Marc Tyler Nobleman
@marctnobleman.bsky.social
author • speaker • "Batman & Bill" character • pop culture archaeologist
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TEN YEARS.
Ten years ago today, Batman co-creator Bill Finger’s life changed—41 years after he died.
DC Comics added his name to the Batman credit line—76 years after the character debuted.
And nine years after I began nudging, then pushing, for that.
TEN YEARS.
Ten years ago today, Batman co-creator Bill Finger’s life changed—41 years after he died.
DC Comics added his name to the Batman credit line—76 years after the character debuted.
And nine years after I began nudging, then pushing, for that.
September 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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TEN YEARS.
Ten years ago today, Batman co-creator Bill Finger’s life changed—41 years after he died.
DC Comics added his name to the Batman credit line—76 years after the character debuted.
And nine years after I began nudging, then pushing, for that.
TEN YEARS.
Ten years ago today, Batman co-creator Bill Finger’s life changed—41 years after he died.
DC Comics added his name to the Batman credit line—76 years after the character debuted.
And nine years after I began nudging, then pushing, for that.
1/2 On this solemn anniversary, a brief reminder of the good out there:
We lived in Manhattan on 9/11/01. Two nights later, till 1 am, we volunteered at a bustling donations tent on the closed road in front of the Javits Center.
We lived in Manhattan on 9/11/01. Two nights later, till 1 am, we volunteered at a bustling donations tent on the closed road in front of the Javits Center.
September 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
1/2 On this solemn anniversary, a brief reminder of the good out there:
We lived in Manhattan on 9/11/01. Two nights later, till 1 am, we volunteered at a bustling donations tent on the closed road in front of the Javits Center.
We lived in Manhattan on 9/11/01. Two nights later, till 1 am, we volunteered at a bustling donations tent on the closed road in front of the Javits Center.
"Clark, once a girl's seen Superman in action, Niagara Falls kind of leaves you cold." - Lois Lane
"I like both." - me
"I like both." - me
July 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"Clark, once a girl's seen Superman in action, Niagara Falls kind of leaves you cold." - Lois Lane
"I like both." - me
"I like both." - me
Kwame Alexander convinced me to say yes to something I’d never done: join a writing retreat.
That alone was rewarding. But it was also a scouting-for-ghosts, scanning-for-Northern-Lights, sharing-home-cooked-meals, going-on-ice-cream-runs, watching-ST. ELMO’S FIRE retreat.
That alone was rewarding. But it was also a scouting-for-ghosts, scanning-for-Northern-Lights, sharing-home-cooked-meals, going-on-ice-cream-runs, watching-ST. ELMO’S FIRE retreat.
June 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Kwame Alexander convinced me to say yes to something I’d never done: join a writing retreat.
That alone was rewarding. But it was also a scouting-for-ghosts, scanning-for-Northern-Lights, sharing-home-cooked-meals, going-on-ice-cream-runs, watching-ST. ELMO’S FIRE retreat.
That alone was rewarding. But it was also a scouting-for-ghosts, scanning-for-Northern-Lights, sharing-home-cooked-meals, going-on-ice-cream-runs, watching-ST. ELMO’S FIRE retreat.
When giving credit where it’s due, does a single word make a difference?
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
June 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When giving credit where it’s due, does a single word make a difference?
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
When someone tells you no, that does not mean that they KNOW.
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
June 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When someone tells you no, that does not mean that they KNOW.
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
#KeynoteSpeaker #motivation #persistence #SecretIdentity
May 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Thank you again to NAPHSIS for inviting me to give the opening keynote at your conference.
I often write/speak about legacy...and you are stewards of it.
I often write/speak about legacy...and you are stewards of it.
May 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thank you again to NAPHSIS for inviting me to give the opening keynote at your conference.
I often write/speak about legacy...and you are stewards of it.
I often write/speak about legacy...and you are stewards of it.
Thank you, Catholic Library Association, for this humbling honor! I had a great time accepting the award and getting to know your community. FYI to others: that image on the award is not me.
April 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you, Catholic Library Association, for this humbling honor! I had a great time accepting the award and getting to know your community. FYI to others: that image on the award is not me.
1/3 NBC News asked me some questions at the Supreme Court inclusion rally. The short clip also includes someone from the opposing camp.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MC1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MC1...
![Author Marc Tyler Nobleman being interviewed by NBC News at the 4/22/25 Supreme Court rally supporting the Montgomery County [Maryland] School District policy that does not allow parents to opt out their children from educational experiences that acknowledge the existence of the LGBTQ community.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:luwyzjygkjsb4regzi62kfp7/bafkreib64lkoldybdtekjhtaall5umfbih2asy6iz3w7rh57accsfh4cla@jpeg)
April 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
1/3 NBC News asked me some questions at the Supreme Court inclusion rally. The short clip also includes someone from the opposing camp.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MC1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MC1...
1/4 My first Supreme Court rally, which was well attended despite how it looks in this photo.
![Author Marc Tyler Nobleman at Supreme Court rally for Mahmoud vs. Taylor, in support of the Montgomery County [Maryland] Public Schools policy that does NOT allow parents to opt their kids out of educational experiences that mention the LGBTQ community. His sign reads "EDUCATION does not equal INDOCTRINATION. Your kids won't become Pilgrims or dinosaurs."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:luwyzjygkjsb4regzi62kfp7/bafkreihiyt35qcwzymt64qduy4b66qjkud7iwtmynsvsue46raybqzi3pa@jpeg)
April 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
1/4 My first Supreme Court rally, which was well attended despite how it looks in this photo.
1/2 Uplifting stories are in high demand these days. Here's an unlikely one:
I realize most of you stopped watching SURVIVOR in 2002. It's on its 48th season, and a situation in this week's episode was one of the most moving things I've seen in recent memory...
I realize most of you stopped watching SURVIVOR in 2002. It's on its 48th season, and a situation in this week's episode was one of the most moving things I've seen in recent memory...
March 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
1/2 Uplifting stories are in high demand these days. Here's an unlikely one:
I realize most of you stopped watching SURVIVOR in 2002. It's on its 48th season, and a situation in this week's episode was one of the most moving things I've seen in recent memory...
I realize most of you stopped watching SURVIVOR in 2002. It's on its 48th season, and a situation in this week's episode was one of the most moving things I've seen in recent memory...
When you feel a movie or a book lasts too long, you really mean it's boring.
Long things can be riveting, short things can be mercilessly dull.
Whatever the length of whatever you're making/doing, make it engaging throughout.
#OneToGrowOn
Long things can be riveting, short things can be mercilessly dull.
Whatever the length of whatever you're making/doing, make it engaging throughout.
#OneToGrowOn
March 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
When you feel a movie or a book lasts too long, you really mean it's boring.
Long things can be riveting, short things can be mercilessly dull.
Whatever the length of whatever you're making/doing, make it engaging throughout.
#OneToGrowOn
Long things can be riveting, short things can be mercilessly dull.
Whatever the length of whatever you're making/doing, make it engaging throughout.
#OneToGrowOn
March 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The fact that I remember the word "chernozem" from 1985 is but one small sign of his impact. So is this drawing I made of his inner sanctum at school, trademark pipe and all.
RIP Mr. Wyllie.
The fact that I remember the word "chernozem" from 1985 is but one small sign of his impact. So is this drawing I made of his inner sanctum at school, trademark pipe and all.
RIP Mr. Wyllie.
March 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
4/4
The fact that I remember the word "chernozem" from 1985 is but one small sign of his impact. So is this drawing I made of his inner sanctum at school, trademark pipe and all.
RIP Mr. Wyllie.
The fact that I remember the word "chernozem" from 1985 is but one small sign of his impact. So is this drawing I made of his inner sanctum at school, trademark pipe and all.
RIP Mr. Wyllie.
1/5 To put out a fire, Wagner Dodge STARTED a fire. Literally. 🔥
In 1949, in Montana, fifteen smokejumpers parachuted into a gulch around the Missouri River to fight a raging inferno. 🪂
The youngest was 17.
In 1949, in Montana, fifteen smokejumpers parachuted into a gulch around the Missouri River to fight a raging inferno. 🪂
The youngest was 17.
March 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
1/5 To put out a fire, Wagner Dodge STARTED a fire. Literally. 🔥
In 1949, in Montana, fifteen smokejumpers parachuted into a gulch around the Missouri River to fight a raging inferno. 🪂
The youngest was 17.
In 1949, in Montana, fifteen smokejumpers parachuted into a gulch around the Missouri River to fight a raging inferno. 🪂
The youngest was 17.
"Centuries ago, the word 'dog' referred to one particular strain of canine, while 'hound' was the general word for the species; over time, 'dog' broadened while 'hound' narrowed." - John McWhorter, @newyorktimeshaiku.bsky.social
#whoknew
#whoknew
February 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Centuries ago, the word 'dog' referred to one particular strain of canine, while 'hound' was the general word for the species; over time, 'dog' broadened while 'hound' narrowed." - John McWhorter, @newyorktimeshaiku.bsky.social
#whoknew
#whoknew
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#1!
“Soon you can come to my house and my dad will smoke up some deer sausage.”
It doesn't get more memorable [or hospitable] than that.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
image source: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
#1!
“Soon you can come to my house and my dad will smoke up some deer sausage.”
It doesn't get more memorable [or hospitable] than that.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
image source: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
February 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#1!
“Soon you can come to my house and my dad will smoke up some deer sausage.”
It doesn't get more memorable [or hospitable] than that.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
image source: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
#1!
“Soon you can come to my house and my dad will smoke up some deer sausage.”
It doesn't get more memorable [or hospitable] than that.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
image source: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#2
“I liked how you had clarity, and great eye contact. Just keep on doing that and you won’t have anything to worry about.”
Sometimes the sagest advice comes from a 10-year-old.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#2
“I liked how you had clarity, and great eye contact. Just keep on doing that and you won’t have anything to worry about.”
Sometimes the sagest advice comes from a 10-year-old.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
February 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#2
“I liked how you had clarity, and great eye contact. Just keep on doing that and you won’t have anything to worry about.”
Sometimes the sagest advice comes from a 10-year-old.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#2
“I liked how you had clarity, and great eye contact. Just keep on doing that and you won’t have anything to worry about.”
Sometimes the sagest advice comes from a 10-year-old.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#3
"You are DaBomb dot com in real life."
I can't keep up with Gen Z slang so I'm choosing to believe this is a good thing.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#3
"You are DaBomb dot com in real life."
I can't keep up with Gen Z slang so I'm choosing to believe this is a good thing.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
February 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#3
"You are DaBomb dot com in real life."
I can't keep up with Gen Z slang so I'm choosing to believe this is a good thing.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#3
"You are DaBomb dot com in real life."
I can't keep up with Gen Z slang so I'm choosing to believe this is a good thing.
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
1/4 This week, two weekly Manhattan institutions known for humor, @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social and @newyorker.com magazine, are celebrating anniversaries—50th and 100th, respectively.
Both have been significant influences on me going back to high school.
#snl50 #newyorker #thenewyorker
Both have been significant influences on me going back to high school.
#snl50 #newyorker #thenewyorker
February 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
1/4 This week, two weekly Manhattan institutions known for humor, @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social and @newyorker.com magazine, are celebrating anniversaries—50th and 100th, respectively.
Both have been significant influences on me going back to high school.
#snl50 #newyorker #thenewyorker
Both have been significant influences on me going back to high school.
#snl50 #newyorker #thenewyorker
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…he declared bankruptcy and spent 17 years paying it off.
…he lost an election for a seat in Congress. Five times.
…he lost an election as candidate for Vice President.
Four years later, Abraham Lincoln finally won something.
[Also: happy birthday.]
…he declared bankruptcy and spent 17 years paying it off.
…he lost an election for a seat in Congress. Five times.
…he lost an election as candidate for Vice President.
Four years later, Abraham Lincoln finally won something.
[Also: happy birthday.]
February 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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…he declared bankruptcy and spent 17 years paying it off.
…he lost an election for a seat in Congress. Five times.
…he lost an election as candidate for Vice President.
Four years later, Abraham Lincoln finally won something.
[Also: happy birthday.]
…he declared bankruptcy and spent 17 years paying it off.
…he lost an election for a seat in Congress. Five times.
…he lost an election as candidate for Vice President.
Four years later, Abraham Lincoln finally won something.
[Also: happy birthday.]
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#4
"I think what you do is very interesting because I would not have the time to do all that research!"
I hear you, kid. Share any workflow hacks you have!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#4
"I think what you do is very interesting because I would not have the time to do all that research!"
I hear you, kid. Share any workflow hacks you have!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
February 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Top 10 countdown: funny excerpts from student thank yous after my assembly
#4
"I think what you do is very interesting because I would not have the time to do all that research!"
I hear you, kid. Share any workflow hacks you have!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit
#4
"I think what you do is very interesting because I would not have the time to do all that research!"
I hear you, kid. Share any workflow hacks you have!
#authorvisit #schoolvisit