RSS Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Eventually death catches up with everyone, even superheroes. But in comic books, death isn't always permanent. Today, Des and Mike discuss the impact death has on comic book characters and the superhero genre. [ 1:36:14 || 44.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_317.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Here's the cover with the new Flash costume I spoke about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I love Brian Bolland! Interesting image beyond that Flash costume: -Flash looks like a black guy -Earth 2 Superman? -Nightwing just figure something out or is he wondering how Power Girl stays upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Also Red Tornado looks unlike any version so far. Alternate universe/narrative dealie? Sound very Animal Man to me. Dread is 39? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Right, it could be an alternate reality, but I like to think DC screwed up and showed this early. Dread is 39? Old Man Reddick! HA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 ... For a minute you were talking to Earth 2 Desmond Reddick whose loafer friend Barry leaned up against reality a little too hard. I tried to cover it up but it's best you guys know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DCAUFan1051 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm only 24 minutes into this... but I must say this has to be the best ep since 293. Really giving me great info on comics thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Either Mike is the master of editing or this isn't as wayward and off-the-cuff as I remember it. Probably a little of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sn4tcH Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Bravo! I love Mike's take on Dick and Robin and all that jazz. I think the last few issues of Nightwing really showed the correct respect to the character, and if you ever get a chance, go ahead and check them out. I think the author was Tomasi (sp?) and he just "got" Nightwing. As for why Nightwing had some issues with Batman, that was really an early on thing. Batman fired Robin, and getting fired... well it makes people mad, and I would assume it would be an even bigger deal in a case like this. This coupled with the fact that Bruce had been trying to get Dick to quit out of worry for his safety, and just general misunderstanding, it wasn't a pleasant breakup. Tim is really what brought them back together; he kind of reminded them of why they were friends to begin with. It's probably a good thing that it happened that way too, because I think Dick being so different from Batman is a plus. I believe he would have become more and more like Bruce over time, instead of the lovable guy that the whole DCU knows. Look at Tim, he's basically Bruce Jr. at this point. That's why I'm totally okay with Dick never joining the JLA, because he's SO not Batman. He's Dick Grayson! He's like the one guy to deny his legacy and do his own thing successfully, he doesn't need to follow in anyones footsteps. He's got his own group of pals outside the League. In the Battle For The Cowl, Bruce tells Dick with his final message to NOT be Batman. Even Bruce gets it. I'm kind of rambling... Robins are awesome. Ages: Dick: Probably about 8 when he became Robin Jason: Probably 14 Tim: Probably 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 It should be noted that that image from the Last Days of Animal Man takes place in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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