Just like kevin smiths previous title it is hard to place batman widening gyre in the timeline and make it make sense. Director kevin smith announces that he will be writing a. Why do people hate on cacophanywidening gyre batman. I can honestly remember a time when i admired kevin smith. Oct, 2012 kevin smith brings back the old dcu with batman. Kevin smiths sixissue miniseries is now in paperback. Cloud wont be with batman because hes batman, but bruce wayne has long since become a mask for his true identity as the dark knight. Batman has remarked that he wouldve liked to start a family with her. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Other miniseries titles such as cacophony and the widening gyre are part of continuity too. That led to cacophony, then the controversial widening gyre, where smith had the temerity. What crime could be so deadly as to force these rivals to put aside their differences and join forces again. Film director and comic fan kevin smith swings by the bat signal to look inside the widening gyre, from its shocking volume 1 finish to the controversy over batmans bladder problems and a hint at what comes next.
Dec 31, 2017 batman s archnemesis the joker is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in all of fiction in any media and hes definitely the most recognisable. Plus, batman learns the name of his mysterious masked ally. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. In an announcement on his facebook page, director kevin smith revealed that he will be writing a new batman miniseries for dc to be released this. Bleeding cool reported from the comic book men panel that he and walt flanagan are bringing back batman. Year one where the fledging caped crusader confronts the mob with a. As i read the book, i would audibly sigh or mutter in disapproval. Oct 11, 2011 buy batman the widening gyre tp batman dc comics 01 by flanagan, walter isbn. Mar 24, 2015 continuity of that earlier teamup, batman, the green hornet, robin, and kato must go up against a very different general formerly colonel gumm. The main series within the main batman continuity and canon includes the following. Smith and walt flanagan were asked about their delayed dc project batman. Year one where the fledging caped crusader confronts the mob with a stern warning. Lets face it, batman is one of, if not the coolest comic heroes.
The adventures continue is a dc comics comic book series starring batman set in the world of continuity and style of batman. The widening gyre would be written by kevin smith and illustrated by walt flanagan. The widening gyre is the title of a 6issue comic book limited series starring batman, released august 2009 through july 2010. As batman and his mysterious new partneragainstcrime successfully tackle the streets of gotham city, bruce waynes personal world takes a step to the side as the women in his. A neat point of reference in regard to dcs version of history is the dc universe. I can watch the dark knight on dvd, before reading the latest issue of batman. Batman sees the arrival of a new hero as a way to step back from being gothams lone protector, and allow bruce wayne to. Confidentialstreets of gotham batman and robin detective comics gotham city sirens red robin azrael batgirl.
The second half of widening gyre is still forthcoming. Cacophony, which i really enjoyed and rated 5 stars. Whats cool about it for me and walt is that its kind of old dc continuity. In this graphic novel both relationships will be tested. The title is a reference to the william butler yeats poem the second coming the series was initially planned as 12 issues, with a long break planned between issues six and seven. This week we take a look at kevin smiths tropes by examining an issue he wrote, batman. The widening gyre by kevin smith and art by walter flanagan is the sequel to batman.
Kevin smith, for me, in comics, is quite the double edged sword. As the dark knight stalks gotham citys criminals, bruce wayne gets reacquainted with silver st. The widening gyre is the worst batman comic ive read. He said dan didio told him he could take his time since they were blowing up that continuity anyway. Batman the widening gyre tp discount comic book service. The book is cowritten by paul dini and alan burnett, producers of the original animated television series, and illustrated by ty templeton, who illustrated the shows original comic book series the. Posts about the widening gyre written by kingcrimsonprog.
The widening gyre, by kevin smith and art by walt flannigan. According to bleeding cool, smith said dan didio told him he could take his time since they were blowing up that continuity anyway. Massive spoilers, in reference to the cliffhanger of this story. The first book comprises of the first six issues which were set to be released from august 2009 january. Cloud was a love interest from the bronze age who popped up again sporadically.
In kevin smiths the widening gyre, bruce proposes to her and she accepts. The widening gyre, a twelvepart, official dc miniseries written by the clerks director and illustrated by walt flanagan, features this charmer of a. Oct 22, 2012 smith has revealed the title of and some artwork from his next batman miniseries, which will be with us next summer and serves as a conclusion to his onomatopoeia trilogy, which began in. The widening gyrethe sequel to kevin smiths batman. A metal nerds blog well, what did you expect, porn. Dcs version of history the real batman chronology project. It was a disappointment on every level save one, the fine cover art by bill sienkiewicz, and even that seems as wasted as lipstick on a pig. Ultimately, after further delays on book 2, smith decided to turn the second half of batman. Written by kevin smith art by walt flanagan and art thibert cover by bill sienkiewicz as the dark knight stalks gotham citys criminals, bruce wayne gets reacquainted with silver st. The widening gyre at their new york comiccon panel for comic book men, and when the next installment would finally be. Arkham origins is the widening gyre of batman games. The stakes are high as batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what smith describes as a backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geekbait guest stars galore. Such as robin having the one year later costume but bludhaven not being destroyed.
I wonder what happened to those plans to finish widening gyre. Arkham origins where i thought the game was trying to tell me not to give the joker what he wanted read the full article. Bellicosity, the finale to his widening gyrecacophony saga, will be the last batman story to take place in the prenew 52 batman continuity. From superstar creator kevin smith and gueststarring aquaman, the new teen titans and deathstroke the terminator. The widening gyre the sequel to kevin smiths batman. The animated series, as opposed to the regular dc universe. I dont need for it all to fit into one box, continuitywise. Batman and son new edition includes the black glove, batman r.
Confidentialstreets of gothambatman and robin detective comics gotham city sirens red robin azrael batgirl. The title is a reference to the william butler yeats poem the second coming. Clouds apparent death was the cliffhanger ending of the first half of the widening gyre storyline. The widening gyre into a separately titled miniseries called batman. However, after reading widening gyre it feels like more of the same to me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 06, 2017 smith and walt flanagan were asked about their delayed dc project batman. This story asks the question of what does it take for batman to trust in both love and in partnership. Batmans archnemesis the joker is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in all of fiction in any media and hes definitely the most recognisable. Its hard to have a wedding when your throat has been slit. Aug 08, 2011 the widening gyre is the worst batman comic ive read. Last christmas, i was at my lcs all things fun for its last minute holiday sale they have every year.
Kevin smith says he is going to finish his batman series. Kevin smith and the creative team behind the first volume of batman. Quiver, which was, by all accounts, the first modern comic i have ever read. That led to cacophony, then the controversial widening gyre, where smith had the temerity to write that batman actually wet his tights during a famous scene from frank millers. The batman universe 8 other times batman has been engaged. Batman has had several dc crossovers, but he is actually the most cross labeled comic hero, from marvel with captain america, punisher, the hulk, daredevil and spiderman. Widening gyre is just the start of things for kevin in the batuniverse so get on board now. Trust us when we say that its as awesome as it sounds. As the dark knight stalks the night preying upon want to read.
The widening gyre is a 12 issue maxiseries split into 2 books. Sep 08, 2009 the main series within the main batman continuity and canon includes the following. Jun 18, 20 that led to cacophony, then the controversial widening gyre, where smith had the temerity to write that batman actually wet his tights during a famous scene from frank millers. Smith work will remain in continuity in the dc universe following the dc reboot. While problematic in some areas, it gives a good range to the age of the modern age dcu in paul lincolns daughter, diana, who was born at the start of the modern age. Meanwhile, batman has taken on a mysterious new partner in his fight against crime in gotham city, but will his trust cause him to be rewarded. Say, returning to asbar is a great idea, but i wonder if you might also consider taking on batman. There was a previous batmanchristmas carol riff in jeph loeb and tim sales ghosts, collected in haunted knight. Director kevin smith announces that he will be writing a new. The widening gyre kingcrimsonblog the official blog of. The series is written by kevin smith and illustrated by walt flanagan. Collecting the 6issue miniseries from fanfavorite writer kevin smith. The series was initially planned as 12 issues, with a long break planned between issues six and seven. Buy batman the widening gyre tp batman dc comics 01 by flanagan, walter isbn.
And what surprise does gumm have up his sticky sleeve. As batman and his mysterious new partneragainstcrime successfully tackle the streets of gotham city, bruce waynes personal world takes a step to the side as the women in his life force him into an awkward position. The widening gyre storyline, a sequel to the batman. Batman sees the arrival of a new hero as a way to step back from being gothams lone protector, and allow bruce wayne to have more of a life. In an announcement on his facebook page, director kevin smith revealed that he will be writing a new. The basic premise is quite similar to the film, dark knight. We know how this must end, and it hurts every single time. The widening gyre, and then sit down to watch an episode of batman. The widening gyre by kevin smith and art by walter flanagan is the.
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