
The Brain Trust #11: Risen from the Grave
- June 17, 2005 Features
It's always been assumed that two major sidekicks, Bucky and Jason Todd, would never return from the dead. Now both have. Is there nothing sacred in comics anymore? Is it okay to bring these two back? Will they add to or hurt the legacy of their respective titles?
The 25 Greatest Batman Graphic Novels
- June 13, 2005 Features
Batman is the greatest comic-book character ever created. We say this with confidence, because no other character has more graphic novels and trade paperbacks. It's not even close. The list we initially compiled, which certainly missed at least a few out of print prestige-format books, rang it at more than 150 titles. That kicks Spider-Man, Batman and every other comic-book characters ass big time.
Batman: A Death in the Family Review
- June 9, 2005 Features
There is no more significant comic-book moment for DC in the past 20 years than the four-issue swan song for Jason Todd. Batman: A Death in the Family is notable not only for the death of Robin, but for the 900 number that readers could call to vote for life or death. Forget American Idol, this was the first true test of American phone voting. In just 36 hours, DC received more than 10,000 calls -- each one costing the vote a buck. 10,000 people paid a dollar to vote yay or nay on Jason Todd.