Batman is Brave and Superman Fights for Truth Written by Donald Lemke, drawn by Ethen Beavers Picture Windows Books, $7.99 Given how dangerous being a superhero can be, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under the age of 18, and I don’t care what Robin says or does (If Robin jumped off the Gotham [...]
Review: Batman Beyond Universe #1
By on August 28, 2013
Batman Beyond Universe #1 Written by Kyle Higgins and Christos N. Gage Drawn by Thony Silas and Dan Coello DC Comics, $3.99 Rated T, for Teen Of all the Batman animated series to come and go from television since Batman: The Animated Series debuted in 1992, Batman Beyond was the shortest lived, at just 52 [...]
Is ‘Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox’ the Darkest Superhero Film Ever?
By on July 30, 2013
Can creators in essence separate the “super” from the “hero” and still be said to be working with the same character?
Review: Batman ’66 #1
By on July 23, 2013
Batman ’66 #1 Written by Jeff Parker, drawn by Jonathan Case DC Comics, $3.99 Rated E, for Everyone Congratulations, Comic Books! You have apparently finally made it! For years, for decades, for at least a generation, the medium as a whole has been haunted by the success of the campy, comedic 1966-68 Batman TV show, [...]
Fusenews: Rules of Summer in November
By on June 27, 2013
As you read this I am winging my way to Chicago, IL. Land of Great Lakes, windy winds, and hot dogs that carry unconscionable stigmas for logical edible combinations (ketchup ONLY works on hot dogs, people). Blogging, if my schedule is to be believed, is due to be a bit spotty for the next few [...]
Review: Batman/Superman #1
By on June 26, 2013
Batman/Superman #1 Written by Greg Pak, drawn by Jae Lee and Ben Oliver DC Comics, $3.99 Rated T, for readers 12 and up It’s been nearly two years since DC Comics canceled their Superman/Batman team-up title (along with the rest of their line, in order to introduce the new “New 52″ universe), but this week [...]
Exclusive Preview | The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold—Small Miracles
By on March 19, 2013
All the Robins—past, present, and future—have to rally round to save Batman in this exclusive preview of The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold—Small Miracles, which collects Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15 and #17 and The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13-16. And there’s more: This 128-page, all-ages trade paperback [...]
‘Tales of the Night,’ ‘The Dark Knight Returns,’ and the Problem of Animation for Teens
By on January 29, 2013
2012 Gift Guide for Pop Culture Geeks and Media Mavens
By on December 20, 2012
Review – LEGO Batman: The Visual Dictionary
By on October 31, 2012
LEGO DC Super Heroes – Batman Visual DictionaryWritten by Daniel Lipkowitz
DK Publishing, September 2012
96 pages, ISBN 978-0-7566-9787-7 $21.99
One of the most enduring comic book heroes is the Dark Knight himself, Batman. He’s been forever immortalized in comic books, film, animation, and video games, as well as decade’s worth of toys and collectibles. In 2006 he [...]
New York Comic Con 2012: Highlights from the ALA-Sponsored Sessions
By on October 12, 2012
Megan Kociolek: “Libraries are mystical places…”
‘The Dark Knight Returns’: Some Critical Thinking Questions
By on September 25, 2012
Fall Books for Kids
By on September 21, 2012 1 Comment
Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Learn about fall’s collection of new books for your young readers during this School Library Journal webcast event. From illustrated books to chapter books, topics range from superheroes to farmers, and then some! Discover what it means to be a samurai in Benjamin Martin’s Samurai Awakening, and find out if an American teenager has what takes to save his friends. Read about Bill Finger, the man who gave Bruce Wayne a name and made him a detective in Marc Tyler Nobleman’s picture book (illustrated by Ty Templeton) Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman. See a new take on the classic Old MacDonald nursery rhyme in Old MacDonald Had Her Farm (written by JonArno Lawson, illustrated by Tina Holdcroft) with brightly illustrated pictures and tongue-twisters to help readers learn about vowels while using the same E-I-E-I-O refrain. Register now to see what else Annick Press, Charlesbridge, and Tuttle Publishing will share from their fall book releases. This archive is no longer available.
Guest Post by Robin Brenner… This Summer’s Female Heroes: Fighting More Than One Battle (2)
By on August 29, 2012
Watch and Read-Spotlight on Media Tie-ins: Batman: Movie Reads for Teens
By on July 31, 2012
Despite the awful tragedy that occurred in Aurora, CO on the movie’s opening night, fans continue to flock to theaters to see The Dark Knight Rises. Suggest these tantalizing titles to YA lovers of Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking film trilogy.
Book Giveaway: The Stunning “The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy”
By on July 30, 2012
Superhero Fatigue… or, Does the Genre Even Benefit the Medium Where it Started?
By on July 26, 2012
Superheroes: Bigger Than Ever or Industry Obstacle—or Both?
Some Brief Thoughts on Media Violence and Critical Literacy
By on July 24, 2012
Set the tone for an authentic exchange about media violence, not simply one where young people mouth public niceties…
Guest Post by Caitlin Plovnick: The Universe Behind The Universe
By on July 20, 2012
When we provide graphic novels and comics, we should also be prepared to introduce curious readers to information about their history, how they are produced and who produces them.
Watch and Read Spotlight on Media Tie-ins: Batman Returns
By on July 6, 2012
Fans of the Caped Crusader are breathlessly awaiting the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13), scheduled for release by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 20, in traditional and IMAX formats. A sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight(2008), the movie is the final installment in director Christopher Nolan’s masterfully envisioned film trilogy based on the iconic DC Comics character.
