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SamBuckies on Twitter are trying to make Ed Brubaker talking positively about Bucky being embraced by the queer community about Sam, as if Brubaker hasn't openly shown support towards Stucky specifically in the past. They're so predictable, I'm tired.
SamBucky didn't exist when Brubaker was writing so what the heck is that even about? They seem to need to co-opt everything and it is indeed tiring.
Matttt: The Armed Robber who Saved Marvel Comics
History of Ed Brubaker.
Preview of Unfinished Tales by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips
Finnegan Blake is one of the most successful authors in the world, but he can't enjoy all the fame and fortune anymore. Because Finn is ten years past his deadline on the final book in his epic fantasy series, and has no hope of ever finishing it. Until an old friend shows up with the perfect solution to his writers block. But their pact soon turns dark, as egos clash and old secrets emerge, leading Finn to wonder exactly what kind of deal he's made, and how far he's willing to go to get this final book onto the bestseller list. Most writers would kill for Finn's life... will he? The Lord of the Rings meets The Talented Mr Ripley in this paranoid thriller by the grand masters of comics noir.
“This is one of my favorite books we’ve ever done,” Brubaker said. “I’ve always been fascinated by why people write, or in this case, why they don’t, and so I took the idea of writer’s block and ran into the darkness with it. Unfinished Tales is a deep dive into the world of writers and publishing, the pressure to succeed, and what that may cost you. It’s also a very fucked up thriller about egos and ambition, because it’s about writers.”
Unfinished Tales will be released in hardcover in comics shops on November 11, and bookstores on December 8.
I just finished Gotham Central and it became one of my favorite comics. An excellent crime drama as you can expect from a Brubaker/Rucka joined endeavor. With incredible artwork frok artists like Michael Lark, Steve Lieber, Kano and more. And a great exploration of the world of Gotham City through the eyes of the Major Crime Units detective day to day, with their success and flaws, while showing the corruption within the system they work for.
The standout character is definitely Renee Montoya. She has an amazing arc as she becomes more and more disillusioned with her work, all culminating in a tragic finale. I can't wait to read more and see how she goes from her to becoming the Question.
Here's some of my favorite arcs.
Half A Life: the arc that reveals that Renee is a lesbian while a villain creates a conspiracy to ruin her life. It explores the bigotry she faces inside the force and her own family, while also showing the love she receives from those who truly love her.
Soft Targets: the detectives of Central facing off against Batman's greatest foe. This has one of the best depictions of The Joker as we see him build a genuinely tense situation through a scheme worthy of the Clown Prince of Crime.
Dead Robin: an excellent mystery plot about young men dressed up as Robin showing up dead while tensions are high between Batman and the GCPD. A great exploration of the moral issues with Batman putting teens in danger and the frustrations some detectives have with the Bat.
Keystone Kops: in this one the detectives of Central swap their crazy criminals for the mad scientists of the Flash's Rogue's Gallery in a story that explores the differences in the dynamics that exist in each super-hero core of the DC universe.
Corrigan II: the final arc of Gotham Central where the detectives struggle to prove one of their colleagues was murdered by a corrupt cop. It is a tragic finale to this story that leaves you with a sunken stomach.
For anyone who wants a street-level look at Gotham City, this comic is a great choice. But the main thing I got from it is that I need to read more Brubaker and Rucka comics.
It's so weird to see a well written Joker who's actually a super-villain with a scheme, instead of the generic "Hollywood Psycho" he is nowadays. Goes to show how good Brubaker and Rucka are.
Also, Michael Lark draws one of my favorite Jokers because he remembers that the clown theming is important and that he is supposed to be morbidly funny.
It's okay Stacy. I promise you're not the first nor will you be the last person to fantasize about banging Batman.