Comments on: 871 and counting … https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/ New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Wed, 07 May 2008 18:59:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Jennifer Estep https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/#comment-6118 Wed, 07 May 2008 18:59:30 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/blog/?p=455#comment-6118 Thanks for the tips, Brian!

I do remember the Birds of Prey show. I watched a couple of episodes, but it just didn’t hook me like Heroes did.

Sadly, I have not caught up on the Buffy and Angel comics. I have them all in a stack at home, but I’m only up to issue 4 on Buffy. At this point, I think I’ll just wait until Season 8 is done, then gorge myself on the whole series one weekend. :mmachine:

]]> By: Brian https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/#comment-6092 Tue, 06 May 2008 20:16:58 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/blog/?p=455#comment-6092 Frank Miller is doing All Star Batman and Robin right now, which is way over the top. It certainly isn’t for a young reader, but I thought it should be mentioned. Also Grant Morrison is writing a Batman comic now. I haven’t been reading that one, but his All Star Superman is one of the best comics I have ever read.

I’ve never read Birds of Prey, but do you remember the short lived series on the WB?

One comic suggestion I would have is Runaways. The series has had a great deal of praise, and I know some have recommended it for younger readers.

I’m glad that you have caught up on the Buffy and Angel comics, both have new issues out this week — So right now I’m in Whedon heaven.

]]> By: Jennifer Estep https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/#comment-6060 Mon, 05 May 2008 17:45:14 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/blog/?p=455#comment-6060 Louise — I asked the guy at my local comic book store about your Batman question. He recommends Birds of Prey, which is about Barbara Gordon (former Batgirl) and a female team of superheroes (which I totally forgot about). He also recommended Batman: Detective. Hopes this helps!

]]> By: Jennifer Estep https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/#comment-5986 Fri, 02 May 2008 20:09:49 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/blog/?p=455#comment-5986 Hi, Louise. Hope you are doing well.

I’m by no means a comics expert, but I’ll try to help. As far as movies/TV shows go, I like the old Batman show with Adam West. The Batman Beyond cartoon is pretty interesting, too, and features a teenager taking over for Bruce Wayne, who’s an old man. The Justice League cartoon also features Batman, along with other characters like Superman and Wonder Woman.

I really enjoyed the Batman Begins movie with Christian Bale. I think it’s the best of the movies (so far).

There are tons and tons and tons of Batman graphic novels out there. It just depends what kind of Batman story you want to read — something classic where Bruce Wayne is Batman in his prime, where he’s retired, where he’s an old man (Kingdom Come), etc. Honestly, I would suggest going to your local used bookstore or library and browsing through the graphic novel section. This way, you can find a couple to try and see what you like.

Also, if you or your daughter like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel TV shows, Joss Whedon is writing comic books based on both those series. I especially like the Buffy comic.

You might also want to check out the Girls Read Comics (And They’re Pissed) Web site. Karen Healey is much more knowledgable about comics than I am. She should be able to steer you to some more titles.

If there are any Batman fans out there, please leave a comment and some reading suggestions for Louise.

Hope this helps! 😎

]]> By: Louise B https://www.jenniferestep.com/871-and-counting/#comment-5984 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:13:10 +0000 https://www.jenniferestep.com/blog/?p=455#comment-5984 Dear Jennifer,
I’m looking for some advice. I know you know comics so I thought I’d piggyback off your post. My daughter (17) is into the Batman series and as part of mother-daughter sharing, I’m watching some of the movies and cartoons with her. I find the series has some great themes that can’t be explored as much as I think can be done in a story/novel. So I was wondering, can you recommend any print media for me to read with her? She does enjoy the Japanese graphic novels. I have discovered that there are other Robins beside Dick Grayson, which I have to tell you really don’t interest me, but I am open to being proven wrong about a character.

Sincerely,
Louise B

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