tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post3688329793391138809..comments2024-03-15T12:42:11.939-04:00Comments on Noblemania: Odd observational overlap: Finger and WeisingerMarc Tyler Noblemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-56260850902208887622014-02-20T18:11:38.221-05:002014-02-20T18:11:38.221-05:00There is a copy of it on reel-to-reel tape in the ...There is a copy of it on reel-to-reel tape in the Weisinger Collection at the University of Wyoming.Boswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920475200033343908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-89426016133319472602014-02-20T16:29:37.197-05:002014-02-20T16:29:37.197-05:00Boswell, thanks for chiming in. Where did you hear...Boswell, thanks for chiming in. Where did you hear the recording?<br /><br />In my book, which quotes the “very first” line you do, I did not describe Bill as dejected or beaten, though I do mention that he was frustrated (as per Jerry Robinson, among others who knew him personally). When I speak on this topic, I point out how professional Bill was when in 1965 he stated for the first time on record that he, too, had been involved with Batman from the beginning—he expressed no hostility toward Bob, no self-pitying. (Not that one could blame him if he did.) <br /><br />I believe the spirit in which he presented himself at that historic 1965 panel demonstrates the same thing: unyielding professionalism. I also believe it hid a deep disappointment that he carried—though rarely discussed, even in private—throughout his career.Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-64750393879672677962014-02-20T16:11:26.021-05:002014-02-20T16:11:26.021-05:00I recently listened to a recording of this panel a...I recently listened to a recording of this panel and was struck by Finger’s presentation. From everything that I have read – including most of what passes for “research” – I expected a dejected, beaten man – embittered by a lifetime of being denied credit for Batman. In fact, it was surprising that Finger would even share the stage with Weisinger, a Vice President at what was then National Comics. But it was anything but that. After being introduced to the crowd as having been the writer on Batman “from the very first” (yes, the secret was out), Bill was positively ebullient – never showing even a hint of bitterness when answering questions, whether he was describing the writing process or telling an amusing anecdote. He was excited to be there, with the fans, and to share with them his joy at being a writer in a medium he loved. Not remotely what I expected.Boswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920475200033343908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-81850785615548299792010-09-20T22:50:08.720-04:002010-09-20T22:50:08.720-04:00"Perhaps Finger didn't remember that he s...<i>"Perhaps Finger didn't remember that he said it or Weisinger didn't realize that he was cribbing it."</i><br /><br />Or perhaps Weisinger simply kept to his longstanding habit of intimidating writers and was sure Finger wouldn't challenge him because "nobody likes a rat"? Doing this right in front of Finger and knowing the guy wouldn't let out a peep might have made it even more satisfying for him.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714171897239398438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-35546934931953464082010-09-20T17:00:08.551-04:002010-09-20T17:00:08.551-04:00I'd go with Finger saying it first. "Unc...I'd go with Finger saying it first. "Uncle Mort" was a notorious rat bastard who bullied his freelancers and often appropriated their ideas, claiming them as his own.Tony Isabellahttp://www.worldfamouscomics.com/tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-39299123381039326202010-09-20T14:19:50.488-04:002010-09-20T14:19:50.488-04:00I have heard that about Weisinger.
As you'd ...I have heard that about Weisinger. <br /><br />As you'd probably guess, I am assuming that Finger said it first, meaning Weisinger then blithely repeated it in front of him. (Perhaps Finger didn't remember that he said it or Weisinger didn't realize that he was cribbing it.)Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-44272407987867414712010-09-20T13:24:41.210-04:002010-09-20T13:24:41.210-04:00Wasn't Weisinger criticized for taking ideas f...Wasn't Weisinger criticized for taking ideas from one writer and giving them to another? <br /><br />Then again, the whole field is known for collaborative art rather than solo creations.J. L. Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405157000473731801noreply@blogger.com