One of the four graphic novels I got for Christmas from my Girlfriend. I thoroughly enjoyed this book of the modern re-imagining of the the first meeting and formation of the Dynamic Duo; Batman and Robin.
The All Star line was a introduced by DC Comics to retell stories of DC's best known characters free of continuity. Created by two of the best in industry; written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Jim Lee, this 2005-2008 limited series is the modern retelling of Batman recruiting young Dick Grayson in his war on crime.
Although the series was not that well received and went on hiatus after issue #10. I loved it, this Batman may not be everyone's interpretation of the Dark Knight but its a fun one. This Batman is wreck-less, violent and likes to laugh as he descends on a group of thugs in for a beating. The series also features an early arrangement of the Justice League, who are concerned of how Batman actions reflect on the superhero community. It features appearances of Superman, Hal Jordan, Wonder Woman and Black Canary among others this interesting and enjoyable read. The story is great, the art is superb but the only drawback is that it feels incomplete, the series went on hiatus after issue #10 which was recalled and it was planned to return titled "Dark Knight: Boy Wonder" which never materialized in 2011 and shortly after the New 52 was announced. I really enjoyed this controversial series and I preferred it to Grant Morrision's All Star Superman.
All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder Volume 1 collects issues 1 - 9 of this hugely enjoyed but short lived series.
Although the series was not that well received and went on hiatus after issue #10. I loved it, this Batman may not be everyone's interpretation of the Dark Knight but its a fun one. This Batman is wreck-less, violent and likes to laugh as he descends on a group of thugs in for a beating. The series also features an early arrangement of the Justice League, who are concerned of how Batman actions reflect on the superhero community. It features appearances of Superman, Hal Jordan, Wonder Woman and Black Canary among others this interesting and enjoyable read. The story is great, the art is superb but the only drawback is that it feels incomplete, the series went on hiatus after issue #10 which was recalled and it was planned to return titled "Dark Knight: Boy Wonder" which never materialized in 2011 and shortly after the New 52 was announced. I really enjoyed this controversial series and I preferred it to Grant Morrision's All Star Superman.
All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder Volume 1 collects issues 1 - 9 of this hugely enjoyed but short lived series.
Extras: The Complete Collection DVD
Since last week I've been watching Extras. I purchased the complete box
set a few years back and in typical box set fashion, I've only began watching it recently. This sitcom from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is hilarious. It follows the life of Andy, an TV and film extra striving for bigger and better things as an accomplished Actor while dim Agent struggles to find him better roles. Andy is accompanied by air head best friend Maggie, who on occasion gets Andy in a few spots of bother as she always fails to think before she speaks. The Box Set contains 12 episodes of seasons 1 and 2 seasons and the TV Christmas Special. The show features twisted versions of well know Celebrities playing themselves including, Kate Winslet, Ben Stiller, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Martin, Daniel Radcliffe and many many more in mortifying and hilarious situations. The show was extremely well received in both the UK and US and is an all round great British comedy. So if your looking for something different and that never feels dated you should check it out.
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