tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post4409334461548836654..comments2024-03-27T05:54:38.797-07:00Comments on <i>bare</i>•bones e-zine: Batman in the 1970s Part 51: September and October 1977John Scolerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14082147756474762000noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-35996669712098360242013-01-01T14:41:02.916-08:002013-01-01T14:41:02.916-08:00I get what you're saying, but as I said, I jus...I get what you're saying, but as I said, I just see it different from you. I don't see the Riddler as ever really alternating his costume. Greg M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-30471200031208447022013-01-01T08:54:20.625-08:002013-01-01T08:54:20.625-08:00The Riddler's suit if I am not mistaken origin...The Riddler's suit if I am not mistaken originated in the live-action show as an alternate costume for Gorshin's character. Riddler used the suit only sparringly in the comics until post-crisis,but its been around long before the Dini angle as shown in Batman:TAS usage and preference of the three pice suit and bowler hat. Its now the preference of DC as he has evovled more into a business background character and cerebral adversary. <br />http://nyogalleristny.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/riddlertv.jpg<br /><br />I just used Riddler as an example as he doesn't always have the same costume,but alternates. mikeandraph87https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592342454303147739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-11246919730023531692013-01-01T08:19:59.684-08:002013-01-01T08:19:59.684-08:00Mikeandraph,
The Riddler's costume was more t...Mikeandraph,<br /><br />The Riddler's costume was more the result of his character evolving from standard Rogue to Private Detective/Batman's Rival. As he evolved, he left the leotard behind for a more stylish suit.<br /><br />Luthor, on the other hand, came up with the suits for varying situations. When he had his own planet in space where he was a hero, for example, the Battle Armour was created. <br /><br />That's my look at it, anyway.Greg M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-52525435247403962542013-01-01T07:14:16.115-08:002013-01-01T07:14:16.115-08:00Greg,I look at it like The Riddler, Eddie has two ...Greg,I look at it like The Riddler, Eddie has two costumes he alternates between. Only a few villains can say that! Anyway,he has the jumpsuit that is more super villain-like and the three piece suit.For a gathering of villains his business attire would likely be the question mark covered jumpsuit while on other occasions that fits he would dress up like if he were to met a weapons dealer or be giving Batman the chase from afar monitoring him. So I bet in Lex's case he was amongst super villains so he put on his villain uniform oppose to the three piece suit because it fit the environment better and beside it looks better visually.I also believe children understand character portraal diversity in different media. I understood that in preschool with Master SPlinter,in one take he is Hamto Yoshi's pet rat while in the other he IS Hamto Yoshi whom was mutated into a rat-man!mikeandraph87https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592342454303147739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-32470139309347970562013-01-01T06:56:08.702-08:002013-01-01T06:56:08.702-08:00It's interesting, though, that the Luthor they...It's interesting, though, that the Luthor they used in this story is dressed in the one costume Gene Hackman (or any person playing Luthor, for that matter) wouldn't be caught dead in. Most movies prefer to portray him as the business-suit wearing villain. His supervillain costume, though, is another matter. I think the only outfit of his worst than this one is his battle armour. Greg M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-85699588497817302112013-01-01T06:46:17.438-08:002013-01-01T06:46:17.438-08:00That's a good point about the Superman movie. ...That's a good point about the Superman movie. We don't write much about the house ads and promotional columns, but right at this time there was a contest to be in the movie that ran in every issue for awhile.Jack Seabrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216640325305820140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-46925373159860049572013-01-01T06:13:07.425-08:002013-01-01T06:13:07.425-08:00Its nice to see that Jack and Peter have different...Its nice to see that Jack and Peter have different opninos here. The whole concept is crazy,but its pure fun and get to see a few of the villains at their best! I dare DC to try something like this in 2013!<br /><br />To answer the question as to Lex Luthor's mingling with the Bat Rogues,well its simple. The time is late 1977 early 1978. About three months after the conclusion of the crazy epic Superman The Movie came out in theatres. Its cross promtion to interest Batman fans in the idea of seeing the Superman film!It might be an inital exposure for some of the readers or someone like me who rarely reads Lex Luthor in a comic because I read Batman,Detective comics, and Justice League. <br /><br />No love for Dick Grayson's Robin? He is my favorite character!mikeandraph87https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592342454303147739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-71466032845521519772012-12-31T16:48:29.376-08:002012-12-31T16:48:29.376-08:00Hey guys.
Yet another one of the rare occasions w...Hey guys.<br /><br />Yet another one of the rare occasions where I actually own and have read every issue you're looking at. As a matter of fact, the Riddler issue was one of the first I ever picked up, IIRC. I used to have a beatup copy missing pages until I traded in for one in better condition. I didn't find the rest of the issues until years later.<br /><br />So, my thoughts?<br /><br />First up, the whole purpose of the "trial" was to prove bragging rights for the one who actually "offed" the Batman. Other reasons for the trial will become clear by the end.<br /><br />As for Lex Luthor, well, next issue will explain all that. Or not. Depends on whether you believe it. :-)<br /><br />As for Detective, we're in for some truly classic stories, starting with the Penguin next issue. And then there's the magnificient Joker two-parter, the return (and upgrade) of Deadshot, and more. <br /><br />Keep up the great work, and Happy New Year! Greg M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-30351906633818032592012-12-31T07:11:40.732-08:002012-12-31T07:11:40.732-08:00First off,how did the villains think they get away...First off,how did the villains think they get away with the credit?<br />The other thing that I was curious about was how were the jurors determined? I get why Ra's would be judge and Two Face the cross-examiner though.<br /><br />This year of comixs proves DC can be epic and have fun at the same time. I believe DC does not realzie the two can go hand and hand today. mikeandraph87https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592342454303147739noreply@blogger.com