Tag Archives: Ty Templeton

Collections of Batman stories – part 1

Posted on September 1, 2016 by I.M. Baytor

Among the countless Batman books out there – old and new, classic or disposable – there is a whole subsection that strikes me as an ideal gateway for those who have heard of this Bruce Wayne fella but are still … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Alan Brennert, Andrew Helfer, Archie Goodwin, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman's personality, Bill Finger, Brad Rader, Brian Bolland, Bruce Timm, Chris Sprouse, Chuck Dixon, Gardner Fox, Grant Morrison, Greg Wright, horror, Jeph Loeb, Kelley Puckett, Kevin Nowlan, Lee Bermejo, Martin Pasko, Matt Wagner, Mike Parobeck, Neil Gaiman, noir, Rick Burchett, Rick Taylor, Ted McKeever, Teddy Kristiansen, Tim Harkins, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Ty Templeton, Walt Simonson | Leave a comment

Batman HATES guns

Posted on June 28, 2016 by I.M. Baytor

I’ve explained before why I don’t think Batman should use firearms. Given how much attention the gun debate has been getting of late, however, perhaps it is a good time to take a closer look at how strongly the Dark … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS | Tagged Batman's personality, guns, John Ostrander, Lee Loughridge, Michael Fleisher, politics, Rick Burchett, Terry Beatty, Ty Templeton, Vince Giarrano, Zylonol | 3 Comments

On Carrie Kelley, Robin

Posted on March 8, 2016 by I.M. Baytor

Of all the bare-legged kids who have given Batman a helping hand over the years, Carrie Kelley is probably my favorite. She’s this spunky teen who just goes ahead and dresses in that silly suit and totally owns it, kicking … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS | Tagged Carrie Kelley, Frank Miller, Peter Tomasi, Rick Burchett, Robin, Ty Templeton | Leave a comment

Cool Catwoman stories

Posted on February 23, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

From straight-up baddie to crimefighting partner, (anti-)heroine, love interest, sex object, feminist role model, femme fatale, damsel in distress, dominatrix, thief, spy, killer, prostitute, mother, you name it – Catwoman has been around almost as long as Batman and, more … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Bill Finger, Brad Rader, Cameron Stewart, Catwoman, Charles Paris, Devin K. Grayson, Doug Moench, Ed Brubaker, Rick Burchett, rogues' gallery, Terry Beatty, Ty Templeton | Leave a comment

Gotham Calling Manifesto

Posted on September 15, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

Over the last 75 years, hardly a month has gone by without at least one story being published featuring a millionaire dressed as a bat, more often than not beating up the mentally ill. This is something that should make … Continue reading →

Posted in MANIFESTO | Tagged Alan Grant, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman's personality, Bruce Timm, Dan Slott, Gotham City, Howard Chaykin, Ty Templeton | Leave a comment