Get your jammies ready, grab some super snacks and get ready to binge, binge, binge! The first season of DC's Young Justice is now available on Netflix. Let me take the opportunity to say that this one of the best DC animated series ever...arguably better than Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. There, I said it.
The series follows superhero sidekicks like Robin, Aqualad, Speedy, Super Boy and other teen heroes like Artemis, and one of my favorites...The Blue Beetle.
I'm a huge fan of story, depth and continuity, and that's why this show is at the top of my list. There is so much complexity and plot turns in this story that you would swear you're reading a Jason Bourne book. Other than story, the fight sequences are so masterfully put together.
I could talk all day about this, OR you could just watch the unofficial trailer below and start watching on Netflix. Enjoy!
Batman...with a son? It's a surprise to him too. Come to think of it, with so many love interests, he probably should have seen this coming. Ever heard of Batraceptive?
Anyway, Damian Wayne is the son of Batman. It's no coincidence that he shares the same name as the anti-christ in The Omen. Damian's mother is Talia Al Ghul...which makes him the grandson of Ra's Al Ghul. Ra's Al Ghul is one of Batman's greatest enemies. He is a skilled assassin (Master of the League of Shadows), a brilliant mastermind, he is thought to have lived for centuries (experience), and his name in Arabic means "head of the demon" (cue: lightning, thunder and heebie jeebies).
Despite Batman always foiling his plans, he still considers "The Detective" his greatest adversery and hopes that they can one day be allies. So, is it actually a coincidence that his daughter births a son with Batman's DNA which he can mold and help grow on his own? Maybe, maybe not. I'll speculate and let you find the rest out on your own.
As you'd expect, Damian was taught to be ruthless, tactical and trained to kill. That last part might not sit well with his dad. But with the revelation that his grandfather was killed by the mercanery Deathstroke (THE Greatest assassin in the DC Universe), he may not have much of a choice.
It's the first time that we'll see Damian in an animated movie, or any movie, so I am very excited. The storyline and artwork is great. Voice actor, Stuart Allen seems like the perfect fit for the Damian Wayne voice. I love the little glimpses of energy and attitude that I've seen so far. The movie is set to be released by May 6, 2014, but in the meantime, check out the awesome trailer below and let me know what you think in the "comments" section.
Bats make up a quarter of all mammal species, yet they're probably the last mammal you'll ever come across. They are masters of secrecy, hidden, but always watching. Feeding in the night...owning the night. But what happens when the owl, a natural predator of the bat, is introduced into the bat's environment? Or rather, what's a bat to do when the owls were nesting in the bat's habitat the entire time...hidden, but always watching....
The Court of Owls is an organized crime society which has secretly existed in Gotham city for over 100 years. They kidnap child performers, raise and transform them into highly skilled assassins known as Talons, in order to shape and influence the city through their eyes.
While fairly new to DC Comics, this story is beautifully and seamlessly executed and introduced by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. All of the twists, turns and intricate details of each character and Batman's overall history make this a completely engrossing comic book series. Unlike other introductions of characters or groups, you won't doubt the authenticity of this story for one second, despite the outrageous revelations of the character we all know.
Now the artwork. Ahh, the artwork. What's not to love? Because a comic book without great art is just a book with drawings.The use of color, shadow and even symbolism is so important when divulging into such a dark history for Batman, Nightwing (aka Dick Grayson), and Gotham City as a whole.
Another thing to note is how fluid the transition from Batman: The Court of Owls to Nightwing: Traps and Trapezes is. The latter follows the same story, but through Nightwing's eyes instead of Batman's. I highly recommend reading both versions of the series simultaneously.
So take a look at Volume 1, and let me know what you think. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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