A “Hulk” question, this time…
We all know how Bruce Banner was “mutated” by the explosion of a “Gamma Bomb” test. But…what exactly was a Gamma Bomb? Obviously, it was designed as a weapon. But what advantage, aside from turning people into Hulks, was it supposed to have over “standard” Atomic or Hydrogen bombs? And how did a Gamma Bomb work, exactly? What fueled it’s detonation? Fissile materials? Antimatter? Pureed Smurfs?
Ranchoth, I think it was stated in the Hulk’s first appearance that the government wanted a more powerful and destructive bomb than the Atomic bomb was. Again I could be wrong on this but I’m pretty sure that was the reason. As to your second question I don’t think they ever explained what fueled it’s detonation.
I got the impression that the gamma bomb was some sort of variation on a neutron bomb.
I figured it harnessed gamma rays.
I’m mainly a Marvel fan and know only the basics to the DC universe. I recently purchased a DC Heroclix box and got a unique Brother Blood.
Who the heck is Brother Blood?
He’s a charasmatic cult leader who draws power from his followers. He’s fought the New Teen Titans.
A recent bout of insomnia has spurred me to ask this question…where exactly does Batman/Bruce Wayne sleep?
I mean, if he’s Batman all night, and Bruce all day (And sometimes Batman during the day, too), when does he find time to catch the healthy 6-8 hours of “z’s”?
Ranchoth, Well Batman usually ends his patrol of his city around 5 in the morning (I don’t know what time he starts but my guess would be around 10 pm or 11 pm unless the bat-signal calls for him earlier). It is also explained in the comic that even though he owns and is the president/CEO of Wayne Corp., Lucius Fox (dear friend of Wayne’s and vice president of the company) takes control of the day to day operations. So that gives Batman enough time to catch some sleep and just show up for work late.
In the issue where he got a Christmas present(597 or so), it is said that he sleeps one hour a day, which makes him far more efficient than that lazy Martha Stewart.
I got my comics late this week but here’s what I thought of what I picked up:
*Batman #617-It was okay but I still think the ending is a red herring. Besides Batman gets a face full of fear gas so that could explain him seeing a hallucination at the end. And I still think it’s likely that the mystery man is Mr. Whisper.
*The Losers #2- This was pretty good, nice setup.
*Global Frequency #10- This was a great issue too bad it’s almost over.
*Catwoman #21- Great issue as always and nice interaction with Captain Cold.
*Born #2- This is my pick as best book of the week.
*Ultimates #11- This series just keeps getting better and better.
During the “Knightfall” Story arc, Batman goes nearly a week without any sleep, battered and bruised. He has worked his metabolism to such a point where his body doesn’t need much sleep.
The DC HeroClix sets have many obscure characters, but no more so than the Marvel sets did. Some of the villains, like Whirlwind, The Controller, and Destiny are pretty obscure.
Who on here has an affection for and interest in the Golden Age heroes and comics? I don’t mean in the context of the revivals that came either because DC bought the characters of a company(Quality, Charleton, Fawcett), but the original characters in their original books.
Quality Comics characters:
[ul]
[li]Doll Man[/li][li]The Phantom Lady[/li][li]Plastic Man[/li][li]Blackhawk[/li][li]Uncle Sam[/li][li]Miss America[/li][li]Firebrand[/li][li]The Human Bomb[/li][/ul]
Charleton(mostly a silver age company):
[ul]
[li]Blue Beetle - acquired from Holyoke who acquired it from Fox[/li][li]Blue Beetle II(Ted Kord)[/li][li]The Question[/li][li]Nightshade[/li][li]Sarge Steel[/li][li]Peacekeeper[/li][li]Peter Cannon a.k.a. Thunderbolt[/li][li]Judo Master[/li][li]Captain Atom[/li][/ul]
Fawcett:
[ul]
[li]Captain Marvel[/li][li]Captain Marvel Jr.[/li][li]Mary Marvel[/li][li]Bulletman & Bulletgirl[/li][li]Ibis the Invincible[/li][li]Spy Smasher[/li][li]Minute Man[/li][/ul]
The earliest book I’ve owned is either Wonder Woman v1 #10 or All-Star Comics #12(Wonder Woman became the secretary of the Justice Society).
There is a different feeling for me in reading those vintage books.
It isn’t the difference in violence… or that propaganda and racism was more rampant and acceptable then(ex: Chop Chop in Blackhawk).
They seem more like a fantasy escape and less focused on just showing a larger than life hero who is laden with problems but carries on anyway.
Anyone else have an interest in this?
Agree with what Mockingbird and New & Improved Scott said re: Batman’s sleep needs, and also to add that in the Sam Hamm issues (Batman 498, 499 & 500) – I can’t remember which – there was a caption box that said in effect that he has used eastern meditation techniques to train his body to get 8 hours’ rest in one.
DK2: If Frank Miller’s Year One storyline still has any pull, Batman consistently works between the hours of 10pm to 4am.
Marvel cartoon question time…
Has bThe Punisher** ever been shown in an animated form?
I’m not sure, but there was a live action movie.
I seem to remember him in the 90s Spider-Man cartoon.
Yes he has, and Nichol_storm was correct in stating it was in the 90’s Spider-man cartoon. He’s actually in the opening theme song, but if I recall correctly, he was only in one story.
That’s not a new thing either. Even though I’m not a huge Bats fan, I believe there is some mention of his meditation/sleep buried somewhere in the “No Man’s Land” story arc.
Mockingbird, I have a lot of affection for The Question. I think he has a lot of untapped potential and would work great as a Vertigo series written by Greg Rucka (in a Sandman Mystery Theater type of vein and not like the weird Vertigo superhero stuff). My favorite run of the character though has got to be the Denny O’Neil Question series in the 1980s but the Steve Ditko one comes close.
New & Improved Scott, I think Punisher appeared a couple times in the 90s Spider-Man show. Once when he was going after Morbius and another time when he was going after Spider-Man when he turned into the “Man-Spider” creature.
Did you like/believe in his liaison with the Huntress?