Comic Review: Batman: Eternal #1

It's not everyday that you celebrate Batman's 75th Anniversary... And things are just getting started with all the celebrations and nods to the Caped Crusader's milestone year, not to mention all the other stuff fans can look forward to in the long run. That being said, it's also been a long time since I've reviewed a comic book issue proper... And I'm glad that one of the most anticipated new titles finally hit this week in comic book stores, namely DC Comics' new and weekly ongoing Bat-title "Batman: Eternal".

Truth be told, I've mellowed down on the weekly comic pull list and have made it a preference to pick up collected editions instead... But I couldn't deny picking up and checking out the first issue to this new ambitious series, which follows the Pre-New 52 formula of having a new issue each week as started by the likes of "52" and "Countdown" before it. With famed and current Batman creative talents such as Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, John Layman, Tim Seeley, and Jason Fabok onboard, how can this new Batman title not appeal to anyone who's a fan of the Caped Crusader and his adventures? Is it an easy jump-in point for veterans or even if you have no current knowledge of The Batman and his activities? Let's find out with a review on this new comic book baby that celebrates "Batman 75".

SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW OF COURSE, so read at your own risk.

Batman 75: My Tribute Covers honoring The Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary

It's a big milestone for Batman this year, and on March 30, 2014 marked the 75th Anniversary release of "Detective Comics #27" - The issue that creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger made their mark on to introduce "The Bat-Man" - Who he is and how he came to be. To celebrate, DC Comics has mapped out their plans for everything involved with the Caped Crusader, which you can read up more on here.

On that note, and since I've cosplayed the character with my fellows in Justice PH, I have made some tribute covers to honor The Dark Knight himself, one that I've put up since last weekend in other posts... And the other one I'm debuting now just before March ends.

Indeed... HAPPY 75 YEARS TO THE BATMAN!!!

Movie Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (The Non-Spoiler Edition)

The build up was high... The momentum was excellent... And now that the film has finally come out in international territories (which includes here in the Philippines), what may very well be the finest Marvel Cinematic Universe film since 2012's The Avengers is upon us... And it actually could top that superhero blockbuster film in terms of content altogether!

Following a dash to theaters and watching one of the first screenings debuting worldwide before the US, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a fine example of what a damn fine superhero film sequel should be. I'd be mighty tempted to call this Marvel Studios version of "The Dark Knight", but that's just one of the MANY descriptions I have no doubts this movie will fall under. It's THAT GOOD, and a testament to action and espionage movies in general that keeps the blood flowing with the stakes so high and only one super soldier and his handful of allies to save the day.

Now the film hasn't come out in the US as of this post, and will still be out by April 4 next week. So in the spirit of keeping surprises and SPOILERS away, I will give a generalized opinion of the movie, and will NOT discuss the ending, fallout, or what happens in the two extra sequences that come during and after the credits roll.

So without further ado, here is the "Non-Spoiler Edition" review of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", distributed by Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios!