When Grant Morrison began a lengthy Batman run in 2006, he took a unique approach: writing the character as if every Batman story ever, from the wacky TV show to Japanese manga versions, was part of the character’s continuity. This included the wacky 1950s stories featuring Ace and Mogo, who Morrison paid tribute to in the form of Bat-Cow, a genetically modified cow whose markings resemble a Bat-mask. In 2012’s Batman Incorporated #1, Batman and Damian rescued the cow from bad guys, and Bat-Cow has since appeared periodically as comic relief. Nothing breaks the tension during a tense day in the Batcave like a well-timed “moo.”
I am not a fan of Morrison's usually because I feel he tells half a story and keep the good stuff to himself. I feel cheated by his stories but I love Damian and Bat Cow. Damian is one of the greatest characters of the best twenty years. He didn't need to be killed only to bring him back. That was hacky.
I forever stand vigilant to protect this planet from the myriad of forces that are always against us. Be it the octopus, zombies, aliens or the robots my team of human agents, and our feline allies, circle the globe in a never ending struggle for human freedom.
I learn all I can on every subject that interests me. I especially enjoy ancient history because in the past there are valuable lessons to be found. Also, if I ever get my time machine to work properly, it would be good to know a bit about possible destinations and what to expect when I get there.
I greatly appreciate beautiful design. Be it manufactured or found naturally I am fascinated by the process of invention. I am attracted to the unique, the strange, the haunted. I like to share what I find on this blog.
And not let us forget the 'Cephalopod Menace' who, if allowed to, would wrap their tentacles around all that is good and pure in this life and crush it until it remained no more. They are creatures of pure spite. Hate is all they know. Death is all they do. They are our most ruthless and determined enemy.
So we fight. Selena has the celebrity contacts, the cat is ruthless and without pity, Roosevelt's ghost has the experience and I do the wetwork.
Fighting for the future of the planet doesn't have to be a chore, however. We can take the time to appreciate all that is cool in this world even as we cut the octopus into bite sized chunks.
This is the reason there has always been and must forever be, a Cave of Cool. Be sure to wipe your feet before you enter.
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When Grant Morrison began a lengthy Batman run in 2006, he took a unique approach: writing the character as if every Batman story ever, from the wacky TV show to Japanese manga versions, was part of the character’s continuity. This included the wacky 1950s stories featuring Ace and Mogo, who Morrison paid tribute to in the form of Bat-Cow, a genetically modified cow whose markings resemble a Bat-mask. In 2012’s Batman Incorporated #1, Batman and Damian rescued the cow from bad guys, and Bat-Cow has since appeared periodically as comic relief. Nothing breaks the tension during a tense day in the Batcave like a well-timed “moo.”
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I am not a fan of Morrison's usually because I feel he tells half a story and keep the good stuff to himself. I feel cheated by his stories but I love Damian and Bat Cow. Damian is one of the greatest characters of the best twenty years. He didn't need to be killed only to bring him back. That was hacky.
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