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  1. Azrael as Batman from the Knight Fall story line.
  2. Long post incoming, not intended to be incendiary; but just to expand my thoughts on the matter: 2010, where we have even more potentially amazing special effect techniques and artisans working in film? It worked in 1975 because Richard Donner and Warner Bros. burned some serious calories to do the character and franchise justice. If you're not going to spend money or do the work, then yeah you end up with the TV Spider-Man (no slight to fans of that, but growing up in that era even as a kid I called it crap), the Corman Fantastic Four, and that goofy Captain America. In 2010 there's no excuse to not have amazing Superhero movies. The reason Superman Returns wasn't so hot is because Bryan Singer was too busy trying to insert himself into the Donner continuity; and a fudged up script. Imagine how successful Batman Begins would have been if Nolan tried to pick up the ball Schumacher left for him and run with it. Bat-nipples and neon rollerblading hooligans, woohoo! All I'm saying, is rather than parrot the tired, tired, tired - "It won't work in the real world" - first SHOW ME it won't work. And no, Corman FF or bad cosplay does not count. Spend a fraction of what was budgeted for X-Men or Batman Begins and show me professional designed costumes inspired by the comics; not the Wachowski Bros. or whatever cinematic fad is en vogue at the time you're making the movie. Hell, look back at the reports that the crew behind the non-Corman FF movie re-though Mr. Fantastic after seeing The Incredibles. That shows you right there that if they production team and director have no clue, then your comic movie is screwed. If you can't work from the foundation that Stan & Jack gave you and make a fun movie; then you're doing it all wrong. With today's technology and special effects, there's absolutely no reason comic book movies shouldn't be done reasonably well. Not to harsh on the Wachowski Bros. either, they've done the best animation to live action translation ever with Speed Racer. Sure it tanked at the box office, but if we judged everything based off of commercial success; when we wouldn't even be discussing comics. Speed Racer is the "funnest" two hours in a theater I've spent in recent memory. Once again, that's a testament to the vision and direction of the staff behind the movie. Again, show me; and not bad cosplay. Show me something that cost more than $100 at Jo-Ann Fabric and several hours on a sewing machine by a hobbyist. Not to take anything away from good cosplay. Two years ago I saw a great classic Wolverine cosplayer, complete with retractable claws. That level of passion, plus a couple of thousand from the development budget of Warner Bros. or Disney could churn out one hell of an impressive movie Wolverine. To crib a slogan: YES WE CAN! Until these studios show me it can't be done; with a good budget, good director, and good production values; read: Not the Corman FF, then I'm not going to buy that line of crap.
  3. Repeating incorrect information doesn't make it a truth. You're right: Looks terrible! Robin is a garbage character that shouldn't even exist in the comics. I don't know any comic fan growing up that wanted to be Robin over Batman. The whole "sidekicks for kids to relate to" logic was busted when these characters were created, it's still busted.
  4. Why wouldn't it if they took the time and care that they've been taking with Iron Man and Thor? Now Captain America. While the costumes aren't 1:1 accurate to the comics, they're a damned sight better than the post-Wachowski Matrix era black leather on everybody that seemed to be fashionable. Granted that was also backed up by the financial success of the leather clad Blade 1. Problem is the bean counters aren't visionaries, otherwise they'd be artists and directors. You can't design art by committee and unfortunately that's what Hollywood has been reduced to in most cases. Get over the wider audience accepting your hobby. These are comic book movies. People don't shoot laser beams out of their eyes in the real world either. If you think about it, if you controlled lightening - do you honestly think anyone would stop you from dressing however the F you like? Hell no. You control the f'ing lightening and naysayers would be smote! In an era where we have goth kids, guidos, thugs, and other dressing like jabronis do you really think someone with the ability to boil your blood would care what you thought of their fashion sense?
  5. Chefs wear career specific clothing. Police Men wear career specific clothing. Firefighters wear career specific clothing. Doctors wear career specific clothing. Superheroes wear career specific clothing. The "real life" argument doesn't fly as this is a work of fantasy / fiction; and let's face it - superheroes do wear costumes in real life.
  6. Just an FYI, it's "Samurai". At least you're consistent. I could go for a Creeper. I'm glad these waves are tapering off. Spent too much on these bloody things already. Need a financial respite.
  7. Okay, I'm a bit tipsy and you got a giggle out of me.
  8. Well, at least you're in character. I wouldn't rule it out though. Warner Brothers owns DC, and now Disney owns Marvel. These two mega corporations aren't going to squander the chance to make money hand over fist from eager fanbases.
  9. Oh my! Did Magneto get a job at Crazy Horse? What's with all the stripper glitter?
  10. Living rooms! Bed rooms! DCUC, ah yeah! Hey hey! [/i]
  11. Haha - yeah, I fished The Return out of the 50¢ bin at the local comic shop. I got what I paid for. Plus IIRC Tom Raney handled the art on that issue.
  12. That was a skrull? I read the issue, and I recall it was some alternate time line / time travel thing. Going on the issue itself. I don't regularly read Marvel comics so I may have missed whatever dumb crap they pulled later in reference to that. Just follow artists and/or writers where they go. No point in following characters.
  13. D'oh! I still feel bad as I stumbled upon Blackest Night spoilers here in a thread I didn't expect them in. Why edit my post? Still stands, barring rationalization; it was still a "new" Captain Marvel comic to keep the Trademark and Copyrights up to date. Corporations have to protect their intellectual property, or as you may prefer - "characters".
  14. Nuff Said. While you can rationalize this any way you like, bottom line is it was Marvel dragging the character out of storage to parade around and keep their copyrights and trademarks up to date. Disney and Warner aren't about to let their properties lapse into the public domain. Not in my lifetime, probably not in your children, or grandchildren's lifetimes either.
  15. Oh crap! Sorry Harry, now you may want to edit your post. Sorry guys!
  16. It's unfortunate, but Marvel/DC will never kill a character permanently. Corporations need to keep their copyrights and trademarks locked down so they can keep milking them for money. Never mind the comic fans that will Internet riot if you kill off their favorite character.
  17. So far my experience with MattyCollector has been nothing but positive. Ordered Wave 12 set from them, didn't have any page crashes like Amazon sales, or any weirdness at all. Bottom line: Don't panic, and have your Credit Card ready the day they go on sale.
  18. He was also Hannibal King. He also plays a superhero in Paper Man. I don't mind, Hollywood has already demonstrated acute tunnel vision when it comes to choosing actors. The pool of Hollywood sanctioned movie dudes keeps shrinking. Whatever happened to casting unknowns? What I do mind is Blu Ray stuff. Is this on the DVD as well? I'm not over eager to rush out and join the Sony proprietary format Kool-Aid drinking party.
  19. Shouldn't be a problem since Warner Brothers owns DC Comics. Really, has there been a non-Warner DC comic movie recently?
  20. I would love to see the Wachowski Bros. do a Superman movie. Ignore the Matrix. Look at how wonderfully they adapted Speed Racer. They get the source material, they direct action well, and they do big movies justice. However I want a Superman movie with villains he can go toe to toe with. Having the world's most powerful hero facing off intellectually against a guy he could snap in two is dull. The animated series did a wonderful job of positioning Darkseid as the heavy he is. I'd love to see a movie with Darkseid involved. Perhaps a trilogy that ends with taking the fight to Apokalips. I was looking forward to the Shazam movie, but that got canned. Dwayne Johnson would have made a great Black Adam. Also I'd rather they cast a figure competitor as Wonder Woman, in a supporting roll in the JLA movie. Look the part. Worry about the acting chops second. Worked for the Conan flicks and I don't want a rickety Hollywood frail as Diana. I want to see some muscle on her, not her ribs protruding from behind her implants. Some gal with a build like Pauline Nordin. Megan Fox is the most god awful "it girl" in recent memory. Completely uncharismatic and looks like a young Elvis to boot. No thanks kids!
  21. I had a feeling with all the discussion about aqualad this got looked over I forget where I heard it, but there was some reasoning given for the tanned complexion of aquatic characters. It mainly has to do with surfer dude stereotypes and perhaps something to due with particular tropical island dwelling cultures. In that way, it makes sense. Not saying it justifies "lol RACE SWAP", but laid out like that; it makes sense. Never mind whatever happened to fish people being blue-green/green with gills and or scales? :| Why don't we love cool monsters anymore?
  22. There were folks that swore up and down Luthor was black in the Animated Series. Guess folks just aren't used to lips being illustrated unless it's a black character. Have they never laid eyes on Billy Zane?!
  23. I'm not seeing it, by any chance are you one of those people that thought Lex Luthor in Superman Animated Series was black as well?
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