tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post113142864477523973..comments2023-11-05T03:25:39.077-08:00Comments on Dave's Long Box: The Brave and the Bold #166 DC Comics, 1980David Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561127611004920764noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1167350646958437092006-12-28T16:04:00.000-08:002006-12-28T16:04:00.000-08:00While I own the issue in question and made my 14-y...While I own the issue in question and made my 14-year old self very happy many years ago :-), I have to agree with david-man. Seeing a super hero in her undies, even a hot one, just seems wrong. It showed contempt for Black Canary as a serious crime fighter (Fleisher, BTW, got ripped apart in the letter section over it).<BR/><BR/>The scene where Batman really is the one scaring the thug and not Dinah was even worse, IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131731668463013562005-11-11T09:54:00.000-08:002005-11-11T09:54:00.000-08:00This adventure should be constantly referred to in...This adventure should be constantly referred to in <I>Birds of Prey</I>.<BR/><BR/>Black Canary: He's got to be out there somewhere in the city. You search the computer records, Barbara. I'll head down to the streets.<BR/>Oracle: Sure. Just don't let him capture you and strip you to your undies so Bats can rescue you <I>again</I>.<BR/>BC: Look...<I>one time</I>...stop bringing it up!<BR/>O: (giggle)Bullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708103213119467419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131725811158131552005-11-11T08:16:00.000-08:002005-11-11T08:16:00.000-08:00Unnerving sexual politics in a Michael Fleisher co...Unnerving sexual politics in a Michael Fleisher comic? I'm shocked, I am SHOCKED!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131709188634888252005-11-11T03:39:00.000-08:002005-11-11T03:39:00.000-08:00Woo! Woo!Woo! Woo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131661830242974862005-11-10T14:30:00.000-08:002005-11-10T14:30:00.000-08:00David-Man asks: "All this patronizing equal partne...David-Man asks: <I>"All this patronizing equal partnership stuff only to have the heroine stripped to her lingerie and bound and gagged by villain... I mean, that's just creepy, no?"</I><BR/><BR/>Not if you're William Moulton Marston it isn't.Edward Liuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666247336320985024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131635633494047912005-11-10T07:13:00.000-08:002005-11-10T07:13:00.000-08:00Is Gunhawks #4 still the sexiest Man-Bear story?Is Gunhawks #4 still the sexiest Man-Bear story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131632876325529322005-11-10T06:27:00.000-08:002005-11-10T06:27:00.000-08:00One of the three sexiest man-bear comics ever, at ...One of the three sexiest man-bear comics ever, at least until the Black Canary-Hydrangea-Yiff sooper spectacular.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780425923108876647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131627778789565632005-11-10T05:02:00.000-08:002005-11-10T05:02:00.000-08:00The highlight of that godawful Legend of the Super...The highlight of that godawful Legend of the Superheroes TV show thing was Black Canary strapped to a car lift, while Solomon Grundy was dressed like Gomer Pyle. You could see down her shirt!<BR/><BR/>And then Solly and Captain Marvel had a tire-throwing competition. That kicked ass.Rob Schambergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423766523332323769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131622487235620392005-11-10T03:34:00.000-08:002005-11-10T03:34:00.000-08:00DC Comics Legal Department here. We're prepared t...DC Comics Legal Department here. We're prepared to offer an out-of-court settlement. <BR/><BR/>We've contacted the girl in question and she's willing to go on a date with you now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131599872151603682005-11-09T21:17:00.000-08:002005-11-09T21:17:00.000-08:00Ah, blondes. (Even wigged ones) What do you call a...Ah, blondes. (Even wigged ones) What do you call a redhead between two blondes? An interpreter!RedheadFangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130452058774732168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131598617313319102005-11-09T20:56:00.000-08:002005-11-09T20:56:00.000-08:00Your prayers are answered:JLA CLASSIFIED: COLD STE...Your prayers are answered:<BR/><BR/>JLA CLASSIFIED: COLD STEEL #1 (OF 2) <BR/> Written by Christopher Moeller; Art and cover by Moeller <BR/><BR/>Get ready for a thrilling 2-issue miniseries written and painted by Christopher Moeller (JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE)! The JLA members find themselves caught between two warring factions in a deep space conflict that threatens to split the Earth's mightiest super-team down the middle! Time is of the essence, causing the group to quickly choose sides — which may be the heroes' first mistake! <BR/><BR/>As the battle escalates, the team realizes that it must amp-up its collective powers and abilities — leading to the first use of the JLA's towering battle-ready armor!<BR/><BR/>Please note the last sentence and find an image of the cover to see a giant mecha-Batman.Winterteethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260144482236463864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131589948192916422005-11-09T18:32:00.000-08:002005-11-09T18:32:00.000-08:00Oh, and regarding the costume stealing thing, at l...Oh, and regarding the costume stealing thing, at least its not as bad as Invaders Annual #1, where the bad guy steals Namor's trunks (!), points out his two burly henchmen and specifically mentions that they helped him do it (!!), and uses said trunks as the flag for his ship (!!!)<BR/>(Somebody blogged about this one a few months back, but I can't remember who....)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131589728882923452005-11-09T18:28:00.000-08:002005-11-09T18:28:00.000-08:00That issue also has the scene where Black Canary t...That issue also has the scene where Black Canary tries to intimidate a thug for information, oblivious to the fact that Batman is actually behind her the whole time and that its him and not her who is making the guy crap his pants in terror. Afterwards she says something like "Gee, that wasn't so hard" while Batman gives her this smug little smirk. And then she got tied up in her underwear. Ah, Michael Fleisher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131588209770563932005-11-09T18:03:00.000-08:002005-11-09T18:03:00.000-08:00From the comments here, I think what the world nee...From the comments here, I think what the world needs is another Marvel-DC crossover: <BR/>Black Canary meets Ursa Major, drawn by Frank Cho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131584824821454452005-11-09T17:07:00.000-08:002005-11-09T17:07:00.000-08:00"I would go so far as to say this is one of the th..."I would go so far as to say this is one of the three sexiest man-bear comics ever created."<BR/><BR/>It must be true. That's not the kind of thing that you say lightly. Also, the world really needs Batman: Ultimate Robot Monster Killer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131579772011843002005-11-09T15:42:00.000-08:002005-11-09T15:42:00.000-08:00There's another Black Canary story from World's Fi...There's another Black Canary story from World's Finest #245 (A July 1977 "Dollar Comic") well worth your trouble: "HOSPITAL OF FEAR." Investigating a case involving a roving "man-bear," Dinah Lance visits a hospital incognito, in a yellow sundress. She gets chloroformed by a man who likes to taunt woozy "girlies." Some time later, she wakes up strapped to an examination table in her Black Canary outfit, with three men, the head bad guy, and the man-bear all looming over her. <BR/><BR/>The bad guy's explanation:<BR/>"You're awake! I hope you don't mind that we've taken the... ah... <B>liberty</B> of dressing you in your costume!"<BR/><BR/>"You may call me... <B>The Doctor.</B> Under the present circumstances, no other name is... ah... necessary... <BR/>...considering the... ah... fact that you will soon be... ah... dead!"<BR/><BR/>Combined with the "full-frontal" scene of Black Canary stripping off her stretch uniform (DAMN the fatal combination of long hair and breasts loaded with static electricity), this comic made quite the impression on my pre-teen mind. Especially since... ah... it would be a couple of years before I... ah... got to take any... ah... liberties of my own. I would go so far as to say this is one of the three sexiest man-bear comics ever created.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131579086567572782005-11-09T15:31:00.000-08:002005-11-09T15:31:00.000-08:00You didn't read Superman/Batman #6 then, with the ...<I>You didn't read Superman/Batman #6 then, with the Composite Superman/Batman Rocket Mecha?</I><BR/><BR/>Such a genius idea that Loeb let hit the ground like a bucket full of cow blossoms. I actually have a strange and growing affection for McGuinness now that I've seen him work with a writer I like (Morrison,) but not even he could make that scene convey the <B>utter madness</B> that it should have had.Kevin Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007179745787332785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131575634321018712005-11-09T14:33:00.000-08:002005-11-09T14:33:00.000-08:00"that Yellow Utility Belt Batman is more of a bull..."that Yellow Utility Belt Batman is more of a bully than a psychopath"<BR/><BR/>Say! Thanks. That's the nicest comparison anyone's ever made. (wanders away whistling happily)Bullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708103213119467419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131574967369959042005-11-09T14:22:00.000-08:002005-11-09T14:22:00.000-08:00In order to defeat The Mega Penguin, Batman has to...<I>In order to defeat The Mega Penguin, Batman has to pilot the Bat Sentinel, a giant Shogun Warrior robot that Black Canary (who is a scientific genius) designed.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I’m just fucking with you. There’s no Mega Penguin, no Bat Sentinel. But wouldn’t that be cool - a giant bat robot? DC Comics – give me money to write a Batman: Ultimate Robot Monster Killer comic!</I><BR/>You didn't read <B>Superman/Batman</B> #6 then, with the Composite Superman/Batman Rocket Mecha?thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131574476146475402005-11-09T14:14:00.000-08:002005-11-09T14:14:00.000-08:00It was just the story that climaxes with Black Can...It was just the story that climaxes with Black Canary in her underwear, right? RIGHT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131573498731725052005-11-09T13:58:00.000-08:002005-11-09T13:58:00.000-08:00That panel of Batman beating down the Penguin is p...That panel of Batman beating down the Penguin is pretty close to a "F$#@ Yeah!" moment, I'm thinking.<BR/><BR/>It's just the underwear thing totally distracts you from it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131573473780909142005-11-09T13:57:00.000-08:002005-11-09T13:57:00.000-08:00I shit you not. This is the only Batman comic to h...I shit you not. This is the only Batman comic to have survived my childhood. The thing that struck me most was the inking. This was the first comic where I realized what an inker did, enhance.Devon Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131572763240776902005-11-09T13:46:00.000-08:002005-11-09T13:46:00.000-08:00And where exactly is Batman's left hand in that la...And where exactly is Batman's left hand in that last panel?<BR/><BR/>Ollie better watch out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131571057697162482005-11-09T13:17:00.000-08:002005-11-09T13:17:00.000-08:00bill says: "They got her out a unitard without dis...bill says: <I>"They got her out a unitard without dislodging her wig? Ooookay."</I><BR/><BR/>Canary's outfit is a strapless bustier type of thing, which looks like it fastens on the back. Of course, that makes me ask how she could get away with wearing a bra with straps under it.<BR/><BR/>Besides, that wig stays on when she's kicking bad guy ass with jumping spinning kicks and all that wacky kung-fu stuff, so it must be held on by Krazy Glue or something.<BR/><BR/>And in those last 2 panels, how did Batman manage to wrap his cape around Canary, closing it in the front, and then get it to open up from behind? It also seems to have eaten Canary's bra.Edward Liuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666247336320985024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11827637.post-1131570235008724222005-11-09T13:03:00.000-08:002005-11-09T13:03:00.000-08:00This was one of my first Batman comics ever, purch...This was one of my first Batman comics ever, purchased in a stack of quarter books in a shitty little comics-and-crap store in Florida. Just looking at that cover makes me think of the mildewy "resort" my parents insisted on taking me.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I'd totally make it with Aparo's Canary.<BR/><BR/>I mean, Black Canary, not Dead Jim's Bird.Kevin Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007179745787332785noreply@blogger.com