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more about #brucewayne Lassus: Truthfully, bringing Batman back is fine, he's a great character. It was killing him off in the first place that was downright stupid. Just make him... more » TrueCrime: I am shocked, shocked by this development. I'm still hoping Joker's the one that gets to find him. more » nachtwulf: Bruce: Damn... that was awful. But it's over now. Thanks for holding on to the cowl for me. Dick: Who are you and what are you doing in my cave? Dam... more » disatess: ugh ... I like new batman and robin series better . more » Medicinerik: so...in comics, when does "dead" actually mean DEAD?? more » Skunky: They'll search for Bruce Wayne and find Spock instead. more » CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Maybe 2010 is the year Rivers really will get her ass kicked..Hahhhh! more » Platypus Man: One thing you didn't include is where the "secret identity" becomes the only identity, like in Watchmen's Rorschach. Yeah, he was born Walter Kovacs, ... more » OldDog1: No love for Diana Prince/Wonder Woman? or how about Andrea Thomas/Isis? more » Trai_Dep: I cut professional tights-wearers some slack, saving the world and all. But for every hour they spend developing their civilian identity, that's less ... more » Cyberphin: When I've thought of writing my own comic book I've wondered about creating a hero whose secret identity, we, the audience, are unaware of. I don't ... more » drdoombot: God, I really hated that scene in Kill Bill Vol.2 where Bill described Superman as the real one and Clark as the mask. Despite my love for the Kill Bi... more » Grey_Area: Good post! This dork [threatquality.com] had some pretty deep thoughts on secret/dual identities recently. He meanders off into religious topics but ... more » Faustic_Caust: I hate the idea of the a-list DC superheroes all being on a first name basis. I think Meltzer started this in Identity Crisis and continued it on into... more » WiseGuy487: "Whereas the opposite may have once held true, since the '80's or so, it's been generally accepted that Superman is the mask and Clark the real person... more » billypilgrim: Where would the Lone Ranger fit in here? He has a secret identity but no persona apart from the mask. Or is he not a superhero? more » TheDarkWayne: I dont understand the Martian Manhunter, why would he turn into John Jones? It's not like he has anyone to protect, all his friends are superheroes. E... more » Discodave: R.O.A.C.H. M.O.T.E.L.: What about some of the less conventional secret identities - Thor and Dr Donald Blake for example; or Bruce Banner and the Hulk? Where (at least to me... more » ♥AntiSocialSocialite♥: This applies especially to heroes with no powers, but you hit the nail on the head by saying that the super-persona itself is sometimes the secret ide... more » Zidel333: Something about the phrase "Light hearted Batman" makes me want to shoot myself. I may be weird, but I love when Batman is moody, anti-human, tortured... more » -
#batmannotrip
The Real Batman To Return In 2010?
Wondering when Bruce Wayne will return? Rumors have it that next year will see two new series, The Search For Bruce Wayne and The Return of Batman, answering that question. So when's the next movie, then? [Bleeding Cool] -
#secretidentities
Who's Wearing the Mask?: On the Nature of Secret Identities
Secret identities. Do we really need them? More importantly, do superheroes? And how do they really work? (Do they?)
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#batman
Meet The New Batman, Same As The Old Batman?
The soliciations for DC Comics' June releases are out, including the brand new Batman line-up post-Battle For The Cowl. But who is the new Batman? And what's going on with Robin? Speculation ahead. More » -
#counterpoint
The Dark Knight Twice As Long As It Should Be
After all the hype and buzz, The Dark Knight turns out to be a taut, morally ambiguous crime drama that shies away for superhero schtick in favor of something more understated and suspenseful. As long as you leave the movie somewhere around the halfway point. If you stay for the whole thing, then be prepared to put up with a movie that gets so carried away with its own cleverness and supposed daring that it manages to make even Heath Ledger's compelling performance as the Joker seem boring. Plenty of spoilers under the jump, so be warned. More » -
