About TIME. Where's the anti-terror comics?!
Posted on 02/21/2006 12:24:06 PM PST by Ultra Sonic 007
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?"
About TIME. Where's the anti-terror comics?!
Ping a ping a!
Bet this dont last long
Miller's right. Not just comic books but cartoons (Warner Bros, Popeye, etc.) played an important part in helping the morale of the country during WWII. This is something we need right now.
To think that Georgie Boy CLooney attempted to portray Batman.
He's gonna HATE this!
You can be sure the friggin damn democraps, liberal scum, ACLU, and terror-loving muslims will start crying about it.
All right, Mr. Miller!!
I know not everyone has the same attitude as me, but:
I say let them cry. It will be a perfect show to how they CLAIM to be for freedom of speech, but quite the opposite is true.
/johnny
GREAT idea! Not many people with any real influence has the backbone to do something like this! Bravo!
Bump.
Very cool! B-24s!!!
Thanks!
So if I read the poster's tag line right, we're unleashing Ben Grimm on the terrorists? Awesome!
LOL. Wish my dear grandpa was still alive. He'd love that cover.
I'm interested in seeing how Miller does this, and how it is received - by both sides.
That movie was the first time I ever saw her ....um..."talent"
That outfit's a bit reminiscent of Rachel Welch In "Fantastic Voyage". Helped many a young lad change his voice.
Yay! I love it. I just hope George Clooney never gets the part.
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