Happy 80th, Batman!

Technically, last Saturday was Batman's 80th Anniversary...

...so I'm a little late with this, but, believe me, it'll be worth it!

In 1969, a little-known chapter in Batman's history occurred...specifically when Batman (The Bright Knight)...

...reverted to THE Batman (The Dark Knight)

It's only been reprinted once, and only in black-and white!

But you, dear reader, can see it in all the four-color glory 1969 newsprint can present!

Part 1

Part 2

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Crime & Punishment: the newest RetroBlog™

In the pop culture criminal justice system...

...crime does NOT pay!

EVER!

And starting today, we'll prove it on a weekly basis with our newest RetroBlog™, beginning, appropriately, on the 80th Anniversary of the debut of the greatest comic strip policeman of all...Dick Tracy!

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We'll be presenting never-reprinted tales of Sherlock Holmes, Mr. District Attorney, GangBusters, Ken Shannon, Mr. Risk, Johnny Danger, and many others.

Plus video clips, rare poster art and other oddities worthy of inclusion in the Black Museum at Scotland Yard!

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Be there every week!