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riddler13I became a big fan of Richard Dragon after O'Neill used him as a sensei during his Question run in the mid-80's. It reached a point where it became my go-to handle whenever I need to register to something without using my true name, replacing the Riddler (huh, goes to show how old this account is).
So I decided to tackle his old comics, fully aware that they were pure kung-fu exploitation, and he wouldn't have the calm demeanor he shows in the Question run. To my surprise, they are quite passable, but issue #3 is a gem in itself, since it is illustrated by none other than Jack Kirby himself.
( Enter the Dick Dragon... no, wait... )
And what a coincidence: 100 years of Kirby, 100th use of the Kirby tag!
So I decided to tackle his old comics, fully aware that they were pure kung-fu exploitation, and he wouldn't have the calm demeanor he shows in the Question run. To my surprise, they are quite passable, but issue #3 is a gem in itself, since it is illustrated by none other than Jack Kirby himself.
( Enter the Dick Dragon... no, wait... )
And what a coincidence: 100 years of Kirby, 100th use of the Kirby tag!
The Third Dragon
Oct. 3rd, 2013 06:29 pmbewareofgeek( Two scans from Green Arrow #24 )
While I can't say I consider this character a fair replacement for his pre-52 counterpart, this bit is sorta badass.
While I can't say I consider this character a fair replacement for his pre-52 counterpart, this bit is sorta badass.
Those who teach, can...
May. 1st, 2010 02:56 pmdigicomFans of comics love to argue who is the best/fastest/toughest character. Among DC Martial Artists, Cassandra Cain, Lady Shiva, or Batman often get the nod. But there's one fellow who sometimes gets missed, even though he's been around since the early 70's:
Part of it is understandable, as he disappeared from comics after his short-lived series (based on a novel by Denny O'Neill & Jim Berry) was canceled, but 23 years ago, Denny re-invented him as the archetypal martial arts master, that guy who isn't as flashy as some, but is the best person to learn from.
( Class is now in session )
It's because these scenes (among others) were so cool that I didn't care for the Dixon revamp. I do have a pet theory that "Richie" is a different fellow entirely, but this might not be the place for that. :)
(Scans from Birds of Prey #87, Batman Chronicles #5, Cry For Blood #3, and 52 #27.)
Part of it is understandable, as he disappeared from comics after his short-lived series (based on a novel by Denny O'Neill & Jim Berry) was canceled, but 23 years ago, Denny re-invented him as the archetypal martial arts master, that guy who isn't as flashy as some, but is the best person to learn from.
( Class is now in session )
It's because these scenes (among others) were so cool that I didn't care for the Dixon revamp. I do have a pet theory that "Richie" is a different fellow entirely, but this might not be the place for that. :)
(Scans from Birds of Prey #87, Batman Chronicles #5, Cry For Blood #3, and 52 #27.)
Tags:
- char: batgirl/oracle/barbara gordon,
- char: huntress/matron/helena bertinelli,
- char: question/renee montoya,
- char: question/vic sage,
- char: richard dragon,
- creator: brian stelfreeze,
- creator: dennis o'neil,
- creator: denys cowan,
- creator: greg rucka,
- creator: john ostrander,
- creator: keith giffen,
- creator: kim yale,
- creator: rick burchett,
- creator: shawn moll,
- publisher: dc comics,
- title: 52,
- title: batman chronicles,
- title: batman/huntress cry for blood,
- title: the question
kingrockwell
O'Neil: Vic the Seeker (pt 5)
I've worn myself out doing little dances over the announcement for Question #37, so I figured I'd celebrate another way, especially since it's been a month and a half since my last post in this series.
We're going through Question v1 #'s 13 & 14 today, a two-parter that runs Vic's endurance, conviction, martial training and detective skills through the gauntlet as he takes on a elite special forces unit gone rogue. I was originally going to put #15 in this post as well, but after re-reading it I'm still not quite sure of my take on it, and it's subject matter is heavy enough that it should be analyzed on its own.
kingrockwell
Chuck Dixon's 2004 Richard Dragon series was lousy, to be sure, but it definitely had one thing going for it. Scott McDaniel's art, while no one is accusing it of being pretty, has an energy and flow that fit the series like a glove and made every fight a joy to read.
As evidence, I bring you the climactic clash between Richard and Lady Shiva.
kingrockwellA Martial Arts Week special!
O'Neil: Vic the Seeker (pt 4)
The Great Fables Crossover! (sorry Vertigo fans, not that one)
In 1988, Denny O'Neil set off to tell a great martial arts epic, and close the book on the O-Sensei, the old master introduced in Kung-Fu Fighter, responsible for teaching Richard Dragon, Bronze Tiger and Lady Shiva. While I prolly should've held this one off until after I'd posted the arc from Question v1 16-18, where Vic and Ollie first met, well, who's fault was it starting Martial Arts Week now?
But though this crossover takes place in titles starring Batman, Green Arrow and The Question,
O'Neil: Vic the Seeker (pt 4)
The Great Fables Crossover! (sorry Vertigo fans, not that one)
In 1988, Denny O'Neil set off to tell a great martial arts epic, and close the book on the O-Sensei, the old master introduced in Kung-Fu Fighter, responsible for teaching Richard Dragon, Bronze Tiger and Lady Shiva. While I prolly should've held this one off until after I'd posted the arc from Question v1 16-18, where Vic and Ollie first met, well, who's fault was it starting Martial Arts Week now?
But though this crossover takes place in titles starring Batman, Green Arrow and The Question,
Tags:
- char: batman/bruce wayne,
- char: green arrow/oliver queen,
- char: lady shiva/sandra woosan,
- char: question/vic sage,
- char: richard dragon,
- char: tot/aristotle rodor,
- creator: dennis o'neil,
- creator: denys cowan,
- creator: klaus janson,
- creator: rick magyar,
- creator: tom artis,
- creator: tony dezuniga,
- publisher: dc comics,
- series: it's not about the answers,
- series: martial arts week,
- theme: crossovers,
- title: detective comics,
- title: green arrow,
- title: the question
kingrockwellWho's in? It's easy, all you have to do is post from your favorite martial arts related comic!
To kick us off, I've got kind of a long discussion to start here...
So let's see what you guys have!
To kick us off, I've got kind of a long discussion to start here...
So let's see what you guys have!
Tags:
- char: black bat/batgirl/cassandra cain,
- char: black canary/dinah lance,
- char: bronze tiger/ben turner,
- char: green arrow/connor hawke,
- char: lady shiva/sandra woosan,
- char: richard dragon,
- creator: chuck dixon,
- creator: damion scott,
- creator: dennis o'neil,
- creator: don newton,
- creator: gail simone,
- creator: greg rucka,
- creator: luke mcdonnell,
- creator: pat olliffe,
- creator: paulo siqueira,
- creator: scott mcdaniel,
- publisher: dc comics,
- series: martial arts week,
- title: birds of prey
kingrockwellO'Neil: Vic the Seeker (pt 1)
featuring the Post-Crisis debuts of Tot, Lady Shiva and Richard Dragon!
When last we left our hero, he was brought up on charges by the Cool Quota Cops. In the two months between his appearance in Blue Beetle and the debut of his very first self-titled series, he was found by a jury of his super-cool peers guilty of hubris in the first-degree.
The sentence, carried out February 1987 by Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan...
featuring the Post-Crisis debuts of Tot, Lady Shiva and Richard Dragon!
When last we left our hero, he was brought up on charges by the Cool Quota Cops. In the two months between his appearance in Blue Beetle and the debut of his very first self-titled series, he was found by a jury of his super-cool peers guilty of hubris in the first-degree.
The sentence, carried out February 1987 by Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan...
( ...is Shiva. )
Tags:
- char: batman/bruce wayne,
- char: lady shiva/sandra woosan,
- char: myra connelly,
- char: question/vic sage,
- char: richard dragon,
- char: tot/aristotle rodor,
- creator: bill sienkiewicz,
- creator: dennis o'neil,
- creator: denys cowan,
- creator: rick magyar,
- publisher: dc comics,
- series: it's not about the answers,
- title: the question
ORACLE: YEAR ONE (and John Ostrander)
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parsimonia.insanejournal.comThis post consists of 6 pages (5 full pages and two halves of two different pages) from an 18-page story from The Batman Chronicles #5 (and a cover), called "Oracle--Year One: Born of Hope", written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale.
The story is supposed to take place after the events of The Killing Joke, where former Batgirl Barbara Gordon was shot by the Joker and her legs paralysed.
I'd also like to bring up something you may have already seen 'round the comics blogosphere, but writer John Ostrander has been battling with glaucoma, is apparently in danger of losing his eyesight, and is struggling to pay the medical costs. A website's been set up (www.comix4sight.com) with a longer explanation of the situation, but there's a online donation drive and an auction in August. Any money leftover is to be donated to the Hero Initiative.
The story is supposed to take place after the events of The Killing Joke, where former Batgirl Barbara Gordon was shot by the Joker and her legs paralysed.
I'd also like to bring up something you may have already seen 'round the comics blogosphere, but writer John Ostrander has been battling with glaucoma, is apparently in danger of losing his eyesight, and is struggling to pay the medical costs. A website's been set up (www.comix4sight.com) with a longer explanation of the situation, but there's a online donation drive and an auction in August. Any money leftover is to be donated to the Hero Initiative.
by request, Huntress/Question (pt 2)
Jun. 16th, 2009 01:53 amkingrockwellLadies and gentlemen, tonight I bring you the mother lode of Huntress/Question goodness, Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood! The wonderful words are Greg Rucka, the amazing art is Rick Burchett, the excellent enjoyment is yours!
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