I hate the Twilight series. Maybe hate is a bit strong, but I really don't like it. It's got a lot to do with the fact that the entire series feels watered down compared to the classics. I mean it's basically a teenage romantic drama with some vampires and werewolves thrown in for good measure. Where's the action? Where's the deep emotional trauma? Where's the apocalypse? Where the hell is Buffy?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer will always be my reference point for anything undead. The series was groundbreaking. You had a high school cheerleader being chosen to save the world against all levels of weird, supernatural and world-destroying creatures. Buffy had to battle vampires, evil boyfriends and passing math. She had to make extremely difficult decisions like killing the only person she loves to save the world. Buffy even died a few times. Now, that's a vampire show. Compared to Buffy, Twilight just feels like alcohol-free beer.
The undead have always featured in movies, books and comics. The most recent I had the pleasure of reading was The Goon. Thanks to my brother who introduced to this zombie-killing hero. The Goon is an enforcer for a powerful mobster and keeps the Priest and his armies of zombies at bay. I expected a good action story with lots of zombie-bashing, but was impressed by the great twists in the plot and how complicated it got. Read it!
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| The Goon and Frankie |
I can only repeat what Frankie always suggests for those troublesome zombies: Knife in the eye!
I love reading - I'm a fan of lots of different genres in many formats from novels and short stories to webcomics and graphic novels. But, the classic comic book will always have a special place in my reading list. I keep up with a few current titles, but I'd like to focus on one in particular - Kate Kane as the new Batwoman.
Batwoman has been around for quite some time, but never really featured in her own right. She was originally introduced as a love interest for Batman to dispel any hint of homosexuality in the comic book during the 1950s. This becomes superbly ironic with the re-introduction of Batwoman in the form of Kate Kane - a Jewish lesbian.
Kate Kane first appeared in the series 52 in 2006 taking care of Gotham in Batman's absence. After that she becomes the lead in Detective Comics from issue 854 to 863. This story arc was then published as Batwoman: Elegy.
I love the art in Batwoman. The story is amazing and doesn't disappoint. It's also quite current, especially in light of the Don't Ask Don't Tell controversies and repeals happening now in America. In Elegy, Kate herself leaves the military because she doesn't agree with the DADT policy. This comic could easily have turned into a major lesbian political battle, but it doesn't become a preaching soap box. And I think that's how it should be - the issues are addressed, but Kate Kane's sexuality isn't what defines her. Just as heterosexuality is handled in other comics.
And of course, the devoted geek in me is loving the amazing story and action and pure awesomeness! Can't wait for Kate Kane's own comic!
