Batwoman first appeared in the 1950s, at least in part to counteract claims that Batman and Robin were homosexual role models.1 When they reintroduced her in 52, they made it clear she was a lesbian, and certainly no in-costume romantic interest for the Dark Knight. She currently holds the lead feature in DC’s eponymous comic, and issues 858-860 finally flesh out her origins.
Author Archives: JD DeLuzio
Fringe Discussion: Gray Matters
We learn how Fringe‘s resident mad scientist came by his madness, and learn that someone has been manipulating things on a Norman Osborn, Galactica-Final-Ep-God level.
Fringe Discussion: “Snakehead”
This week’s episode features some strong acting by John Noble as Walter demonstrates his inability to function in normal society. The plot involves semi-competent Chinese Triads, misused illegal immigrants, and an altered wormy organism with medicinal properties.
Heroes Discussion: The Fifth Stage
I found this one of the better episodes of the season—at least until the confusing death sequence, which was undermined by the fact that death means nothing to the show’s writers. No review this week, but after the cut you’ll find some key points.
Novel Review: The Road
This is a review of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, not the current, long-delayed Hollywood adaptation. However, until we get a review of the movie, it makes an excellent place to discuss both book and film.
Superman Secret Origin #1-3
Superman’s origins have been explored and revised many times throughout his 70+ year history. We’ve had Golden and Silver Age origins, numerous media adaptations, and John Byrne’s post-Crisis series, Man of Steel. This six-issue series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Franks gives us a Man of Tomorrow for the twenty-first century.
If nothing else, it provides DC readers with some superhero stories removed from Blackest Night and New Krypton.
Review: A Heroes Thanksgiving
“Must rescue Watson… Beam me up, Scotty.”
Fringe Discussion: August
Fringe finally gives us some background on their most enigmatic and original characters, the race of bald guys who observe events. Do the answers constitute a leap forward or a shark-jump?
And what’s with the trend of popular genre franchises where really, really old quasi-humans fall for attractive young women? Is Zeus that appealing a role model?
Heroes Discussion: “Brother’s Keeper”
This season began with promise, and (as I see it) now risks going the way of Seasons Two and Three. Last night saw the return of Mohinder, the reemergence of Tracy, and revelations about Samuel. How’d we feel about these developments?
Discussion: The Prisoner (2009)
Patrick McGoohan created and starred in a mind-warping and thought-provoking series that developed a cult following. He originally intended it to run seven episodes only, but the network demanded a full season.
More than forty years later, someone has reimagined The Prisoner as a six-episode mini-series. Since it’s running over three nights we’re starting with some thoughts and a discussion. An overall review should appear later this week.