THE BATMAN ROOFTOP COVER HOMAGE TOUR

Back in 1966, right when Batman fever was exploding thanks to the TV show, DC put out a series of six promotional pin-ups. The rooftop shot of Batman and Robin, penciled by the legendary Carmine Infantino and inked by Murphy Anderson, is hands-down one of the most iconic images of the Dynamic Duo ever.

They featured the cool new chest emblem he’d just started wearing in the comics a couple of years earlier (the one created basically for trademark reasons), and they tilted the whole scene at that dynamic slanted angle that everybody fell in love with on the TV series. There they are, like the ultimate protectors of Gotham, ready to take on anything the night throws at them.

This image went everywhere.  It popped up on record covers, book covers, and yeah… even a 1973 puzzle-in-a-can that your Tour Director spent way too many childhood afternoons hunched over on the kitchen table trying to finish again and again!

And because it’s such a classic, comic artists have been paying homage to it on covers for decades. That’s exactly what we’re gonna geek out over on this tour... checking out all those awesome tribute covers and seeing how creators have riffed on this perfect Batman & Robin moment.

THE RED KRYPTONITE TOUR (Part 7 - 1968 through 1971)

The last installment of this tour guided us through all the red kryptonite stories published in 1966 and 1967.  Here's a link in case you missed it!

The Red Kryptonite Tour - Part 6 (1966 and 1967)

Now, we pick up with the next amazing array of Red K tales that were published in 1968 through 1971.  Comics were transitioning from the Silver Age to the Bronze Age, and the convenience and comedy of red kryptonite were slowly being phased out.

THE TOUR OF U.S. PRESIDENTS WHO HAVE APPEARED IN DC COMICS

From the founding of the republic to the modern era, the office of President of the United States has carried extraordinary weight. As head of state, chief executive, and commander in chief, the President faces constant scrutiny and decisions that can shape the course of history. Wars, economic turmoil, and social change have all tested those who have held the office, making it one of the most demanding roles in the world.

Yet for all its gravity, the presidency has also found itself reflected in popular culture in unexpected and sometimes amusing ways. One of the more unusual honors or hazards of the office is being written into the pages of comic books. In the four-color world of superheroes and supervillains, Presidents have delivered speeches, been rescued from alien invasions, authorized daring missions, or occasionally found themselves imperiled by mad scientists and cosmic threats. 

THE TOUR OF SILVER-AGE FLASH COVERS FEATURING THE GOLDEN AGE

In this quick tour, we’ll look at the many times Jay Garrick shared a cover with Barry Allen in the years that followed their first meeting... moments that helped cement Jay’s lasting place in the Flash family for decades to come. 

THE LOIS LANE WEDDING DRESS TOUR

Lois Lane made her debut alongside Superman in Action Comics #1 in 1938, introduced as a sharp, fearless reporter whose determination often put her at the center of danger and adventure. Over the decades, her personality evolved with the times: brash and competitive journalist, wannabe wife, independent feminist, and world-renowned reporter. Likewise, her relationship with Superman/Clark Kent shifted as social attitudes changed, moving from playful reporter rivalry and secret-identity misunderstandings to a deeper partnership and mutual respect. Despite these changes in tone and characterization, one constant remained throughout the years: Lois’s enduring desire to marry Superman. 

In this tour, we will take a look at all the wedding dresses that Lois has been seen sporting over the 59 years that led to her eventual real marriage to Superman in 1996! 

THE RED KRYPTONITE TOUR (Part 6 - 1966 and 1967)

The last installment of this tour guided us through all the red kryptonite stories published in 1965.  Here's a link in case you missed it!

The Red Kryptonite Tour - Part 5 (1965)

Now, we pick up with the next amazing array of Red K tales that were published by DC Comics!  By this time, the trope of the Red K has worn a bit thin, so usage of the meddlesome mineral slows down.  Because of this, we'll be able to cover two years' worth of tales in this entry.  As always, the numbering will pick up from the previous red kryptonite tours.  Enjoy!

THE JOKER'S DAUGHTER TOUR

In 1976, Robin encountered a bizarre and enigmatic young woman who introduced herself as The Joker's Daughter.  She's decked in a costume that resembles the one that Joker typically appears in, and taunts Robin relentlessly.  Though she's presented as a villain, she seems more intent on simply taunting our hero and declaring that she's going to figure out his secret identity!  

To find out more about this bizarre character (who is still appearing in DC stories to this day), drop your fare in the meter, grab a seat, buckle up, and enjoy the trip!