Tag: Batman
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The Lego Batman Movie – A Movie Review
Lego Batman is the equivalent of Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert from The Colbert Report. Much of Lego Batman’s humor derives from the fact that he absolutely believes he is the epitome of all things awesome, and, like Colbert, he’s not afraid to say it. Can that sort of humor sustain a complete movie? Yes ……
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All Star Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and John Romita, Jr. – A (Comic) Book Review
I’m the first to admit that Scott Snyder is a gifted writer. His take on Batman the last seven or so years has been innovative, captivating, and high-quality. His talent doesn’t end there, however. You need to read his seminal series, American Vampire, as well as his excellent short story collection, Voodoo Heart. All Star…
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Wonder Woman – Leaving the Boys Behind
So you heard me gush about the Justice League trailer yesterday, and then I saw something that appears even better – Wonder Woman. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, prepare to be impressed … “Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder.” Doesn’t the tag line say it all? We’ve waited a long time for a Wonder Woman…
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The Caped Crusade by Glen Weldon – A Book Review
Though previously unfamiliar with Glen Weldon, a friend recognized my love of Batman and recommended I read this historical overview of the famed detective. Of course, any item pertaining to Batman generally makes me happy, so I immediately checked The Caped Crusade out from my local library and set to work. Weldon uses a highly…
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Batman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Now fully into the DC’s “Rebirth” movement, you just knew I’d have to check out Batman: Rebirth #1. I’ve been reading the collected editions of Scott Snyder’s masterful Batman run, so when I heard someone named Tom King was taking over the title, I honestly felt as though he probably would not live up to…
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To Honor Darwyn Cooke
Cancer steals those we love on an alarmingly regular basis. Some of those victims we love because they are friends or family; others we love because we admire their artistic ingenuity. Reports are breaking that we lost one such artist this morning – Darwyn Cooke. He was only 53. If you’re unfamiliar with Darwyn Cooke,…
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – A Movie Review
I should explicitly state from the beginning that I am an unabashed Batman fanatic. I discovered him at the age of three and have loved every incarnation of him during the past thirty-six years. Furthermore, I’ve always leaned toward DC Comics, home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, etc. With all that being said, I…
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DC Movies, String Theory, Parallel Worlds, and You
Ezra Miller confirmed on MTV News that he will indeed play Barry Allen and The Flash in 2018’s film. This troubles some because the CW already has a very successful, much loved television show of the same name starring the same character played by Grant Gustin. Of course, if you’ve been paying close attention, you’ll…
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Batman v Superman – Actions Have Consequences
After the initial trailer released for Batman v Superman, I felt excited. Very excited. But that excitement cannot compare to the sheer exuberance I experienced while watching the latest trailer the other day. Why so very enthusiastic? It’s not merely the sight of Wonder Woman in all her Amazonian glory. It’s not just watching Batman…
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My First Thoughts Concerning the Batman v. Superman Trailer
First of all, if you haven’t yet seen it … This was a very good couple of days for me, and the premature arrival of this trailer played no small role in that fact! I am very excited for this film and all it portends, but that doesn’t mean I can’t remain objective about it.…
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