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The first Wonder Woman movie in 2017 was a remarkable achievement, even if it was overdue. But with the end of the Snyderverse and the emergence of James Gunn’s DCU, a new cinematic universe has been born. And Wonder Woman is going to be part of it at some point.
While we don’t have much in terms of details, I made this video to lay out a potential vision for what a rebooted Wonder Woman movie could be. Enjoy!
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The Joker has always been so much more than Batman’s arch-nemesis. He’s one of those special villains who is blunt, distinct, and chaotic. He has a presence that’s as unique as his elaborate plans. And while there have been many versions of the Joker over the years, one in particular stands out more than most.
In DC’s Absolute Universe, the dynamics are inverted. The rules are different. In addition to giving us distinct versions of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, this world has given us a version of the Joker that is truly terrifying in a wholly relevant way. And given the current state of our world, it’s worth highlighting. Enjoy!
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Marvel and DC Comics each created a new universe in which they built their iconic characters from the ground up. One was forged by the machinations of the Maker and the other was created through the power of Darkseid. Both have done well in terms of sales and fan response.
However, the Ultimate Universe is set to end in 2026. And DC’s Absolute Universe is poised to grow for years to come.
The time is right to take a step back and assess both universes as they’ve developed. In doing so, one thing became clear. Absolute DC is winning and Ultimate Marvel 2.0 has faltered.
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For as long as Superman has existed, as a character, there have been evil or not-so-heroic versions of him. But why is this such a common plot? Why does it hold such appeal? That’s what I attempt to explore in this video. Enjoy!
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The Absolute Universe has been a bold, exciting initiative for DC Comics. It dares to reimagine its iconic heroes in a far darker, far less ideal world. But a world like that needs Superman more than most. It needs a hero who still stands for truth and justice in a world where they’ve been undermined to an extreme.
It also parallels our world in distressing, but relevant ways.
But Absolute Superman isn’t just another Elseworld retelling of Superman and how he came to be. I argue in this video that where he comes from, what he stands for, and why he does what he does makes him uniquely capable to be the hero we all need right now. Enjoy!
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In this video, I explore the emerging reinvention of Wonder Woman in the pages of the Absolute Universe. Many of DC’s iconic heroes have been reinvented before, but Wonder Woman has always presented a unique set of challenges. And so far, Absolute Wonder Woman has risen to the occasion while still leaving room for improvement. Enjoy!
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DC Comics’ new Absolute Universe has arrived. An all-new, much darker DC Universe has emerged. And our first glimpse of this world unfolds in Absolute Batman #1.
It’s the most ambitious reinvention of Batman in years. And Scott Snyder really accomplishes something special with this first issue. I would go so far to argue that this is the most important Batman comic of the past 25 years and this new Absolute Batman is one of the most imposing versions of Batman we’ve ever gotten. Enjoy!
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This video recounts the brilliant, but controversial message of the first Joker movie. A lot has happened with this character over the years. But Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix offered a take that has resonated in ways that are both remarkable and distressing.
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In this video, I highlight and explore one of my favorite episodes of Batman: The Animated Series. While Batman has one of the best rogue’s gallery in all of comics, this episode had him clash with a different kind of enemy.
Like Bruce Wayne, they’re billionaires.
Unlike Bruce Wayne, they choose to be villains.
But it’s why they make such a choice that’s truly remarkable. And the nature of that choice does a lot to affirm why Batman’s story is so powerful. Enjoy!
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This video is my reaction and overall breakdown by recent rumors that DC Comics will be launching a new imprint called Absolute Comics. This imprint is being pitched as DC’s version of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe. It offers the potential of new visions of iconic DC characters.
While I am very intrigued by this, I do have some hopes and concerns. But rest assured, I’ll be keeping an eye on this news moving forward.
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