Jeph Loeb is one of the best writers in comic’s today. Some days, he’s the best, period. No working comic writer does a better job of finding the human element of a superhuman situation than Loeb. And he does it with such class. I’ve mentioned him before, though just in passing. Nikki loved the scripting he did for Catwoman: When In Rome and said so.
Even if you don’t recognize his name, you’ve seen the result of his influence. Did you like Batman Begins? Me too. Most of the plot and almost all of the dialogue bear the distinctive marks of creators steeped in Loeb’s tales of the Caped Crusader. With artist Tim Sale, Loeb pulled Batman into a darkly brilliant setting that combined superheroic determination with film noir realism. Pick up The Long Halloween. See for yourself.
Jeph Loeb had a son. His name was Sam. He wrote comic books, too. Before you seek out more his father’s wonderful work or even before you click away to another website, take a moment and read Sam’s story.
Thanks.
