Not sure if he had to alter any of his plot plans. DC seemed to be giving him free reign and it basically sounded like they have complete trust in him. He'll be one of the Guests at NYCC so if I hear anything I'll let you know.
Considering how Bruce Wayne's in Final Crisis and that takes place after RIP. still, all in all, I didn't think RIP wasn't that bad of a read. Not as good as Morrison is capable of, but it's still not too bad. Beats anything Chris Claremont's been doing for the past 10 years.
Yep. People are more attached to Joker than Batman; plus, not actually knowing the Joker's real identity means they could kill him off repeatedly and we'd never know.
Have seen your reviews Amber, and enjoy them. My take on the Zurr-en-arrh thing is a bit different. Not a "new orgin", but rather explaing that the "old story" never really happened anywhere but in Batman's imagination. (Like Bat-Mite) That one can take all those kind of odd-ball 1950's and 1960's stories, and attirbute them to Bruce's owm mind defense mechanisms, as opossed to saying "They were in a parelell universe" or soemthing. Hope that makes some kind of sense :)
The multicolored suit is Batman of Zur-en-Argh which is a new origin of that character. Originally it was from when Batman visited a planet by the name Zur-en-Argh but Morrision came up with a creative new reason for it. It's Batman w/o any of Bruce's personality; no reason to hide in the dark black suit anymore. He doesn't wear it long. Dick will prob be Batman for a while until Bruce comes back from his current mental torture.
OK thanks I ordered the hardcover last week will be here mid february. Only natural that dick be batman like when Knightfall ended. Dick is like I son I guess, Tim was adopted right? so in effect hes Bruce's son too right? what about Jason? whats he up to? and does Bruce have 3 sons,lol a laugh...or just dick and tim or just time legally? thanks!!!
I'm not sure about their legal status. Historically Dick was always considered legally adopted; not sure about the others. Last time I saw Jason Todd he was Red Robin but I don't know if it was the real Jason. Sometimes it's just hard to follow when you don't read a title regularly. I only picked up Robin & Nightwing as crossovers.
good review. I have to say I've liked the rip storyline, it's a typical morrison headfuck, he's been my hero since I was 11, sad to say it seems that he ain't gonna be on batman after the next issue, way to drop the ball as usual DC
hmmm I have my doubts Amber, although Rich Johnston did say he was going to work on a new Batman series with Frank Quitely, which would be fantastic, still at least he's got me interested in batman comics again
they should just relaunch everything go back to year 1(modernize everything, redo past mistakes, etc.), can someone tell me why this is a bad idea? i know this: i would start reading comic books again
Sorry about the bad editing. I recommend the new Joker hardcover by Brian Azzarello. It's about a misguided thug that thinks it would be wonderful to be Joker's lieutenant until he learns why people are afraid of the Joker. Batman is in it a very little bit. Harley looks amazing and has a lot of presence but doesn't speak.
Know this for a fact because DC's Executive Editor, Dan DiDio taled of the issue to the New York Daily News after BATMAN #681 came out:
Hes not dead, though hell definitely be gone for a while, DiDio said. Batman and Bruce Wayne have been around long before me and theyll be around long after me.
I Can't wait to read "the Battle of the Cowl" just to see the look of the bat-family's faces when they find out that Bruce Wayne isn't dead!!!
Know this for a fact because DC's Executive Editor, Dan DiDio taled of the issue to the New York Daily News after BATMAN #681 came out:
Hes not dead, though hell definitely be gone for a while, DiDio said. Batman and Bruce Wayne have been around long before me and theyll be around long after me.
I Can't wait to read "the Battle of the Cowl" just to see the look of the bat-family's faces when they find out that Bruce Wayne isn't dead!!!
About the fate of Jezebel, it was a bit confusing. My interpretation was that there were more than just bats, maybe man-bats, maybe just the guilt or punishment that will follow Jezebel forever.
My approach to RIP is that there's a lot between lines, there's too much behind an image. That's why when I read RIP sometimes I like it, other, I'm lost. In any case, Morrison gave something different, and that's the value of RIP (for me).
I just don't like things that aren't linear. Harry Potter was the same for me; very convoluted though the overall stories are wonderful. I really hated the hype about the Death of Batman from DC at all the cons and the advertising campaign. It was just too much (the exact opposite of Captain America's death).
If Batman feels the need to recover from injuries then Nightwing is the most likely candidate but I wouldn't be surprised if the duties were shared with Robin.
sometimes i think that batman is pretending his death because he believes that nightwing is ready to became the new batman.
xtruder02 2 years ago
I loved your review and I loved R.I.P.
What I did not like is that the end seems rushed. What happenned? Was this the original ending Morrison had planned?
I doubt it.
rorschach1978 3 years ago
Not sure if he had to alter any of his plot plans. DC seemed to be giving him free reign and it basically sounded like they have complete trust in him. He'll be one of the Guests at NYCC so if I hear anything I'll let you know.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
All the hints and clues Morrison had on his run were not answered at the end of R.I.P.
What´s that on Batmite´s back?
What happenned to Honor Jackson?
Why bring Ra´s back during all this?
Maybe, just maybe, Grant´s has had all of us suffering from apophenia like the Joker said in the last installement of R.I.P.
rorschach1978 3 years ago
Considering how Bruce Wayne's in Final Crisis and that takes place after RIP. still, all in all, I didn't think RIP wasn't that bad of a read. Not as good as Morrison is capable of, but it's still not too bad. Beats anything Chris Claremont's been doing for the past 10 years.
huh98 3 years ago
Do you have a review for Joker by Brian Azzerello.
akumatekkusu666 3 years ago
Not a separate one but I highly recommend it! I believe hellointernet (aka Marvel Sucker) has one.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
What about Two-face.
akumatekkusu666 3 years ago
Still alive. Still miserable.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
That sounds like him.
akumatekkusu666 3 years ago
Is Joker alive at the end.
akumatekkusu666 3 years ago
Yep. People are more attached to Joker than Batman; plus, not actually knowing the Joker's real identity means they could kill him off repeatedly and we'd never know.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
I thought his name was Jack Napier.
akumatekkusu666 3 years ago
In da 89 movie.
rorschach1978 3 years ago
joker story is a mystery !!
alhex123 3 years ago
Have seen your reviews Amber, and enjoy them. My take on the Zurr-en-arrh thing is a bit different. Not a "new orgin", but rather explaing that the "old story" never really happened anywhere but in Batman's imagination. (Like Bat-Mite) That one can take all those kind of odd-ball 1950's and 1960's stories, and attirbute them to Bruce's owm mind defense mechanisms, as opossed to saying "They were in a parelell universe" or soemthing. Hope that makes some kind of sense :)
redmars63 3 years ago
Hi Amber whats next for batman? I thought Tim became the dark knight? also why was Bruce wearing a multicolored batsuit in 680? thanks!
ButchHolyday 3 years ago
The multicolored suit is Batman of Zur-en-Argh which is a new origin of that character. Originally it was from when Batman visited a planet by the name Zur-en-Argh but Morrision came up with a creative new reason for it. It's Batman w/o any of Bruce's personality; no reason to hide in the dark black suit anymore. He doesn't wear it long. Dick will prob be Batman for a while until Bruce comes back from his current mental torture.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
OK thanks I ordered the hardcover last week will be here mid february. Only natural that dick be batman like when Knightfall ended. Dick is like I son I guess, Tim was adopted right? so in effect hes Bruce's son too right? what about Jason? whats he up to? and does Bruce have 3 sons,lol a laugh...or just dick and tim or just time legally? thanks!!!
ButchHolyday 3 years ago
I'm not sure about their legal status. Historically Dick was always considered legally adopted; not sure about the others. Last time I saw Jason Todd he was Red Robin but I don't know if it was the real Jason. Sometimes it's just hard to follow when you don't read a title regularly. I only picked up Robin & Nightwing as crossovers.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
Im pretty sure it was Talia's Jason clone
deisels 3 years ago
good review. I have to say I've liked the rip storyline, it's a typical morrison headfuck, he's been my hero since I was 11, sad to say it seems that he ain't gonna be on batman after the next issue, way to drop the ball as usual DC
greenclutch1 3 years ago
Morrison will actually be coming back to Batman. He's just taking a break - or so they say for now.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
hmmm I have my doubts Amber, although Rich Johnston did say he was going to work on a new Batman series with Frank Quitely, which would be fantastic, still at least he's got me interested in batman comics again
greenclutch1 3 years ago
Great review....I'm glad you were able to finish this thing and get out alive.
spacekicker 3 years ago
Thanks for the review. Helped me alot.
DaftBrian 3 years ago
they should just relaunch everything go back to year 1(modernize everything, redo past mistakes, etc.), can someone tell me why this is a bad idea? i know this: i would start reading comic books again
theno1kufan 3 years ago
lol! "Batman's fist is stronger than a frozen chicken."
Your second review got cut-off at the end.
LikaLaruku 3 years ago
Sorry about the bad editing. I recommend the new Joker hardcover by Brian Azzarello. It's about a misguided thug that thinks it would be wonderful to be Joker's lieutenant until he learns why people are afraid of the Joker. Batman is in it a very little bit. Harley looks amazing and has a lot of presence but doesn't speak.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
Already got it. Another Othrworlds novel, but still, it's Mistah J ^_^
LikaLaruku 3 years ago
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Batman/Bruce Wayne is NOT dead.
Know this for a fact because DC's Executive Editor, Dan DiDio taled of the issue to the New York Daily News after BATMAN #681 came out:
Hes not dead, though hell definitely be gone for a while, DiDio said. Batman and Bruce Wayne have been around long before me and theyll be around long after me.
I Can't wait to read "the Battle of the Cowl" just to see the look of the bat-family's faces when they find out that Bruce Wayne isn't dead!!!
nightwing4077 3 years ago
Batman/Bruce Wayne is NOT dead.
Know this for a fact because DC's Executive Editor, Dan DiDio taled of the issue to the New York Daily News after BATMAN #681 came out:
Hes not dead, though hell definitely be gone for a while, DiDio said. Batman and Bruce Wayne have been around long before me and theyll be around long after me.
I Can't wait to read "the Battle of the Cowl" just to see the look of the bat-family's faces when they find out that Bruce Wayne isn't dead!!!
nightwing4077 3 years ago
About the fate of Jezebel, it was a bit confusing. My interpretation was that there were more than just bats, maybe man-bats, maybe just the guilt or punishment that will follow Jezebel forever.
My approach to RIP is that there's a lot between lines, there's too much behind an image. That's why when I read RIP sometimes I like it, other, I'm lost. In any case, Morrison gave something different, and that's the value of RIP (for me).
BaalZakMax 3 years ago
"Batman's punch is obviously stronger than a frozen chicken."
This sentence will be stuck in my head all week.
Great review!
luzaire 3 years ago 2
You seem to really hate this , Your voice and stuff just seems to scream disappointment.
Joeybsmooth 3 years ago
I just don't like things that aren't linear. Harry Potter was the same for me; very convoluted though the overall stories are wonderful. I really hated the hype about the Death of Batman from DC at all the cons and the advertising campaign. It was just too much (the exact opposite of Captain America's death).
amberthestylist 3 years ago
excellant review. who do you think is going to pick up the mantle of the Batman now?
HotRodakaMadMax 3 years ago
If Batman feels the need to recover from injuries then Nightwing is the most likely candidate but I wouldn't be surprised if the duties were shared with Robin.
amberthestylist 3 years ago
Once again a good review. Great work.
Death2Fanboys 3 years ago
:( You got cut off there at 4:56. Anyway, I love that Joker book too. So great.
hellointernet 3 years ago 3
Oh darnit! Thanks. Santa will be bringing me a proper webcam so I can't wait!
amberthestylist 3 years ago