Oct
19
I Walked Where FRANKENSTEIN was Born! (Maybe)?
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: 42nd Field Artillery, Batman, Boris Karloff, Castle, Darmstadt, Desert Storm, Frankenstein, Germany, Ghosts, Giessen, Halloween, Mary Shelley
It’s October, so it’s time for me to write about Halloween! Last year, I wrote a series counting down the scariest Urban Legends of all time. It generated the fewest ... Continue Reading
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Jul
20
The Bane of Batman is … Rush Limbaugh?
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: Adam West, Atlanta Braves, Bain, Bane, Batman, Captain America, Christian Bale, Creepy, Dark Knight Rises, Donovan McNabb, Eerie, George Clooney, Green Lantern, Heath Ledger, Joker, Obama, Robin, Romney, Rush Limbaugh, Skip Carey, Spider-Man, Superman, Tom Hardy, Void
Today marks the opening of one of the most anticipated action films of the year, The Dark Knight Rises! In case you are one of the three people on the ... Continue Reading
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Oct
19
Scariest Urban Legends Countdown: #6 – The CLOWN Statue!
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: Batman, Bozo, Circus, Clown Prince of Crime, Clowns, Fear, Halloween, Heath Ledger, IT!, Jack Nicholson, Seinfeld, Stephen King, The Joker, Urban Legend
Welcome to my countdown of the 10-scariest Urban Legends of all time. We are doing this in honor of Halloween month, so grab a blanket and gather ‘round the campfire ... Continue Reading
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Jul
22
CAPTAIN AMERICA: The First Avenger! (More than “just a movie” to me)!
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: Adolph Hitler, Batman, Bucky Barnes, Captain Action, Captain America, GI Joe, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Nazis, Red Skull, Robin, Stan Lee, Tales of Suspense, The Avengers, WWII
Today is a very big day for me, both as a fan of my childhood memories, my admittedly naïve point of view of patriotism, and my love of cinematic artistry. ... Continue Reading
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Jul
15
When Cereal Was MORE Than Just Breakfast … It was an ADVENTURE!
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: 3-D Cards, Adam West, Batman, Battle Creek, Coco Puffs, Corn Flakes, Cracker Jacks, Frito Lay, Fritos, Happy Meals, Kelloggs, Lays Potato Chips, McDonald's, Pop Tarts, Quisp, Raisin Bran, Ricardo Montalban, Sinclair Oil, Star Trek, Tony the Tiger, Trix, Void, Wheaties, Wrath of Kahn
When I was a kid in elementary school … let’s pick 1966 (I was 7-years old) … cereal was just coming into vogue as a breakfast food. Up until then, ... Continue Reading
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Jan
06
Has The Green Hornet Lost His Sting?
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: Adam West, Batman, Bruce Lee, Green Hornet, Kato, Lone Ranger, Seth Rogen, Tonto, Van Williams
I was seven going on eight in the Fall of 1966 when he first appeared on my TV screen. I was already a fan of Batman, thanks to the ... Continue Reading
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Sep
02
In many ways, it was ironic that George was opposed to the violence found in the comics of the 1990s. He had been a mainstay in the industry almost ... Continue Reading
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Aug
30
He was many things in his lifetime: artist, painter, pianist, creative genius, colorist … in the world of art, he was multi-talented and unforgettable. To me, he was ... Continue Reading
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Jul
30
The Light of the Green Lantern!
Published By Bill under Uncategorized Tags: Batman, Carrie Nodell, Golden Age of Comics, Green Lantern, Marty Nodell, New York Jets, Pillsbury, Wayne Chrebet
When you think of great duos throughout history, several names immediately come to mind: Laurel & Hardy, Flatt & Scruggs, Abbott & Costello, Lewis & Martin, Batman & Robin, ... Continue Reading
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