BATMAN COMICS CONTINUED
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Today's post with be on Batman comics from 1963, 1973, and 1967.
In the 1963 Batman comic, "Robin Dies at Dawn", it gives a vibe similar to that of the old Superman comics, where the drawings are a little beet more colorful, cheesier, and something that I guess would be expected from way back then. I enjoyed this comic because it really showed the parental mentality that Batman had with Robin, and, even though maybe not explicitly, but touched on PTLSD related topics that intrigued me; Superman would look at things, and flash back to the time he saw Robin die in a simulation. This can be seen as something a soldier may experience coming out of the field, and I thought this comic was very interesting because it played with those elements. I have a brother who suffered from PTLSD and reading this comic brought back memories of the days he used to fear the sound of helicopters or random loud noises outside.
When we get to the issue with the Joker, "The Joker's 5-Way Revenge", we see a much darker batman, with accentuated face features in his mask (shadowed nose, detailed and chiseled bone structure) that make him look much more serious and frightening. In the Robin issue I just mentioned, Batman is more parental and it is much cheesier, with brighter colors and a drive he gets from his love for Robin. However, in these comics, we see Batman in all his glory on his lonesome, fighting against the diabolical Joker who is so badass because he is the first villain I've seen so far in the Batman series that has intricate trademarks and style going about things, someone as detailed in his character as the protagonist himself.
I also enjoyed "There is No Hope in Crime Alley" because it touched back on Batman's origins and showed the after affects of what could happen after a traumatic event and the small deeds that make a big difference. The message in this comic was heavy and I enjoyed it. Although I love Robin and the adventures he goes on with Batman, I liked Robin absent in these two issues. Seeing Batman go about his business, in Crime Alley and against the Joker, by himself and using his own wits to and brawn to fight against the darkness is much better without Robin's colorful, child-like element. It is fun sometimes, but Batman is dark and badass without the kid running around with him.
Till next time !
Today's post with be on Batman comics from 1963, 1973, and 1967.
In the 1963 Batman comic, "Robin Dies at Dawn", it gives a vibe similar to that of the old Superman comics, where the drawings are a little beet more colorful, cheesier, and something that I guess would be expected from way back then. I enjoyed this comic because it really showed the parental mentality that Batman had with Robin, and, even though maybe not explicitly, but touched on PTLSD related topics that intrigued me; Superman would look at things, and flash back to the time he saw Robin die in a simulation. This can be seen as something a soldier may experience coming out of the field, and I thought this comic was very interesting because it played with those elements. I have a brother who suffered from PTLSD and reading this comic brought back memories of the days he used to fear the sound of helicopters or random loud noises outside.
When we get to the issue with the Joker, "The Joker's 5-Way Revenge", we see a much darker batman, with accentuated face features in his mask (shadowed nose, detailed and chiseled bone structure) that make him look much more serious and frightening. In the Robin issue I just mentioned, Batman is more parental and it is much cheesier, with brighter colors and a drive he gets from his love for Robin. However, in these comics, we see Batman in all his glory on his lonesome, fighting against the diabolical Joker who is so badass because he is the first villain I've seen so far in the Batman series that has intricate trademarks and style going about things, someone as detailed in his character as the protagonist himself.
I also enjoyed "There is No Hope in Crime Alley" because it touched back on Batman's origins and showed the after affects of what could happen after a traumatic event and the small deeds that make a big difference. The message in this comic was heavy and I enjoyed it. Although I love Robin and the adventures he goes on with Batman, I liked Robin absent in these two issues. Seeing Batman go about his business, in Crime Alley and against the Joker, by himself and using his own wits to and brawn to fight against the darkness is much better without Robin's colorful, child-like element. It is fun sometimes, but Batman is dark and badass without the kid running around with him.
Till next time !