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Post by /\/\att on May 11, 2005 15:22:31 GMT -5
Batman Strikes #9 is on stands today. We're running a contest just like last month. Find the LoG reference in this month's issue and win a signed copy of Strikes! This reference is easier to locate, I assure you! Good Luck and be sure to give the creative team feedback on what you thought about the art and writing!
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Post by /\/\att on May 12, 2005 0:14:15 GMT -5
ok, I guess I'll start off the discussion!
Each issue of Strikes has impressed me for one reason or another. This month's installment was no exception. The story arc went above and beyond, and managed to entertain the HELL out of me! I really enjoyed end twist and motivation for Joker trying to prove his sanity. Priceless!
Chris's layouts are amazing, as always...especially that final Arkham/Joker montage. Brilliant! His Joker is so beyond the model it actually improves the Joker's look at times!
Terry's inks are beautiful as ever..and the colorists actually came close to a shade of blue on batman! ....I said CLOSE...but not quite. SIGH!
as for little tidbits I noticed the team snuck in...
pg 1. - tv show interviewing Judge GRACE HARVEY - as in Grace is the first name of HARVEY DENT's wife! nice one there. The other person interviewed is a non-batman reference, but funny nontheless....its R. Mason Burr...for anyone that grew up watching re-runs, Perry MASON, a famous lawyer show starred one Raymond (or R.) Burr.
Joker's cell number is 027 (as in det. comics 27!)
also, the character Simon Skye has the inmate number 027 039 (det comics #27 out in 1939)
very nice touches.
I also very much enjoyed the tie-in between the childhoods of Batman and Joker! Fantastic work there.
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Freddy PhatsaXXX
Legions Of Gothamite
Homer: "Ohhhh, but Sipowicz does it"
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Post by Freddy PhatsaXXX on May 12, 2005 5:01:08 GMT -5
Fatty, I have read the book and have discovered the following LOG references....
1) You are the Joker's freakin' lawyer!!!(Coolest Thing Ever) Im all like I KNOW him!!!! 2)The end thingy on the last page is the reply/notify thingy...
Give me the priZe bi****s!!!
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Post by Hush Riddler on May 12, 2005 10:01:24 GMT -5
I loved this one, I fully agree with Matt's first paragraph. WEEE! The artwork was different, and I had to read it a second time to really enjoy it because the first time I just kept looking at the animation like "WTF?!?!"
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Post by reideen1313 on May 12, 2005 22:06:31 GMT -5
I really enjoyed this one too. Especially enjoyed Matt being Mistah J's lawyer! Next time I see him, I'll have to get it autographed and then send it off to be graded and slabbed! ;D
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Post by akiradevilmanfudo on May 13, 2005 1:58:22 GMT -5
this comics sound awesome and i cant find them on my country how many pages have each comic??? were i can find them online (i mean a Internet shop) ?
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Post by Hush Riddler on May 14, 2005 8:37:03 GMT -5
Yea Matt you being the Joker's lawyer was pretty damn cool, I must admit. I also would like to know where you can buy them on an Internet shop, because my town's comic book store has gone out of business... And I was their best costumer too... :-(
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Post by Robin on May 14, 2005 17:11:54 GMT -5
I have to get out and get this issue. It sounds awesome.
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Bill Matheny
Gotham Tourist
The Batman Strikes Writer
Bill Matheny - Comic Writer
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Post by Bill Matheny on May 14, 2005 17:43:44 GMT -5
Wow -
All of the Matt fans are crawling out of the woodwork. I'm calling DC on Monday and lobbying for a title change:
THE BATMAN - and McNabb - STRIKES!
This could lead to his own min-series, action figures, and people wandering around conventions dressed like Matt.
I'm not so sure if the last one is such a good thing...
Don't be shy about posting your comments about the books. We appreciate the feedback.
And tipping the website every now and then is a good thing. Matt spends a lot of greenbacks on the board and all of the Doritos he downs while working on it.
I'm sure he'd love to have the funds to grab the occasional can of bean dip.
Bill
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Post by Arkham16 on May 14, 2005 19:20:08 GMT -5
I missed this Issue? NOOOOO!!! I've been waiting for it. Gahh!!! Alright i'll pick it up next time!
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Post by /\/\att on May 15, 2005 4:17:37 GMT -5
Wow - All of the Matt fans are crawling out of the woodwork. I'm calling DC on Monday and lobbying for a title change: THE BATMAN - and McNabb - STRIKES! This could lead to his own min-series, action figures, and people wandering around conventions dressed like Matt. I'm not so sure if the last one is such a good thing... Don't be shy about posting your comments about the books. We appreciate the feedback. And tipping the website every now and then is a good thing. Matt spends a lot of greenbacks on the board and all of the Doritos he downs while working on it. I'm sure he'd love to have the funds to grab the occasional can of bean dip. Bill LMAO Bill. You're just my PR guy anymore aren't ya? I can live with that. lol. Seriously, thanks for including me in this story, its a HUGE honor for a geek, such as myself, to be a part of my favorite franchise. Means the world to me. but seriously, listen to Bill Matheny guys..and give me all your money. ;D
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Post by Arkham16 on May 15, 2005 13:11:51 GMT -5
As you command...
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Post by DARK KNIGHT on May 15, 2005 22:35:02 GMT -5
Congrats to Matt on being included in the issue that is awesome! the whole issue was a blast thanks to all involved !
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Post by Batdan on May 16, 2005 18:21:22 GMT -5
Read it this morning. Dug it.
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Post by J-Man on May 16, 2005 19:45:51 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]I went to my comic shop yesterday looking for this issue, but there were none on the shelf.
Basically, what I'm dying to see from this issue is how'd they approach MacNabb artistically? Does he look like Matt, or does he appear in name only?[/shadow]
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Post by hitman04 on May 17, 2005 21:03:12 GMT -5
man, i wish my comic shop still sold this comic. and i don't know how i knew, but i knew all along that the log referance would involve /\/\att himself lol
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Post by Disgruntled Gremlin on May 21, 2005 23:02:05 GMT -5
Note: This is not meant to be taken too harshly or personally. I just think that a different perspective on the issue could be constructive, and I don't think anything that I'm going to say is unfair or unneccessary- it's just what I think.
With that warning, here's my two cents.
The premise in itself was excellent (I would've loved to have seen a darker focus on the Joker trial), but the Joker's motivation seemed too flimsy, and the final pages just seemed too cheesy for a Batman comic, even one designed for kids. I kind of found myself thinking, "Did I just read that?"
As great as the idea behind the story was, the execution on the ending just seemed rushed to me. I would've liked to have seen a couple more pages devoted to a more elaborate Joker plot, as opposed to him just being in it for some extra cash (and the thrill of meeting his idol).
On the plus side, the artwork was great, half BTAS and half The Batman, although some more shadows would've been nice in the courtroom. Clean up the dialogue, and the first 3/4 of the book would've been on par with some of the old 'Adventures' stuff.
The Batman Strikes is still finding its roots, and I really can't wait to see the take the writers are going to go with some newer villains. With all of their exposure on the show, though, I think it's annoying that the Joker and the Penguin have to be included so often, and these appearances just seem a little...forced.
As soon as the writers are given some more liberty when it comes to character choice (and hopefully some darker storylines), I'm betting I'll be picking up a brilliant book every month. For now though, things are still a little rough around the edges for me.
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Post by /\/\att on May 21, 2005 23:46:27 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]I went to my comic shop yesterday looking for this issue, but there were none on the shelf.
Basically, what I'm dying to see from this issue is how'd they approach MacNabb artistically? Does he look like Matt, or does he appear in name only?[/shadow] He actually does look a bit like me..I don't think Chris did that on purpose, though.
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