In 1956, Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff decided Batman and Robin both needed female counterparts in order to stave off the gay rumors about these characters and voila Batwoman appeared, aka Kathy Kane (issue #233 in Detective Comics) for Batman and then in 1961 Batgirl, aka Betty Kane (issue #139 in the Batman comics) appeared as a sidekick for Batwoman. When Julius Swartz took over as editor both of these Batwoman and Batgirl characters were taken out and were replaced in 1967 by the Barbara G... Read Full Story
The character is often depicted as wearing a domino mask either with a green suit and bowler hat, or a green jumpsuit. A black or purple question mark serves as his visual motif. Since the animated series and the film Batman Forever, Riddler often carries a trick "question mark" cane. Unlike most of the other prominent members of Batman's rogues gallery, the Riddler is not a psychopathic murderer; a large portion of Riddler's crimes are non-violent in nature. Batman's direct conflicts with th... Read Full Story
The Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl made regular appearances in DC comics from 1967 to 1988. The official retirement of Batgirl took place in Batgirl Special #1 (June 1988), which was published a few months after Barbara Gordon's shooting by The Joker in the graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke (March 1988). Editor Kim Yale and comic book author John Ostrander later reinvented Barbara Gordon as Oracle, the premier information broker of the DC Comics Universe and leader of the Birds of Pre... Read Full Story
So you want something new to watch? Try watching up in the sky maybe. Last Saturday night (October 17) apparently a number of people saw some unexplainable lights over the falls. Read more on my lens Travel and Tourism in Niagara Falls. Read Full Story
Everyone should remember Jim Henson, the creator of shows like The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and Return of the Jedi. Jim Henson was the performer for several well known characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf, Guy Smiley, Link Hogthrob, and the Muppet Newsman. In 1976, Henson moved his creative team to England, where The Muppet Show began filming. The show featured Kermit as host, and a variety of other memorable... Read Full Story
Or simply going to the beach or the park. Easy to carry, no hands required with the included sport belt clip and the 60 inch carrying strap! Just fill the 17 oz water bottle and you are ready to take your pet anywhere! When your dog needs a good drink or a quick gulp, just snap the bottle into the dish, squeeze and let your dog lap up the fresh running stream of water. And for you, the Arm BandIt - an iPod ™ armband with utility for runners! Available in pink! Designed by runners for runner... Read Full Story
The Peticure provides a controlled and safe experience for filing your pet's nails. Nail care is an essential part of your dog's comfort and proper care. Overgrown nails can cause a variety of problems from deformed feet, hip and pack problems to torn nails.Using Peticure protects your expensive hardwood floors and furniture. In seconds, your dog's nails are rounded and smooth. The benefits of filing over clipping have been a preferred method of caring for dog's nails by professional groomers... Read Full Story
PetZoom, the new self-cleaning, pain-free way to groom your pet right at home. PetZoom allows you to remove unwanted hair, dander, dirt and debris from your dog's or cat's fur. Its soft, ultra-comfort bristles won't irritate the most sensitive skin and easily adjusts to your pet's individual grooming needs. Perfect for wet and dry grooming. Shed Ender is the professional de-shedding tool that removes shedding hair trapped in your pet's undercoat. The specially designed head grabs and removes ... Read Full Story
A delightful comedy about the ups and down of modern romance, Bridget, a busy career woman, decides to turn over a new page in her life by channeling her thoughts, opinions and insecurities into a journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her adventures. Soon she becomes the center of attention between a guy who's too good to be true and another who's so wrong for her, he could be just right. In the sequel, Over The Edge is what happens after you get the love of your lif... Read Full Story
Amanda Bynes stars in this fun comedy as Sydney White. When tomboy Sydney is banished from the most popular sorority on campus, she is taken in by seven socially challenged but endearing guys. With the help of her new friends, Sydney stands up for outcasts everywhere and takes on the reigning campus queen in a popularity showdown. But can she succeed and also win the heart of gorgeous frat guy Tyler Prince? You'll love this hilarious and sweet age-old story with the charming modern-day tw... Read Full Story
