Batman, Inc. # 1- 2
Written by Last Angry Geek Wednesday, 25 May 2011 03:25
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Comments (41)
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05.25.2011 - 04:37 | shirei
You go for a brief holiday in Japan and suddenly... tentacles.
This seems like an interesting concept that could just go on running with an episodic feel. The wise old man, younger person also seems a little like Dark Knight Returns where someone takes up the mantle of robin after Batman has given up.
nice review. I'll be waiting for the next.
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05.25.2011 - 04:39 | Razorgeist
Wow Im first. I had considered picking this up but it seems as though Grant is up to his old tricks with Batman again. I havent enjoyed any of his batman (save for Batman and Robin) run and this just dosent catch my eye.
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05.25.2011 - 05:35 | trlkly
This is why true firsters post and then edit after they are sure they are first.
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05.25.2011 - 04:46 | Amdor
I give Last Angry Geek a final rating of 4 out of 5 stars. First joke was too long, but review is informative.
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05.25.2011 - 04:58 | Shinigami
I can't wait this to be found here in Finland. I have thanking Last Angry Geek from introducing so many good comic books to me. Thats how I learned from those awesome Power Girl comic books.
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05.25.2011 - 05:58 | inspectornills
Lord Deathman huh? Interesting to see him again since the manga with the japanese version of batman. And because of that fact, I believe Deathman is in fact based in Japan and never was a Gotham villain.
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05.25.2011 - 05:59 | jalford
Actually, Lord Death Man was an original character from the official 1960s Batman manga series, or "Bat-Manga" as it was titled out here. He even showed up on Batman: Brave And The Bold.
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05.25.2011 - 06:03 | Farson89
Morrison didn't create Lord Death Man, he first appeared way back in Batman #180 in 1966 and later that year the character appeared in the Batman manga which was produced during the height of Japan's love of the character brought on by the Adam West TV series.
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I like the idea of this series in theory: Batman wants to help heroes that are just like him across the world. Ok sure, I can run with that especially when you realize that there are probably a lot of heroes that were inspired by Batman to be just like him in some way. My problem is when you get down to the fact that there is the Justice League,the Justice Society, and the Titans. Why aren't these heroes part of these teams? Ok so I can stretch the fact that it's possible these heroes weren't exactly "invited" because of they may not have been on the radar. If so then why not do it this way:
Batman and select crew of hand picked recruiters, go around the world and find these "batman" like heroes and just recruit them into the League/Society/Titans? Wouldn't it be interesting to see stuff like Arsenal trying to overcome the loss of his daughter by finding a heroine that reminds him of her in some way? Booster Gold meets an actor that wants to become famous through crime fighting? Stories like that? *shrugs* thats just me though.
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05.25.2011 - 06:14 | StewiePliskenSure, it's in Japan, so the girls HAVE to fight something with giant tentacles.
I like these reviews. The overviews are informative, especially for those of us that can't read the actual books.
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heya L.A.G.
I really enjoy your reviews! They're perfect to relax with for a few minutes if I'm taking a break from work or just surfing the net.
I was wondering if you read Batgirl, could you do a review of the issues you like? For me it's the only Bat-book to read: all the flavor of Batman with a wonderful main lead and a lot of twists and turns to keep everyone happy.
I'm just worried folks are overlooking it because it's Stephaine and that's the reason they should pick it up in the first place! It's great seeing a Bat-character enjoy being part of the family without as much opressive grimness that normally surrounds Batman and company.
Thanks for a lot of fun reviews (esp over at You Know Who) and thanks for reading my request!
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05.25.2011 - 08:04 | mrskippy
I like his work in Batman & Robin, especially his characterization of Damian.
It's funny you go by the "Last Angry Geek" when you are one of the least angry contributors to this site, lol. Not a criticism, just an observation.
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05.25.2011 - 08:18 | Cferra
Hm. Batman setting up Batmen all around the globe? I really hope this doesn't come to bite him in the ass. Still, Bats seems to have really weird rogues as far as comic characters go. Nice review, dude!
I wonder where Death-Man was during Blackest Night...
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05.25.2011 - 08:19 | David2
Enjoyable... and I noticed you used the Batman TV theme when Batgirl was included. Nicely done.
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05.25.2011 - 08:39 | Afrenchlook: White
Issues 3 to 5 more more interesting in my opinion, plus they introduced Doctor dedalus as an nemesis for the serie and explained a few plotholes such as why lordDeathman acted like he did (in fact no it didn't explain anything but it gave clues)
I think the two first issues should be seen as an introduction more than as a complete story
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Lord Death Man was a character who already existed. Morrison doesn't throw darts to find characters, he raids the DC Comics Encyclopaedia for the most obscure characters he can find!
Loved the show, btw
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05.25.2011 - 08:46 | fiercefoxI have not enjoyed Batman nearly as much as I do with Grant Morrison at the helm. He's taken the character in new and exciting places that make me salivate for the next issue of his amazing epic.
One of the things that I enjoy the most about his work on Batman is that there's absolutely no hand holding. He doesn't explain everything that's going on, and leaves it to the reader to discover the little details and intricacies of the story, which is rich with them.
He's one of the best writers DC has, and has truly written one of the greatest Batman stories of all time.
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05.25.2011 - 09:00 | WinterstarCome on Geek I liked the review but that whole Backwards time bullet... That was what happened to Captain America
In Final Crisis Batman was blasted by the Omega Sanction and sent back in time.
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05.25.2011 - 09:04 | Usbcheater
The first joke was a valid try but I skipped it either way. And Lord Death man is not created by Grant Marrison, He was created for the 1960's Batmanga and he was based on the pre-golden age superhero Ogon Bat.
4:00 Ooooo (full power)SSJ Goku with a big ass sword in the box on the right! Dragon Ball / Dragon Quest crossover? :D
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05.25.2011 - 09:28 | Tkscz
Death man was a villain from a Japanese Batman Comic. 3-5 get really confusing as it jumps from one story to the other with little explanation until the end.
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05.25.2011 - 09:33 | jdreyfuss
You do an excellent borscht belt accent. How much practice did that take?
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05.25.2011 - 12:21 | LastAngryGeek
Not much. Type in "Sid Dithers SCTV" at YouTube and you'll see I'm just ripping off Eugene Levy.
"Mighty" Higgs, FTW!!!
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05.28.2011 - 18:24 | SpotTheShingoHate to break it to you, but the majority of users on this site may be too young to remember SCTV!
Also, arguing with oneself could be a sign of mental illness. Just pointing that out there.
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05.25.2011 - 09:38 | FunkyM
Great vid LAG.
And you nailed it, right there. We want shocks, sure, but we want an explanation for it. Tell us that Hero-guy survived the deadly villains doom-trap of doom, but tell us how he did it!
Anyways, I go.
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05.25.2011 - 09:51 | Destructive DarknessWhy did you keep calling that character "Hiro" when his name's clearly "Jiro"? He's Japanese, not Spanish, so I'm pretty sure the "J" is not pronounced as an "H".
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05.25.2011 - 15:21 | lilyoftheval5
Pretty nice review! With good points and no nitpicking. I also like how the series is described - franchiseing the Dark Knight.
I did not yet form my opinion of the storyline. Months later I am still in the phase of scratching my head and wondering if this new turn is such a great idea...
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05.25.2011 - 16:37 | Chosen Zelos
The fifth issue is where the series really shines, as it seems like Bruce's vision is finally starting to come together.
And I had no really problem reading it ... except i can't recall where the black guy came from all of a sudden.
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Your review is spot on. Don't really care for this series. I'm sticking to Detective Comics, Batman and Robin, and Batgirl(Current favorite of the three) for my Bat-related needs.
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05.25.2011 - 18:49 | ShadowWing Tronix
Wait, he's turning them into Batmen? I thought he was just making a team up of crimefighters with his style, not convincing them all to become Batman. That's just not right.
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05.25.2011 - 19:34 | brick mooncode
What was that you said, a reverse time bullet? Is that like a bullet zipping backwards at top speed through Batman's torso, into the barrel of a gun firing in reverse?
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05.25.2011 - 21:38 | AriaElshorter jokes and just play it straight/sarcastic and informative. Ur better that way.
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