tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post7511034640633490287..comments2024-03-28T05:58:47.833-04:00Comments on Weird Science DC Comics: Detective Comics #965 ReviewJim Wernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-11333449626051972112017-10-10T16:25:11.295-04:002017-10-10T16:25:11.295-04:00“Batman needs people”, says Tim Drake. “No he doe...“Batman needs people”, says Tim Drake. “No he doesn't”, says me.<br /> I continue to dislike Detective comics and James Tynion's version of Batman. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's bad. I think it takes great effort and talent to craft stories and I have a great respect for those who do it. I think Batman is the greatest literary of modern times and the character lends himself to many interpretations. I always say if you don't like this Batman, just wait a moment and the next version coming down the turnpike might be moving more your speed. My Batman is more of a tortured loner and this is not him.<br /> This is also not my style of comic storytelling. It actually has most of the things I don't care for.<br />A change in continuity for no real reason: Check.<br />A tie in to a larger story: Check<br />A story title that references a popular title from the past: Check<br />Yoda like riddles by the antagonist for the hero to solve: Check<br />Using science “Mumbo Jimbo” to propel the story: Check<br />The return of a “dead” character: Check and check again.<br /> I didn't care for the art much either. It seemed to be an artist's experiment in creating a comic with nothing but Sharpies.<br /> There were certainly things I liked here though. Getting to know Tim (my least favorite Robin) and his motives a bit more was very enjoyable. Also as far as changing continuity, it actually made me like Tim's character more.<br /> I really don't mean to criticize anything here. Everyone involved in creating this issue is much more talented than I could ever hope to be. Again, I have such a deep admiration for artists and craftsmen. (Or craftswomen. Or craftspersons Or craftsfurries) Like grilled chicken on a pizza, this just wasn't for me. Not that anyone's asking, but 4.5/10 for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695585071925321102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-62984427504304124582017-09-29T23:31:28.806-04:002017-09-29T23:31:28.806-04:00Fuck the New 52! Tim was the third fucking Robin, ...Fuck the New 52! Tim was the third fucking Robin, he wasn't adopted with some witness protection program bullshit backstory, and he wasn't dressed like a cross between Randy Savage and Koko B. Ware, and he wasn't a complete prick. As far as I'm concerned, the more they wanna retcon the major mistakes and missteps of the New 52 out of existence, the happier I am! Boosh!DancingMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811406797588086329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-34687612090326347462017-09-28T16:18:01.978-04:002017-09-28T16:18:01.978-04:00I agree with Atom as wellI agree with Atom as wellJim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-38793306296382841032017-09-28T09:38:46.443-04:002017-09-28T09:38:46.443-04:00I must agree with you humble opinion. I don't ...I must agree with you humble opinion. I don't really like his current Robin outfit personally. It doesn't look any different from a regular Robin outfit, and doesn't make him feel like he's branched off from that identity like say Nigh wing or Red Hood has. Chane Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230996826056307789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-81228952245401110382017-09-28T03:07:58.733-04:002017-09-28T03:07:58.733-04:00New 52 Teen Titans wasn't very good (had it on...New 52 Teen Titans wasn't very good (had it on the pull for my daughter) but I'll admit that the Red Robin costume Tim Drake wore in it was probably the best outfit he's ever worn. . .in my humble opinion.Atom from Longbox Junkhttp://longboxjunk.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-89746257496907028152017-09-27T17:32:49.526-04:002017-09-27T17:32:49.526-04:00I liked it...just a slow start, but I think it wil...I liked it...just a slow start, but I think it will pay off in the end<br />Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-75795794521735299462017-09-27T13:29:27.027-04:002017-09-27T13:29:27.027-04:00To be fair to Eric, I'd be willing to let them...To be fair to Eric, I'd be willing to let them slide on this issue, too. The Teen Titans series was, to put it lightly, not very good. Tim's origin in that took away a lot of intelligence and compassion that he originally possessed while adding a good dose of jerkass. If DC wants to sweep that bit of the New52 under the rug, I wouldn't put up too much of a peep.Chane Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230996826056307789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-68204621841612546822017-09-27T11:10:46.751-04:002017-09-27T11:10:46.751-04:00Besides the weird faces in this issue and blatant ...Besides the weird faces in this issue and blatant retcon, this was an enjoyable issue that let know that Oz is just a goon for a bigger bad. That ending made me tell "there done for"<br />7.5/10Action Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897822189163698025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-22134479837153596422017-09-27T11:09:55.622-04:002017-09-27T11:09:55.622-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Action Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897822189163698025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-45832446887335505732017-09-27T11:07:58.369-04:002017-09-27T11:07:58.369-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Action Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897822189163698025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-58628790010866140402017-09-27T07:38:28.264-04:002017-09-27T07:38:28.264-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-11909724619464125282017-09-27T07:34:42.980-04:002017-09-27T07:34:42.980-04:00That's why I put it in...Tim looks crazy!That's why I put it in...Tim looks crazy!Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-80525155681078759352017-09-27T07:34:02.115-04:002017-09-27T07:34:02.115-04:00I told Eric about it and I think he is starting to...I told Eric about it and I think he is starting to get numb to it...they may have defeated the Continuity Kid!Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-31374687956468098292017-09-27T07:15:28.224-04:002017-09-27T07:15:28.224-04:00I am curious to know what Eric is going to say abo...I am curious to know what Eric is going to say about the issue. I expect he is going to be upset that this contradicts the continuity of the New-52. I think perhaps you are on the right track, Jim, in saying that the current continuity is whatever was most recently stated.Jaye Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776284983548747508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-509330679771727122017-09-27T04:15:09.343-04:002017-09-27T04:15:09.343-04:00I haven't read this issue yet, but that splash...I haven't read this issue yet, but that splash/title page above is God-Awful. It looks like fan art instead of professional work. What the hell, DC? Detective is a title on thin ice with me as it is for the hot mess they made of Azrael, if the art's going to take THAT much of a slide, I'm out. Atom from Longbox Junkhttps://longboxjunk.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com