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Post by HoM on Nov 30, 2013 17:01:07 GMT -5
It wouldn't be business as usual at the DC2 if an editor didn't forget to post up an issue on a Wednesday!
Introducing Batman & Robin, the newest title from lead Bat-writer Fantomas! I've been privy to the goings-on behind the scenes of the inception of this title, and the creativity energy flying between Jamie and Fant is terrifying (and a little bit intimidating) so I know we're in for one hell of a good time.
So, if you have a moment, please let us know what you thought of this première issue!
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Post by David on Nov 30, 2013 18:04:08 GMT -5
Been waiting for this issue since I heard whispers of it, and I was not disappointed!
Loved the opening scene with the kids playing. Immediately sets a fun tone and puts some distance from the type-A Batman that can be so wearisome. Dick is a great Bright Knight, and he declares his mission statement in a great scene that follows. Refreshing!
I liked Tim and Stephanie's interaction. Very stripped down and quick patter. Almost Whedonesque. Looking forward to seeing where this dynamic goes. Loved seeing Dick and Alfred interact, too. I always thought those two had a unique relationship, given that Bruce is not exactly an ideal father figure. Maybe we'll see some of that explored?
The last scene bookended the issue nicely and left me wanting more! And with the menace of the Ghosts and the Eater of Faces on the horizon, I know this title is detained to be a fun read, so I will absolutely be back.
My favorite thing about this issue is how well the art and graphics worked with the story. Jamie Rimmer is master craftsmen, and perfectly complemented Fantomas' style here. Color me very impressed gentleman: this issue demonstrates just why the DC2 is so cool. Thanks for the fun read!
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Post by Brandon on Dec 1, 2013 16:03:41 GMT -5
Really enjoyed this guys. Love the cover! It drew me right in. Very well done. Good characterizations and easy moving plot. Can't get enough of this kind of take on Dick Grayson as Batman. A little sad it wasn't Damian as Robin, but I haven't followed th bat-books here enough to know Damian's status on the site. Nicely done, fellas. You've captured a lot of what made the Batman and Robin at DC so good to begin with.
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Post by lissilambe on Dec 2, 2013 13:19:13 GMT -5
Lively, quick, well-paced, good characterization and nice atmosphere built up around the different scenes. All very good things in a title with a lot of movement, very appropriate for a "Dynamic Duo" book to be...you know, dynamic. With just a focus on setting up things, you get a lot of stuff out there to lure the reader back in. And a fun throwback style cover, which does my Silver Age-loving heart good.
Keep it up!
Take care
Don
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Post by Fantômas on Dec 8, 2013 20:22:58 GMT -5
I've been a bit busy this month (there are definitely some issues from almost all of you that I need to read before I get left behind), but thanks to Charlie for editting this so nicely, and thanks to you all for such nice words. I've been privy to the goings-on behind the scenes of the inception of this title, and the creativity energy flying between Jamie and Fant is terrifying (and a little bit intimidating) so I know we're in for one hell of a good time. The creative process behind the title has been an awful lot of fun. If Steph, Kori and Cass somehow end up as well-developed, engaging characters in what could have been something of a boy's club, I can only blame Jamie. This cover in particular is fantastic (the next will impress too, mind you). Neon colours, ironic 'CLASP', beautiful Batmobile (Jamie said he didn't like drawing masculine cars, but that this one has more organically flowing curves to it - perfect treatment). If Bruce's world is gothic and art deco, then Dick and Tim's world is garish neo-noir. The Adam West show directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. I liked Tim and Stephanie's interaction. Very stripped down and quick patter. Almost Whedonesque. I'm not even going to try and disguise the fact that I've been marathoning Buffy recently. I never saw the show when it was on, and I've been making up for lost time. Loved seeing Dick and Alfred interact, too. I always thought those two had a unique relationship, given that Bruce is not exactly an ideal father figure. Maybe we'll see some of that explored? Dick and Alfred are an interesting pair...there will certainly be more of their interacting. I like their dynamic, certainly. Not sure I could describe it easily, even though it's pretty clear in my mind how it plays out. Hm. Bruce and Alfred always have the veneer of master-servant, while Dick and Alfred never do. Is Alfred a father figure to Dick? Grandfather figure? I'm not sure how to put it. So yes, that'll have to be explored. My favorite thing about this issue is how well the art and graphics worked with the story. Jamie Rimmer is master craftsmen, and perfectly complemented Fantomas' style here. Color me very impressed gentleman: this issue demonstrates just why the DC2 is so cool. Thanks for the fun read! I'll try and keep my Jamie-praise to a restrained minimum, but yeah. His artwork and designs are definitely reflected in how I see the title now, compared to how I did in the beginning. Tim especially, with this New Romantic quiff. It isn't quite there in this issue, but I like the idea that Tim is a bit of a poser, maybe styles himself after Morrissey or whoever. That kind of stylishly neat and straight-edge teen adds something new to Tim, and sets him apart from the more improvisational, easy-going Dick, without just making him a miniature Bruce. An idea I love that wouldn't have happened without Jamie's artwork. Can't get enough of this kind of take on Dick Grayson as Batman. A little sad it wasn't Damian as Robin, but I haven't followed th bat-books here enough to know Damian's status on the site. Nicely done, fellas. You've captured a lot of what made the Batman and Robin at DC so good to begin with. Morrison's Batman and Robin remains one of my favourite runs DC ever did. I remember reading it for the first time, just spellbound by the weird, creepy but never grim world (and so much love to Quitely for his part in that). Yeah, Damian...might have a future in DC2. Possibly. I've been looking into ways to work the little guy in, and...yeah, I'll leave that for now. He's a fun character, but I figured it'd be nice for the DC2 to do it a bit differently. And getting to develop Tim should be fun. Lively, quick, well-paced, good characterization and nice atmosphere built up around the different scenes. All very good things in a title with a lot of movement, very appropriate for a "Dynamic Duo" book to be...you know, dynamic. Compare this to my Batman Inc., with dense paragraphs, lots of issue-to-issue connections and secrets and what-have-you. The contrast is intentional, and I'm glad B&R is coming across as snappier and more swifly paced. No two-parters here, just self-contained issues from here on in. Incidentally, something I tried out here that may or may not have been noticed - this issue has a soundtrack. Just hit the little  that appear in the issue to enjoy. |
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Post by HoM on Dec 9, 2013 4:44:31 GMT -5
This:
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Post by HoM on Dec 11, 2013 16:28:06 GMT -5
Ask David or Don and they'd tell you I've got a character in my next big project making a minor speech about Refn. It worries me to no end the fact we are on the same weird wavelength, Fant. Makes collaborating easy though  |
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