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February 14, 2006
Batman Versus Al Qaeda?
Frank Miller is writing a Batman comic in which the Dark Knight takes on terrorists who attack his city.
Miller proudly announced the title of his next Batman book, which he will write, draw and ink. Holy Terror, Batman! is no joke. And Miller doesn't hold back on the true purpose of the book, calling it "a piece of propaganda," where 'Batman kicks al Qaeda's ass."I thought The Dark Knight Returns was one of the best comics I've ever read, apart from the somewhat blocky art style. I think Miller's writing will always be more interesting to me than his art, so I'm looking forward to seeing what an anti-terrorism Batman book looks like.The reason for this work, Miller said, was "an explosion from my gut reaction of what's happening now." He can't stand entertainers who lack the moxy of their '40s counterparts who stood up to Hitler. Holy Terror is "a reminder to people who seem to have forgotten who we're up against."
It's been a long time since heroes were used in comics as pure propaganda. As Miller reminded, "Superman punched out Hitler. So did Captain America. That's one of the things they're there for."
"These are our folk heroes," Miller said. "It just seems silly to chase around the Riddler when you've got Al Qaeda out there."
After all, I do work right across the street from a comic book store.
Posted by slublog at February 14, 2006 12:00 AM
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There are precedents. Some of the earliest comics had Batman fighting German/Nazi soldiers. Also I like Miller's art, being dark and gritty. And all this from an old fart who grew up reading Frank Hampson & Frank Bellamy in the Eagle. :-)
Posted by: DWMF at February 14, 2006 12:34 PM