Batman R.I.P.

[elgato]

DC Comics is not so stupid to kill a character that is a million dolars worthy

 

[Joker]

DC Comics is not so stupid to kill a character that is a million dolars worthy

Uh...Superman, mid 90's...ringing any bells?

 

[Matt.S99]

True but batmans human, so if they bring him back, its gonna be kinda odd, ya know what i mean?

 

[RobC]

Also, watching all of those Superman historical documentaries that came out just before the release of Superman Returns, DC thought Superman was irrelevant and they felt he needed to die since no one was reading. Batman is more popular than ever now, I just don't believe that they would chop one of their biggest superheroes off the planet.

Exactly.

Superman was going through a slight decline in popularity and money-making, what they did was revolutionary and made them mega bucks along with re-invigorating the industry.

But Batman, at present is their strongest title, it makes the most money, has the most fans and has a *massive* movie out this year. It doesn't make any sense...

 

[Joker]

True but batmans human, so if they bring him back, its gonna be kinda odd, ya know what i mean?

Green Arrow. Hal Jordan. Jason Todd. Want me to keep going?

 

[David Rice]

Exactly.

Superman was going through a slight decline in popularity and money-making, what they did was revolutionary and made them mega bucks along with re-invigorating the industry.

But Batman, at present is their strongest title, it makes the most money, has the most fans and has a *massive* movie out this year. It doesn't make any sense...

Yep! I just can't figure out why another "Batman wil die" thread had to be opened.

 

[Infinity9999x]

Uh...Superman, mid 90's...ringing any bells?

Superman was also floundering in the mid 90's, and DC needed a sales boost. So that was a bit different.

 

[Matt.S99]

Green Arrow. Hal Jordan. Jason Todd. Want me to keep going?

Oh ya, forgot about them, nevermind then

 

[The Marvel]

Batman RIP is an alternate reality tale of what would happen if batman were to die (confirmed in some Wizard interview they probably deleted)

Just thought you want to know.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Superman was also floundering in the mid 90's, and DC needed a sales boost. So that was a bit different.

Also, DC were intending to get Lois and Clark married but the TV show Lois & Clark told them them to wait until it happened on TV as well....

 

[Kraven]

BATMAN #677
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Daniel
Continuing “Batman R.I.P, ” the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! As the life of Bruce Wayne takes an interesting turn with Jezebel Jet, the life of Batman falls into the ultimate downward spiral.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale May 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

 

[Sparta*]

LOL so Batman is going to quit being Batman to shack up with some chick?

 

[FCEEVIPER]

LOL so Batman is going to quit being Batman to shack up with some chick?

What is DC up to?

 

[Bat Attack]

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[FCEEVIPER]

#667 Variant Cover by Tony Daniels:

 

[Kaizer]

now that's a damn fine cover...let's hope the coloring does the pencils justice

 

[Kaizer]

LOL so Batman is going to quit being Batman to shack up with some chick?

Ok...lets 'think about this... I haven't read much other than the Batman and Son arch of late, but there's been a lot of focus on the media frenzy around this Jezebel chick, so could the big twist be that some reporter finds out that Bruce is Batman? Kinda like DCs version of Spider-Man revealing his identity a while back? Which would then lead to him giving up the mantle of the bat?

Second idea: Batman has ridden the streets of the supervillains, he has fallen in love, there's no need for batman anymore?

Third: There's more to this Jezebel Jet than what has been revealed, she's not just "some chick". Lately, there's been a lot of Biblical references in Batman, and Satanism. "Bethlehem" etc. and Damian is of course the name of the devil's son, at least if we are to believe the "Omen"-movies. Jezebel is also a biblical name, and as described in Wikipedia: "The name Jezebel has come down through the centuries to be used as a general name for all wicked women." Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel_%28Bible%29
Could there be something demonic about this woman too?

 

[Joker]

The second idea makes no sense, as it wasnt Batmans goal to stop super villains, but to stop ALL crime in Gotham.

 

[Super_Ludacris]

Reading this Batman RIP storyline although the dynamic between him and this current Bat-dude is intresing, I still dont get why Morrison thinks we would actually believe Bruce is that sprung over this Jezebel Jet chick. Speaking of which, where did this broad come from anyway? I hadnt been following all the bat-titles for the last few years. By the way, way to be subtle and clever there Grant.
Still dont know what to think about it, but much like the other (and often cringely embaressing) unpopular title of ASBAR, it does seem readable even with all the awful stuff. Lets see how it ends up though......

 

[Kaizer]

The second idea makes no sense, as it wasnt Batmans goal to stop super villains, but to stop ALL crime in Gotham.

of course, I'm just putting up some options... "Batman R.I.P" seems like a stupid idea to begin with, so what about some stupid options?

 

[Sparta*]

This Jezebel chick is probably trying to control Bruce somehow

 

[Fledermaus]

This Jezebel chick is probably trying to control Bruce somehow

The same way women usually control men.

 

[Sparta*]

The same way women usually control men.

you have a point lol but I was thinking more along the lines of controlling him supernaturally

 

[BubbaGump]

Third: There's more to this Jezebel Jet than what has been revealed, she's not just "some chick". Lately, there's been a lot of Biblical references in Batman, and Satanism. "Bethlehem" etc. and Damian is of course the name of the devil's son, at least if we are to believe the "Omen"-movies. Jezebel is also a biblical name, and as described in Wikipedia: "The name Jezebel has come down through the centuries to be used as a general name for all wicked women." Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel_(Bible)
Could there be something demonic about this woman too?

Jezebel Jet is Bat-Mite.

 

[Kaizer]

Jezebel Jet is Bat-Mite.

YES! It's all so clear now!