drqshadow Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 http://www.popcultureshock.com/killing-jok...tered-13/43466/ Looks interesting, at the very least... I don't know if the new colors are an improvement, but they're certainly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Its an interesting more stark and modern take on the book but the very colouring style that dates that book is a big part of its character. I prefer the original, it conveys the notion of the Joker better with the bright colours surrounding the death-white psychopath. The remix is too dependant on the idea that surroundings=mood which has never been the case with Joker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yeah, I prefer the brighter colors of the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Edge Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 It's worth noting that the new colouring job doesn't obscure the backgrounds in the way the old one did. Have a look at the scene where the pre-joker Joker is being offered the red hood job. There's stuff going on that I never noticed in the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blane Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hate it. That issue is EASILY my favorite comic book and the reason I got back into comics. The last frame, the (imo) definitive picture of The Joker is ruined by the new colors...or lack there of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Now that I've had some time to digest this, I actually think a lot of it is an improvement. I'm not crazy about the totally bleak, grey palette they've used to re-color the Joker, but the rest of the changes are for the better and even that panel has a lot of perks. I love the differences in the way his eyes are colored - they're twice as piercing and haunting with the new colors - and although I don't agree with the decision to nix the purple gloves, I have to admit the lighter color does a much better job of bringing out his hair. The gleam of his lipstick and improvements in the coloration of his teeth make a big difference, too. Also, this is a minor thing that I only really noticed because I know the difference between the printing processes involved, but take a look at the shade of black that's used on his head's shadow when it overlaps his button-up. In the original coloration, it's a mildly different tone than the shadow that carries through to his vest, where in the new version they're identical, which I think brings a lot more the composition. I think maybe with a bit more saturation in his wardrobe, I'd be universally in favor of the new colors, but that's a major stumbling block. As is, it's like most of the scenes were run through a filter and clarified significantly... and I love that Gordon has abandoned the fluorescent yellow overcoat and hat. Something a bit more like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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