pirate played a central role in Bane’s quest to defeat the Bat. He also played a pivotal role in the Infinite Frontier event, battling the multiversal Justice Incarnate team. But he also disappeared in the end, stating that he’d be needed in another event. Whether that’s Gotham City or the end of the Justice League, Batman’s Psycho Pirate has not been seen in comics since the ‘Rebirth’ era, so the storyline is still unfinished.
The name Psycho-Pirate was first used in the comics by Charles Halstead, a criminal who based his crimes on emotions. While in jail, Halstead studied the power of emotions and crafted Medusa Masks that allowed him to control them. Then, in one of his first capers, he was turned into a psycho-pirate by combining two Medusa Masks. His first caper involved a meeting with Doctor Fate and Hourman. Until Crisis on Infinite Earths, Psycho-Pirate has remained a thorn in the side of the Justice Society.