BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN

[followtheleader]

Have to say thanks for a good recommendation. Wasn't expecting much but it's very interesting. Actually glad to read a book outside of the Infinite Crisis continuity in DC.

 

Pat

[nearmint]

Damn you people!

 

I just ordered the first 4 issues.

[Jungle_Junkie]

Add me to the list of people loving this book - It just bugs me that DC put this out as a Mini series when they could of easily put this into Detective Comics as a 6 part arc and in turn put some much needed "attention" into one of their longest running titles. (instead of that dave lapham arc which is thought was pants )

[john72tex]

Yeh, I wish there were less mini-series. Incorporating these stories into the regular ongoing series would be ideal. I know publishing mini-series has to do with the almighty dollar though.

[Norrin_Radd]

I like the look and feel of this mini-series better than the regular series, so it's fine with me that it's separate.

 

 

Waiting for #5.

[Norrin_Radd]

How long until #5?

 

[Jayman]

How long until #5?

 

 

Dude...put some pants on PLEASE!

[Norrin_Radd]

No.

 

 

Splash page from original story in Batman #1.

 

 

 

[HouseofComics.Com]

That page is where I first heard the word Wuxtry!

 

Imagine my nine-year-old shock that it's not in common usage.

 

Thanks for posting that--just the one page has me remembering the whole (via Famous First Edition) vibe of Batman #1.

 

Marc

[Norrin_Radd]

That page is where I first heard the word Wuxtry!

 

Imagine my nine-year-old shock that it's not in common usage.

 

All of the newsboys in the early Detective stories say it. Maybe it's just the New Yowk version of "Extra".

 

 

Does anybody else think the monster-man in that splash looks like a pimp? Shouldn't it be "The Pimp-monsters of New York"?

 

 

The story ends with the last man-monster climbing the Empire State Building and the bat-gyro shooting him down King Kong-style.

[Jayman]

Does anybody else think the monster-man in that splash looks like a pimp? Shouldn't it be "The Pimp-monsters of New York"?

 

That's a Zoot Suit Riot!

 

[the blob]

based on your recommendation, i plunked down $2.99 on a copy of #1 my LCS still had hanging around. if it's not good i blame you!!!

[HouseofComics.Com]

Blame me!

[Norrin_Radd]

Shipping Next Week: March 8, 2006

JAN060286 BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #5 (OF 6) $2.99

 

[otherworldcomics]

Well, since everyone talked it up so much I just picked up #1-#5. So if I don't like it then I'm blaming of you!

[nearmint]

Love the cover of #5.

[HouseofComics.Com]

I didn't like the story in #5 as much as previous issues. Maybe it's that I was pretty pumped up over it, maybe I just think that Julie's father is lame. Maybe I don't believe that Bruce always has a sleeping tablet palmed at all times...

 

Or maybe it's just that the first four issues to me had that great leisurely feel like Long Halloween or Dark Victory where there's tons of detail and development. MM #5 just felt like we're suddenly rushing to a conclusion.

 

Don't know if the first couple issues were plotted like the story was going to be 12 issues or if I'm just sorry to see it ending and taking it out on #5!

 

I still liked it, but not as much as the others.

 

OTOH, thought the lastest issue of Jonah Hex was the best one yet--that series is gathering steam just like Conan did.

 

Marc

[HouseofComics.Com]

SPOILERS, I guess

 

No comments on #6? Or #5 for that matter? I liked six a lot more than five. I guess I was resigned to the series ending so enjoyed the slambang ending. I also enjoyed Bruce/Julie relationship and the hints of the original story like having the two monster men fight each other. Enjoyed where it was left with Strange still on the loose. And the good doctor's little grendel move made me laugh.

 

Really looking forward to the mad monk!

 

Marc

[Norrin_Radd]

No comments on #6? Or #5 for that matter?

 

I thought #6 wrapped up things fairly well with some good action. But I wish they had more issues to draw the story out right.

[otherworldcomics]

Liked the whole "Year One" story. Some good action and loved the covers. Loved the comparison of Batman to the Doctor. Cool and funny. I'd have to recommend this one to all the Batman fans.