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FNJ
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Child_of_Dreams
I wanna read this.
http://comics.ign.com/articles/620/620659p1.html
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Batman is an international sensation and one of the world's most recognizable icons. With the growing popularity of manga in the US, it was only a matter of time before the two met. Kia Asamiya, best known for creating Silent Mobius and Steam Detectives, has been a long-time fan of the Dark Knight. Along with writer Max Allan Collins, Asamiya has attempted to bridge the gap between Western and Eastern comics with Batman: Child of Dreams with good success.
Drawn in classic manga style, but with a hint more reality than most manga action graphic novels, Child of Dreams wisely tangles Batman and Bruce Wayne in a conspiracy with ambitious journalists from Japan. Taking place both in Gotham and later in Japan, Child of Dreams introduces a new love interest for Bruce Wayne while asserting Batman's influence on other cultures. Batman is not just a revered hero in the states, but has rabid fans in other countries. In fact, it's Batman fandom that brings enterprising young reporter Yuko Yagi to Gotham City in hopes of an exclusive interview with the Dark Detective.
Yuko gets more than she bargained for with the trip. A group of pill-popping psychos are being mysteriously transformed into carbon-copies of Batman's greatest foes and Yuko is trapped in the middle. It will take the combined might and brains of Batman and Bruce Wayne to solve the mystery and keep Yuko from harm.
Child of Dreams is, in many ways, a throwback to the '80s Batman books where Bruce Wayne was almost as integral a part of the story as Batman. The delicate balancing act between dark avenger and womanizing entrepreneur makes for some good drama. Though the mystery culprit behind everything is as obvious and the enormous nose on Batman's face, Child of Dreams has everything you need from a Batman story -- a damsel in distress, conflicts for both Wayne and Batman, the Rogues Gallery and plenty of action.
While the exaggerated style may seem a bit odd for a Batman tale, the action scenes are top notch. If you can get over the fact that every character has a giant honker, Child of Dreams is a beautiful vision of the Batman in black and white. Don't expect a brand new take on Batman, Alfred or Commissioner Gordon. There are no ground-breaking developments, absurd behaviors or unique histories. This is classic Batman, but don't with a heavy magna influence. That may not make for the most original or greatest Batman tale ever, but it certainly makes for a good one. |
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Cattivo
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Mr. Bomberman
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DarkMaze
Joined: Feb 24 2006
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Tell your friends. I'm Batmanga.
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Lady_Satine
Title: Head of Lexian R&D
Joined: Oct 15 2005
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There's also an Indian Spider-Man comic. His main squeeze is Mari Jayn.
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FNJ
2010 SLF Tag Champ
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im treying to find that one too.
the one where green goblin is a genie, right?
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