Comments on: Batman To Face Mortality In New Six Issue Series http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:21:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: dsdsd http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-645333 dsdsd Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:13:12 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-645333 @Shaun I've never understood morons who can't appreciate a different style of art @Shaun

I’ve never understood morons who can’t appreciate a different style of art

]]> By: xurxo http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-644604 xurxo Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:03:35 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-644604 glad that helped! glad that helped!

]]> By: The Comic Boss http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-644248 The Comic Boss Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:29:27 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-644248 Im down for this. I love when Cowan does Batman. Im down for this. I love when Cowan does Batman.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-644214 Zach Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:14:07 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-644214 Shaun, check out the sales charts when you get a chance. Batman's various ongoing series sell fairly well, but Batman minis sell like crap. Check out Orphans or the Batman Classified anthology series. Shaun, check out the sales charts when you get a chance. Batman’s various ongoing series sell fairly well, but Batman minis sell like crap. Check out Orphans or the Batman Classified anthology series.

]]> By: Shaun http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-644058 Shaun Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:28:47 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-644058 I've never understood the love for Cowan's work... It's always looked ugly to me, but the picture shown here is even worse than I usually came to expect from him. Pass. As for Zach's claim that Batman is "overexposed," I find that kind of humorous. If there's a lot of Bat-books out there, it's probably because they sell. Personally, he's my favorite character of them all. I just haven't bought many Bat-books lately because I've hated the direction they've taken Batman, and his supporting cast, the past few years. I've just taken solace in Nolan's Bat-movies, as well reading older stories, picking up older trades that I missed originally, etc. Anyhow, I might keep an eye out for this series... I'll wait and see how it turns out, and then maybe pick up the trade if the DCnU Batman turns out to be pretty decent. Given the mindset at DC the past few years I'm not expecting much, but I'll wait and see. I’ve never understood the love for Cowan’s work… It’s always looked ugly to me, but the picture shown here is even worse than I usually came to expect from him. Pass.

As for Zach’s claim that Batman is “overexposed,” I find that kind of humorous. If there’s a lot of Bat-books out there, it’s probably because they sell. Personally, he’s my favorite character of them all. I just haven’t bought many Bat-books lately because I’ve hated the direction they’ve taken Batman, and his supporting cast, the past few years. I’ve just taken solace in Nolan’s Bat-movies, as well reading older stories, picking up older trades that I missed originally, etc.

Anyhow, I might keep an eye out for this series… I’ll wait and see how it turns out, and then maybe pick up the trade if the DCnU Batman turns out to be pretty decent. Given the mindset at DC the past few years I’m not expecting much, but I’ll wait and see.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-644049 Zach Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:58:54 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-644049 putting aside quality, there's just no demand for this. The creators aren't in demand, the character is overexposed, the concept sounds hokey (could be executed well, but that's how it sounds) and there's no hook for DC's publicity team to go about promoting it. It just sounds DOA. putting aside quality, there’s just no demand for this. The creators aren’t in demand, the character is overexposed, the concept sounds hokey (could be executed well, but that’s how it sounds) and there’s no hook for DC’s publicity team to go about promoting it. It just sounds DOA.

]]> By: petes12 http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643978 petes12 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:33:48 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643978 I'd have to see more from Cowan to form an opinion on him though. I’d have to see more from Cowan to form an opinion on him though.

]]> By: petes12 http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643975 petes12 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:23:42 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643975 @ micheal e... I think we're allowed to have our own opinions on an artist no matter how old he is. respect has to be earned. even from 'elders'. @ micheal e…

I think we’re allowed to have our own opinions on an artist no matter how old he is. respect has to be earned. even from ‘elders’.

]]> By: bobshubey http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643922 bobshubey Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:55:13 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643922 Well, Neal Adams was quite slow. That's why you would see one Batman story from him for every three or four a guy like Irv Novick did. Colan was an amazing master that put out quality work month in and month out for decades. One of the most recognized stylists in comics. Cowan has always been an acquired taste, in my mind, harkening back to his earliest days on Power Man and Iron Fist. His work on the Question in the late 80s should earn him a certain level of respect. And I guess if 50 is considered "old," than, wow, we are stretching the definition. Well, Neal Adams was quite slow. That’s why you would see one Batman story from him for every three or four a guy like Irv Novick did.

Colan was an amazing master that put out quality work month in and month out for decades. One of the most recognized stylists in comics.

Cowan has always been an acquired taste, in my mind, harkening back to his earliest days on Power Man and Iron Fist. His work on the Question in the late 80s should earn him a certain level of respect. And I guess if 50 is considered “old,” than, wow, we are stretching the definition.

]]> By: Mad http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643861 Mad Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:37:33 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643861 In their heyday Neal Adams & Gene Colan produced some fantastic work & they also met their deadlines unlike some of the young artists of today, so show a little respect, idiot. In their heyday Neal Adams & Gene Colan produced some fantastic work & they also met their deadlines unlike some of the young artists of today, so show a little respect, idiot.

]]> By: Michael E. http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643848 Michael E. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:09:57 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643848 Why are you people bad mouthing these classic pros? Don't you have any respect for your elders? Most of these classic pros have turned out more great work in their heyday than any would-be artist could ever aspire to. They deserve respect. Even the recently deceased Gene Colan. Why are you people bad mouthing these classic pros? Don’t you have any respect for your elders? Most of these classic pros have turned out more great work in their heyday than any would-be artist could ever aspire to. They deserve respect. Even the recently deceased Gene Colan.

]]> By: petes12 http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643814 petes12 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:29:04 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643814 Not that an older artist can't produce great work, even if some of them are pretty out of touch with modern sensibilities. But those were some really bad examples. Not that an older artist can’t produce great work, even if some of them are pretty out of touch with modern sensibilities. But those were some really bad examples.

]]> By: petes12 http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643813 petes12 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:27:44 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643813 @whynot You know if you were going to use 2 examples for old artists who still have it, I'm not sure you could've picked 2 worse examples. Sadly Colan's artistic skills were clearly deteriorating when he drew that issue. And frankly, have you seen that neal adams captain america cover? or his batman odyssey thing? Those were terrible. @whynot

You know if you were going to use 2 examples for old artists who still have it, I’m not sure you could’ve picked 2 worse examples. Sadly Colan’s artistic skills were clearly deteriorating when he drew that issue. And frankly, have you seen that neal adams captain america cover? or his batman odyssey thing? Those were terrible.

]]> By: Not That John Smith http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643791 Not That John Smith Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:08:00 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643791 How little lead time and planning went into DCnU, anyway, if people are just finding out books they've done are going to be appearing in the new line? How little lead time and planning went into DCnU, anyway, if people are just finding out books they’ve done are going to be appearing in the new line?

]]> By: WhyNot http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643780 WhyNot Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:05:16 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643780 @Jose You're an ageist a-hole. Neal Adams is still turning out art that shames artists 40 years younger. The late Gene Colan won an Eisner in his 80s for drawing Captain America. Hopefully, when you're decrepit, someone won't call for you to retire because you suck at whatever you do. And judging by your comments, you not only will, but likely already suck at your "job." POS. @Jose

You’re an ageist a-hole. Neal Adams is still turning out art that shames artists 40 years younger. The late Gene Colan won an Eisner in his 80s for drawing Captain America.

Hopefully, when you’re decrepit, someone won’t call for you to retire because you suck at whatever you do. And judging by your comments, you not only will, but likely already suck at your “job.”

POS.

]]> By: Jose http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643762 Jose Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:46:29 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643762 Some of these older pros should just retire. That art is flat out terrible. Some of these older pros should just retire. That art is flat out terrible.

]]> By: John Smith http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643757 John Smith Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:48 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643757 There's just not enough Batman books out there. There’s just not enough Batman books out there.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643750 Zach Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:47:27 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643750 Don't see how there's a market for this, but good luck. Don’t see how there’s a market for this, but good luck.

]]> By: dan http://blog.newsarama.com/2011/06/24/batman-to-face-mortality-in-new-six-issue-series/comment-page-1/#comment-643745 dan Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:07:32 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=26612#comment-643745 I'm always in for Cowan work! I’m always in for Cowan work!

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