Tag: Batman

Schulz’ “Alter Ego”

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I bet that graphic got your attention!

No, Sparky didn’t moonlight as Batman, in issue 59 of Alter Ego…

...there is an interview with Al Plastino, long-time comic book artist, former cartoonist of the Nancy comic strip, and most relevant to this discussion, the guy whom United Feature Syndicate had tapped for taking over Peanuts should something happen to Schulz (back before it was decided that Such Things Would Not Be Done.) Among the illustrations for the article are small but clear reproductions of three Plastino Peanuts dailies, showing us what might have been.

(Thanks to The Aaugh Blog)

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Holy Performing Porpoises!

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“Scientists have taught dolphins to combine both rhythm and vocalisations to produce music, resulting in an extremely high-pitched, short version of the Batman theme song. ”

Honestly this all makes sense when you think about it. I submit this heartfelt quote from 1966’s “Batman: The Movie”:

Robin: Gosh Batman, the nobility of the almost-human porpoise.

Batman: True, it was noble of that animal to hurl himself into the path of that final torpedo. He gave his life for ours.

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Gay Batman Debacle Continues

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This from GayWired.com…

”DC Comics wants me to hand over all unsold work and invoices for the sold work,” said gallery owner Kathleen Cullen.

A Web site, Artnet.com, posted several images of the paintings and told PlanetOut Partners they had received a similar letter from DC Comics.

I dunno, whether they’re right or not, I think DC ends up looking like the bad guy here. Whatcha think?

(BTW, if DC wins, I want Watterson to go after those damn peeing Calvin bastards again!)

Best Batman Ever!

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And I really like the original Burton film. Heck, I even like the 1963 Adam West movie with the noble porpoise. But this one’s got ‘em all beat.

I’m no Batman afficiando, but Batman Begins seems to have recaptured what’s great (and disturbing) about Batman without seeming so comic-booky.

I’m so glad at least some of Hollywood has discovered that special effects and costumes do not a superhero movie make. Good writing, good directing, good actors – all these can and do help comic book flicks immensely.

There’s some nice nods to the comic, but never anything that feels like “this is for the comic fans!” There’s also some clever outside references that the director is smart enough to not beat you over the head with.

One thing that did bother me was a certain constant perkiness on Katie Holmes. Come on people; she can’t always be freezing cold in the chestal area. You’d think Gotham was located in Alaska for crying out loud! (Maybe this was an homage to Batman Forever?)

Anyway, go see it. Go see it now!