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Batman Incorporated (2010) (Single Issues)
Batman Incorporated (2010-2011) #2
The dynamic new era of Batman continues! The Dark Knight and Mr. Unknown – the Batman of Japan – go up against Lord Death Man. It's going to be a fight to the end that could see the failure of Batman, Inc. before it's even begun!
23 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2010
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Grant Morrison
1,792 books4,572 followersGrant Morrison has been working with DC Comics for twenty five years, after beginning their American comics career with acclaimed runs on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL. Since then they have written such best-selling series as JLA, BATMAN and New X-Men, as well as such creator-owned works as THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY, THE FILTH, WE3 and JOE THE BARBARIAN. In addition to expanding the DC Universe through titles ranging from the Eisner Award-winning SEVEN SOLDIERS and ALL-STAR SUPERMAN to the reality-shattering epic of FINAL CRISIS, they have also reinvented the worlds of the Dark Knight Detective in BATMAN AND ROBIN and BATMAN, INCORPORATED and the Man of Steel in The New 52 ACTION COMICS.
In their secret identity, Morrison is a "counterculture" spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. They are also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. They divide their time between their homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
In their secret identity, Morrison is a "counterculture" spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. They are also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. They divide their time between their homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
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July 18, 2014
I have no love for Talia al Ghul. Whatever sympathy I could have for her has went out the window....literally. While I was reading issue #12 of Morrison's Batman and Robin last week, I actually did throw something out of the window because I was inconsolably angered when her son Damian asked her whether or not she could love him for the way he is and not for what she wants him to be--and she coldly replies, "No, I'm too much of a perfectionist." And when he refuses to give up his role as Robin, she declares him as an enemy of the al Ghuls from that point on. Now there's a bounty in his head, courtesy of mommy dearest.
Like, fuck you, you crazy bitch. I never had any kind of affection for her to begin with so I had no qualms when I realized that she's going to be the main villain for this line-up of Batman Incorporated. It's an understandable natural progression for her character after all. She's everything that her father Ra's wanted in an heir; ruthless, cunning, egocentric and with a complete disregard for her own loved ones' personal needs if they happen to clash with the plans for her bigger-picture world domination. Ra's must be so proud of how his progeny turned out. That said, this second issue was probably the best thing I've read in the series so far and that's ironic for me, considering this is entirely a Talia-centered story. That only goes to show that Morrison has a great understanding of his villain, and so his writing of her characterizations demands precision. He certainly delivered the goods on that department whereas artist Chris Burham's illustrations are just as rich and superb.
This time we don't even need Batman, Robin or Gotham to properly enjoy a Bat-comic book and that is an achievement by itself. I think Batman Incorporated is slowly shaping itself to become one of the finest titles New 52 has offered.
In this issue, we get to travel across different places and Burnham's depiction of each region/country was nuanced and vague enough to hold interest and allow readers to fill in the details for their own while reading. The backstory pertaining to Talia's upbringing and rise to power unfolded remarkably well, and I really have to give it to Morrison. This has been a satisfying and enthralling piece most especially since I hate Talia al Ghul and yet this story was able to make me understand and examine her motivations, desire and loathing directed towards the world she has to lead. The issue contains a hefty amount of flashbacks and references from old comics yet again, particularly on notable stories Morrison has written before like Batman and Son and Mike Barr's Son of the Demon which I read and reviewed last July.
At its core, this story has been a fleshed-out examination concerning all the relationships Talia had formed in her life (with Bruce and Damian, and her attempts to keep the three of them united even if it's to serve her selfish goals) but, more importantly, it was an intimate and brutally honest look at Ra's and Talia's fractured father-daughter relationship and the fact that whoever Talia has decided to become now all ties back from the life she was raised in, and the small yet life-changing moments that happened between that truly did a number on the way she perceives herself as a woman, mother and heiress to an empire. Her concepts about power, legacy and family have been distorted into something sinister, something not even her father would expect her capable of reinforcing.
Her characterization is chilling and interesting and she's officially become a character I would love to loathe the fuck of as the series progresses. I can feel it.
RECOMMENDED: 9/10
DO READ MY BATMAN COMICS REVIEWS AT:
Merged review:
This is what a typical adventure-oriented Batman story should always be like: fun, exciting and dramatic page after page. The overall tonality so far of Grant Morrison's Batman Incorporated is superb. It's fast-paced and edgy. It has great dialogue which doesn't waste itself for longevity's sake. And the panel sequences for this issue alone are absurd yet very thrilling to look at. When I say absurd, I, of course, meant the goddamn fucking octopus tentacles (wrapped around Catwoman and drawn in a decisively disgusting yet hilariously sexy sort of way) which I think must be a meta-placement in tribute to the Japanese art medium's, er, penchant for sea creatures as seen in most of their pop culture imagery.
It's amazing, that's all I'm saying. It makes sense but then again, it also doesn't--which is what made it so awesome to look at in the first place. I think my favorite part of the story so far has to be the illustrations themselves. They are very cinematographic in style and scope. The sequences' composition could easily translate on screen in case anyone feels like adapting this in a movie (or at least in animation, *wink wink*). Every panel sings in perfect tune with the other, showcasing the most riveting fight scenes and chases that kept me at the edge of my seat with each page turned. The villain in focus, Lord Death, is the most irritating piece of shit ever conceived in comic book pages (but I might be too harsh, because that title rightfully belongs to Dr. Hugo Strange from his appearance on Batman: PREY. I hated that asshole). I didn't hate Lord Death because, thankfully, this is the last time he appears (but in the story as a whole, I'm not sure of that yet).
And can I also say that Jiro is now my favorite recruit as of yet? I just adore him and it's a visceral reaction too. I really have no logical explanation as to why I love him. All I know is that when he got shot and I thought he died (he merely faked his death, thank fuck, so he can join Batman Inc), I SCREAMED like it wounded me in the chest. So that's gotta mean I'm into this guy a lot, right? Yeah. Issue #2 Ressurector was just a most compelling adventure that utilized its setting in Japan quite well. I didn't think there were any racial slurs to be found. In fact, I pretty much felt like Morrison has an appreciation for the culture and artistic styles of the Japanese. He didn't go over-the-top and when he did with that octopus, it was well-placed and played for comedic effect without any hint of condescension. It was just impressive writing, that's all it is. I want to see Jiro as Mr. Unknown soon. Loving his costume! He looks like a modern Zorro with that hat and cape.
I also hope this wouldn't be the last time I see Catwoman. I love how she complements Batman in their fight scenes. I need more of her soon. Batman Incorporated is easily becoming a favorite of mine even on this early stage of the game.
RECOMMENDED: 9/10
[DO READ MORE ABOUT MY BATMAN REVIEWS IN http://batman-comics-geek.blogspot.com/]
Like, fuck you, you crazy bitch. I never had any kind of affection for her to begin with so I had no qualms when I realized that she's going to be the main villain for this line-up of Batman Incorporated. It's an understandable natural progression for her character after all. She's everything that her father Ra's wanted in an heir; ruthless, cunning, egocentric and with a complete disregard for her own loved ones' personal needs if they happen to clash with the plans for her bigger-picture world domination. Ra's must be so proud of how his progeny turned out. That said, this second issue was probably the best thing I've read in the series so far and that's ironic for me, considering this is entirely a Talia-centered story. That only goes to show that Morrison has a great understanding of his villain, and so his writing of her characterizations demands precision. He certainly delivered the goods on that department whereas artist Chris Burham's illustrations are just as rich and superb.
This time we don't even need Batman, Robin or Gotham to properly enjoy a Bat-comic book and that is an achievement by itself. I think Batman Incorporated is slowly shaping itself to become one of the finest titles New 52 has offered.
In this issue, we get to travel across different places and Burnham's depiction of each region/country was nuanced and vague enough to hold interest and allow readers to fill in the details for their own while reading. The backstory pertaining to Talia's upbringing and rise to power unfolded remarkably well, and I really have to give it to Morrison. This has been a satisfying and enthralling piece most especially since I hate Talia al Ghul and yet this story was able to make me understand and examine her motivations, desire and loathing directed towards the world she has to lead. The issue contains a hefty amount of flashbacks and references from old comics yet again, particularly on notable stories Morrison has written before like Batman and Son and Mike Barr's Son of the Demon which I read and reviewed last July.
At its core, this story has been a fleshed-out examination concerning all the relationships Talia had formed in her life (with Bruce and Damian, and her attempts to keep the three of them united even if it's to serve her selfish goals) but, more importantly, it was an intimate and brutally honest look at Ra's and Talia's fractured father-daughter relationship and the fact that whoever Talia has decided to become now all ties back from the life she was raised in, and the small yet life-changing moments that happened between that truly did a number on the way she perceives herself as a woman, mother and heiress to an empire. Her concepts about power, legacy and family have been distorted into something sinister, something not even her father would expect her capable of reinforcing.
Her characterization is chilling and interesting and she's officially become a character I would love to loathe the fuck of as the series progresses. I can feel it.
RECOMMENDED: 9/10
DO READ MY BATMAN COMICS REVIEWS AT:
Merged review:
This is what a typical adventure-oriented Batman story should always be like: fun, exciting and dramatic page after page. The overall tonality so far of Grant Morrison's Batman Incorporated is superb. It's fast-paced and edgy. It has great dialogue which doesn't waste itself for longevity's sake. And the panel sequences for this issue alone are absurd yet very thrilling to look at. When I say absurd, I, of course, meant the goddamn fucking octopus tentacles (wrapped around Catwoman and drawn in a decisively disgusting yet hilariously sexy sort of way) which I think must be a meta-placement in tribute to the Japanese art medium's, er, penchant for sea creatures as seen in most of their pop culture imagery.
It's amazing, that's all I'm saying. It makes sense but then again, it also doesn't--which is what made it so awesome to look at in the first place. I think my favorite part of the story so far has to be the illustrations themselves. They are very cinematographic in style and scope. The sequences' composition could easily translate on screen in case anyone feels like adapting this in a movie (or at least in animation, *wink wink*). Every panel sings in perfect tune with the other, showcasing the most riveting fight scenes and chases that kept me at the edge of my seat with each page turned. The villain in focus, Lord Death, is the most irritating piece of shit ever conceived in comic book pages (but I might be too harsh, because that title rightfully belongs to Dr. Hugo Strange from his appearance on Batman: PREY. I hated that asshole). I didn't hate Lord Death because, thankfully, this is the last time he appears (but in the story as a whole, I'm not sure of that yet).
And can I also say that Jiro is now my favorite recruit as of yet? I just adore him and it's a visceral reaction too. I really have no logical explanation as to why I love him. All I know is that when he got shot and I thought he died (he merely faked his death, thank fuck, so he can join Batman Inc), I SCREAMED like it wounded me in the chest. So that's gotta mean I'm into this guy a lot, right? Yeah. Issue #2 Ressurector was just a most compelling adventure that utilized its setting in Japan quite well. I didn't think there were any racial slurs to be found. In fact, I pretty much felt like Morrison has an appreciation for the culture and artistic styles of the Japanese. He didn't go over-the-top and when he did with that octopus, it was well-placed and played for comedic effect without any hint of condescension. It was just impressive writing, that's all it is. I want to see Jiro as Mr. Unknown soon. Loving his costume! He looks like a modern Zorro with that hat and cape.
I also hope this wouldn't be the last time I see Catwoman. I love how she complements Batman in their fight scenes. I need more of her soon. Batman Incorporated is easily becoming a favorite of mine even on this early stage of the game.
RECOMMENDED: 9/10
[DO READ MORE ABOUT MY BATMAN REVIEWS IN http://batman-comics-geek.blogspot.com/]
May 14, 2021
A new batman is born, japan's own batman.
I like mister death as a villain waking up from death over and over, really interested in how he became that way.
The original mister unknown died unceremoniously.
And cat woman is wet and she hates it.
I wonder if next issue we stay with the japanese batman or we move on.
I like mister death as a villain waking up from death over and over, really interested in how he became that way.
The original mister unknown died unceremoniously.
And cat woman is wet and she hates it.
I wonder if next issue we stay with the japanese batman or we move on.
January 4, 2016
I've not been following this arc and this was a gift so #2 was sprung on me before I got round to the rest, so disclaimer: YMMV!
Given that this book was #2 in the series, it took a while before I could figure out what the heck was really happening. That's fun in a masochistic way, but to summarize: this is set in a world where Batman has a legion of superheroes on his side (the 'Batman Incorporated' presumably), and he's fighting a global criminal empire led by Talia al Ghul. For shock value perhaps, Talia even derides the Joker's schemes as petty parochial tomfoolery, so the scale will likely be very different from what you're used to. And then there's a mysterious ten foot tall giant thing fighting for Talia, that has inhuman strength, speed and apparent immunity to any kind of injury. How can the Bat beat him (it)?
While the story's fun, and the way the Bat is pushed to the brink satisfying, the structuring of the story and the dialogue is perhaps an acquired taste that I did not quite manage to acquire during the course of reading this book.
Given that this book was #2 in the series, it took a while before I could figure out what the heck was really happening. That's fun in a masochistic way, but to summarize: this is set in a world where Batman has a legion of superheroes on his side (the 'Batman Incorporated' presumably), and he's fighting a global criminal empire led by Talia al Ghul. For shock value perhaps, Talia even derides the Joker's schemes as petty parochial tomfoolery, so the scale will likely be very different from what you're used to. And then there's a mysterious ten foot tall giant thing fighting for Talia, that has inhuman strength, speed and apparent immunity to any kind of injury. How can the Bat beat him (it)?
While the story's fun, and the way the Bat is pushed to the brink satisfying, the structuring of the story and the dialogue is perhaps an acquired taste that I did not quite manage to acquire during the course of reading this book.
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