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Batman/Lobo
¡No hace falta ser el mejor detective del mundo para darse cuenta de que el Caballero Oscuro atraviesa su peor momento!
Alan Grant -guionista estrella de Batman y Lobo- y Simon Bisley –el dibujante de Lobo definitivo- te presentan una realidad alternativa donde los aliados del Guardián de Gotham son familiares pero diferentes, donde la relación entre Batman y el Joker es más retorcida que nunca, y donde te preguntarás cómo una carnicería tan absoluta puede llegar a ser tan absolutamente divertida.
Alan Grant -guionista estrella de Batman y Lobo- y Simon Bisley –el dibujante de Lobo definitivo- te presentan una realidad alternativa donde los aliados del Guardián de Gotham son familiares pero diferentes, donde la relación entre Batman y el Joker es más retorcida que nunca, y donde te preguntarás cómo una carnicería tan absoluta puede llegar a ser tan absolutamente divertida.
50 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Alan Grant
1,730 books144 followersAlan Grant was a Scottish comic book writer known for writing Judge Dredd in 2000 AD as well as various Batman titles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is also the creator of the character Anarky.
Alan Grant first entered the comics industry in 1967 when he became an editor for D.C. Thomson before moving to London from Dundee in 1970 to work for IPC on various romance magazines. After going back to college and having a series of jobs, Grant found himself back in Dundee and living on Social Security. He then met John Wagner, another former D.C. Thompson editor, who was helping put together a new science fiction comic for IPC, 2000 A.D., and was unable to complete his other work. Wagner asked Grant if he could help him write the Tarzan comic he was working on; so began the Wagner/Grant writing partnership.
The pair eventually co-wrote Judge Dredd. They would work on other popular strips for the comic, including Robo-Hunter and Strontium Dog using the pseudonym T.B. Grover. Grant also worked on other people's stories, changing and adding dialogue, most notably Harry Twenty on the High Rock, written by Gerry Finley-Day. Judge Dredd would be Grant's main concern for much of the 1980s. Grant and Wagner had developed the strip into the most popular in 2000AD as well as creating lengthy epic storylines such as The Apocalypse War. Grant also wrote for other IPC comics such as the revamped Eagle.
By the late 1980s, Grant and Wagner were about to move into the American comic market. Their first title was a 12-issue miniseries called Outcasts for DC Comics. Although it wasn't a success, it paved the way for the pair to write Batman stories in Detective Comics from issue 583, largely with Norm Breyfogle on art duties across the various Batman titles Grant moved to. After a dozen issues, Wagner left Grant as sole writer. Grant was one of the main Batman writers until the late 1990s. The pair also created a four issue series for Epic Comics called The Last American. This series, as well as the Chopper storyline in Judge Dredd, is blamed for the breakup of the Wagner/Grant partnership. The pair split strips, with Wagner keeping Judge Dredd and Grant keeping Strontium Dog and Judge Anderson. Grant and Wagner continue to work together on special projects such as the Batman/Judge Dredd crossover Judgement on Gotham. During the late 1980s, Grant experienced a philosophical transformation and declared himself an anarchist. The creation of the supervillain Anarky was initially intended as a vehicle for exploring his political opinions through the comic medium. In the following years, he would continue to utilize the character in a similar fashion as his philosophy evolved.
Grant's projects at the start of the 90s included writing Detective Comics and Strontium Dog, but two projects in particular are especially notable. The first is The Bogie Man, a series co-written by Wagner which was the pair's first venture into independent publishing. The second is Lobo, a character created by Keith Giffen as a supporting character in The Omega Men. Lobo gained his own four issue mini series in 1990 which was drawn by Simon Bisley. This was a parody of the 'dark, gritty' comics of the time and proved hugely popular. After several other miniseries (all written by Grant, sometimes with Giffen as co-writer), Lobo received his own ongoing series. Grant was also writing L.E.G.I.O.N. (a Legion of Super-Heroes spin-off) and The Demon (a revival of Jack Kirby's charac
Alan Grant first entered the comics industry in 1967 when he became an editor for D.C. Thomson before moving to London from Dundee in 1970 to work for IPC on various romance magazines. After going back to college and having a series of jobs, Grant found himself back in Dundee and living on Social Security. He then met John Wagner, another former D.C. Thompson editor, who was helping put together a new science fiction comic for IPC, 2000 A.D., and was unable to complete his other work. Wagner asked Grant if he could help him write the Tarzan comic he was working on; so began the Wagner/Grant writing partnership.
The pair eventually co-wrote Judge Dredd. They would work on other popular strips for the comic, including Robo-Hunter and Strontium Dog using the pseudonym T.B. Grover. Grant also worked on other people's stories, changing and adding dialogue, most notably Harry Twenty on the High Rock, written by Gerry Finley-Day. Judge Dredd would be Grant's main concern for much of the 1980s. Grant and Wagner had developed the strip into the most popular in 2000AD as well as creating lengthy epic storylines such as The Apocalypse War. Grant also wrote for other IPC comics such as the revamped Eagle.
By the late 1980s, Grant and Wagner were about to move into the American comic market. Their first title was a 12-issue miniseries called Outcasts for DC Comics. Although it wasn't a success, it paved the way for the pair to write Batman stories in Detective Comics from issue 583, largely with Norm Breyfogle on art duties across the various Batman titles Grant moved to. After a dozen issues, Wagner left Grant as sole writer. Grant was one of the main Batman writers until the late 1990s. The pair also created a four issue series for Epic Comics called The Last American. This series, as well as the Chopper storyline in Judge Dredd, is blamed for the breakup of the Wagner/Grant partnership. The pair split strips, with Wagner keeping Judge Dredd and Grant keeping Strontium Dog and Judge Anderson. Grant and Wagner continue to work together on special projects such as the Batman/Judge Dredd crossover Judgement on Gotham. During the late 1980s, Grant experienced a philosophical transformation and declared himself an anarchist. The creation of the supervillain Anarky was initially intended as a vehicle for exploring his political opinions through the comic medium. In the following years, he would continue to utilize the character in a similar fashion as his philosophy evolved.
Grant's projects at the start of the 90s included writing Detective Comics and Strontium Dog, but two projects in particular are especially notable. The first is The Bogie Man, a series co-written by Wagner which was the pair's first venture into independent publishing. The second is Lobo, a character created by Keith Giffen as a supporting character in The Omega Men. Lobo gained his own four issue mini series in 1990 which was drawn by Simon Bisley. This was a parody of the 'dark, gritty' comics of the time and proved hugely popular. After several other miniseries (all written by Grant, sometimes with Giffen as co-writer), Lobo received his own ongoing series. Grant was also writing L.E.G.I.O.N. (a Legion of Super-Heroes spin-off) and The Demon (a revival of Jack Kirby's charac
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April 13, 2026
So here is my problem: Batman seems to just go into this with no plan - the master of strategic advantage just decides to 'throw down' with Lobo. We are talking about BATMAN here - Elseworlds or any worlds! Happy 80th Batman! May you have 80 more (at least) coming your way - truly one of the most iconic fictional characters in popular literature (he has crossed that line) ever!
February 2, 2017
Batman and Lobo is an Elseworlds tale. It is a strange team-up, but strangely enough, it works. The main reason is that this is a funny tale. The story does not take itself seriously and there are a lot of subtle jokes, and not-so-subtle, scattered throughout this story.
The Joker is at war with Scarface for control of the Gotham underworld. Batman captures the Joker and puts him in Arkham. Scarface hires Lobo to kill the Joker. When Lobo shows up to kill the Joker, the Joker counteroffers him with a $10 million contract to first discredit and then kill the Batman.
What follows is a tongue in cheek and amusing tale of the conflict that ensues. The artwork is very strange and cartoony. If you are familiar with Lobo's art style this will be of no consequence. Everyone else might not appreciate the art, but for this funny tale it works. The story does not take itself too seriously. There are a lot of cameos from Gordon to Nightwing. Though, not everyone is who you think it is. The ending, while in keeping with the funny undercurrent of this tale, is rather odd and out there-but so is this book.
I've read a few of the Lobo/batman team ups, but this one was by far the best. Alan Grant never makes the mistake of trying to be too serious. This is a funny what-if story and the art reinforces that cartoon mindset. There are parts that made me smile. Batman realizes that Lobo is way out of his power league and that is how it should be since Lobo is a super being. So I enjoyed Grant's less serious take on this odd match-up. If you are a fan of strange humor, odd art and a funny story that doesn't take itself too seriously then this is for you. If the concept of Lobo being teamed-up with Batman leaves you scratching your head-pass this one up. You really won't miss anything.
The Joker is at war with Scarface for control of the Gotham underworld. Batman captures the Joker and puts him in Arkham. Scarface hires Lobo to kill the Joker. When Lobo shows up to kill the Joker, the Joker counteroffers him with a $10 million contract to first discredit and then kill the Batman.
What follows is a tongue in cheek and amusing tale of the conflict that ensues. The artwork is very strange and cartoony. If you are familiar with Lobo's art style this will be of no consequence. Everyone else might not appreciate the art, but for this funny tale it works. The story does not take itself too seriously. There are a lot of cameos from Gordon to Nightwing. Though, not everyone is who you think it is. The ending, while in keeping with the funny undercurrent of this tale, is rather odd and out there-but so is this book.
I've read a few of the Lobo/batman team ups, but this one was by far the best. Alan Grant never makes the mistake of trying to be too serious. This is a funny what-if story and the art reinforces that cartoon mindset. There are parts that made me smile. Batman realizes that Lobo is way out of his power league and that is how it should be since Lobo is a super being. So I enjoyed Grant's less serious take on this odd match-up. If you are a fan of strange humor, odd art and a funny story that doesn't take itself too seriously then this is for you. If the concept of Lobo being teamed-up with Batman leaves you scratching your head-pass this one up. You really won't miss anything.
April 17, 2023
Lobo is here to kill the Joker, but the Joker asks Lobo before he kills him would he please humiliate and destroy Batman's reputation (for $10 million). So we get 50 pages of Lobo dressed up as a ridiculous Batman going around murdering people before Batman steps in.
It's silly fun and the well drawn artwork by Simon Bisley is the reason we're all here.
It's silly fun and the well drawn artwork by Simon Bisley is the reason we're all here.
February 2, 2020
Atrocious in every possible way in both art and script (Simon Bisley WTF happened to you?!), BUT it's still a better comic than Batman: Year One and Batman TDKR! So, I'll happily give it two stars.
October 14, 2014
One of the decent Elseworlds crossovers to happen. And also, look at the seemingly chaotic artwork. A thing of perfect beauty.
April 28, 2016
This book was incredible. The art is awesome and the story is totally bonkers. Loved it.
August 24, 2020
Strip mi je bio zanimljiv utoliko što je doneo jedan indie pristup u DC univerzum, i to mi je bilo simpatično, s tim što je njegov doprinos samoj estetici i na nivou crteža i na nivou priče radio na štetu njene efektnosti. S druge strane, sama zamisao je do te mere neinventivna da je primerenija parodiji koju je Grant primenio.
April 1, 2018
Hot on the heels of reading the dismal Elseworlds tale Robin 3000, this feels like a masterpiece. But actually it's a middling tale with some fun twists, great Y2K-era psychotic art, and ending that slumps a bit. Some interesting shifts in the Batman universe (namely Bruce and the Joker being brothers), but overall just a fun one-time read.
3/5 Commissioner Pennyworths
3/5 Commissioner Pennyworths
July 30, 2018
What a waste of a good 20 minutes.
April 14, 2025
画风一言难尽 企鹅人画得怪可爱的 画我产品就奇异扭曲了 孪生兄弟的设定还挺好的
December 24, 2013
اسزء كوميك اقراه فحياتي
October 27, 2013
One star only for the art.
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