Ok, this is why I’ve avoided DC books for so long before now.
I’ve been keeping an open mind and just going with the flow when crazy, out-there characters and situations present themselves. I’ve been reading Grant Morrison’s acclaimed run on Animal Man, which is chock full of weirdness, but the way it’s presented is actually pretty clever and enjoyable. It’s getting to be a bit too much over in Infinite Crisis, though.
Remember, I’m listening to the Graphic Audio version, so I’ve been getting a bit more background on the characters. One in particular is just too ridiculous for me to suspend my disbelief any further.
I’m talking about this guy:
Uncle Sam. Yeah, the guy from the recruitment posters. He’s a walking, talking superhero in the DCU. And he’s not just some patriotic nut in a costume. He actually is Uncle Sam. He’s the personification of the American Spirit. Even stupider: his powers are directly proportional to people’s belief in the American Way.
Excuse me while I go throw up on a Bald Eagle.
The introduction of this character actually made me groan out loud. Here was the reason I’d tried and failed to get along with DC books before. I can accept – shit, even enjoy – a certain amount of weirdness in my comics. I can appreciate high-concept sci-fi and cosmic craziness, but a man can only take so much space-magic.
I keep telling myself that there’s no such thing as a bad character, only bad writers. But come on. Seriously?
On the other side of the divide, special mention for the best line in Infinite Crisis so far.
DC QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Crispus Allen: Does it even count as a homicide when a ghost kills a wizard?
1 comment:
really???? they cant seriously still be using this guy?
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