Batman: The Man Who Laughs
top three of joker's stories from toptenz.
Ed Brubaker wrote this as a sequel to Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One. The tale shows batman first encounter with the joker after his transformation from the red hood. definitely a must read for all batman lovers.
the man who laughs, was the title of Victor Hugo's novel and also of several film adaptations. the title character was the main inspiration for bill fingers and bob kane's the joker. and the cover art clearly defines that.
Conrad Veidt, the inspiration behind the joker!
however, it was made to be a classic story and it feels that way. much like alan moore's the killing joke, its a slow read and lets you into the joker's head. but just like the killing joke, it didnt do wonders for me.
hardcover also features back up story by Ed Brubaker entitled: Made of wood, a team up tale of gotham protectors, the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott and Batman!
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Swamp Thing vol 9: Infernal Triangles
Continuing from Alan Moore's incredible run on the character, Rick Veitch a collaborator from Alan Moore's run, does an impressive follow up. With many more twist and turns, this book is not one to disappoint. I have completed all of AM's Swampthing except the first book, cos i cant seem to find it anywhere and have always found the stories intricate enough to be comparable to Neil Gaiman's Sandman. so if you havent discovered this beauty, its time to do so.
Of course seeing the lack of Alan Moore on the cover made me have my moment of doubt. but after reading Veitch's Vol 7:Regenesis (yes... i missed book 8!), i knew i was in good hands. the books takes us on through Swamppy and Abby's preparation for their coming child. Swamppy's (failed for sure) assassination of lex luthor. His confrontation with the man in blue. And the coming of an alien invasion!
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Popgun Vol. 1
A graphic mixtape anthology that offers a wide range of tales and art style for everyones needs. some tales i liked. some i merely read through.
i like:
Mexican Wrestlers trading Monty Python-esque barbs like, It is I who will pee on your toothbrush and Laugh!
ninja platypus!!
a hangover that turns ur head into a cheeseburger!
Evil Scientist firing enlarging ray!
and
bully bots getting bullied!
thrilling ant farm ad
grow seven monsters ad
NICE....
i preferred this to Flight. but thats just me.
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