Sunday, April 20, 2025

THE COMMISSIONER JIM GORDON LIVE-ACTION TOUR



When it comes to transforming Batman from the written page to live-action television or theatrical endeavors, Commissioner Gordon will typically be in tow, making the same transformation.  Their histories are bound.  In this tour, we will look at all the actors who have undertaken the role of Batman's longest partner in the fight against evil!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

THE INSECT QUEEN TOUR

In my infancy of becoming a comic book fan, I was hooked immediately on two things... The Legion of Super-Heroes and the Superman family of extended characters.  And one of the several commonalities where the two worlds intersected was with Insect Queen!  Superman's childhood gal pal and girlfriend, Lana Lang assumes the costumed persona of Insect Queen, a heroine who eventually becomes a member of the Legion's Reserve!

I thought it would be fun to travel through Lana's appearances as Insect Queen, and then take a quick glance at the legacy the character inspired years after her original debut.

Let's get strapped in and put this tour into drive!


Monday, April 7, 2025

THE DC TWINS TOUR

Twins have long been the subject of fascination for the majority of folk who aren't one!  DC Comics has had its fair share of twin characters.  In this tour, we'll examine DC twins focusing on those where each twin is a costumed character of some sort.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

THE ORIGINAL LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES MEMBERSHIP TOUR

The Legion of Super-Heroes holds a special place in my heart, as it was the catalyst for my 50-year comic book reading and collecting journey. My love for this team has only deepened over the years. While I've enjoyed every iteration and reboot of the Legion, it's the Silver and Bronze Age team that remains my favorite. Every month, I eagerly awaited their next adventure, often losing track of time as I delved into the details—memorizing not only the names but also the home planets of each character in the expansive cast!

In this tour, we'll explore the evolution of the Legion from 1958 to 1989, tracing how the team’s roster shifted over the years.  Strap in tight, because this is going to be a long ride!


Friday, December 20, 2024

THE LEX LUTHOR LIVE-ACTION TOUR



Lex Luthor is by far the villain most popularly linked to Superman.  So much so that he has appeared in every live-action venture featuring the Man of Steel... save one.  The Adventures of Superman television series of the 1950s did not utilize any existing comic book villains. 

In this tour, we will take a look at the many actors who have portrayed Alexander Joseph ("Lex") Luthor in film and television.


Sunday, December 15, 2024

THE RED KRYPTONITE TOUR (Part 2 - 1961 though 1962)

We've previously toured red kryptonite from its first appearance in 1949 through its initial surge as a popular plot device in the 1960s. 


Our first tour concluded with the final Red K appearance of 1960.  In this follow-up tour, we will cover red kryptonite stories throughout 1961 and 1962. 

The numbering for each entry will pick up from our earlier tour!   Enjoy!


Sunday, December 1, 2024

THE ZATANNA JOURNEY FROM C-LIST TO B-LIST TOUR

Nowadays, Zatanna is considered one of the premiere mystical characters in the DC pantheon.  She's been a member of numerous versions of the Justice League and she's appeared in live action (Smallville) and in numerous animated TV series (Justice League Unlimited, Young Justice, and others).  But, her popularity and importance in the DC universe was a slow journey.  In this tour we will look at her debut, and her rise to finally becoming a heavy hitter!  


THE DC SUPERHERO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TOUR

I n 1964, DC introduced its readers to a new heroine called Zatanna.  Zatanna Zatara, to be exact. She was the daughter of another hero, Zat...