He saidsentence. "I can help but I can't lead, except by example. Part of me feels its not my place." He was saying that part of him feels its not his place to lead the world towards progress. Not that he didn't feel the world was his place. You completely misunderstood that sentenece.

I'm confused, is "thoughts and prayers" not the standard response to school shootings from people like you? Where's the problem?

Yes, he should have left those people to die, it would have been quite heroic of him

Even I am tired sometimes of that cliche but bullets with "thoughts and prayers on them"? Really? Can't get any cringey than that.

@Mout: No, he should just bring boats of people from everywhere and attack cops when they try to registrate them, that would work wonders, I'm sure of it. Just ask Europe how well that worked for them or the South regions of America.

That "too soon..political" line is rather abrupt from Taylor. I see what you mean about his juvenile writing style. Its like a comedian with clunky material and bad timing.

I'm wondering if he ll go after the murder rate in Chicago Minneapolis Baltimore or New York the same way he goes after the soft target?

Shhh... we're not allowed to talk about politics unless it's to attack the right, the left must be protected at all costs. :))

But isn't Taylor and his fans on this thread being political? How do I interpret "people like you" if not a political jab?

I wonder if Taylor will have super fast grow superman head over to DCs Afghanistan soon. I have a feeling the bloodshed will make his 2A domestic fantasies pale in comparison. Maybe he can teach DCs taliban not to contribute to man made climate warming change?

Anyway...yeah I think your observation on the quality of Taylor's writing has some merit given the hamfisted attempt to go after 2A in this issue. And let's be honest that's what hes trying here.

I know y'all don't agree with the "politics" Taylor is trying to push, but I'm afraid this kind of story won't work for a very simple motive, DC is not meant to be grounded on the real world, Marvel operates that way, not DC.(There's the beautiful O'Neil/Adams run on GL and GA,but it's kinda of a isolated segment within DC history, I guess) He can establish this parallels with fake countries and politicians, and it may work, but in the long run, maybe it doesn't.

If Taylor serious and not just pushing agendas-the quality if his writing aside- hed be more interested in what is creating 5he phenomenon of adolescent boys snapping and going to their school or familiar place and attempting to kill as many people there as possible. But hes not interested in that hes more interested in mocking people that don't share his views. That's what the "too soon" quip is along with the "thoughts and prayers".

Taylor wants to make his statement but it's a shallow one. Tell me what the teenaged boys are snapping like that..that's the story no one wants to tell.

Its not even the politics anymore we know most of these writers and artists are leftist. It's the shallowness of their thought that grates the way it does. You want to really bite with your message? Tell me why this is happening not how it's happening.

I understand the point you're making mout. Because DC is in imaginary locales that mirror real ones the impact of the messaging is lost. There is some truth to that I think.

@Mout: So if you agree with us why are you upset about my review? I never said he shouldn't have rescued those people, I specifically critiqued the idea of attacking cops for wanting to process them. Which is, you know, what we do (or at least should do) in civilized world. Otherwise it would be utter chaos.

That's what I meant by "he decides he's above all of it". Jon lives in a country with asylum laws. Otherwise, he could always take them to his fortress or his Smallville farm but his attitude "I'm gonna drop here these people and don't you DARE do your jobs and process them" it's problematic, to say the least.

@Ming the school shooter guy came out of nowhere, and it doesn't seem to be the kind of thing to be explorered in later issues. I didn't even catch the meaning behind the bullets cause I don't live in the US so I have no ideia how people react to these mass shooting in general

@Merlyn it has a connection with last month issue, where he decided not to interfere when the authorities took that boy, so now he decided to do something about it. After seeing the refugees suffering, he interfered with the process to make sure they would be more comfortable and less frightened, that's the way I perceived it

And let's see if this refugee situation is explored later, it probably will be

See, that's my issue with Taylor overall. He attacks real, complex world issues with the thought-process of a 10 year old and then preaches about it. You just can't do that. Either you accept this is a complex issue you can't just preach about your side while you completely ignore the other side or maybe just stay off it. I mean, superhero stories aren't necessarily supposed to be about social issues but if you're going that road, I find it only fair to attack the gaps in his logic.

And that being said, as you well know, when refugees come in massive numbers, there are pretty hard to catch and if they manage to escape in civilian population, it's going to be that much harder to track them down. Hence the processing and the necessary handcuffs. Let's be real, this wasn't a George Floyd type of situation, this was standard proceeding. Jon doesn't get to tell the cops who were just following the law how to do their jobs.

As a real world example that's in the bees right now...there are a reported 100 individuals on terror watchlists among the several thousand Afghan refugees taken out of the country in the last week. Did they go to Qatar? Are they heading to the US? It's like Merlyn said you cant take a complex issue ho "nyah nyah" at people that don't agree with you wrap it ut in benevolence. If want to make the statement do it maturely and objectively.

Typo new not bees..sorry.

In my life I had read something so hypocritical, I had heard bad quotes from the series, but this leaves me speechless, I will not touch this series with a stick.

I am just wondering if you hate zTom Taylor so much why do you continue to read his books?

Well, keep wondering.

Your reviews contain enough story detail that I can tell you are reading them and not just hating on them, but why continue reading if you find them so bad

@Dave - Redcap here literally 'hate' reads at least half of DC's current output and if it's not drenched in garbage right wing politics, then he inserts said garbage politics into the review himself. He's so clueless he thinks that a single title a month featuring a black Batman is evidence that DC is going to completely replace Bruce because "money bad" or some stupid other shit, despite DC soliciting something like 20+ books with Bruce in November.

Oh look, it's the loser who made an account named specifically to complain about me until it got banned. Don't think I don't know that was you. And btw, moron, they DID just replace Bruce with Jace in Gotham, they just announced it yesterdat. How idiotic can you be? Do you want a prize or something? Because you've won it, dude, a long time ago. :))

*An account named "Merlyn is a (insert offense)", I forgot the specific insult.

How fucking stupid are you? Bruce is leaving Gotham for what will probably be an actual year, two at most, before he triumphantly returns. And guess what? You can still read about him because DC is soliciting literally 16 different titles in November that feature Bruce as Batman and 2 titles that features Jace. Oh no, the horror! You poor little babies just have it so hard nowadays only getting an average 4 new Bruce Batbooks per week. How will you survive?!?

I don't give a crap about Jace Fox. Are you such a moron that you can't get that through your thick skull? Batman NOT in Gotham just isn't very interesting for me. Just as Jace IN Gotham isn't. Do you understand now, you idiot, or should I try to draw?

I like, though, that you don't try to deny you were the one with the fake account. At least you're honest about it. But how big a loser you can be to make a troll account just because my opinions bother you? Do I mean that much to you? Am I living in your head rent-free? :))

Everyone has the right to criticize a comic, that is the purpose of this place. Closed minds are clear where they cry because someone does not do their will.

Merlyn -We both know EXACTLY why you’re just upset about a black man being Batman and it has nothing to do with Gotham. Also, some of the best Bat-books in the last 15 years took place outside of Gotham. Fantastic arcs of Morrison’s run did and that’s what Williamson appears to be drawing from with the Batsuit on the cover of 118. But continue to act like a child, by all means. rEnT FrEe. I mean, is there a dumber phrase in the English language? Don’t your 2 responses to me imply the same thing?

:))) No we don't, you're just the classic moron who when someone doesn't like what he likes he's all "oH, yOu rAcIsT". That's the best you can do. I can understand that, you're not very bright.

So you admit you were the one with the fake account, yes? Come on, be honest, man, it's not a shame. You're just that sick and hateful but that's ok, we're tolerant.

I mean you immediately picked up on what I was dropping concerning Jace so we both know I’m right. Keep calling me hateful while you throw petty insults out though.

I "picked up" on that because you're so, so, very dumb and predictable to the point that all your thought-process (and I use that word lightly) is one big, cliche. But why aren't you a big man and admit the thing about the fake account, though? Are you that much of a coward?

It seems like you picked up on it because it frequently happens to you. Maybe some self reflection is needed. If I was frequently coming off as racist and spouting racist replacement theory bs I’d probably take a minute to stop and think about what I was doing, but that would require thinking and I don’t think the last two brain cells pinging around your skull are capable of it. It’s also great how successful you are at derailing the conversation from your wafer thin criticisms of DC comics.

I point out your criticism s race related and you say “no ifs because Batman isn’t in Gotham.” I point out amazing stories have been told with Batman outside of Gotham and have no problem pointing out a ton of others outside of Morrison’s top notch run. And you have nothing but bull shit. Typical

No, it's still you being a predictable idiot who's screeching "rAcIsT" when he doesn't have arguments. Again, how about admitting to the making of the fake account? You're dodging that like a champ but people see it, trust me. You could just be a man and admit it. Come on, it's not that hard.

Self reflection lol, coming from the coward who can't even bring himself to admit he created a fake account specifically to target me. :))

Deflect, deflect, deflect. It’s all you do. Batman can be great and fun and well written outside of Gotham, especially when the character is in 16 titles a month. Sorry your racist ass can’t handle a black Batman being in 2 books, neither of which you have to torrent and read, bc we all know you don’t buy them. Thats the only logical conclusion to come to at this point. Must be hard going through life as fragile as glass.

No, actually YOU're the one deflecting. It's the 6th time I'm asking you to be a man for ONCE in your pitiful life and you think by ignoring me it goes away. It doesn't. Keeping your head in the sand doesn't change the fact you're not even man enough to own up to your actions. Did you read any Spidey comics? All that stuff about responsibility? Those lessons were wasted on you.

No, YOU're racist, you racist racist racist RACIST RACIST. See, I can play that stupid game too, it's not hard. Racist.

See, calling someone a racist only works when said person has proven to be a racist. You spouting off replacement theory because 2 of 18 Batman books have a black Batman is racist.

Never did that. You racist! Again, are you willing to admit your creating the fake account? Stop dancing aroung it, just admit it, you spineless racist coward!

It’s also HILARIOUS you think my life is pathetic based off an internet argument you’re losing because you’re racist. I’d you aren’t racist, then that meanS your entire argument is “Batman is bad because he isn’t gonna be in Gotham” which is so, so incredibly stupid.

It's not hard, just say it: "I, Loafy Trophy, am such a big loser that I bothered to creat a fake account specifically to attack Merlyn." You don't have to be sorry for it, I know you're not, just admit it.

Yep, that’s what it is. Either: 1. You’re racist (This one is the front runner) and Batman’s bad because of that. Or 2. You’re stupid and Batman is bad bc he isn’t in Gotham. When there are tons of great stories with Batman out of Gotham.

You're the racist one. Either admit right now that you created the fake account or I block you this instant. And unlike last time, I won't lift the block. If you're not man enough to admit to your mistake, I don't see the need to entertain you any longer. This is your ONE chance to admit it, otherwise if your next comment will not be that, it's direct block.

Silence it's not an option either because this was a fast back and forth so I know you've seen my comment. Admit what you did or it's direct block, forever.

Block me, you adult-sized toddler. That’s just a literal admission you have nothing to say and can’t actually argue your point. It’s EXACTLY what you did last time you got wrecked in an argument before posting like 5 responses claiming your victory while I couldn’t even respond. Great Batman stories can be told anywhere in the DC universe and you’re using some lame shit as cover for your racism.

Ok so Loafy Trophy had 7 chances to admit he made up a fake account specifically to target me but he's such a wuss that he didn't have the guts to admit it. Unfortunately that means he won't able to answer to any of my reviews. Sad thing but that's what happens when you're a pitiful coward.

Who are you talking to? Like 10 people read your reviews and most of them have more common sense than me to ignore you.

Ok, block forever. I still gave him last one chance but the coward couldn't admit it even then.

Those who have been complaining about supposed false accounts are the same ones who do them. We know that your stalker will not get over you and will continue to be traumatized by your point of view throwing a tremendous tantrum on the floor.

Ridley is a racial activist and DC made a point of having him write a black character as Batman. It's not sales driven because all Tim Fox titles drop out of the top 50 within a few issues while other batcentric titles remain in the top 50. The only conclusion I can draw from those facts is that the characters race is important enough to DC that it ignores its poor sales to keep pushing the writer and character. The readers have spoken they're not interested in Ridleys idea of Batman.

That may change when DC tries again to push Tim Fox as Batman after Fear State but right now he doesn't sell. So is load calling most batfans racists?

Speaking for myself as a Batman and DC fan I don't find Tim Foxs war on privilege very compelling and this "system" Ridley wants him to take on doesnt draw me in. I want Alfred back and I don't want Lucius to be a heel any longer.

Is that racist of me loaf?

Ming, LoafyTrophy is blocked, just so you know so he won't see your replies. He made not so long ago a fake account "Merlyn is a (insert insult)", I forgot the insult, with a Trump profile photo with his hair all messy because of the wind. The guy is sick for sure. I gave him several chances to admit his mistake but he refused, he couldn't do even that.

You know hes reading this Merlyn...lol.

All I'm asking is a fun and entertaining fucking book, I get tired from work, with my two kids, and people know how 7 years older are like, I just like to lay down and blow off some steam by reading my comics, without this political garbage, ain't enough that every channel I tune up there's this shit happening, it was supposed to be a break from reality, if DC keeps up with this agenda, I don't know if I'll stick around

That's my problem, too. These people don't understand that we want escapism. They're just so narcissistic that they think we actually want to hear their political opinions. We don't.

What? :)) I dropped this book after last issue and I came here only for the reviews. Turns out I made the right decision. What is that nonsense with Sinestro in a threesome? :)) That's ridiculous and totally a Thorne kind of thing. DC should be ashamed of themselves letting this guy ruin the Lanterns this way.

What? Sinestro would absolutely engage in carnal desires such as a threesome(which is only ever implied anyway). Did you even read his Cullen Bunn solo series?? Sikeston is not some prude or man above such things. He is principled but hes not a robot.

Sinestro had a relationship with lyssa in Cullen Bunn’s run. That’s totally different than having an orgy with some random women. Like you said, he is principled. That’s how he is different from other villains.

There have been other stories implying hes not opposed to such things but to each their own i guess

He’s not opposed to sex. I mean he was a married man and has a daughter. That’s different than having an orgy with abandon. Sinestro craves order.

...how was it racist?

If you've read it and you ask me there's little point in me breaking it down to you, sorry.

Seek mental help.

Thanks for the advice, could you be so nice to recommend me your psychiatrist?

you must be blind or an idiot because this comic isnt racist or have race baiting at all. I understand you not liking DC Comics but stop being so biased.

Talk about being blind lol. Come at me again like this and I'll block you. Same goes for any other moron who decides it's a good idea to come at someone and insult them without even having the decency of bringing a constructive argument to the table.

I mean, I just politely asked you what about it was racist and your "constructive argument" was to not explain it to me since I've read it myself. If you don't wanna be called names, maybe don't act like that.

I was not referring to you, I said anyone who decides to insult me. You didn't but this moron did. You're just pretending everything here is okay and I don't have the energy to "enlighten" you. I'm sure if you've read the issue you've seen the blatant identity politics but you're one of those guys who likes to act dumb because he actually agrees with this type of race-baiting.

M. Read the issue and while I won't label it race-baitining, there is an aspect of race that the writer chose to include which, unfortunately, is reflective of our times. And that's OK. Is it what I expected from the comic? No. But it's "applicable" given the character. It didn't take ME out of the story. Guess it was different for you hence the rating and you know what - that's also OK. I actually wasn't a fan of the art after the first few pages. Not sure what bits were racist. Will re-read.

Since you weren't a douche like these guys, I'll actually answer to you where I though the book tilted towards a racist view. For one thing, I despise the identity politics in it which are, by default racist and tribal. I disagree about the themes being "reflective of our times" especially in the context that Easton chose to convey those themes. But what annoyed me the most was when Shilo dated that girl and he is super shocked when she says she sees him as "normal".

Now, it MAY have been because he's a superhero and he's got a weird life but given that sequence comes right after Shilo gives a whole diatribe about race I'm pretty sure it's about race, too. The thing is, the fact that only a black girl could see him as normal is stupid because two panels ago he's talking with his agent, a white guy, who doesn't give him any weird looks or anything, he actually sympathizes with him.

I may have read too much into that but it's not the first time I've read a race-baiting comic from Easton, he did it in Superman Red and Blue too. Thing is, I actually think he's not a bad writer so when he doesn't use his talent and does this sort of thing it's even more annoying. I'm just disappointed because I was hoping this comic wouldn't take this easy route.

Ok, fair enough. And I DO see your point because the "You're Normal" comment initially did have me thinking "huh?" and truth be told I DID read it in the context of his race before brushing it aside and thinking otherwise. Perhaps that may be considered "race-baiting" but I'm no expert on the subject. On Eaton's other writing that has same tropes, I can't comment on. But yeah, just seems like the issue wasn't your cuppa tea for the reasons you gave. Which is fine.

What anti-semitism are you talking about, son

Mostly the left-wing antisemitism we've seen these last weeks, add to that the far-right's antisemitism. It's probably the only thing that the leftists and far-righters agree about. Both gropus viscerally hate Jews. The only difference is that the far-right is blatantly honest about their hate while the leftists package their hate in a fake "concern" about Palestina.

The real antisemitic take is acting like Israel and Zionists represent Jewish people.

Israel represents Jewish people, sorry your dumb ass can't understand that. But I see, you're one of those "anti-Zionist" guys. That's just a thinly-veiled way of saying you hate Jews and Israel. I hate antisemites, please go away.

And just stop talking with me or involving yourself in conversations I'm involved. You blocked me like the moronic COWARD that you are, you keep talking behind my back without giving me the chance to defend myself, WHY ARE YOU STILL TRYING TO TALK WITH ME? Logic says that when you block someone you don't want to keep talking with him, yet this is the third of fourth time you do it. You're either schizophrenic or just really, really stupid. Or maybe both.

Israel does not represent Jewish people. That's incredibly bigoted to say. That you'd tie a terrible apartheid state to a group of people is very telling. That type of thinking is why hate crimes against Jewish people go up after the Israel/Palestinian conflict heats up again. I think the Israeli government only represents the Israeli government. Quit assuming Jews are a hive mind. That's antisemitic.

I just don't like when bigots try to perpetuate more bigotry.

Israel represents the Jewish people. That has nothing to do with bigotism. Apartheid state lol. No, hate crime against Jewish peope go up because of people like you who perpetuate anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. And STOP TALKING WITH ME SINCE YOU'VE BLOCKED ME, you utter moron!

Says the anti-Semite who tries, but fails, to hide his true colors and his hate towards Israel and its people.

I don't hate Israel, just the terrible authoritarian right government. Again, you're the one being anti-semitic by acting like it represents Jewish people. How terrible.

It represents Jewish people, it's an elected democratic government.

That's how democracy works. Or, if you want to play it this way, Joe Biden doesn't represents American citizens so he's not a legitimate president. Same thing. :)

I didn't realize all Jews lived in Israel? Oh wait, they don't. Lol.

Also, elected representatives do represent the people who elected them, but that doesn't mean the actions of the government are the actions of the people.

Most American live in America, most British live in UK, most Jews in Israel. Diaspora can vote too. I know you're extremely retarded but even a cretin like you gets that. It's just that you can't contain your hate for Israel and Jews, you're almost as bad as far-righters.

I'm critical of the actions of the Israeli government. As anyone with a sense of morals should be.

Stop with this nonsense that the government doesn't represent the people, that's democracy. Or, like I said, you could admit that Biden is not the legitimate president of US, by your backwards logic. Can you just stop talking with me, you retarded moron since you blocked me?

You do know most Jews actually live in the United States? And the diaspora can't vote directly in the Israeli elections, but rather can vote for action within their native governments. Also, there's a large portion of Palestinians within Israel that aren't allowed a vote. So not even people who live there can all vote.

What makes someone a legitimate president of the United States is winning the election, which Biden did. That doesn't mean all his actions represent the goals and stances of all Americans. That's an impossible standard.

Ok. You're either incredibly, incredibly stupid or you're just trolling because you hate Israel so much and you're looking for ridiculous stuff to justify your hate. Either way, I'm done trying to argue with retarded morons. One good thing I took from this conversation, though, it seems like Biden is not the legitimate US president so that has to count for something. Bye bye now and stop interfering in my conversations, you dumb schizophrenic!

Advice to Rasiel: block this moron, since that's the way he deals with people he disagrees with, it's fair game.

Lmao

Israeli citizens may vote regardless of their current resident status. However, in practice, Israeli expats are required to travel to Israel in order to vote, because voting is only possible in ballot boxes, and ballot boxes are only set up in Israel and in the Palestinian territories. (Voting outside of Israel is available to restricted groups of military and diplomatic personnel that are stationed outside of Israel. -> From Wikipedia, this is just so people don't listen to anti-Semitic lies.

This applies to Israeli citizens, not the diaspora.

Here's a fun graphic, btw: https://imeu.org/article/who-can-vote-in-israeli-elections/

That was not for you, I'm done talking with you. You blocked me, I'm ignoring you. It would be lovely if you would do the same.

Well, I responded because as I said earlier, I am not content with letting bigotry run rampant.

You're the anti-Semitic bigot, not me.

I think this conversation proves otherwise lmao

Nope.

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Merlyn, you are a psycho out of your mind.

Merlyn, you're crazy, go to therapy, you're very toxic

Nope, just speaking out the truth, both of you should go away if my reviews upset you so much.

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