Today in Comics History, February 19: Happy Batday, Birthman!

This is a combined, expanded and updated version of posts originally published February 19, 2012 and February 19, 2013.

On this bright and clear February 19 afternoon...what nefarious plot d'you think Alfred and Commissioner Gordon are up to?


from "Surprise! Surprise!" in Batman Family #11 (DC, May 1977), script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Carl Potts, inks by Frank McLaughlin, colors by Bob LeRose
Why, on this day, (mumble mumble) years ago, Bruce Wayne was born! In other words, it's BATMAN'S BIRTHDAY! Why else do you think that Gordon and Alfred made that extended trip to Party City? Bruce loves Star Wars party supplies!

Today in Comics History, May 22, 1948: Clint and Barney Barton Go Bad

from "The Barton Brothers!" in Star-Spangled Comics #86 (DC, November 1948), script by Bill Finger (?), pencils and inks by Jim Mooney, letters by Ira Schnapp
Now Robin, there was a boy! Wouldn't you agree, Nat "King" Cole?


"Nature Boy" by Nat King Cole (Capitol, 1947), written by eden ahbez