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The comic isn't even out until November 9. It was absolutely a dick move.
Yep. If I were in charge of DC, I'd find out who it was and fire them. No question.
After nearly four years, Saga #55 is out today. I created a Twitter account mostly as a joke because of how long this hiatus has been, but goddamn did it feel good to tweet this.
JUST HOOK IT TO MY VEINS.
Seriously, the title alone makes me think this will be tons of fun.
Seriously, the title alone makes me think this will be tons of fun.
They should change the title to “Here you go, Nick. We love you. Sincerely, the Universe.”
Fables co-creator Bill Willingham, frustrated with DC Comics' treatment of him, has declared Fables is now public domain.
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Which is odd since the characters are all public domain fairy tale characters in the first place. But he now says that world and the versions of those characters are public domain.
I'm honestly not sure if he can legally do this.
DC Comics has responded with a big ol' "NOPE!" So we'll see.
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On the one hand, DC Comics (and other publishers) are notorious for screwing over creators. So it'd fun to see where this fight goes.
On the other hand, Bill Willingham is an unrepentant staunch Conservative asshole. I don't know if he's throwing a big temper tantrum. I honestly don't want him to win, either.
This feels like a "the two worst people are fighting" kind of thing.
Bill Willingham 'Fires' DC, States He Is Putting 'Fables' in the Public Domain
Claims DC Violated His Contract
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Which is odd since the characters are all public domain fairy tale characters in the first place. But he now says that world and the versions of those characters are public domain.
I'm honestly not sure if he can legally do this.
DC Comics has responded with a big ol' "NOPE!" So we'll see.
DC Responds to Bill Willingham
Stating 'Fables' Comics and Graphic Novels Are 'Owned by DC'
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On the one hand, DC Comics (and other publishers) are notorious for screwing over creators. So it'd fun to see where this fight goes.
On the other hand, Bill Willingham is an unrepentant staunch Conservative asshole. I don't know if he's throwing a big temper tantrum. I honestly don't want him to win, either.
This feels like a "the two worst people are fighting" kind of thing.
figmentPez
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Absolute Batman is a heckin' chonker.
EDIT: Batman has an axe (bat-tle axe?), Wonder Woman stole Cloud's Buster Sword, and Superman has glowing forearms (carpal tunnel from super-speed typing at his day job?).
https://www.dc.com/blog/2024/08/22/new-absolute-dc-cover-art-and-logos-are-revealed
EDIT: Batman has an axe (bat-tle axe?), Wonder Woman stole Cloud's Buster Sword, and Superman has glowing forearms (carpal tunnel from super-speed typing at his day job?).
https://www.dc.com/blog/2024/08/22/new-absolute-dc-cover-art-and-logos-are-revealed
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na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-Flatman!
I, for one, look forward to the further adventures of Thwomp Man.
figmentPez
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I'll say one thing about the Bat-Brick, at least it's distracting from the Wonder Woman logo.
figmentPez
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figmentPez
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Need those weird skinny feet.
I thought that Jim Lee drew him too big back in the day (though Lee is one mlof my favs).
The logo is silly. Batman and his logo are both on steroids?
The logo is silly. Batman and his logo are both on steroids?
Fixed that for you:Okay, the Bat-logo is ridiculous, but can we also ask what the hell is going on with his cape?
He's a big chunky boy...
There is another picture that looks like he is getting his capes from the same source as Spawn.Okay, the Bat-logo is ridiculous, but can we also ask what the hell is going on with his cape?
Batman's chest logo looks terrible, but I take it that it is supposed to be some kind of protective plate? In which case I guess it makes sense to be kind of blocky to cover as much vital area as possible. If that's the case you'd think he'd want to protect the rest of his innards as well, but whatever. Honestly I kind of dig the cape-as-weapon. It's ridiculous, but I'm into it as a concept.
I'm never going to be mad about women with swords, so I'm into the WW design. I don't know how I feel about Superman, seems the least interesting on the surface. He's one character where changing things around kind of misses the point for me.
I'm never going to be mad about women with swords, so I'm into the WW design. I don't know how I feel about Superman, seems the least interesting on the surface. He's one character where changing things around kind of misses the point for me.
figmentPez
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Maybe, but it also matches his axe.
I'm still unclear as to why Batman has an axe, or a severed spine. Also, why does this emblem have texture?
Solar panels? A patch of skin from Aquaman’s favorite shark buddy? Scale mail because it looks cool on Captain America’s uniform?
As for the weird wings on his arms, they're supposed to be like whip deally bops from what I've heard.