BATMAN ARTIST MARSHALL ROGERS DIES AT 57

According to a report from the NEWSARAMA FORUM Marshall Rogers, famed Batman Artist, died Saturday ( March 24th, 2007 ) at the age of 57. No one knows yet exactly how he died & it is kinda shocking because of his young age. His 1st Batman art appearance was in the AUG 1977 Issue of Detective Comics #471 ( Shown in the photo, on the left side, with the Hugo Strange cover.) He had a very precise art style that was sharp & clear. He pencilled Batman & usually teamed up with inker Terry Austin. I used to really love his work as a kid & still do. The BAT-BLOG would like to extent our deepest condolences to his family & friends, he will be greatly missed. Here's a link to the MARSHALL ROGERS FAN PAGE, be sure to check out the ORIGINALS section for some great examples of his work.

http://mrogers21.tripod.com/main/index.htm

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday May 5th, 2007

Remember that on Saturday May 5th, 2007 it's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! For anyone living under a rock the last few years FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is an event that happens at most comic book stores where they have a huge assortment of FREE comic books that they give away for free. This has been an attempt by the comic book industry to gain new customers because it's such a rough market. So, remember to hit your friendly neighborhood comic shop that day & while you're there maybe buy a few Batman comics!

Custom Batmobile Car - 1970's Corvette?

Here's a photo sent in to the BAT-BLOG with NO information at all. Ha Ha, Nothing....just the photo ( we still appreciate it ). But the picture explains alot & looks like a great job at customizing what we think is a 1970's Corvette. We also love the interior with the Bat-Symbol on the steering wheel & the TV Monitor where the glove box should be. Whoever did this did an incredible job & we wish this baby was in our garage! Vrooom Vrooom!

Original Batman Comic Book Panels That Are Funny!

Here are 2 panels from actual Batman comic books that are kinda funny, ha ha! These were done in a time when they were meant to be innocent but now have a hidden meaning. Be sure to check the BAT-BLOG Message Board for more humor photos!

Classic Batman Comic Book Cover : 1939 Detective Comics # 29

Here's the front & back cover to the Classic Batman Comic Book DETECTIVE COMICS # 29, from July 1939...beautiful!!

1966 BATMAN TV SERIES Video : BAT-GADGETS!

BATMAN TIN TOY ROBOTS : Vintage 1960's Japanese & Brand New Custom Toy

Shown in the 1st photo is an original 1960's BATMAN TIN TOY ROBOT from Japan that is a holy grail to all toy collectors. It's shown with the original box, which is probably 100 times more RARE than the actual toy, ha ha!! The 2nd photo is a brand new BATMAN ROBOT Custom Toy made by a friend of the Bat-Blog & being sold on eBay. ( Sorry, By the time you read this it might have already sold ). We are all really impressed with how well-done both the robot toy & box are made. We mean, the head looks exactly like Adam West & the Bat-Belt has some really great detailing...nice job!! Be sure to check the BAT-BLOG ARCHIVES for many more Custom & Vintage Batman Toys!!