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Not a hoax. Not an imaginary tale.

Solomon Grundy

For the old timers.

He was taller than expected.

I'm lucky I haven't been shot yet. You're tempting fate. Years ago I did an Action 1 tribute by making it more timely.

I had to create half of that stupid moon.

Bob Kane drew a goofy arm. I kept it, as best I could.

I could have been out helping mankind.

Yes, I do need a life.

I'll let the philosophers decide which was better.

I did meet Greggy, a few years back.

Sometimes DC would tend to "over-explain" things to us.

Batman 227............... because I dare nothing is sacred. Equal opportunity offender.

Detective Comics wasn't the only title to have variant cover treatment (before it became a thing). Here's House of Secrets 92, which puzzled Wrightson but he drew it anyway.

Detective Comics 37 shows Robin not remaining on the sidelines, as he's about to prevent Batman from being double-teamed.

Oh sure Batman finally got some traction (thanks to history revisionists) but it wasn't uncommon to see Batman relegated to a mere honorable mention, while Robin was hot muscle to deal with. Here's Detective 35 Variant.

Breath-taking isn't it? But there's more. Not wanting to stop there, DC really outdid themselves, Recognizing how more important Robin is than boring old Batman, Robin is forefront on the cover of Detective 31. Not only forefront, but foremost in our hearts.

Next up is Detective Comics 29. Where Robin heroically saves the day. It was this book that made the Golden-age,.... GOLDEN

Most people think that Detective Comics # 38 was the first appearance of Robin, but actually he has always been there. Back then people just weren't as observant as we are today. Fortunately little dogs with nicely combed hair are here to set the record straight. DC produced various covers of some of their titles which today are extremely rare. For example here's Detective Comics 24 (technically the first appearance of Robin and pre-dating Batman's first arrival.

That strawberry shortcake day was one of my favorite days, I totally enjoyed collaborating with you. Back then Greggy could get banned at the drop of a Bronze Age DC.

Those were the days. When graphics were flyin' and men were men.

I would have thought Doiby Dickles, because there aren't a lot of good Green Lantern covers, but yes, you're right. Etta is terrible.