http://comics.ign.com/articles/688/688140p1.html Batman Jones saw the lights go out on broadway, moved to florida... -- WonderCon '06: Holy Terror, Batman! Batman kicks Al Qaeda's ass. Frank Miller's talks about upcoming book. by Hilary Goldstein February 12, 2006 - During his WonderCon panel, Frank Miller discussed his next graphic novel. Once again, Miller returns to the world of the Batman, this time with Holy Terror, Batman!. Though the title plays with Robin's classic catchphrase, the book deals with a serious subject. Gotham has been attacked by Al Qaeda and Batman sets out to defend the city he loves. The book, which Miller has inked through 120 pages, is expected to run roughly 200 pages total. Miller proudly announced the title of his next Batman book, which he will write, draw and ink. Holy Terror, Batman! is no joke. And Miller doesn't hold back on the true purpose of the book, calling it "a piece of propoganda," where 'Batman kicks al Qaeda's ass." The reason for this work, Miller said, was "an explosion from my gut reaction of what's happening now." He can't stand entertainers who lack the moxie of their '40s counterparts who stood up to Hitler. Holy Terror is "a reminder to people who seem to have forgotten who we're up against." It's been a long time since heroes were used in comics as pure propaganda. As Miller reminded, "Superman punched out Hitler. So did Captain America. That's one of the things they're there for." "These are our folk heroes," Miller said. "It just seems silly to chase around the Riddler when you've got Al Qaeda out there." Miller gave warning on our expectations over the visual style of the book. "Be afraid," he said, adding, "I think it's some of the best artwork I've ever done." Miller's career took off with Daredevil, a visual love letter to New York city. In some respects this is an artistic return to his roots. "Gotham City comes under attack, so it involves a lot more industrial landscapes than I've done in years." "Emotionally, it's really raw," Miller explained. Imagine the powerful rage when someone crosses the "passion between a man and a woman or a man and his city. " "The Greeks had their Gods and heroes," Miller said. "We have ours." And if you truly consider these characters our mythological figureheads, you have to wonder about their place and purpose in our culture. "What are they there for?" Miller asked, rhetorically. "Are they really going to be saving damned cats from damn trees?"
Well I hope he's on his game because that All Star Batman & Robin series that he's writing right now is very bad. Some of the claims of comics avoiding what's been going on is kind of off. Marvel had a special issue about their heroes trying to save people on 9/11 and they put this out as well: They also sent Captain America into Afghanistan.
When I saw this thread title, I thought it was referring to you. I didn't even think about the comic book Batman.
I have that 9/11 book with about ten signatures on it, it's pretty awesome. Historically comics have always been political to some extent. X-men was all about racial inequality, daredevils was often a critique of the legal system and the extent that it brings justice. In a few months marvel is doing a run called "Civil War" which involves the registration of superheroes and their secret identities. It will be using the characters as a way to debate the "sacrificing privacy for security" argument. Frank Miller is awesome, his work on Daredevil was epic. It makes sense to put Batman, a detective, up against al qaeda. Besides, after the nazis, and the cold war, there aren't many more 'real life' enemies out there to fight.
Well, he was. You obviously haven't read the Dark Knight sequel or All-Star Batman and Robin. Dude has lost it.
Yes, Michael Keaton is very angry. Sorry, one look at that overbite and I immediately flashback to watching "Gung Ho" in high school Economics class, or "My Life" in Health class.
is this the same frank miller of sin city fame? heard about it last night on texas overnight, it sounds like its worth checking out... he mentioned the bugs bunny and captain america skits. south park did it in "Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants"
I'm actually not "for" marriage at all. With few exceptions I think it's silly at best and dangerous at worst. But I am very much against any law that says one group of people is banned from making mistakes the rest of the country is free to make. What Batman is "ALL FOR" is equal rights for everyone. What he's against is hypocrisy and bigotry. Except for hippies. They can get bent.
