Comics Buyer's Guide #649
In "Batmania," Batman takes a rare break from the Batcave to gripe about the state of his comic book portrayals—specifically, how far they’ve strayed from his grim roots. When a barkeep suggests a writer named Miller might bring some needed edge, the comment lands with a quiet, knowing weight. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Randy Crawford, this 1986 story offers a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek nod to the rising influence of darker superhero storytelling, all in a single, sharp moment of meta-commentary.
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Batman complains about the way his comics are written. The barkeeper says a Miller might help. (Reference to the then-new and hot Dark Knight comic.)
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