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What's weird about watching Gotham is the sense that Batman will be meaningless. Bruce'll be wasting his time in 15 years, way too late to the party. Donning a Bat costume won't scare the hell out of anybody. He would just be another nutter in a city with a long, long history of unhinged crazies.
Season1 is more enjoyable if my viewing-mindset is it's all a Scarecrow induced fever-dream Bruce is having. Some nightmare about his bystander-inner-child. That at the end of Gotham Bruce'll wake up Bobby-Ewing-style, good to go.
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Thank you!That brings up something I was checking out a month or so ago...
Why aren't there ongoing DC Universe novels for YA/Adult readers?
Swing over to Goodreads and serial-universes are on fire in the fantasy/scifi genres. The readership is HUGE. And the DCU could stand up to any of them. DC's broad range of characters in super-science, magic, horror, galactic, urban...Why DC leaves such an obvious revenue stream just sitting there unfulfilled is beyond me.
Not to mention frustrating. 
I'd love to read some richly plotted well written DCU novels by bestselling professionals.
A sales director that works out of our office has a cousin that dates Dan DiDio (they may even be engaged). Let me see if he has the ability to make that suggestion via his cousin. Worst-case, it remains an obvious hole in DC's offerings.
What's weird is, because superheroes are so bankable now, there are authors creating universes and connecting with those readers. Brandon Sanderson's 'Reckoners' series comes to mind. So it's maddening that DC isn't in there competing. Plus, as a lifelong fan, I need some quality DC.
The DCU is as rich and developed as any fictional universe out there.
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It's a no-brainer, right? They could do in fiction what Bruce Timm did in animation. Unleash a distinct high quality DCNU (novelized universe) for readers.
Imagine having a Justice League Dark series on par with The Dresden Files. I can. Or a Green Lantern series on par with the best Star Trek/Star Wars novels.
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That brings up something I was checking out a month or so ago...
Why aren't there ongoing DC Universe novels for YA/Adult readers?
Swing over to Goodreads and serial-universes are on fire in the fantasy/scifi genres. The readership is HUGE. And the DCU could stand up to any of them. DC's broad range of characters in super-science, magic, horror, galactic, urban...Why DC leaves such an obvious revenue stream just sitting there unfulfilled is beyond me.
Not to mention frustrating. I'd love to read some richly plotted well written DCU novels by bestselling professionals.
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Agree with "cartoony". The clothes, cars and locations purposefully build a cliche cartoon-world. 'Batman and Robin' or that 'D ick Tracy' movie come to mind.It's too cartoony. It feels more like 'Batman and Robin' than 'The Dark Knight.'I'm halfway through S1 on Netflix and will finish up, but midway there's a sinking feeling it's not going to get any better.
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That's one of the things I have a problem not thinking about while watching. In the Gothamverse many of the villains are Jim Gordon's generation. Will be much older by the time Batman gets around to kicking their azz.Gotham is really about the development of the villains, which is why I tune in. -
Gong to give Season 1 another chance on Netflix. I think I made it to episode 6 when it aired.
Maybe without commercials whatever they were trying to do will flow better uninterrupted.
(but I was really hoping Netflix would snag 'The Flash' season 1 . 
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That artist needs credit, plus I just wanted to track it down to see his other stuff:
Holy
! If Michael Ironside's voice came out of that I think I'd pizz myself. 
Hopefully it's a Zbrush sculpt and hopefully it will be cast as a custom resin statue at some point.
it looks fantastic, and it is my hope that if DC ever does include Darkseid in any movie that he looks just like this.
"And, as always, zCOMMISSIONS ARE STILL OPEN! Note me if you are interested."
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Holy
! If Michael Ironside's voice came out of that I think I'd pizz myself. Hopefully it's a Zbrush sculpt and hopefully it will be cast as a custom resin statue at some point.
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Those Jim Lee ArtFX Kotobukiya look like a clean solid Batman design. PVC, not resin, so a light weight statue. Blue or Black versions, plus they offer a decent Superman companion piece. Pretty sweet overall, visually.Okay, let's stir up some trouble. What's the BEST Batman statue, either already released or taking preorders now?
No. 2 would be the Randy Bowen Batman.
Beautiful design. Time has made them iconic.
And for grins, toss in this monster...
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Isn't there another version of this?
I'm really not sure. Back then I was watching the 'work in progress' slides appear on Statueforum, then there was a Con booth photo showing one on display. That concept of digital-sculpture-becomes-physical-object seemed like it changed everything. The level of detail and precision is insane.
(and may mean someday they could program A.I. software to both analyze 2D comic drawings and run Zbrush, kicking out character statues with breakneck speed.)
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You're welcome. (thumbs u
I just think Statue tech is rolling right along, getting better and better. I'm still blown away by the sculpting quality and detail that comes out of software like Zbrush. The 1st one I really noticed was Sideshow's Scarlet Witch. To see it develop first as 3D rendering, then become a physical object for sale was truly amazing. And now with desktop 3D printers getting cheaper/better it makes me wonder how long before you can just download files, print out and paint, for the DIY crowd.
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One thing about Statues is they "age" as higher quality, higher detailed and more dynamic poses come online. The ante is constantly being upped.
Someday table-top holographic will become a game-changer. That, or lifesize robot replicas can just come live in your house.
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No boardie-love for the lowly Tacking Iron 'round here?
Not to get into it, but for the Hobbyist wouldn't a regular tacking iron do a lot of what they want? You know, spot re-flattening instead of the full meal deal. And many hundreds cheaper. No?Interesting that your concerns are only financial, not which is best for the books. Hobby purposes you say ?
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Not to get into it, but for the Hobbyist wouldn't a regular tacking iron do a lot of what they want? You know, spot re-flattening instead of the full meal deal. And many hundreds cheaper. No?Interesting that your concerns are only financial, not which is best for the books. Hobby purposes you say ? -
The Mint Maker can handle it.This would be used for Hobby purposes so I don't think I need a big Expensive Machine, just one that works.-------------
needless to say, i have no clue, but would the advantage of the bigger fancier ones is that you can probably press 30 books in a row whereas the little guys may start to overheat if you don't give them a break?
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The "Super Screening" that showed after 'Be Super' is a lot of fun.
While watching I kept thinking she's going to 'Taylor Swift' her young fans, connecting with them, making them diehard superfans. Fun for all. (thumbs u
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DC/CBS is missing out by not having all the associated swag. Right? There's like zero Melissa Benoist/Supergirl merch out there w/ the 4th quarter mega-shopping season just around the corner.
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That ComicBookMovie link had a nice clean BvS 'credits' layout:
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice will feature:
Director: Zack Snyder
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman
Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Amy Adams as Lois Lane
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
Ray Fisher as Victor Stone/Cyborg
Diane Lane as Martha Kent
Laurence Fishburne as Perry White
Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
Holly Hunter as Senator Finch
Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves
Harry Lennix as General Swanwick
Christina Wren as Major Carrie Farris
Michael Shannon as General Zod
Scoot McNairy in an unspecified role
Callan Mulvey in an unspecified role
Jena Malone in an unspecified role
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There was an earlier report that stated: "...would stream in 4Q 2015".Did we get an official drop date that I missed somewhere? I just see the post stating it'll happen before 2016. Was there anything more concrete yet?And this report from yesterday (Aug 12) 'Marvel's Jessica Jones' Netflix Release Date: Rosario Dawson To Appear As Part Of 'Daredevil' Crossover?
"As of writing, Netflix has not yet revealed the official release date for "Jessica Jones." However reports reveal that it might be released later this year."
edit: too slow typing, but Bosco685 got you covered. (thumbs u Being August, 4 months left, we're awfully close to "Coming Soon" territory.
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Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm just saying marketers see 'opportunity' based on the reality you're experiencing. Not saying it isn't real. Example: ClickThe war, if there is one, is on female wallets.That's actually pretty funny, even if I disagree.
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Pure 'Targeted Marketing'. And why not, the blogasphere gobbles it up, propels it right on to mainstream pop culture 'news'.
The war, if there is one, is on female wallets.
I watch something like that and I'm thinking about the Petsmart crowd. About how many pet owners there are out there. About all the money comic publishers are leaving on the table.
Cats rule YouTube. Wake up!! Streaky, Comet and Krypto for the WIN.
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Like a dysfunctional Roseanne in tights.Thanks for that visual.
Swing over to Goodreads and serial-universes are on fire in the fantasy/scifi genres. The readership is HUGE. And the DCU could stand up to any of them. DC's broad range of characters in super-science, magic, horror, galactic, urban...
Not to mention frustrating. 
(but I was really hoping Netflix would snag 'The Flash' season 1 . 
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! If Michael Ironside's voice came out of that I think I'd pizz myself. 
Beautiful design. Time has made them iconic.
The Official Thread "The Flash" TV Show SPOILER-FILLED
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NETFLIX! Yea!