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Presented by the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, with the Assistance of the School of Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026<\/strong>
2:45\u20134:15 p.m.
Great Hall Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n

Marc Tyler Nobleman, Author of ‘Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman’<\/h2>\n\n

Featured in the Hulu Documentary ‘Batman & Bill’<\/h3>\n\n\n

Nobleman is the author of “Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman”, which received multiple starred reviews and was named an American Library Association Notable Book. After discovering the tragedy of Batman\u2019s uncredited co-creator Bill Finger, Nobleman launched a nine-year campaign to save Finger\u2019s legacy and the integrity of one of the most lucrative global brands of all time. With infectious optimism and suspenseful storytelling, Nobleman\u2019s research uncovers the surprising origins of the legendary caped crusader. This classic underdog story will inspire all readers to take ownership of and pride in their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copies of Nobleman\u2019s book will be available for purchase!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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