Yeah, like the hype over Superman's death. The death of superman had terrible artwork and a dumb story. And then he was back in a couple months with a mullet.
Batman RIP finale - SPOILERS
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Yeah, like the hype over Superman's death. The death of superman had terrible artwork and a dumb story. And then he was back in a couple months with a mullet.
I dropped this title somewhere in the middle of the RIP arc, so it feels weird to be defending something I don't even like. But, honestly, who cares what the hype said?
Of course the marketing department or whoever are going to want to make this story sound like a major, world-shaking event. That's their job. I find it pretty odd and very amusing that the people who criticize modern superhero comics for being too obsessed with "events" are often the first ones to complain when stories turn out to be non-events.
I hate DC's current event-obsession, too, which is why appreciate stories that are merely stories and not trying to be newsworthy big event. By people's comments, it sounds like this is one such story, and it's disheartening that people are using that as a mark against it. Yeah, that'll sure show DC that they should ease up on the events.
Of course the marketing department or whoever are going to want to make this story sound like a major, world-shaking event. That's their job. I find it pretty odd and very amusing that the people who criticize modern superhero comics for being too obsessed with "events" are often the first ones to complain when stories turn out to be non-events.
I hate DC's current event-obsession, too, which is why appreciate stories that are merely stories and not trying to be newsworthy big event. By people's comments, it sounds like this is one such story, and it's disheartening that people are using that as a mark against it. Yeah, that'll sure show DC that they should ease up on the events.
Nah, most comics are stupid, just because they arent Marvel/DC doesnt mean they're not stupid, or that they are good.
I read this issue, I dont think it, in itself, was bad, but as the finale to the RIP storyline I felt it failed to deliver a satisfying end.
I like the underlying concept of Batman being prepared for *anything* (and how it managed to give relevance to even the wacky 50's and 60's stories), but the execution of R.I.P. has fallen very flat in my opinion. At best, the plot was murky, and the resolution was disappointingly anti-climatic.
The plot was a mess I thought. Thought the lead-up issue was very good but this was anti-climatic and Batman certainly wasn't deconstructed. Most of it was a ruse.
RobertScorpio
Pariah
Agree...I too like the LANTERN arcs...they are start off good and always end very good as well...As for Batman being dead? Ummmm...yeah. What would be amazing is they could raised up their 'deadly' sales numbers. If this recession gets even worse, DC/MARVEL will most likely merge...as they almost did in the late 90s
Rob
A Clockwork Lim
Lieutenant Commander
I have a horrible feeling it's going to end up being so. It's the only reason any of it makes sense.
Am I the only one who thinks that would be a GREAT idea?
I think I'd jump off a bridge if that happened.
Don't forget your bungee cord.
Thanks for reminding me, I'd need something to wrap around my neck.
Don't forget your bungee cord.
Thanks for reminding me, I'd need something to wrap around my neck.
Always the kinkmeister, eh Hermiod? I should have known.
Send in the mercenaries now, it's almost Weihnachten!
You guys are brutal, brutal! And I like it.
^I was done with masochism after finishing Infinite Crisis.
The thought of my main source of entertainment - Marvel Comics - being defiled by the people who thought Amazons marching through Washington killing boys for being male was a good idea is not one I even dare contemplate.
The thought of my main source of entertainment - Marvel Comics - being defiled by the people who thought Amazons marching through Washington killing boys for being male was a good idea is not one I even dare contemplate.
Agreed friend.
Green Lantern has been amazing and getting continually better since "Rebirth."
