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gods-n-clods
11/16/09

In reply to In an Alternate Universe, Inglouirous Basterds is Already a Comic
Why -hasn't- QT done comics? For his love of all things Pop, you'd think he'd give a toss-away script or treatment to a hungry comic book artist. #inglouriousbasterds
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AshThePirate
11/16/09

In reply to In an Alternate Universe, Inglouirous Basterds is Already a Comic
Fucking awesome. #inglouriousbasterds
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Daveinva
11/16/09

In reply to In an Alternate Universe, Inglouirous Basterds is Already a Comic
Those. Rock.

Those rock like Sgt. Rock. Or The Haunted Tank. #inglouriousbasterds
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BullfightsOnAcid
11/16/09

In reply to In an Alternate Universe, Inglouirous Basterds is Already a Comic
Those are beautiful. As Indiana Jones would say, "Those covers belong in a museum!". #inglouriousbasterds
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Purple Dave
10/18/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
Would Kirby really care? OMAC was just filler at the end of his time with DC, used to fulfill his contractual obligations after the cancellation of his New Gods series. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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twDarkflame
10/18/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
Cant someone start reviewing Spectacular Spiderman? Its..like...500 times better....and deserves more attention :( #batmanthebraveandthebold
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franklinshepard
10/18/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
Can someone tell me when this show is on? Friday nights, I assume? I've already seen the Music Meister ep on youtube, but I'd like to watch it again, cause I was so impressed with it. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Pinkhamster
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
Yes, the ghost of Jack Kirby is happy that Time-Warner stockholders he's never met are fattening their portfolios by recycling his dreams. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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zerofritz
10/18/09

@Pinkhamster: well, he's gotta be happier *now* than during the repurposing of the OMAC acronym in Penultimate Crisis. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
It wasn't goofy enough, which is what I like about this show. So we thought it was kinda meh too.

Looking forward to next week! #batmanthebraveandthebold
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omgwtflolbbqbye
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
Um, wasn't this episode a rerun then?

I could swear that I watched during the last season... #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Jeyl
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
It may be silly on my end, but perhaps having more interesting and relevant female characters might help?

Batman Beyond? Don't get me started.

The Batman had the Ellen Yin, a confident and dedicated police woman who was eager to show Batman she was as capable of fighting crime as he was, but she was quickly written off the show when Gordon came into the picture. Batgirl was a very nice approach by having her be Batman's side kick instead of Robin, but than Robin came in and put her in the corner. Than came the Justice League episodes. Not only did it not feature Wonder Woman, it didn't have ANY female DC character. No Big Barda, no Black Canary, nothing.

Batman, Brave and Bold? Everyone BUT Wonder Woman, again. Every female character from DC is pretty much limited to a one shot episode with lots and lots of male characters following up. looks to be just about the same old male centered fest with no end in site.

This stuff sucks. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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TheDarkWayne
10/17/09

@Jeyl: Not fair omitting JLU, as that clearly has a huge and significant female population in roles other than damsel in distress or one shot #batmanthebraveandthebold
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omgwtflolbbqbye
10/17/09

@Jeyl: Batman Beyond had Max who was effectively his Robin/Alfred and essential to Terry's operation. She also got her own episode later on. Plus there's Melanie/ "10" who was a pretty complicated anti-villain/love interest for Terry ala Catwoman.

Batman: The Animated Series regularly featured Talia, Catwoman, Office Montoya- neither of whom were presented as damsels in distress. Also Batgirl ended up having more episodes as Bat's regular sidekick then Robin during the last 2 seasons (and she also had quite a few appearances in Batman Beyond as the Commissioner of Gotham/ supercop).

Then there's the first Justice League/ which had 2 key female members who were very nuanced and Hawkgirl turned out to have the most complicated character arc throughout.

And Justice League Unlimited introduced a slew of female characters like Huntress, Black Canary, Vixen who were nothing but badasses during their regular appearances.

As for "The Batman" yea, no Wonder Woman for some reason, but Batgirl was Bat's sidekick for a full season before Robin was even introduced.
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Rocketknight
10/17/09

@Jeyl: Did we even watch the same shows? As BBQ mentioned, strong female characters have been present in the Batman's animated adventures since the 80s. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Jeyl
10/18/09

@TheDarkWayne: "Not fair omitting JLU"

Well I don't think it's fair not having a series based around Wonder Woman, or any other female lead for that matter. After all, Batman and Superman have had at least five movies, multiple TV shows both springing from live action to animated, and video games. What does Wonder Woman have? A live action 70s show, a spot on JLU (Which mandatorily must have Batman and Superman) and an animated movie (which must also be mandatorily followed by not one, but two Batman/Superman centered movies). #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Jeyl
10/18/09

@omgwtflolbbqbye: "but Batgirl was Bat's sidekick for a full season before Robin was even introduced."

That's my issue. They replace/substitute the female characters with male ones. Yin was written out for Gordon, and Batgirl was brushed off the sides for Robin. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Jeyl
10/18/09

@Rocketknight: Sure, for an episode or more. Wonder Woman and every other female character is just JL/sidekick/love interest fodder, and that's if they're lucky.

In the end, there will never be a show focused on a female hero. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Neon
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
I downloaded this episode MONTHS ago, and the music meister one about one month ago.

American CN, needs to stop this game of airing shows MONTHS after all their international stations do. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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omgwtflolbbqbye
10/17/09

@Neon: Geez, so that's what's happening.

They better be careful cause that's what ended up killing JLU. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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Communist Pope
10/17/09

In reply to Brave And Bold Is Back - But Not Hitting The Spot
The original OMAC series is hands down the most insane, pure comics story I've ever read. (Gotta love a character whose mission is to bring peace by beating the holy hell out of anyone who gets in his way -- including entire cities if need be.) Well worth tracking down. Don't know if it's been collected, but the individual issues are pretty cheap.

Doesn't sound like they did him justice with this outing, but I'll withhold judgment until I see it. #batmanthebraveandthebold
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wanion
09/22/09

In reply to Who Created Spider-Man?
That's right, it wasn't Kirby, it was the people behind Revenge of Shinobi
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Dedpool3678
09/23/09

@wanion: AWESOME Someone remembers that cameo. hated fighting him the first time I played.
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wanion
09/23/09

@Dedpool3678: I'd actually forgotten about it until Kotaku put this up:
[kotaku.com]
Then the pain set in.
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fuzzymuffins
09/22/09

In reply to Who Created Spider-Man?
for one, mr. kirby's name never appeared on any issue of the amazing spider-man beyond the cover of AF#15. that's it.

just as i believe ditko has rights to creating spider-man, as the primary artist for 41 issues, kirby may have a case with FF or the others he was the chief artist.

ditko, lee and john romita sr. are the creative fathers of spider-man. they laid down the look, the feel, the attitude that have endured over the years.

btw. thank the lord kirby's vision of spider-man wasn't adopted, or he'd be sued for cloning someone else's idea.
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