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Post by All Star Batman on Oct 25, 2005 19:48:09 GMT -5
I know some of you hated the last issue and may not get this anymore, but I still think it's great, and so do someothers. That's why I'm starting the review page for when it comes out in a few weeks.  ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #3 Written by Frank Miller; Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Creative titans Frank Miller, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue their striking new vision of the Dark Knight in this tale of young Dick Grayson's transformation from orphaned acrobat into the Batman's first sidekick: Robin, the Boy Wonder! Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US On Sale November 9, 2005 Stay tuned.  |
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Post by Batdan on Oct 25, 2005 19:51:23 GMT -5
Go nuts, man. Have at it.
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Post by Batlaw on Oct 25, 2005 21:06:12 GMT -5
Well, I respect your enthusiasym and naturally your opinion, but personally I give this book one more issue. If it doesnt completely turn around, its gone. Even if it "turns around" after that, itll be too late and not worth the investiment.
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Post by Batdan on Oct 26, 2005 20:22:25 GMT -5
I'm already taking the long view. I'm waiting for the inevitable TPB. By then, a real consensus will have emerged about whether this is a quality book or not.
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Post by HUSH on Nov 1, 2005 1:36:58 GMT -5
I think the book is very well written and very cool, myself, and I'm glad we're getting another chapter in the Millerverse of Batman. I just kinda wish Miller would've toned down the city's corruptness and dangerousness just a bit, because this story's Gotham should NOT rival the Gotham City in DKR, as that should be the most corrupt, dangerous Gotham imaginable, but for the most part, it still is, IMO. I can't wait for issue #3, and I really want to see Joker soon.  I wonder when they're going to post the cover on the internet, tho, I really want to see it. |
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Post by vishman007 on Nov 1, 2005 19:03:27 GMT -5
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Post by Batdan on Nov 1, 2005 20:40:45 GMT -5
What were they saying about this being an all ages book? |
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 1, 2005 20:47:34 GMT -5
That's some Black Canary.
Anybody got a Lee cover?
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Post by HUSH on Nov 2, 2005 7:46:03 GMT -5
I'm getting the Miller covers from now on, and that one looks nice. I would like to see the Lee cover, also. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 2, 2005 17:10:39 GMT -5
What were they saying about this being an all ages book? They had Vicki Vale in her underwear the 1st issue. You call that All Ages? Plus it's Miller man. What did you expect? The dude wrote Sin City. |
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Post by HUSH on Nov 3, 2005 4:30:06 GMT -5
They had Vicki Vale in her underwear the 1st issue. You call that All Ages? Plus it's Miller man. What did you expect? The dude wrote Sin City. Quite right, and personally, I wouldn't have it any other way. |
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Post by Batdan on Nov 3, 2005 20:24:39 GMT -5
Well, no, I wouldn't expect Miller to write all-ages fare (and wouldn't want him to). I just think it's funny that DC tried to sell it that way.
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Post by HUSH on Nov 4, 2005 4:18:24 GMT -5
Well, no, I wouldn't expect Miller to write all-ages fare (and wouldn't want him to). I just think it's funny that DC tried to sell it that way. You're right, they shouldn't have claimed it would be, that's just silly, especially to anyone familiar with Miller's work. |
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Post by IamI on Nov 7, 2005 18:17:20 GMT -5
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 7, 2005 18:41:31 GMT -5
YOU GOTTA BE !@#$ING KIDDING ME! I'VE WAITED SINCE SEPTEMBER TO GET IT THIS WEEK AND NOW I HAVE TO A WHOLE NOTHER DAMN MONTH!? NO I WILL NOT CALM DOWN! THIS REALLY GRINDS MY GEARS!
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Post by Batdan on Nov 7, 2005 19:52:56 GMT -5
I can't really say I'm surprised.
I hate to say it but I think DC blew it with this title. They had an opportunity to draw in atypical readers or bring back people who left the hobby. This is a terrible way to build readership.
(I won't even get into how disappointing the comic itself has been.)
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Post by vishman007 on Nov 7, 2005 21:37:45 GMT -5
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Post by HUSH on Nov 10, 2005 3:13:48 GMT -5
Arrrghh!!! *frustration* They are really jerking us around on this one.  |
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Post by vishman007 on Nov 10, 2005 8:35:17 GMT -5
I only hope after this huge delay, further issues come out monthly. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 10, 2005 19:35:18 GMT -5
I only hope after this huge delay, further issues come out monthly. Issue 4 is supposedly due out in January. Maybe that's what they're planning. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 13, 2005 19:49:33 GMT -5
I can only think these possibilities to why they keep changing the release date:
1. With issue 4 due in January, they may have it as a monthly title.
2. Make us want it more so sales will go high.
3. Miller's making changes because of some of the negative reviews on issue 2 some of you gave. I loved issue two.
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Post by HUSH on Nov 13, 2005 20:39:11 GMT -5
I can only think these possibilities to why they keep changing the release date.....3. Miller's making changes because of some of the negative reviews on issue 2 some of you gave. I loved issue two. Same here; hopefully he's not changing anything.  |
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Post by Batdan on Nov 20, 2005 14:30:47 GMT -5
For those disappointed by this title, I recommend Batman and the Monster Men. To me, it feels more like what All-Star was intended to be.
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Post by IamI on Nov 21, 2005 5:54:10 GMT -5
I can't wait for issue #3, ... It looks like you are going to have to wait until 12/21 for that cover. Looks like we will have to wait one more week now, until the 28th. www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=4358 |
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Post by All Star Batman on Dec 3, 2005 18:32:13 GMT -5
And now we have to wait til February for issue 4.
AAAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!!!
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Post by reideen1313 on Dec 3, 2005 21:14:58 GMT -5
Don't worry. When (if) it does come out in Feb, there will be plenty of copies to go around - you won't have to worry about missing the issue. People are going to be jumping off this sinking ship left and right.
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Post by All Star Batman on Dec 26, 2005 19:56:11 GMT -5
After 3 months of release date changes and the debates we've had on this title, issue 3 of ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER will finally come out this Wednesday!
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Post by reideen1313 on Dec 26, 2005 20:44:52 GMT -5
After 3 months of release date changes and the debates we've had on this title, issue 3 of ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER will finally come out this Wednesday! Believe it when you see it on the shelves. |
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Post by Batdan on Dec 30, 2005 20:32:26 GMT -5
OK, after all the back and forth over whether or not this series is any good, I took a shot at Ish 3.
I'm still not impressed.
Some thoughts:
-- Half the comic was Black Canary kicking everyone's rears in a bar, especially two guys who looked suspiciously like Ollie Queen and John Stewart. Then she robs them. Sigh.
-- Superman gets miffed that Batman has kidnapped a kid. Once again, we have a Frank Miller Batman vs. Superman smackdown brewing. Enough.
-- Bottom line: There's nothing to this series. There's no strong plot and the art, while pretty, doesn't mesh well with Miller's style, such as it is in this case.
-- After 3 issues, where is this going? Sorry, but it's all been pretty empty so far.
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Post by vishman007 on Dec 30, 2005 20:58:25 GMT -5
I had to think long and hard before I bought this. It was good, but nothing happened in the story. We get a back story to Black Canary, two pages of Batman and Robin in the Batmobile (still!) and two pages of Superman mad at Batman. I really hope the next issue goes somewhere instead of just setting up the story, which has happened for the last 3 issues.
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I wonder when they're going to post the cover on the internet, tho, I really want to see it.
