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Post by starlord on Jan 17, 2007 10:29:04 GMT -5
There is an issue that is finished. It will be up ASAP.... I think.
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by capeandcowl on Jan 17, 2007 23:03:02 GMT -5
Issue is up - this delay was all me! Long week and my brain is all fuzzy! lol
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Anyway, have a read and let us know what you think!
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Post by HoM on Jan 18, 2007 6:07:44 GMT -5
Twenty five eleventy stars.
That was an amazing piece of our Batman mythos, right there Brian.
You gave us emotion, action, adventure, bit of romance, bit of comedy, and it all WORKED.
Batman isn't gloomy! Batman isn't an anal retentive son of a bitch! He's a HERO! And this is why! Can't wait for the...
Oh crap!
*goes to write Batman #15*
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Post by chris on Jan 18, 2007 6:24:39 GMT -5
Great JOb Brian. I couldn't wait to see what you did with this and and I'm loving it.
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Post by starlord on Jan 18, 2007 7:30:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, guys.
I do want to take a second to thank Ramon for an awesome cover!
And what I should have put in the title page was that this was co plotted with Chris Paugh. That was my bad. And even though he isn't with us as much as he would like to be, at the moment, his thoughts and presence are in each one of these issue's now, and in the future. Miss ya, pal!
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Post by arcalian on Jan 18, 2007 20:25:06 GMT -5
Someone moving in next to Bruce? Could it be the Drake family, by chance?
Black Mask! Never saw that one coming in a million years. I have a special hate-on for him since he killed Spoiler.
Gordon and Bullock were good partners.....for about 10 seconds. Nice bit with the Ventriloquist, there.
I knew a crossover was coming, and I knew Gordon was not in the shape, but even so it was visceral and shocking.
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Post by starlord on Jan 18, 2007 23:01:34 GMT -5
Thank you Arcalian. Glad you were surprised. As for the next door neighbor's, hmmm....
I have to say, for the record, that as my day went on I began to feel more and more guilt over this issue. This issue was not mine, not by a mile.
The final scene was all Chris Paugh. It was his idea, his plot point, and from the moment he brought it up, I knew it would be the most riveting way to go.
The plot itself, well, that's a combination of four people who put their heart and soul into this issue, and the next four issue's of both Bat titles. So for that reason, I added their names to the credits. This is a group effort, and none of it is possible without the other three.
Thank you all gentlemen for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful adventure.
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Post by chris on Jan 23, 2007 15:44:41 GMT -5
Thank you Brian.
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Post by David on Jan 23, 2007 18:44:00 GMT -5
Great job Brian and Chris (and Ramon)!
This issue was even better (if possible) than the last, and just filled with great scenes (Gordon and Bullock interogating the Ventriloquist was my favorite--- and written very cleverly!--- but Bruce's smackdown on Sionis was a close second).
It was nice to see Gordon finally get the recognition he is due--- only to have it for a scant few hours! That last scene was straight out of a Brian De Palma film. My first thought: Batman is going to be pissed!
Can't wait for the next issue.
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Post by starlord on Jan 23, 2007 22:12:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback, Dave. We've all worked very hard for this event, and I hope you hang around to see how it ends. Because theirs a few shake ups coming in this story. Hopefully a couple that may just drop your jaw.  |
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Post by batarang on Jan 24, 2007 11:02:02 GMT -5
Excellent issue. Excellent plot, excellent characterizations, excellent spotlight on Gordon/Bullock and Bruce Wayne. Excellent twists and turns to keep you guessing. For a Batman book with virtually no Batman in it, this is just excellent.
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Geez, guess I liked it, huh?
Keep up the stellar (fooled you) work.
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Post by starlord on Jan 25, 2007 7:28:46 GMT -5
really glad you are enjoy thing arc, batarang! I hope the payoff is worth it for you! I do promise a bit more Batman in the next couple of issue's. Just a bit...  |
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Post by Susan Hillwig on Jan 25, 2007 19:25:33 GMT -5
YEAHYEAHYEAHMOREMOREMOREGOGOGO!!!!!!!
This is all the constructive criticism I can offer at the moment. ;D
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Post by starlord on Jan 25, 2007 20:50:39 GMT -5
Ummm, thanks, Susan. Is it just me or did I just inherit a cheerleader?  |
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Post by brigante133 on Jan 26, 2007 7:49:13 GMT -5
better than inheritting something lame like a fortune that you only recieve if you get married in twenty four hours or the wind.
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Post by Romans Empire on Jan 28, 2007 10:03:20 GMT -5
It is great to see that this issue has been received so well. The group of writers in the Bat cave have being working really hard to produce the best Bat tales around. Brian really pulled it all together here to deliver a great tale. Brian and Chris took bold steps to make this title their own and exceeded every expectation!
Personally I loved the Ventriloquist scenes here! Dark humor at it's finest!
Another part was how Bruce really stuck it to Roman. I love to see Bruce as the bad-ass businessman! Of course Roman could turn out to be a bigger problem down the road...
And yes the last scene was just chilling (great idea Chris and executed perfectly by Brian)!
Of course the big thing here is the the 4 part crossover is finally here! So many goodies to look forward to!
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Post by starlord on Jan 28, 2007 19:09:52 GMT -5
Well John, none of us could have done it without you. You're fingerprints are on this just as much as ours. Thank you though, for the very kind words. |
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Post by Admin on Jan 29, 2007 8:20:54 GMT -5
Well, after all the letter page hype, I was kind of let down at first, and the way Gordon and Bullock kept bursting out laughing reminded me of the way Police Squad episodes used to end. Then, after what I thought was a slow start, it all sort of turned around, and I really got into it by the end. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
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Post by starlord on Jan 29, 2007 20:55:07 GMT -5
Thanks for commenting, Mark! What I was shooting for at the beginning was to show the readers that there was a friendship of sorts, at one time, between Gordon and Bullock. Sorry it didn't come across that way for you. Police Squad. Hmmm... that gives me an idea for an annual. ;D
I am very glad that it picked up by the end, though. Hope you enjoy the next one! Thanks again, Sir!
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Post by capeandcowl on Feb 2, 2007 20:49:12 GMT -5
I got a real kick out of this issue. Particular the image of Bullock knocking that woman with a frying pan. I actually laughed outloud whilst reading that.
Gordon's final moments after he is shot was, frankly, brilliant. Very dramatic.
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Post by starlord on Feb 17, 2007 0:18:15 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind words, Grant and sorry it has taken me so long to respond to them. It has honestly been a pleasure to work for you. I keep lucking out with great Editors. |
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Post by starlord on Feb 17, 2007 0:20:28 GMT -5
I would also like to take a second to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Chris Paugh aka Tonly Clifton... who I miss. He was a great partner and I keep hoping to see him back in the saddle one of these days.
If you read this pal, hope you have a great birthday!
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Post by arcalian on Feb 17, 2007 0:22:27 GMT -5
I would also like to take a second to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Chris Paugh aka Tonly Clifton... who I miss. He was a great partner and I keep hoping to see him back in the saddle one of these days. If you read this pal, hope you have a great birthday! QFT |
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