Its time we marked a few more of our comic book cold cases as closed, with another finally in progress. The first book comprises of the first six issues which were set to be. Hes written all but two issues of a sequel to batman. Looking towards volume 2, the creative team behind gyre talked a bit about how the next batch of issues will have batman returning to his more violent tendencies following his traumatic loss, and how the events in volume 1 will really drive the next story arc. Widening gyre volume 1 was a limited series, published by dc comics. This issue has more gueststars, more twists, more turns and more. However, after reading widening gyre it feels like more of the same to me. Search hello select your address select your address. This story asks the question of what does it take for batman to trust in both love and in partnership. I recently read all six issues of his new batman miniseries the widening gyre, and i must say i officially have zero respect for smith as a writer of comics. This week we take a look at kevin smiths tropes by examining an issue he wrote, batman. The batman universe 8 other times batman has been engaged. Cacophony, and while reading that certainly helps enjoyment of widening gyre, it isnt necessary. Bruce regained his memories as batman, but lost those of his relationship with julie.
Dont miss the sensational second issue from smith the fanfavorite creator behind green arrow and daredevil and artist walter flanagan batman. The widening gyre the sequel to kevin smiths batman. I went to go see the libertines live in bristol 02 academy, 16. The widening gyre story the writer and red state director posted some pencils from series artist walter flanagan on twitter. The widening gyre by kevin smith and art by walter flanagan is the sequel to batman. Welcome back to another edition of the evil geek book report. The first book comprises of the first six issues which were set to be released from august 2009 january. Batman is the worlds greatest detective and the master of many things. Its interesting that julie madison begins and ends this list. Luckily for those of us who decided to come along for smith and flanagans second batman story despite their poor first outing, widening gyre is thus far a marked improvement over cacophony. The series is written by kevin smith and illustrated by walt flanagan. The flickcast movies, tv, comics and the best geek stuff. The widening gyre is the title of a 6issue comic book limited series.
Although apparently he is not the master of his own bladder. Listening to fatman on batman and thinking its been a minute since i heard about this project. The widening gyre is probably best known for being kind of terrible. A metal nerds blog well, what did you expect, porn. Kevin smith has teased the second volume in his batman. The widening gyre is the title of a 6issue comic book limited series starring batman, released august 2009 through july 2010. Who are the women batman has been in a relationship with. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. But who cares kevin smith redeems himself even though he didnt do anything wrong in the first place and walter flanagan will always be known as the guy who drew bruce like that. The widening gyre comic online free and high quality. Kevin smith and the creative team behind the first volume of batman. In batman begins and the dark knight he walks into both parties with his hands over two womens shoulders. Meanwhile batman has taken on a mysterious new partner in his fight against crime in gotham city, but will his attempt at trusting someone cause him to be rewarded.
I had a few questions about batman the widening gyre and the controversy around it that i hope the fine people of rcomicbooks could help answer. The title is a reference to the william butler yeats poem the second coming. The widening gyrethe sequel to kevin smiths batman. Year one, in which smith revealed that batman suffered a bladder. Oct 11, 2011 buy batman the widening gyre tp batman dc comics 01 by flanagan, walter isbn. Hi there, id like to first point out that if this question is better suited somewhere else, or doesnt belong here, please let me know. Question about kevin smiths the widening gyre spoiler. Collecting the 6issue miniseries from fanfavorite writer kevin smith. A young admirer of bruce waynes, mattie, wants nothing more than to grow up to be like his millionaire idol. The artwork by walter flanagan is wonderful, much better than i would have ever expected from someone who isnt a full time comic book artist.
Widening gyre is just the start of things for kevin in the batuniverse so get on board now. Other realms scott hampton, mark kneece, bo hampton. Kevin smiths newest batman adventure has only just begun and already the surprises are pouring in. The basic premise is quite similar to the film, dark knight. Kevin smith says he is going to finish his batman series.
In this graphic novel both relationships will be tested. Massive spoilers, in reference to the cliffhanger of this story. Worlds finest finest volume 1 bruce and selina fight and make up. Art thibert as the dark knight stalks the night preying upon gotham citys criminals, bruce wayne spends his days getting reacquainted with former girlfriend silver st. The widening gyre has attracted criticism from some fans, particularly its retelling of a famous scene from frank millers batman. This page contains a list of all the comics included in batman. Silver was used extensively in the widening gyre, a batman series written by filmmaker kevin smith. The first volume of kevin smiths batman epic comes to a close. Oct 01, 2009 luckily for those of us who decided to come along for smith and flanagans second batman story despite their poor first outing, widening gyre is thus far a marked improvement over cacophony.
Widening gyre kingcrimsonblog the official blog of. The stakes are high as batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what smith describes as a backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geekbait guest stars galore. Sep 24, 2009 kevin smiths newest batman adventure has only just begun and already the surprises are pouring in. Widening gyre can be seen as a long prelude to the real story. Kevin smiths acclaimed run on green arrow is collected in a new trade paperback.
The widening gyre and any ebook textbooks now and if you are doing not have enough time and effort to master, it is possible to down load any ebooks in the notebook and browse later. Batman and robin eternal, volume 2 by scott snyder. In almost got im, she is barefoot in a black corset while she narrates about her failed attempt to kill batman. Feb 05, 2017 im talking about batman stuff for two weeks. Young avengers, volume 1 by kieron gillen star wars, vol. The widening gyre is a 12 issue maxiseries split into 2 books. It turns out that batman claims he actually peed in his pants one time. Cacophony, which i really enjoyed and rated 5 stars. Sep 06, 2017 smith and walt flanagan were asked about their delayed dc project batman. This is apparently volume 1, will volume 2 develop a story.
Having decided that the lawbreakers of gotham city needed a costumed protector just as honest citizens had batman, killer moth emulated the dark knight in every way, copying his paraphernalia and building on his legend to create his own super villain identity. Trust us when we say that its as awesome as it sounds. The widening gyre by kevin smith and art by walter flanagan is the sequel to. Widening gyre by kevin smith, walter flanagan from waterstones today. The first volume of kevin smiths batman epic com want to read. Jul 08, 2016 its time we marked a few more of our comic book cold cases as closed, with another finally in progress. Killer moth is a supervillain who was primarily remembered as an antagonist of batgirl and batman. Spoilers upon batman related media comics, movies yes, tons. Smith and walt flanagan were asked about their delayed dc project batman. The series is a spiritual sequel to smith and flanagans previous collaboration, batman. This issue has more gueststars, more twists, more turns and more batman than you can handle. Walt flanagan is providing art again and has completed near four. The falconer released by dc comics on november 2009. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The first volume was released on november 1 2017, followed by the second volume. Buy batman the widening gyre tp batman dc comics 01 by flanagan, walter isbn. She eventually broke up with him, and married the monarch of a very small. Due to the high volume of feedback, we are unable to respond to individual comments. The first book comprises of the first six issues which were set to be released from august 2009 january 2010 and the second book would conclude after a hiatus and run from august 2010 january 2011. Julie madison was a movie actress who was bruces fiancee very early on, debuting in the twopart serial batman vs. Find the complete batman book series listed in order. Batman sees the arrival of a new hero as a way to step back from being gothams.
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