Barbara Gordon

Barbara Gordon

Barbara Gordon You already read that Batman was my introduction to the world of superheroes. And while I still love Batsy, he isn’t my favorite. That honor goes to Barbara Gordon. While I grew up watching superhero shows and movies, it wasn’t until I was 21 that I...
National Treasure: Edge of History

National Treasure: Edge of History

National Treasure: Edge of History If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting the last 15 years for National Treasure 3: Page 47.  Unfortunately, it looks like we still have to keep waiting. In the meantime you should check out the new series National...
The Artists Behind Comics

The Artists Behind Comics

The Artists Behind Comics When I was in college and first getting into comics, I thought about maybe becoming a comic artist. I ended up realizing that wasn’t the right path for me at the time, but I did learn about all the different kinds of artists that actually go...
History of the Superhero

History of the Superhero

History of the Superhero NOTE: This paper was written in January of 2016 for a college course called Politics of the Image, and was edited in January 2023 to include more recent information.  “Cartoons and comics have emerged as the most dynamic visual art of the 21st...
Why Batman?

Why Batman?

Why Batman? I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out what my first post for The Keeg should be. There are so many different things that I want to talk about, and eventually will. However, I think the best place to start is with the character that started it all...