Dear Journal I was straight up giddy to be handed the latest issue in the Absolute Batman series, one that proves that the Dark Knight is the best superhero in any universe. Issue 11 left us with the ominous scene of Bain standing over Batman's closest circle of friends, who, in the regular universe, positioned themselves as his greatest foes. I guess it just goes to show that Bain is positioned against Bruce, no matter which timeline they traverse, although this time, he shows that there's more than one way to break a bat beyond bending a back. In one go, Bain becomes the common origin source for The Penguin, Two-Face, Croc, and the Riddler, and what a way to do it. Halt, hear all ye squeamish ninnies, the visuals from #12 will give you nightmares, but the response from Batman and Alfred has me salivating, and while the entrance of a very cool looking Cat Woman was welcome, it's Joker's (hopeful) entry that I'm hoping and holding out for. Now what to read whil...
Don't I Know You From Somewhere?
Cyanide and Happiness have been a common fixture in the life of the average
social media frequenter for years, and many may very well have cracked a smile
or three at these quirky comics without ever knowing their names. Well, if there
ever was a time to become better acquainted with these little dollops of joy,
then the time is now.
The three masterminds behind these crudely drawn delights,
invite readers to accompany them down memory lane in Cyanide and Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted(A Questionable Recollection of Two Decades). Kris Wilson,
Rob Denbleyker, and Dave McElfatrick stand as the prime culprits in the line-up
and fill these pages with old and new pieces, as well as photographs documenting
a remarkable journey from unassuming knuckleheads, to internet sensations.
Spoonful of Cyanide Makes the Medicine Go Down
Indeed, what readers can look forward to is not only the impressive collection
of some of their finest work, but also how these unmistakable and iconic
characters have found their way into art galleries, tattoo shops, and everywhere
in between. Yet, the pictures also speak to a remarkable bond between the three
creators, one strengthened through the common goal to bring joy to the world,
one amusingly offensive and violent comic at a time.
Said comics slap with
incredible hilarity, showcasing the punchy dark humor of its authors, and is
tied up nicely with a bow and presented in both hardcover and paperback form,
with narration by the Almighty himself as the cherry on top. Positioning itself
as both a strong work of art in its own right and a wonderful addition to the
coffee table, C&H is an invaluable collection of pick-me-ups that show the power
that little doodles can wield.
In times where one need not look far for the dark
and depressing, C&H positions itself as a welcome title to turn those frowns
upside down.
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