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A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE…
Even SPIDER-MAN Got Stuck on BATMANIA in the ‘60s
HOPE YOU LIKE IT: The Art of DAKOTA ALEXANDER…
WINGSPAN EDITION: Comics’ version of a one-take movie… The best ongoing comic I’ve read in the last five years was Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s run on Nightwing, the definitive version of adult Dick Grayson to date. Not only did the series feature spot-on characterization, zippy dialogue and no shortage of humor, it also had marvelous art, which at times was downright innovative. Take 2021’s Nightwing #87, which was constructed as if it were a single-take film. In other words, the story is told in one complete panel, with the action moving throughout. Thing is, when published in standard comic form, you still have page turns that pause the action. But now, DC is republishing the issue in a special hardover “Wingspan Edition” that will fold out, accordion-style, to an astonishing 159 inches — or 13.25 feet — wide. Dig the official solicitation info: NIGHTWING #87: WINGSPAN EDITION HC (W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) Bruno Redondo The critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated single issue of Nightwing #87 is now available as one long continuous accordion style 22-page story. Protected in a hard cover, but at the orignal comic-book-sized specs when folded, this full story unfolds to approximately 159 inches long You can experience this issue as it was originally conceived! — The story is not just a Nightwing tour de force, it’s a wonderful tribute to city living, with all its joys and horrors. You will find yourself getting lost in the myriad slice-of-life details. The 24-“page” hardcover Nightwing #87: Wingspan Edition lists for $44.99 and is due Nov. 25, 2026. — MORE — Flight of Passage: From ROBIN to NIGHTWING — 40 YEARS LATER. Click here. — 13 NIGHTWING COVERS to Make You Feel Good. Click...
PLUS: 13 THINGS NOT IN THE OFFICIAL LISTING… This is the coolest real-estate listing of all time: Wayne Manor is up for sale! Really! The Pasadena, California, mansion famously used as the exterior of Bruce Wayne’s ancestral home on the 1966 Batman TV series is on the market — and the asking price is a mere $32 million. Dig the listing at stefandoomanis.com: One of the most extraordinary residential offerings in Southern California, 380 S. San Rafael Avenue stands as arguably Pasadena’s premier estate, an irreplaceable Jacobean Tudor Revival masterpiece set on nearly 5 private, gated acres in the city’s most prestigious enclave. Commissioned by the Bernard family and designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Morgan, Walls & Clements, the residence was completed in 1928 and represents an unparalleled combination of architectural significance, scale, privacy, and provenance. Hidden behind gates and enveloped by majestic oaks, manicured gardens, and rolling lawns, the approximately 18,665-square-foot manor commands breathtaking views across the Arroyo Seco, creating the rare feeling of an English country estate in the heart of Pasadena. Its iconic castellated tower, slate rooflines, leaded-glass windows, and exquisitely preserved period detailing showcase a level of craftsmanship and permanence that is virtually impossible to replicate today. Steeped in cultural history, the estate is recognized worldwide as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the original Batman television series and has been featured in numerous acclaimed film and television productions. Yet beyond its celebrated pedigree, the property offers every modern luxury, including a resort-caliber pool, pickleball court, private theater, and exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces designed for both intimate family living and grand-scale entertaining. Originally showcased in Architectural Digest, this singular estate is more than a home; it is one of Pasadena’s defining landmarks and an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire what many would consider the finest legacy property in the city. Of course, millionaire Bruce Wayne plays pickleball! Anyway, here are the details, in case you ever wanted to know how a wealthy hero’s alter ego lives — or are in the market: Lot Size: 4.84 acres Type: Single-Family Home Year Built: 1928 Views: Mountains, City, City Lights, Bridge Bedrooms: 7 Full Bathrooms: 3 3/4 Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 4 Fireplace: Living Room Fireplace: Family Room Fireplace: Game Room Central Air Conditioning In-Ground Pool Flooring: Hardwood, Marble Stories: 3 Living Area: 18,655 sq. ft....
A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE…
HOPE YOU LIKE IT: The Art of DAKOTA ALEXANDER…
