Tim, are you looking forward to any musical releases this fall/winter?
I’m not sure. Let’s take a look at the next couple of months and find out.
Alright, well, The Killers released a new album this Tuesday that I haven’t checked out yet. I’ve heard mixed reviews on it, so I’ll probably borrow someone else’s for a listen before deciding if I want to go down that road or not. Evanescence also had an album this week and since they formed the backbone of the AWESOME Daredevil movie soundtrack, you know I gotta get that. DAREDEVIL THE MOVIE FOREVER!!!!
Ahem, sorry.
Beck’s new album has been getting strong marks so I might break down and get that (he’s hit or miss for me).
The rest of the month brings possible purchases of Badly Drawn Boy, John Legend, and the Walkmen, but none of those are guaranteed gotta buys at this point.
Going forward from there, it is pretty slim pickings in November, December, and January.
In fact, and I hate to say this, there are no guaranteed “Tim will buy this” from now ‘til then. That’s not good, music industry. That’s not good at all.
Links
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Inside Fights pulls no punches.
Machine Gun Funk; has the Saturday Swindle Sheet.
Moodspins has tons of content.
Not a True Ending is gametastic.
Popcorn Junkies has reasons to visit the cineplex.
Primetime Pulse covers plenty of programs.
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Retro Grading is all about old school fun.
Tailgate Crashers has looks at the playoffs..
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Tim, what are you linking this week?
Make your own list of “Albums I’m Looking Forward To” with this website.
What I Read Last Week
Teen Titans #39 – I kind of dug Zatara, didn’t really dig Bombshell, but loved Martian Girl and not just because of her ties to this column.
Martian Girl was cool actually. I don’t know what her deal is exactly, but I love the idea that she is a White Martian who knew enough to lie about being one but did not know enough to know that most White Martians are inherently evil. In my mind that cover featuring Martian Girl in front of the Teen Titans traitors (ooh, alliteration) backdrop is just a big red herring. I’d like that.
My personal guess? Bombshell is the real traitor. Hence the accusation of Rose, to divert attention.
Trials of Shazam #2 – Another enjoyable issue. I didn’t mind the comatose Mary and I loved the Zareb. Oh and this really is a purty book to look at.
52 – I really liked this issue. I loved how Lex used Infinity Inc. I dug how I actually cared about Trajectory. I liked Ralph’s brutal effectiveness and the glimpse at the OYG Titans. I really enjoyed this issue.
Eh”¦this one didn’t connect with me, really. Not sure why.
Loveless #11 – I completely appreciated Dell’Edera’s mimicry of Frusin’s style, but it proved kind of distracting. I don’t really dig that there’s a fill in artist in the middle of an arc. But the story was solid as usual and I do love this book.
Supergirl #10 – Wow, this book is really good. Two months ago, I hated this title and the character, but now I’m really enjoying it. Kelly has really impressed me with his work on this title. I could do without the flashbacks, but apart from that this issue was flawless.
The online comic community is absolutely abuzz about this book. Me, I can’t past my distaste for the Supergirl concept. But if the book is getting good, I think that’s great.
Blue Beetle #7 – What a great issue. Seeing Infinite Crisis from Jamie’s perspective was really enjoyable and, at times, heart wrenching. Even though the issue was sans Giffen, his absence wasn’t felt. And seeing Jamie and his family bond was very touching.
Supergirl & the Legion of Super-Heroes #22 – Dude, that bulked up Dominator was way creepy. Like nightmarishly creepy. It was cool to see some romance in the LSH and the notion that Supergirl has everyone in love with her is very intriguing.
Justice League of America #2 – Very good issue. Meltzer has a knack for villains. I love his villain gathering in Identity Crisis and here it’s equally revealing. I’m very interested in why Vixen plays such a big role. But yeah, I enjoyed this issue.
I’m still asi asi about this book. There are parts I like a lot, but the scope seems weirdly off, and the timeline is undermining the tension.
Batman #657 – What a romp! Damien is hilarious. It was cool to see the rivalry between Robin and him and it was fun seeing Bats put his foot down. I was leery of Damien, but the kids alright.
But what of the Spook, Mathan? Who will feed his kids now that he’s”¦umm”¦headless.
American Virgin #7 – Wow. Adam really goes with the flow. The cliffhanger has me really looking forward to next issue. But the scene in the club was very well handled. This book doesn’t disappoint but it’s hardly predictable.
Albion #6 – Finally it’s over. It was a long wait, but it ended up in an interesting manner. Rather open-ended. I did enjoy the ride.
Secret Six #4 – Finally an issue that I really enjoyed. Mad Hatter is bloody creepy. The stuff with Catman trying to talk his way out was fun. Vandal Savage is living up to his reputation, finally. But that hook up that Knockout has can’t be good for anyone involved.
Yay! Mathan finally comes over to our side. One of us. One of us.
Black Panther #20 – I don’t care about the Inhumans, so this issue was kind of a miss for me. I did like that it tied into Son of M but the Inhumans took me out of the tale.
JSA Classified #17 – Boo to making a link between Bane and Hourman. I did like the scenes between Rex and Wendi and the interplay between Bane and Rick. And I really enjoyed McDaniels’ art.
Didn’t love the connection either, but McDaniel drawing anything gets me in the door and he did not disappoint. I loved the image of Bane all squashed up into Rick’s tiny car. The issue itself was instantly disposable but I really was not looking for more than that.
Aaron has demands and needs them met. But briefly.
After re-reading Infinite Crisis, give the 100 words or less Mathan premise for how Superboy-Prime escapes his confinement.
C’mon Aaron, you know me. You know that I’m not going to be able to give you an explanation that brief. So here are four.
Prime tells the GL’s tales (ala Sinestro in Green Lantern Corps Annual #2) which results in a momentary flaw which he uses to escape.
Or
Prime forces his will on a rookie GL (ala Deathstroke in Identity Crisis) and wills the GL to let his guard down.
Or
There’s also the notion that he could be released in order to face a more horrific threat. I’m a sucker for stories that involve heroes turning to villains for aid.
Or
Some really bad guy gets someone to infiltrate the GLC and allow Prime to escape.
What could possibly go wrong here?
How were those four ideas? Any of them suit your fancy? Those were four ways that I’d allow for Prime’s escape that wouldn’t cause me to think that it was an escape that wasn’t well thought out or plotted.
Tim, can you think of any ways for Prime to escape that wouldn’t stoke your ire?
Honestly, I can’t. Any escape just points to how lousy an idea housing Superboy in a giant green square is and thus undermines the heroes’ decision making process. Flawed heroes don’t so much bother me, but plenty of DC fans would fly off the handle about how their heroes were being “disrespected” and frankly I cannot deal with another round of that.
Plus, Superboy Prime still hanging around bugs me, a lot. It is like a movie that ends with a twist in a blatant attempt to promote the sequel. Like those damn “I Know What You Did Last Summer” films.
Oh, what, like you never saw them. Listen, I was 16 or so when they came out and my girlfriend at the time was way into those cheesy horror flicks that were all the rage then.
Also, Jennifer Love Hewitt is pur-dee.
I’m so ashamed.
Brad misses the 90’s.
Speaking of Crisis – did the two Supermen kill Doomsday, or do you figure they’ll keep him and Bane around a while longer? Even though they were both products of the early 90’s, and their initial functions were somewhat dubious (both came out of nowhere to take down an established hero) I think if they were written well from here on, they could both become great villains in the long run.
I don’t know if Doomsday could ever really become a “great” villain. He could be more fleshed out. He could certainly reach a point where he’s less than annoying, but deep in my heart I believe that “great” is way beyond his grasp as a character.
I don’t think that Doomsday was “killed” but I do think that we don’t really have to fear his return, until a writer has a decent story that involves him. He’s effectively on an extended lunch date with Bloodwynd.
Bane has returned. He showed up in JSA Classified #17 and appears to be on the side of angels again. Bane probably could be an interesting character, provided he ventures out into the DCU and stays away from Gotham.
I think that he’d be an interesting character if he tried to make amends for his past transgressions, but went too far for the tastes of some other vigilantes. Like if he went to Star City and started crippling drug dealers. Seeing Green Arrow trying to stop Bane while still encouraging him to stay on the good guys side.
Tim, what do you think that the future holds for Bane and Doomsday.
I could picture Bane as a benevolent dictator type in his native country (Santa Prisca?). A nebulous figure sort of in the mold of Magneto (when he was ruling Genosha), Doctor Doom or DC’s very own Black Adam might suit him nicely. Also, it is a great place to “store” him until someone can think of something cool to do with him.
Doomsday”¦wow. I can’t think of a thing to do with him. As far as I’m concerned, he’s the perfect one off villain. Which means his expiration date passed, I don’t know, ten years ago (at least). Doomsday is completely lacking in depth of any sort and I don’t see his character as being able to attempt to hang layers off of him.
Oh, don’t sulk Doomsday. Look at Bane, he knows his place and he’s fine with it.
Jason R. wants to mourn the dead, but first needs to know who they are.
Who in the DCU died during the uber-mega-crossover event? Can you provide a list, cause and (if applicable) killer for every person killed between Ted Kord and Infinite Crisis #7? (I’m not sure if you’ve done this already; if you have, please disregard this question).
Since I don’t have every issue, I’m actually going to skip the “cause” part and just stick to who actually died.
Here are some folks who died in the build up to Infinite Crisis;
Black Bison, Blue Beetle, Bug, Cheetah I, Darkstar Colos, Darkstar Bron, Darkstar Munchuk, Doc (from the Omega Men), Fastball, Fiddler, Firefly, Hawkwoman, Hyena, Hyperion, Max Lord, Monocle, Onimar Synn, Overthrow, Parademon, Pariah, Rocket Red, Shazam, Sparta, Thia.
And here are the folks who died during Infinite Crisis;
Alexander Luthor, Baby Wildebeest, Ballistic, Baron Blitzkrieg, Black Condor, Breach, Bushido, Carissa, Charaxes, Crispus Allen, Doctor Polaris, Fel Andar, Fisherman, Fury, Geist, Hector Hall, Human Bomb, Jack, Jade, Kal-L, Koryak, Lois Lane Kent, Looker, Mick Wong, Nabu, Mongrel, Neptune Perkins, Nightblade, Pantha, Phantom Lady, Peacemaker, Psycho Pirate, Ragdoll, Ratcatcher, Razorsharp, Star Sapphire, Superboy, Steve Trevor, Technocrat, Tekla, Vulko, Wonder Woman I.
According to my research, those are the deaths that occurred. Not too many “major” characters but plenty of blood was shed.
Tim, now that you’ve had some time to reflect upon Infinite Crisis how do you feel about it?
I can’t believe I’m writing this and I hate myself for doing it, but”¦
I liked it, but I think too many people died.
I know, I know. I’m a big hypocrite.
Here’s my thing though. Take another look at that list. Now try to remember a.) when the last time you saw most of the characters do something cool or interesting or even appear in a book and b.) how they died. Hard to do, right? There are a ton of people on that list and most of them are both inconsequential and died instantly forgettable deaths. It reeks of reaching for gravitas through shedding blood. Death does not a good story make. It’s a tool in the box, no doubt, and should not be rejected out of hand (and especially not in the case of the #1 fan whine, “but there were so many more good stories to tell about”¦”).
All of that said, I still did enjoy it. It is a total fanboy orgy, but you knew that going in. There are logic holes a-plenty, the art was often sloppy, and it often felt simultaneously overstuffed and short changed. It was still fun though and one of the better massive crossovers DC has pulled off in recent times (probably the best since One Million, if I was forced to say).
Apparently, to Jason R., all bald guys look alike. What a hair-ist.
Still on the topic of Infinite Crisis, I was VERY confused as to which Lex Luthor was “our” Luthor during the event. Can you recap what “our” Lex and the red-headed Lex did during the events of Infinite Crisis? I was especially confused by all the swapping during the Villains United book.
“Our Lex” was the guy who was sporting the armor. Alexander was the guy who was manipulating the Society and (our) Lex was the guy who was pulling the strings of the Secret Six.
Don’t fret about not being able to distinguish between the two Lexs. It’s a common problem. In fact up to 90% of the American public can’t tell the two apart. I’ve got some people at Novartis working a prescription pill that will make the problem vanish. But until that gets FDA approval here are some helpful hints for telling which is which:
Lex usually sports a clean smooth bald head.
Alex has been known to rock a curly red perm that would make even Jericho squirm.
Lex enjoys long moonlight walks on the beach sans shoes.
Alex enjoys kicking kittens.
Lex has a caring caress that causes ones skin to shiver.
Alex is composed of both matter and anti-matter, so every touch is a “bad touch.”
Lex loves the ladies.
Alex was locked up in “paradise” with Superboy-Prime but “nothing happened.”
Tim, are there any other differences between Lex and Alex?
V. Now I ask you, can there be any doubt who is the most handsome Luthor?
One has green eyes (our Lex), one has blue (Alex). One needs a holographic disguise to look so good (Alex), one just wakes up looking so pretty (ours).
Oh, and one is still breathing (ours). The other”¦not so much.
Julian S. can no longer feel the beat, can no longer feel the rhythm
I thought The Speed Force was gone? Was Bart just lying? And why couldn’t Jay Garrick feel it? Also…where is Savitar?
The Speed Force isn’t gone, Bart is just hogging it. It’s all inside him, y’know like how Chakka Khan’s “Every Woman.”
Jay’s out of the loop because he’s an old fuddy duddy. You know what else Jay can’t connect with? The Internet. Jay also thinks that Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip moves to fast and completely doesn’t get rap music. Jay pines for Lawrence Welk and Milton Berle on the radio (though he does find TV on the Radio strangely compelling.) (that’s because TV on the Radio is unquestionably excellent)
As for Savitar he’s probably stuck in limbo somewhere, with Max Mercury. Of course it would be cool to utilize the concept of a broken Speed Force as a way to bring Savitar back as a foe for Bart to deal with. Oh wait, he’s too busy facing cool characters like Mota.
Tim, just thinking about the Flash makes me want to cry. The mind is your specialty, help me out.
You seem to be in the grip of stage 4 of the grieving process, depression, with a little stage 1, denial, hanging around. The depression is bringing you the tears, the denial is what is making you still buy the book.
Now knowing this is a help in and of itself. It points out that in order to truly progress through the stages, you do need to let go of the book and realize that it simply is not the Flash that you knew and loved. It’s changed and it no longer suits your needs.
From there, time is the best medicine. You’ll come to accept that you’ll always have you Flash vol. 3 back issues and all that Messner-Loeb, Waid, and Johns goodness and no one can take it from you. You’ll realize that this the DCU so it is inevitable that Wally West will be returning. You’ll realize you can wait for that (or until this book actually gets interesting) and slowly, day by day, you think less and less about how lousy Flash is now. At some point, you’ll surprise yourself by thinking about Flash because it has been so long since it crossed your mind.
Until then, look to your friends for support, engage in activities you enjoy, and be emotionally honest with yourself.
Colin is looking to spend money. Spend money on his DOOOOOOOOOM!
Are there any incarnations of the Doom Patrol that are worth my time and energy looking out for?
I’ve heard raves about Grant Morrison’s run on the Doom Patrol, but I’ve not really read much of the actual run. Or any of it for that matter. The closest I’ve come to Morrison’s Doom Patrol was the Flex Mentallo mini that spun from it.
I did read the incarnation of the team that preceded the most recent Byrne version. I enjoy it for its quirkiness, but I can’t really give it a glowing endorsement.
I’d imagine that the original Doom Patrol stories are full of Silver Age goodness, but I’m not that big a fan of the Silver Age, so I’ve yet to read them.
So out of the one version that I’ve read I can say that I enjoyed it but it might not be worth your money. Unless it’s in the quarter bins, which I’m pretty sure it is. Most of the Silver Age stuff is collected, so it’ll be relatively easy to find, but I’d veer toward a Showcase collection. Morrison’s run is pretty much collected and should be easy to find, but you’ve got to enjoy Morrison.
Tim, can you recommend any version of the Doom Patrol?
Morrison’s stuff is, for my money, awesome. It is the birth of Vertigo (yes, along with Moore’s Swamp Thing run) in 45 easy to read issues. The fifth volume comes out in December or January. That leaves 6 more issues (which will, presumably, equal one more trade) until the whole run is available in easy to collect trades.
If you truly have a mad on to read the Doom Patrol, Morrison’s run is really all you need to own.
But that’s just my opinion.
DC owes Julian S an explanation.
Why did DC create the Alpha Centurion character in the Superman Comics. Was there a real point to this character…and where is he now? Same for Preus.
The Alpha Centurion was originally created as an example of what would have happened if Superman wasn’t Metropolis’ protector. Alpha Centurion was that timeline’s champion of Metropolis. However after Zero Hour that timeline was erased.
The point of the character was to show Superman that he could be replaced and the void left by his absence could be filled. When the Alpha Centurion of our timeline was introduced, he was sort of a threat to Superman, as in his timeline the Centurion was involved with Lois Lane. So Superman put his guard up a bit when an actual Alpha Centurion arrived in the real Metropolis.
However the character has been pretty much forgotten. I don’t even think that he showed up in Infinite Crisis which would put him in limbo. In fact I’d guess that he’s just one “new totally threatening menace” away from being dead, because those guys always have to kill someone off to show how scary they are.
As for Preus, I’m pretty sure that he’s stuck in Kandor.
Tim, I think that you should mark Alpha Centurion as a candidate for revamping.
I’ll think about it.
Since Mathan didn’t actually answer your question, allow me to. Alpha Centurion existed to introduce a possible love triangle, but DC never pulled the trigger on it (that’s my impression anyway). He also was created to have a Superman-esque alternate reality character for Zero Hour that did not look like Superman (and thus did not confuse the readers).
As for Preus, he was created because”¦god, who knows. Because someone thought that there clearly was not enough “evil” Supermen running around the DCU AND they wanted a mirror for the Return to Krypton arc (or was it Godfall? Whatever one where Superman though Kandor was Krypton) for Superman to again prove that nurture is as important as nature in crafting our destiny.
Or something.
Jason R. comes to us from an alternate dimension. One where they apparently don’t have Marvel Handbook.
I know it’s not quite a DC question, and therefore can be ignored. However, if you’re willing to look at the Marvel side of things, exactly how many versions of the Squadron Supreme have there been? I know there was the one that fought the Avengers, but are they the same squad as the one that took over a planet in the graphic novel from way back when? And are the ones from the Exiles book and the new Supreme Power books also separate versions?
Well first and foremost; thank goodness for wikipedia. If it wasn’t for that site, I’d have never had a clue about the long and glorious history of the Squadron Supreme.
Apparently the team that met up with the Avengers, starred in their own miniseries and had their own graphic novel is the same squad that showed up in Exiles. They’re the exact same team and their exploits take place on the 712 Earth in the Marvel U.
Still the best.
The guys that show up in Supreme Power are a completely different bunch of folks and the characters that fought the Avengers were the Squadron Sinister and they live in the 616.
Tim, this Marvel U sounds like a strange and wondrous place does it not?
It does, it does. Having spent a portion of my youth there, let me tell you, it is grand.
Jim H is the nosy neighbor who never respects your privacy
What has happened with Bruce & Selina OYL?
Nothing much. He showed up to congratulate her on the birth of her daughter and drop off some stuff for the kid. Not because he’s obligated or ordered to by the court, but because he’s looking out for a friend.
In terms of romance they appear to have gone their separate ways. Bruce has spent the missing year traveling with Dick and Tim, while Selina spent that time carrying a child to term and setting up a new identity. Currently Bruce is dealing with instant parenthood via Talia’s present to him and Selina is trying to clear Holly’s name.
Maybe these two kids will work things out and get back together, but it’s probably a ways down the road as they’ve got their hands full at the moment.
Tim, do you think that Bruce and Selina have a future together?
In the comic world, not really. Sure, there will always be some fanboy cum writer (you know, like me”¦although I’d never do what I’m about to describe) who always thought that “the paint by numbers” pairing of Batman and Catwoman was such a good fit. These are the same people that think Superman and Wonder Woman should be together. Anywho, the status quo of the DCU could never support their long term pairing. See their short-lived Hush romance for the most recent example of that.
In the real world, absolutely not. Too much history, too many messes, and too many partners between the two in the years since they met. At best, I see them as those sorts of friends who get really drunk a couple of times of year and “comfort” each other (by which I mean, have drunken, self destructive, but oh so hot sex). I hear good things about those sorts of relationships.
Soak1313 is honing in on Adam’s lady
So how about some background on Isis? And has that necklace that Black Adam gave her ever shown up before?
Well in terms of the character Isis first appeared on television. She was part of the Shazam/Isis Hour. The show (and later the comic) followed the adventures of science teacher Andrea Thomas who gained access to the powers of Isis after finding an amulet.
She also appeared in her own short-lived DC title in the late 1970’s.
So the amulet that Black Adam bestowed on her would make an Isis fan geek out, like if someone saw a character named Alain the Scot grab a lantern that happened to be green. It was kind of fanboyish, provided you were fanboy enough to recognize it.
Tim, how do you think that Isis is going to fare in 52?
I hope she survives so DC has another rich female character (and an ethnic one besides) in its repertoire. That said, I really don’t care one way or another about her at this juncture. Black Adam=great, Isis=umm, who is she again?
Admiral Snackbar is a cheerleader
What are the best decisions DC has made in the past 10 years?
What a valiant attempt to balance out the long running “worst mistakes DC made”¦” question. Sadly I’m struggling to come up with an answer to this question, thus it’s been robbed of temporary mainstay status. Sorry.
Well let me put on my old thinking cap and really work though this one.
Making Cliff Chiang DC Exclusive – I’m a huge fan of Cliff Chiang so knowing that I can enjoy his work on characters that I love is a great relief to me. And I’m really selfish; I don’t want to have to buy a book that I’m only interested in because of the art. By keeping Cliff at DC that means I won’t have to worry about that happening.
Have I mentioned that I love Cliff Chiang? I should have. Because he is superb.
Making Will Pfeifer DC Exclusive – Will is one of the few writers that has yet to disappoint me. I loved his work on H-E-R-O and his brief run on Aquaman. I really enjoyed his teaming up with Cliff Chiang on The Spectre and his Catwoman has been one of the highlights of OYL. Will seems to have a great understanding of the DCU and its characters and DC did a great thing by giving him the stability to create great tales.
I like Pfeifer a lot, but I’m not sure he’d make my top five list. Again, though, he is quite good.
Gotham Central – Yeah it was canceled, but it also ran for a few years. DC made a great call by allowing this book to exist. You’ve got a book set in Gotham and devoid of any starring vigilantes. It’s a tough sell but DC gave it the “ok” and it proved to be one of the most consistent books out.
Again, a great title that I’m not sure would make my top five best decisions.
Not Giving Up on the Legion of Super-Heroes – Sure the Legion is one of the marquee properties that DC has, but it’s also a confusing concept that DC could have completely put into limbo. But they didn’t. They tried to make it work, and while it took a few relaunches it’s finally found its rhythm.
Yay for this!
I’m not fooling anyone, am I?
Trying New Things – Yeah DC is run by a huge heartless corporation but they do take the occasional risk. A lot of my favorite canceled books (Chronos, Solo, Chase) were tough sells, yet DC tried them out anyway and deserves credit for it. DC Countdown probably sounded crazy, but it worked. I know that 52 seemed destined to fail, but it seems to going rather smoothly (despite Marvel poaching editors). So I’ll applaud DC for having the courage to try new things, even if they don’t always stick with them.
This would definitely make my top five. In the number one spot. Without a doubt.
Tim, what do you think that DC has done right in the past decade?
This is a tough one. I think DC has done plenty right, but it is hard for me to choose five standouts. I’ll give it a shot though.
#1 was already mentioned above (Trying new things) so let’s continue with the other four in no particular order.
Evolving Their “Putting Books in Trades” Approach– I still think they have a ways to go in this (they took too long to trade critically popular, but underselling books is my biggest criticism), but the steps they have taken have been strong. Current titles like Fables and Y get new trades every few months, a great fit for the way those series progress. The birth of Absolute editions brings excellent titles back while adding heaps of extras and beautifully recolored artwork. Older “niche” titles like Doom Patrol, Animal Man, and Sandman Mystery Theater are being able to be rediscovered as DC dips into its back catalog for great stories that new readers may have missed.
And so on. They’ve made several strong moves in this arena that have allowed me to discover books to collect on a monthly basis that I was not on board for right away, revisit past favorites in a way that makes me appreciate them anew, or glimpse excellent DC stories of yesteryear that I missed because I was not into comics at the time.
Expanding the Talent Pool– I know people like Meltzer, Rucka, and Winick are not everyone’s cup of tea. That having been said, they bring a unique voice and perspective to comics that have allowed “different” stories to be told with characters who have been around long enough that the “same old, same old” approach might not be cutting it for anymore. I guess this dovetails with #1 (Try New Things) but I view that as more of a storyline or title decision. This is a more of a “we’ll trust people with different approaches to reinvigorate our characters.
Letting Vertigo Grow and Change– Vertigo is easily DC’s most consistent line. It is smart, innovative, and has a win-loss record that even the Mets (GO METS!) would be envious of. But it could have stagnated if DC had stuck to their initial informal mission, that of mature books with a horror/fantasy bend. Now titles like American Virgin, 100 Bullets, Fables, and Y: The Last Man can stand side by side as Vertigo titles. If you are listening, Marvel, the MAX line should follow this example because it may die a gruesome death soon if you continue to limit its scope.
Getting Those Handsome Fellas Mathan and Tim to Write that Who’s Who column at Comics Nexus– Okay, so I just did not have one for the fifth spot. Whatever.
Jim H. is trashier than Maury Povich
Who is the father of Selina’s baby?
Jim, are you a tabloid reporter? I mean you’re not paparazzi are you? Because I’m not going to give you that information if you’re going to hound this guy for photographs. I think that you’ve got to respect their privacy.
According to a scene in Catwoman #59 the father is Sam Bradley, the son of Slam Bradley. In a flashback we see Selina seducing Sam. It’s like every fanboy’s dream.
But yeah it’s looking like Sam’s the father. Bust out the cigars.
Tim aren’t you glad that this issue of paternity didn’t need a talk show to clear things up?
Yeah, I am. It’s best for the child that way. Although I have to say that the revelation? Total letdown/”oh”¦so who cares?” moment.
Oh man, that music means that the column has come to an end. Feel free to email me your questions or post your thoughts and queries on our thread!
Before we go here’s my question to you Are you looking forward to Richard Donner on Action Comics?
“Turn on your boom box, put on your high tops, come on outside today’s gonna be the day we”¦”
