Archive for May, 2008

Catman Strikes Again

May 30, 2008 in Sexism, What Were They Thinking

Tom Blake is back, with more pithy observations about woman-kind.

What is this, an early Wonder Woman comic?

Batwoman actually thought Catman was kind of cute, until he started peeing on all her stuff.

Strike That. Reverse it.

May 29, 2008 in Batman, Robin, What Were They Thinking

This took me a minute.

Wait, no. Had he “recovered his loss of memory”, then he’d not remember. Robin either means “recovered from his loss of memory” or “recovered his memory”. There’s either a word missing here or one too many.

This is what happens when you fight crime on school nights instead of studying, Dick.

Batman. Driven by a Desire for Vengeance.

May 28, 2008 in Batman, Robin, What Were They Thinking

As we all know, young Bruce Wayne vowed to fight a never-ending battle against crime to avenge the senseless murder of his parents. He gave up everything to become a relentless force against crime. A never-resting champion of the weak and defenseless, and scourge of criminals everywhere.

Unless, of course, he doesn’t feel like it.

“Gosh Batman, it sure is interesting how the crime rate goes up every Labor Day Weekend.”

“Shut up and row, or it’s back to the orphanage with you.”

More Gender Politics

May 27, 2008 in Batman, Sexism, What Were They Thinking

Tom Blake is bored, and decides to embark on a life of crime.

“Sure, she’d trained for years and worked her way up, but she was a woman! I’m sure I could be a master criminal in a day or two, what with my being a man and all.”

Please note that it took a female writer to make Catman a non-joke.

Mmmm…. Smells like irony.

It’s Never Too Late!

May 26, 2008 in Batman, Sexism, What Were They Thinking

Batman doesn’t need prep time to take out Batwoman. He just needs his usual ‘wit’.

Ha-ha-ha. Oh early Silver-Age Batman, you crack me up with your wise and pithy observations on womankind.

You’ve never actually known the touch of a woman, have you?

Cat Facts: FAIL!

May 23, 2008 in Bad Science, What Were They Thinking

I think this guy’s missing a few brain cells.

Actually, tigers are rather fond of swimming. They are not, however fond of having large earthenware jars shattered on their heads. I’m not sure I can think of a creature that would be.

Also? That guy is strong. Ever try to lift an earthenware jug full of water? One larger than a tiger’s head? Dude must be ripped.

J’onn J’onnz Needs Retraining.

May 22, 2008 in Martian Manhunter, What Were They Thinking

J’onn has to be the worst undercover man in the history of crime fighting.

“…Oh crap. I said the loud part quiet and the quiet part loud”

Oh G-d NO!

May 21, 2008 in Batman, What Were They Thinking

Look out kids!

 Batman has turned pink. That can only mean one thing… cooties.

The Definition of Bad-Ass.

May 20, 2008 in Batman, Odd Bad Guys, What Were They Thinking

When becoming a super criminal, it’s important to pick a name that shows just how bad-ass you really are. The name should invoke some kind of primal fear in your target, or embrace a totem of some kind.

I would not, however, suggest a name that only invokes fear in people with fashion sense.

The good news is, that’s not his actual name.

The bad news is, the name he has inside is even lamer.

Honestly, I don’t care if you do create a costume with multi-colored dots, each with a different “deadly” power. If those are the best names you can think of, stay home and read a book. Really.

Here We Go Again!

May 19, 2008 in Bad Science, Batman, Robin, What Were They Thinking

This’ll be fun for some of the regulars:

Magnetic waves. Of course. That makes perfect sense.