How can Batman compete with himself?

Not everyone will understand this, but sometimes I enjoy movies more than I enjoy books. It’s a rare occasion, but sometimes there’s a movie that’s done so perfectly, yet altered certain aspects of the book it was based off of in a way that change it entirely. That sounds odd, [...]

This edition is packed with, well just a couple questions. But one question takes precedence; which dead characters seem destined to rise during “Blackest Night?”

Yeah, this might be a long one. And full of spoilers.

You’ve been warned.

This edition we cover Daxamites, Prometheus, Co-Features, Dakota and even Kryb. We’ve even got royalty showing up via Aquaman and Wonder Woman.

Admit it; you’re curious. Just jump right in get to reading.

Think about it; we ALL have Morrison stories that we like, and Morrison stories that we don’t like, so really – what other factor could there be? When Grant Morrison is being reined in where he needs to be reined in, it’s like butter in four colors. When he’s not – say perhaps, he’s been paired with an editor who might be a little too starstruck to do his or her (most likely HIS)job, well…let me ask you this: y’ever tried discussing THE X-FILES with a stroke victim?

Neither have I, but I’ll bet you a Happy Meal that’s what it’s like.

After three agonizing months without Bat books (aside from Battle and it’s tie ins), we finally got what we were waiting for. Batman and Robin, the new franchise title in the Batman line, and the forerunner to the Bat reboot, hit shelves this week. Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely doing a book about the new Batman and Robin, Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne. Did it live up to expectations? Is this book really good enough to head up the Bat line?

Did you miss me?

This edition we tackle Barry Allen, expose Static, confront Final Crisis and address the Watchmen.

Oh yeah, it’s going to be an exciting read. Probably.

The first two FANTASTIC FOUR movies, while nowhere in the league of say, SPIDER-MAN/SPIDER-MAN 2, X-MEN/X-MEN 2, BATMAN BEGINS/THE DARK KNIGHT or IRON MAN, they weren’t the worst that we’ve seen, like THE SPIRIT, CATWOMAN, X-MEN 3 and – depending on who you ask – SUPERMAN RETURNS, DAREDEVIL,or HULK. It wouldn’t need much to make a better story – something similar in tone and/or approach to IRON MAN would be a smart move. Well that, and perhaps keeping the Mr. Fantastic/Doctor Doom relationship a little closer to the comics as opposed to that grotesque, almost Ultimate-styled revision.

Writer: Zeb Wells
Artist: Chris Bachalo
Inker: Tim Townsend
Publisher: Marvel Comics
First thing’s first. I’m not going to even try commenting on, or understanding, the Brand New Day fiasco. I’m not going to argue its merits, or add to that huge pile of words pointing out its stupidity. I’m not.
So, luckily, these issues have very little to do [...]