The Joker
Published by DC Comics and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman in April 25, 1940, the Joker is a supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob … Continue Reading The Joker
Nighthawks
Though Nighthawks represents some of Edward Hopper’s best work and is one of the most recognizable paintings of the 20th Century, he did not gain immediate renown for his art. … Continue Reading Nighthawks
Thor
Coming from the Germanic mythology dating back at least to the Roman occupation of regions of Germania — 1st century BC —, Thor is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, … Continue Reading Thor
This Crazy Christmas
Everybody loves lights going on and off, the snow coming down to the music — Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow — or Santa coming down the … Continue Reading This Crazy Christmas
Devil’s Haircut
The oldest known depiction of hair braiding dates back about 30,000 years. In ancient civilizations, women’s hair was often elaborately and carefully dressed in special ways. In Imperial Rome, women wore … Continue Reading Devil’s Haircut
Then and Now Stars
What if your young self meets your present day one? You ever considered that? Maybe you’d spend a great night together, by telling each other both stories about the past and … Continue Reading Then and Now Stars
Long Story Short
Daniel Beyer grew up between Woodstock, Illinois, and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Turns out, they were both home to some rather famous cartoonists: Chester Gould — Woodstock — and Joe Martin … Continue Reading Long Story Short
