DC Forecast and more Batman: Arkham City

Tomorrow is yet again, Nerdy Magazine Day or New Comic Book Day for those who aren't me aha It is a cheaper week for me, maybe, as there is only one title on my list that is coming in and that is Batman: The Dark Knight #2 which we'll see what happens when Two-Face juiced up takes on Batman. Nerdy will either grab an Archie or maybe another Tiny Titan issue, or a back issue of Catwoman, or another heroine.

Batman: The Dark Knight #2

I have been enjoying Batman: Arkham City, just finishing up the trophies a la The Riddler for both Batman and Catwoman. And I know that I won't get all the PSN Trophies, cause I simply don't have the skill to pull them all off, my Nerdy however, if she continues to play video games I think she'd be getting every trophy. Only 7 years old and she was unloading combo's as Catwoman ranging from 28-34 hits each combo. And then to top it off, she beat my personal high score for one of the challenges......the dramatic side of her makes the showboating and trash talking quite entertaining aha

image from playstationlifestyle.net

I've been reading about a lot of DLC issues with the new game, with downloads being corrupt or invalid or missing. I've suffered the problem of my Sinestro Corps Skin code not working, which is really the only reason I got the combo pack for the movie Green Lantern, YES I would have bought the DVD as I LIKED THE MOVIE (sorry, everywhere I read, it is bad reviews for this movie, I disagree, obviously aha). I hope that they get all of these issues worked out because I really want my Sinestro Corps skin, but am  wanting to purchase the Robin (Nov 22), Nightwing (Nov.1) and the extra Catwoman combo packs. As well as any of the other Batman skins out there, which I have read as being 70's style Suit, Batman Beyond Suit, The Dark Knight Returns (Frank Miller) style, among others. All of them are available as a combo pack on December 6th, 2011. Okay, so I am wanting to get all of them ahaha Won't be that much, and I never realized how easy it is, but like I have said before not a heavy gamer.

image from videogamesblogger.com

So, again for those interested in any of them, here are the dates again:

Nightwing combo pack-November 1st, 2011
2nd Catwoman combo pack-November 1st, 2011
Robin combo pack-November 22nd, 2011
Batman Skins combo pack-December 6th, 2011

And once again here are the DC Comics hitting the shelves tomorrow (for other titles, visit ComicList.com)

DC COMICS

Absolute All-Star Superman HC (New Printing), $99.99
All-New Batman The Brave And The Bold #12, $2.99
All-Star Western #1 (Moritat 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
All-Star Western #2, $3.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Series Cheetah V.1 Stealth Variant PVC Figure, $60.00
Ame-Comi Heroine Series Zatanna V.1 Halloween Variant PVC Figure, $60.00
Aquaman #1 (Ivan Reis & Joe Prado 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Aquaman #2, $2.99
Batman The Dark Knight #1 (David Finch 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batman The Dark Knight #2, $2.99
Blackest Night Black Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery And Ring Prop Replica Set, $35.00
Blackhawks #1 (Ken Lashley 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Blackhawks #2, $2.99
DC Comics Presents Catwoman Guardian Of Gotham #1, $7.99
DC Comics Presents The Jack Kirby Omnibus Sampler #1, $7.99
DMZ #70, $2.99
Flash #1 (Francis Manapul 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Flash #2 (Francis Manapul Regular Cover), $2.99
Flash #2 (Francis Manapul Black & White Variant Edition), AR
Flash #2 (Greg Capullo Variant Cover), AR
Flashpoint HC (per DC Comics), $22.99
Fury Of Firestorm The Nuclear Men #1 (Ethan Van Sciver 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Fury Of Firestorm The Nuclear Men #2, $2.99
Gears Of War #20, $2.99
Green Lantern New Guardians #1 (Tyler Kirkham & Batt 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Green Lantern New Guardians #2, $2.99
Green Woman TP, $17.99
I Vampire #1 (Jenny Frison 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
I Vampire #2, $2.99
Justice League Dark #1 (Ryan Sook 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Justice League Dark #2, $2.99
Legion Secret Origin #1 (Of 6), $2.99
MAD Magazine #512, $5.99
Savage Hawkman #1 (Philip Tan 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Savage Hawkman #2, $2.99
Scalped #53, $2.99
Spaceman #1 (Of 9), $1.00
Supergirl #2, $2.99
Superman #1 (George Perez 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Superman #2, $2.99
Superman Batman Sorcerer Kings HC, $22.99
Teen Titans #1 (Brett Booth & Norm Rapmund 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Teen Titans #2, $2.99
Voodoo #1 (Sami Basri 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Voodoo #2, $2.99

So, remember to hit up you local, or closes comic book shop and check them out. Never know what you may find. I found a title that my girlfriend, who doesn't like comic books, wants the complete series of after reading an issue.

Character Styles

As I play Batman: Arkham City, I've beaten the story mode twice now and am aiming for 100%. But, I am dabbling in the challenge modes, where you can play as either Batman or Catwoman, with any of the "skins" that are available. Currently with my Catwoman DLC came Batman: The Animated Series and The Long Halloween style Catwomen. I like this a lot, as although I really enjoy the "current" look of Selina Kyle, it is The Long Halloween and Michelle Pfeiffer's costume that are my favorite Catwoman styles.

This made me think of other characters in the comic book world, how they have evolved or changed looks, and which of these I like the most. Sometimes it is hard to pick just one, as at times a costume in a comic book just looks silly on the big screen in live action, and visa versa with the details of a live action costume are just too much to have to draw into every frame of a comic book. And then at times it is simply just a matter of which artist is preferred to draw the character as some have very unique pencilling styles that make them look a bit different both in good ways or bad.

Batman

The Dark Knight (2008-Movie). Of all the film versions of Batman, this suit covers both style and substance. Looking great, but unlike previous versions, this one allowed movement which opens up Batman’s repertoire of fighting skills.

Comic Book wise although I will always love the blue on gray with the yellow and black emblem, as is was what the bat was wearing when I came into the comic book universe. However, now I prefer the black on gray, with the black emblem across the chest but the next sentence makes the blue on gray okay if presented. As for artists, I never had one for Batman before, however now it is preferred to have Adam Kubert or Jim Lee behind the pencils.

Catwoman

This feline fatal has had many many looks through out the years, and some I like just for special occassions or as a transitional costume to a newer better one. Michelle Pfeiffer is my all-time favourite version of Catwoman even of the comic books. The black vinyl with white thread marks visible. Didn’t care for Halle’s version, despite how hot she looked, and from what I saw of Anne Hathaway in the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises other then the suit not a fan, the mask looks silly to me, kitty needs more of a cowl than a masquerade  head piece in my opinion.

Comic Book style it is a cross between The Long Halloween version and the updated version (I think was started by Jim Lee) are tied for second. Both of which is available to me in the video game Batman: Arkham City along with the Animated Series suit, which along with the purple and black suit of the 90’s is a tie for third. And classic 1960's Catwomen outfits on television are great at times but miss the cowl that I said I need on my kitty aha

Venom

The movie version in my opinion was just okay, looked more like a black Carnage than Eddie Brock. Not picking, just compared to all the other characters that were displayed in the trilogy, who were very close resemblance to the comic book versions. Comic Books, I guess I have to go with which artists rendition I prefer the most as like many others, haven’t changed that much really other than who is pencilling the title showcasing Venom. I have to go with Todd MacFarlane, who is Venom’s creator (one of two actually), He doesn’t look too much different than Spidey, other than being in black form and a lot bulkier. The tongue for me is optional, like it sometimes, sometimes I don't.

Superman

From what I have seen from The Man Of Steel, I am liking the suit more than the ones of the past. I know a lot of purists will only ever want the tights, with the red undies of course, but Christopher Reeves was a rarity, having the build and acting ability to pull off being Superman. I did also like the suit in Superman Returns.

In the comic books, The Black Suit from when he returned from the grave is my tops, but as for the classic blue and red look, I am going with the new relaunched version. No red undies, which is what I like the most about it. Yes, it takes away from little kids playing dress up at home pulling the tighty whiteys over blue pants, but it also takes away one of the things that is laughed at in comic books by outsiders, along with tights, among other things like Batman and Robin (which is now changed too). We’ll see how long this look lasts though, as new artists take the helm, etc.

The Joker

I loved Jack Nicholson’s Joker in Batman (1989) and I liked that Cesar Romero refused to shave the moustache, but Heath Ledger’s version of Mr. J is where it is at for me. It is also why my favourite comic book version is the one portrayed in the graphic novel Joker. Common link is the Glasgow Smile. In my head I can definitely see it worked into what is known as The Joker’s origin.

Runner-up would have to be neither Jack nor Cesar nor another comic book version, but that of The Joker presented in both Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City video games. Not including the Titan Joker or the deathly looking Mr. J in Arkham City, those I am not too fond of. I also liked how the Clown Prince Of Crime was looking near and after the relaunch of DC Comics titles, but I could do without the bullet hole scar right between the eyes.

The Punisher

Out of all three renditions presented on film, The Punisher of my choice is from The Punisher: War Zone. The look was spot on, especially with Ray Steveson in the lead role. The opening action scene was how The Punisher should be portrayed slicing, dicing, neck breaking and shooting the hell out of people. Although I understood the psychological aspect of the popsicle in The Punisher (2004), it was still cheesy for my tastes.

As for comic book wise, I am not really a reader, only having read a few issues in my life time, but I would have to say keep it combat ready with a decent skull on the chest, or simply follow The Punisher: War Zone and that look.

Wolverine

I have to admit, when I heard who was playing Wolverine in the X-Men movie back in 2000, I was “Who the *censored* is Hugh Jackman?”. But, as the films have shown, especially in X-Men Origins: Wolverine where he jacked up to really look the part to even making a cameo appearance in X-Men: First Class showing how much he really loves the role that pretty much made him in some peoples eyes. As for the comic books, my time in the X-Men Universe there were two options, Blue and Yellow or Brown and Yellow. So, of those my preference is the Blue and Yellow, preferably without the mask at times, I like his hair style for some reason ahaha And of course I am pro adamantium laced skeleton, I only enjoyed a few frames from various issues with just the bone claws.

While I wait for my newly purchased Batman: Arkham City Batarang Controller for my PS3 to charge, figured I would blog about a few things like Batman: Arkham City and the comic books that I have bought and read this week.


I brought in my 30th year on this planet waiting in line at midnight for my copy of Batman: Arkham City for my PS3. It was a first for me, as I never really pre-order games, and prefer to wait till the next day to grab one. It wasn't "amazing" my any means, the line up was only an hour long, and only one person had dressed up from the "customers" as the employees dressed as The Joker, The Riddler and The Penguin. The lone cosplayer was dressed as The Joker, and there were people in the line all making fun asking who does that? I didn't, all I was thinking was A) If my Nerdy was with me, high chance we would have dressed up and B) I wish there were more people like that in my area as it simply makes things fun. Anyhow, the game as expected is amazing, story seems longer, the move sets have expanded, and it is loaded with villains and character appearances. To name a few, of course The Joker n Harley Quinn, Hugo Strange, Mr. Freeze, Deadshot, even Solomon Grundy is in there. We see an appearance by Robin (not sure which one he is Dick, Tim or Damian) and some other do-goods or ones that are in-between hero and villain. I have only played (and completed storywise) easy mode, I am not a hardcore gamer, semi-Facebook gamer but I don't think that is the same thing ahaha And I must say that even in easy it is somewhat challenging, for me at least as I am not a pro with the remote batarang, but I am now starting normal mode as to unlock things and get trophies. Speaking of bat gadgets, we get what we got in Batman: Arkham Asylum like the batarangs, grapple gun, etc, we now also get things like smoke pellets, even weapons courtesy of certain villains. Like I said the story seems longer, and the map is huge, loaded with buildings and structures (anyone who could memorize this one is a pro, P-R-O). There are also quite a few side missions, such as working with villains, and saving political prisoners (one of which was Bruce Wayne, who makes an appearance in the game) from the "real" criminals. The Riddler's things are abundant throughout Arkham City, both for Batman and Catwoman.
As for playing as Catwoman? To be honest, I almost prefer it. She looks and moves amazingly, while using her whip to swing and grapple around Arkham City to eloquently kicking bad guy booty. My personal favorite, which is a new move for Batman only he baseball slides, Catwoman sliding in a way I can't think of how to describe other than sliding on her back with her legs bent back or if you have seen the movie Wanted then remember the scene where Angelina Jolie is on the train with the main character and she drops to her knees then to her back while the train goes under a bridge? If so, then that but while sliding ahaha. So, far my only problem has been that my Sinestro Corps skin will not work, with it saying my code is either invalid or incorrect. Hopefully I can get it, as it is the only reason I got the combo pack for the Green Lantern movie.

Like I said when I opened this one, I also bought the Batarang controller, which looks great, I love having an on/off switch also, not really sure what I think of the usb reciever thingamabob that I have to use, but whatever, it is Batman ergo it is good ahaha Hopefully, the buttons in slightly different spots won't throw me off too much also aha

Comic Book wise this week, Nerdy got her Catwoman #2 and a Tiny Titans comic book. I got my copy of Batman #2, but also decided to pick up Justice League #1 and #2 (#1 was a fourth printing by the way, way to go DC) and I really like it. Of course Jim Lee penciling is almost a guaranteed win, for my tastes that is, but I am enjoying the introduction of each member as they are all meeting for pretty much the first time. So far, there is Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), The Flash, and Superman all surprised that Batman has no super powers aha We also see Cyborg being coming to be turned into well Cyborg after an accident at his fathers lab. Wonder Woman seems to be next to be shown in issue #3, but Darkseid is definitely on the horizon as the villain. I like it so much I am going to add it to my folder at Worlds Collide, making my total title number at 7, with Batman, Detective Comics, Batman & Robin, Batman: The Dark Knight, Red Lanterns, Green Lantern and Justice League. Nerdy, my daughter, is at three titles with Batgirl, Batwoman and Catowman. Add to that, we are now looking for the rest of My Sweets (girlfriend) series that I got her into with Grimm Fairy Tales: Return To Wonderland. I am also going to see about other titles from Grimm Fairy Tales to see if I can get her completely hooked aha So a grand total of 10 monthly titles, which started out as only 3. It is going to get pricey if they come out with any new titles that catch my eye, if there are any more Batman titles (with Batman/Bruce Wayne in them) or if Yellow Lanterns get their own title if Sinestro ever goes back that is. And if there are any crossovers, it will be slightly insane, if history shows anything, major ones will keep the insanity all year long minimum ahaha

So, in just over an hour, I will be turning 30 years old. The Dirty 30. I don't "want to", however I heard that 40 is the new 20, so that makes me 10 years of age, and that makes me feel better ahaha At 10, I was entering my initial run as a comic book reader. Starting out with Batman titles, moving to X-Men titles, taking a break, and now returning a la the Bat and some Lanterns. Although it was the heroes that brought me in, it was the villains that kept me interested every month. More so than the heroes of the selected title, the villains have to evolve more often to "stay alive" or find themselves killed off for good or simply never heard from again.

So, while I wait for midnight, which I am also off to the mall to pick up my pre-ordered copy of Batman: Arkham City for PS3, I figured this blog entry I would list my favorite Villains, past n present, from the materials that I have read (or watched in some cases).

The Joker. He was the villain in the movie that brought me into comic books, Batman (1989), and he was the man who brought me back in The Dark Knight. Like all other characters that have survived 75 years, he has evolved with the times, each incarnation keeping him a top the list of Batman's rogue gallery. His accomplishments including biggies like; crippling Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), and "killing" the second Robin (Jason Todd). His current character is still in the air, with readers being left with a faceless Mr. J who is on the run, causing chaos as per usual. What will the "new" Clown Prince Of Crime bring to the table when he is back at the forefront? Dunno, but history shows, you won't wanna miss it.

Sabretooth. When I read the X-titles, he was to me, what Wolverine would be if he chose to not to be a hero, but without the adamantium skeleton. Which was something that I always wanted them to do to Victor Creed, so that he could be Logan's "equal" and we could witness some epic battles between the two. But, as far as I know, it never happened. Don't read but still say it should happen. In the movies, I most definitely preferred the Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, than the one portrayed in the initial X-Men movie.



Carnage. Eddie Brock's cousin Cletus Kasady mixed with the "offspring" of the Venom symbiote, gives us Carnage. Homicidal mass murderer, and is visually amazing, just the way that I like them. I am hoping to see Carnage portrayed on the big screen. As long as they keep the Venom bulkier, as in Spider-Man 3 Venom looked more like Carnage build wise, which through it off for me.



Sinestro. Haven't read any back stories, just what I have picked up through reviews, etc. But I like the fallen hero types at times. Starting as a Green Lantern harnessing the power of Will, then falling to the dark side rising with his own Sinestro Corps, using the power of Fear. He is back in hero-mode somewhat in the relaunched Green Lantern title, but it is possible for him to change back on a whim, or like Atrocitus, become the anti-hero this time around. Mark Strong owns the character in the Green Lantern movie, something I am sure the critics would agree with, or should.



Doomsday. Not a big fan of Superman really. Too Perfect for my tastes, as I did  enjoy the character in the television series Smallville, but in other forms I don't care for the last son of Krypton. Doomsday killed him, however brief that it may have been, he did it. For that I love the character ahaha He is also another that I would like to see portrayed on the big screen, whooping Supes arse like only he can.


There are many others, pretty much all the Batman villains including the campy 1960's television show villains like Egghead, there is Omega Red and Stryfe from the X-Men universe, even the now anti-hero Atrocitus from Red Lanterns. Which is also something that I noticed among some listed above is that they are/were at least an anti-hero type. Even The Joker at times can be that way, if you look deep of course haha But, I think that in a lot of cases great Villains would make for great heroes, just none of that "don't kill" stuff like Batman and others,

It is also my Sweets (girlfriend) birthday in just over an hour, so I finish this one off by trying to earn some brownie points and say, Happy Birthday Sweets, I Love You!

I think I may have done it. I think I have possibly gotten my Sweets, my girlfriend, into comic books. It is still too early to tell for sure, having only read one issue, but the one issue she read, she loved and wants the rest. The title of her choice, Return To Wonderland. A six issue series, she read issue four, from Grimm Fairy Tales. She found it gory, but it has her intrigued, which is a start. My goal now is to find the rest of the series for her, and then possibly test out the related titles and see if I can get her completely hooked. Luckily there seems to be quite a few six installment series for the Wonderland universe, such as Beyond Wonderland, Escape From Wonderland, etc. They aren't DC Comics like my Nerdy (daughter) and myself, but it is something, she is now one of us (hopefully) ahaha

It is a big week for us, with out birthdays (her 28th n my 30th) being on the 18th, as I mentioned before being the release date for Batman: Arkham City the video game, the Batarang controller, and the animated movie Batman: Year One on dvd. My Sweets and Nerdy pre-ordered my copy of Batman: Arkham City, and I can go grab it at  midnight, which I am planning on doing. Comic book wise, it is Batman #2 for myself and Catwoman #2 for my Nerdy (well hopefully, I will have to see just how "playful" Catwoman and Batman get).  with Green Lantern Corps being a strong possibility. But, I may pass as my comic book spending is getting up there as of late, can't help it aha


Here is the list of other DC Comics titles coming out this coming Nerdy Magazine Day/New Comic Book Day/Wednesday. Once again courtesy of ComicList.com

DC COMICS
Action Comics #1 (Rags Morales 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Batman #1 (Greg Capullo 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batman #2 (Greg Capullo Regular Cover), $2.99
Batman #2 (Greg Capullo Black & White Variant Cover), AR
Batman #2 (Jim Lee Variant Cover), AR
Batman Odyssey Volume 2 #1 (Of 7)(Neal Adams Regular Cover), $3.99
Batman Odyssey Volume 2 #1 (Of 7)(Neal Adams Black & White Cover), AR
Batman Vampire Mini Statue (resolicited), $95.00
Birds Of Prey #1 (Jesus Saiz 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Birds Of Prey #2, $2.99
Blue Beetle #1 (Tyler Kirkham & Sal Regla 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Blue Beetle #2, $2.99
Captain Atom #1 (Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Captain Atom #2, $2.99
Catwoman #1 (Guillem March 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Catwoman #2, $2.99
DC Comics Presents Superboy's Legion #1, $7.99
DC Comics Presents Superman Secret Identity #1, $7.99
DC Universe Online Legends #16, $2.99
DC Universe Presents #1 (Ryan Sook 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
DC Universe Presents #2, $2.99
Driver Crossing The Line #1 (One Shot)(Replacement Copies), $2.99
Fables #110, $2.99
Gotham Central Volume 3 On The Freak Beat TP, $19.99
Green Lantern Corps #1 (Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Green Lantern Corps #2, $2.99
Green Lantern The Movie Prequels TP, $14.99
Hellblazer #284, $2.99
Justice League #1 (Combo Pack Edition)(Jim Lee & Scott Williams 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $4.99
Justice League #1 (Ivan Reis & Joe Prado 4th Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Justice League #2 (Jim Lee & Scott Williams Regular Cover), $3.99
Justice League #2 (Ivan Reis & Jo Prado Variant Cover), AR
Justice League #2 (Jim Lee Black & White Variant Cover), AR
Justice League #2 (Combo Pack Edition), $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 (Karl Kerschl 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #2, $2.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes The Curse Deluxe Edition HC, $49.99
Marzi TP, $17.99
Night Force HC (per DC Comics), $39.99
Nightwing #1 (Eddy Barrows & JP Mayer 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Nightwing #2, $2.99
Red Hood And The Outlaws #1 (Kenneth Rocafort 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Red Hood And The Outlaws #2, $2.99
Suicide Squad Volume 2 The Nightshade Odyssey TP (per DC Comics), $19.99
Supergirl #1 (Mahmud Asrar 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Supergirl #2 (per DC Comics), $2.99
Tiny Titans #45, $2.99
Ultimate Showdown Batman Vs The Joker Statue Set, $175.00
Unwritten Volume 4 Leviathan TP, $14.99
Vertigo Resurrected The Eaters #1, $7.99
Wonder Woman #1 (Cliff Chiang 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Wonder Woman #2, $2.99
Young Justice #9, $2.99

"Warning! Reading a comic book may lead to addiction. Causing reader to buy multiple titles every month."

This should be posted on every comic book and inside every comic book shop ahaha But, seriously, I forgot how addicting they can be. It was easier and cheaper when I was younger as I read mainly X-Men titles (due to the lack of DC in my area), so I had a variety of characters to keep my hunger at bay. Nowadays, I am still focused on the Batman books, but the mind has expanded leading to me entering the Lantern titles. Red and Green respectively. It all started with Detective Comics and Batman being my must haves, which led to Batman & Robin and Batman: The Dark Knight. After recommending Red Lanterns to a friend, I ended up being a follower of the title, which has led to picking up Green Lantern, which I am now also adding to the list. I went from 2 titles up to 6, and very tempted to add titles such as Nightwing, Green Lantern Corps, and The Flash to my list.


Also, add that I pre-read Nerdy's titles before I let her read them, never know when there may be just that one frame that makes me as a father say, "Um, no." Yet to see one in her selection of Catwoman, Batgirl and now Batwoman. I prefer to teach her rather than shelter her. Plus, what is one gaurantee with female heroines? A man messes with them, the ladies come back and whoop that ass. Which is something I want my Nerdy to know and "apply" to her life when she is older. And with Barbara Gordon back as Batgirl, how inspiring is that? Not only for the ladies, but anyone. First loses the ability to walk through horrific actions, she comes back as The Oracle remaining a key component on the war on crime, and now regaining the ability to walk and is right back in the thick of things. I dunno, I find it inspirational.

Also, I picked up my copy of Green Lantern (the movie). Of course I got myself the "combo pack", which is the Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Copy set. Main reason I got this, as it is my first Blu-Ray disc, is that now I can download Batman's Sinestro Corps skin for Batman: Arkham City which comes out next Tuesday, October 18th, which just happens to be my 30th birthday aha I am telling peeps that it is a sign, the video game, the batarang controller and Batman: Year One (Animated Movie) all come out on that day....my day.

As for the movie, Green Lantern, I am a fan. It is actually what made me even look at the comic book if I am being honest. I don't see why critics and fellow nerds didn't care for it. Storywise, being the first, was decent. Visually it was off the hook. And I for one cannot wait for a sequel, and pray they bring back everyone (not a fan of new actors taking over roles).

Soon I shall be picking up Batgirl #2 for my Nerdy, and for myself it is Batman & Robin #2. Which made me think of the title for a moment, and in my opinion, Damian Wayne, Robin. Clearly has similarities to the second Robin, Jason Todd when comparing Damian to those who dawned the Boy Wonder mantle before him. Hurting criminals unnecessarily (more than needed on lower levels, or without getting what they need first, etc), arrogance, basically almost the exact opposites of Dick Grayson and Tim Drake in the compassion department. We’ve seen what happened with Jason Todd, “dying” by The Joker’s hand, coming back as a new Red Hood. Jason was/is the blemish on Batman’s personal record, seeing it as his fault, his failure. So, with Damian showing similarities, add being the son of Batman, this won’t be “allowed” to happen again. Bruce Wayne wouldn’t allow it, or would try anything to stop it. Personally, after taking a peek at the cover for Batman & Robin #2, I think Batman is going to go to the extreme and take everything to the limit, a tad crazy, fail at times (purposely) as to possibly scare Robin straight. It could work, as I am sure that there is a respect for Bruce, and for his "control", and seeing him snap would possibly cause Damian to rethink his ways. Just a thought that crossed my mind, on the cover Batman looks crazed and Robin looks concerned. We’ll see come this Nerdy Magazine Day.

Speaking of which, this Wednesday is of course Nerdy Magazine Day (as is every Wednesday) and here is what DC Comics is dropping in stores this week a la ComicList.com;

DC COMICS
100 Bullets Volume 1 HC, $49.99
Absolute Identity Crisis HC, $99.99
Action Comics #1 (Rags Morales 3rd Printing Variant Cover)(per DC Comics), $3.99
All-New Batman The Brave And The Bold #12 (per DC Comics), $2.99
American Vampire Survival Of The Fittest #5 (Of 5), $2.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Hawkgirl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Power Girl, $16.99
Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures Series 3 Supergirl, $16.99
Batgirl #1 (Adam Hughes 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batgirl #2, $2.99
Batman And Robin #1 (Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batman And Robin #2, $2.99
Batman Arkham City HC, $22.99
Batman Black And White Statue Batman By Cliff Chiang, $80.00
Batman Life After Death TP, $14.99
Batwoman #1 (J.H. Williams III 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Batwoman #2, $2.99
Birds Of Prey Volume 2 The Death Of Oracle HC, $24.99
Blackest Night Indigo Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery And Ring Prop Replica Set, $35.00
DC Comics Presents Batman Blink #1, $7.99
DC Comics Presents JLA The Age Of Wonder #1, $7.99
DC Comics The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set The Full Collection (per DC Comics), $129.99
Deathstroke #1 (Simon Bisley 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Deathstroke #2, $2.99
Demon Knights #1 (Tony S. Daniel 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Demon Knights #2, $2.99
Frankenstein Agent Of S.H.A.D.E. #1 (J.G. Jones 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Frankenstein Agent Of S.H.A.D.E. #2, $2.99
Green Lantern #1 (Ivan Reis & Joe Prado 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Green Lantern #2 (Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy Regular Cover), $2.99
Green Lantern #2 (David Finch Variant Cover), AR
Green Lantern #2 (Doug Mahnke Black & White Variant Cover), AR
Grifter #1 (Cafu & Bit 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Grifter #2, $2.99
Heroes Of The DC Universe Blackest Night Black Lantern Nekron Bust, $70.00
Justice League Generation Lost Volume 2 HC, $39.99
Legion Lost #1 (Pete Woods 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Legion Lost #2, $2.99
Mister Terrific #1 (J.G. Jones 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Mister Terrific #2, $2.99
My Greatest Adventure #1 (Of 6), $3.99
Northlanders #45, $2.99
Resurrection Man #1 (Ivan Reis & Joe Prado 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Resurrection Man #2, $2.99
Shade #1 (Of 12)(Tony Harris Regular Cover), $2.99
Shade #1 (Of 12)(Cully Hamner Variant Cover), AR
Suicide Squad #1 (Ryan Benjamin 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Suicide Squad #2, $2.99
Superboy #1 (Eric Canete 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Superboy #2, $2.99
Superman Mon-El Volume 2 Man Of Valor TP, $17.99
Superman Nightwing And Flamebird Volume 2 TP, $17.99
Unexpected #1 (Rafael Grampa Regular Cover), $7.99
Unexpected #1 (Michael Wm. Kaluta Variant Cover), AR
Unwritten #30, $2.99
Victorian Undead II Sherlock Holmes Vs Dracula TP, $14.99
World Of Warcraft Curse Of The Worgen HC, $22.99

Personally, looking at the list, only having one title this week combined with loving Red Lanterns, I am seriously considering picking up Green Lantern #1 and #2. It "stars" Sinestro. Which I found and still find somewhat intriguing. I didn't read the title before, but the movie made me actually appreciate it and the characters within. Namely, Sinestro as I like Villains more than the Heroes usually. And that is what Sinestro mainly was, a Villain, leader of the Sinestro Corps (Yellow Lanterns). So, seeing he is at the forefront of the relaunched Green Lantern title, I am curious as to where they take him. Are we going to see him fall back to the dark side so to speak? Or is he just going to be a bad-ass member of the Green Lantern Corps? Dunno, admittingly it sounds somewhat marketed, because Hal Jordan is still a Green Lantern (he is in Justice League America), so why isn't he the main man in Green Lantern with Sinestro possibly having a Sinestro Corps or Yellow Lanterns title similar to Red Lanterns? Guess, like you, I need to read to find out for myself ahahahaha

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canucks!

Still am, but have been ill for a few as of late, hence why there hasn't been a post in a bit. Although I did make my first web page, not too bad of a job I would think for my first attempt, especially since I have nooooo idea what I am doing, maybe one day I will post it and push it like I do with this blog aha

So, one good thing about being sick is the time available to read what comic books you have. I've spent my recent days reading Detective Comics #2, which wasn't bad at all, introduced The Dollmaker (with some friends or family it would appear), but after the final moments and the final frame of issue #1, I was dying to know what was happening with The Joker, other than he's on the run "faceless" and his "face" that was left at Arkham was freaking people out big time, there is no glimpse at where they are taking Mr. J. But, I can wait, I can wait....it had better be grrrreat though ahaha

I also picked up my copies of Red Lanterns #1 and #2, which although I hate waiting, worked out as every #1 pretty much left you hanging for #2.  I am glad that I not only recommended this title, I am glad I read it, and now will continue to read the Red Lanterns. I admit, the opening moments of Red Lanterns #1, with the cat (Dex-Starr) all decked out in a Red Lanterns outfit, I was thinking "Really? A cat? Ooooo-kay", but quickly got over it once Dex scalped a guy, and then Atrocitus made his appearance to save his feline friend. Pick up an issue and read, but you will learn this, Don't *Censored* With Atrocitus' cat ahahaha As I have mentioned before, I am re-entering the comic book reading world, so I am not sure of how the Red Lanterns were presented before, I just assumed they were villains fueled by rage. Reading the entry on Wikipedia, I assumed right, with Atrocitus being responsible for Abin Sur's death apparently. Well, this go round, Atrocitus and the Red Lanterns are being presented more as an anti-hero type, picture an alien Batman who kills, or what Stone Cold Steve Austin was, or simply Badasses. With a back story for Atrocitus reaveals how the rogue Guardian Kronos, had the Manhunters wipe out Atrocitus' people, wife and daughter. Which is typical I guess for this type of hero, but who cares in this case as the vengeance that is dealt is epically nice to the eye. With the Red Lanterns Corp now instruments of vengeance, they have more "options" in the universe to unleash their rage, and with Atrocitus being the only "intelligent" member, hence being the leader, he is going to make one of the members almost his equal, well aware of the risk, which is that the chosen Lantern could turn on the leader and/or do something against the new direction of the collective group. I have the idea that it is going to be the female in the group (who reminds me of Harley Quinn), Bleez. I say this, as she was really the only one talking...well sounds and words aha

This has me in anticipation for issue #3, as I am curious as to who will be chosen? Will the member turn? If they turn, will they perhaps make a new Lantern Corp as Sinestro had done back in the day with fear creating the Yellow Lanterns? Will we see all the members of the Red Lanterns Corp, both current and future, be given the brains to function on the same level as Atrocitus? I am really hoping for this, as I read that the crimson colored Lanterns can only produce constructs if they have the mental capacity to do so. I also hope they keep the fact that they recharge their rings on blood.

Another thing I am hoping to see in the Red Lanterns, is a human member. I've come across pictures of Hal Jordan as a member, and loved it. Personally, I usually don't care for aliens, one of the reasons I am heavy on Batman, but so far I am really enjoying this title, and I think a character from earth could garner a few more readers as they could possibly relate. However, I think this would maybe take away from Atrocitus as the lead character, so I would of course have the human become an enemy somehow, perhaps join the Yellow Lanterns, because Atrocitus is too good to play second fiddle, my opinion any way.


Here is the oath of the Red Lantern Corps, I really like this one, but I pretty much like all the oaths of the Lanterns (wonder if Orange will ever get one)

With blood and rage of crimson red,Ripped from a corpse so freshly dead,Together with our hellish hate,We'll burn you all--That is your fate!

Of course, I got all my comic books from Worlds Collide, and again the service was great. Nerdy getting a lolli, suggesting that I look over her issue of Catwoman (a back issue) before letting her read it, wasn't too bad, sadly she sees worse in the real world and TV, and again I prefer to teach her in place of shelter. but once again appreciated the clerk taking 2 seconds to point it out. And to top it off, got to grab a free comic from the "free comic" bin. Which I liked of course, being a fan of free shizz, I grabbed one for the Nerd, but regret not getting Return To Wonderland, as My Sweets later mentioned that she might read a comic book if it was similar to the one she was looking at one day, which of course, was Return To Wonderland ahaha

Forecasting 05/10/2011

If your like me, you prefer to know what is coming out and when in terms of my new comic books. I was/am attempting to have at least one comic book in the Lindon File at Worlds Collide every Nerdy Magazine Day (Wednesdays), which I am not sure will work out the way I planned as I simply went by what week the comic books I get had re-debuted. So, I will be taking a peek at this website http://www.comiclist.com/index.php to see what the "forecasts" are for each week. Of course they can't be spot on, with delays, reprints, and just plan old delay can throw these dates off.

This also means I will be posting the new releases from DC Comics and Marvel Comics every week, my source being ComicList http://www.comiclist.com/index.php this way not only myself will know, but my fellow Nerds n Geeks can too, in case your too lazy to click the link (which is located on the right side of this page, titled "Non-Geeky Nerds Links"-check 'em out as I plan to add more as I find them). Especially for my peeps who have taken the plunge in entering the comic book world.

DC COMICS
Action Comics #2 (Rags Morales Regular Cover), $3.99
Action Comics #2 (Ethan Van Sciver Variant Cover), AR
Action Comics #2 (Rags Morales Black & White Variant Cover), AR
All-Star Superman TP, $29.99
American Vampire Volume 1 TP, $19.99
Animal Man #1 (Travel Foreman 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Animal Man #2, $2.99
Batman Eye Of The Beholder HC, $22.99
Batman The Long Halloween TP (New Edition), $24.99
Batwing #1 (Ben Oliver 2nd Printing Variant Cover) , $2.99
Batwing #2, $2.99
DC Comics Presents Batman The Demon Laughs #1, $7.99
DC Comics The Number Ones Comic Cover Portfolio Set The Full Collection (per DC Comics), $129.99
DC Universe Online Legends #15, $2.99
DC Universe Online Statue Zatanna, $85.00
Detective Comics #1 (Tony S. Daniel 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Detective Comics #2, $2.99
Green Arrow #1 (Brett Booth & Rob Hunter 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Green Arrow #2, $2.99
Hawk And Dove #1 (Rob Liefeld 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Hawk And Dove #2, $2.99
House Of Mystery #42 (Final Issue), $2.99
Huntress #1 (Of 6), $2.99
I Zombie #18, $2.99
Justice League International #1 (Aaron Lopresti 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Justice League International #2, $2.99
Looney Tunes #203, $2.99
Men Of War #1 (Viktor Kalvachev 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Men Of War #2, $3.99
O.M.A.C. #1 (Keith Giffen & Scott Koblish 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
O.M.A.C. #2, $2.99
Penguin Pain And Prejudice #1 (Of 5), $2.99
Red Lanterns #1 (Ed Benes & Rob Hunter 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Red Lanterns #2, $2.99
Scooby-Doo Where Are You #14, $2.99
Static Shock #1 (Scott McDaniel & Jonathan Glapion 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Static Shock #2, $2.99
Stormwatch #1 (Miguel Sepulveda 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Stormwatch #2, $2.99
Supernatural #1 (Of 6), $2.99
Swamp Thing #1 (Yanick Paquette 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Swamp Thing #2, $2.99
Sweet Tooth #26, $2.99

MARVEL COMICS
Amazing Spider-Man An Origin Story HC (Marvel Press)(not verified by Diamond), $8.99
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures Ultimate Collection TP, $34.99
Avengers 1959 #1 (Of 5), $2.99
Captain America Red Glare HC (Premiere Edition), $29.99
Captain America Red Glare HC (Premiere Edition)(Direct Market Variant Edition Volume 76), $29.99
Casanova Avaritia #2 (Of 4), $4.99
(not verified by Diamond), $8.99
Dark Tower Gunslinger Battle Of Tull #5 (Of 5), $3.99
Deadpool #44, $2.99
Fantastic Four 1234 HC (Premiere Edition), $19.99
Fantastic Four 1234 HC (Premiere Edition)(Direct Market Variant Edition Volume 77), $19.99
Hulk #42 (Patrick Zircher Regular Cover), $2.99
Hulk #42 (Ariel Olivetti Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant Cover), AR
Marvel Masterworks The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 6 TP, $24.99
Marvel Masterworks The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 6 TP (Direct Market Variant Edition Volume 33), $24.99
Marvel Previews #98 (October 2011 For Products On-Sale December 2011), $1.25
Marvel Super Stars Magazine #8 (Marvel Adventures), $7.99
Mighty Thor And Origin Story HC (Marvel Press)"(not verified by Diamond), $8.99
Moon Knight #6, $3.99
Mystic #3 (Of 4), $2.99
Red Hulk Planet Red Hulk TP, $19.99
Season One Guide (Promotional Item), AR
Shattered Heroes Postcard (Promotional Item), AR
Spider-Island Heroes For Hire #1, $2.99
Spider-Man The Return Of Anti-Venom HC (Premiere Edition), $19.99
Spider-Man With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility #7 (Of 7), $3.99
Superior #5 (Of 6), $2.99
Thunderbolts #164, $2.99
Uncanny X-Men An Origin Story HC (Marvel Press)(not verified by Diamond), $8.99
X-23 #15 (Kalman Andrasofszky Regular Cover), $2.99
X-23 #15 (Patrick Zircher Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant Cover), AR
X-Men #19 (Jorge Molina Regular Cover), $3.99
X-Men #19 (Leinil Yu Marvel Comics 50th Anniversary Variant Cover), AR
X-Men By Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus Volume 1 HC, $125.00
X-Men By Chris Claremont & Jim Lee Omnibus Volume 1 HC (Direct Market Variant Edition), $125.00
X-Men Schism #5 (Of 5)(Adam Kubert Regular Cover), $3.99
X-Men Schism #5 (Of 5)(Frank Cho Variant Cover), AR
X-Men X-Cutioner's Song HC, $49.99 

So, from what I see (again, subject to change) on the next Nerdy Magazine Day (this Wednesday), I will be picking myself up Detective Comics #2, Red Lanterns #1 (hopefully there were enough ordered-2nd printing as you can see), Red Lanterns #2 (hopefully, I like the first and/or the title is added to the Lindon File). And my precious little Nerdy will be getting an Archie title and/or a back issue of her choosing. Like I have mentioned before, in concerns to Marvel Comics, I watch their movies and that is all anymore, DC Comics is where my head is at print wise, but it will be "covered" from time to time, I did read it back in the day, as I notice also from the list that the X-Cutioner's Song comes out in Hard Cover (HC), which is the storyline that I was reading when I first entered the Marvel world, mostly the X-Universe of course.

So again, see anything that you like (which should be Detective Comics #1, now in its 2nd printing, and issue #2 while your at it, sooooo worth it, well the first is for sure) go to your local comic book retailer and pick it up, if not? Go on in any way and check it out, something may just catch your eye, from Comic Books to Clothing to Statues, endless possibilities, and you'll never know until you venture out.