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Monday, July 12, 2004
How 'bout the power to kill a yak from 200 yards away...with mind bullets!
I’m writing this as I’m barley awake. Believe me, you can tell.
Rich Johnston posts that movie producers want to make a film of Green Lantern starring Jack Black (eighth item down). Now, I can see why there are many anal comic book fans who would hate this (Black is meant to portray the Kyle Rayner Lantern). In fact, there’s a whole group, H.E.A.T, which is dedicated to being anal about the Green Lantern character. But here’s the thing: This movie probably isn’t going to be made. It’s a yellow light on a rumor column. But if this film is made, would that be a bad thing?
I don’t think so, at least not on its face. I think Black is very funny, and if it is a good film that’s all that matters. Many fans believe that there is only one right way to write a character and any deviation from this idea only tarnishes the character. Some even go as far to say that it disrespects the original characters’ creators. To that particular argument I would say fans should save those harsh words for the publishers and fan press who treat older creators like they don’t exist. To the larger issue I would say fans (and editors) should relax. Let creators enjoy and take advantage of the fact that these are fictional characters. The only point to creating fiction is to create good stories.
I love Superman and I would have to say one of my favorite Superman stories is Kurtzman and Wood’s Superduperman. Not only is it a fantastic parody, it reaches a truth about the superhero genre that only a piece of comedy would. Alan Moore and Frank Miller have said that the Superduperman was a big influence in their works in superhero deconstruction. Miller has said that the classic Mad Magazine piece was an influence on The Dark Knight Strikes Again, a great piece of comedy that also served as a tribute to the Silver Age DC (and at times Sept. 11). Many fans whined about the piece, but many just ended up looking humorless, and when it comes to men and women punching each other ridiculous outfits one must never look humorless.
Well look at that. I started with a Rich Johnston post and ended up with an aimless essay, one that decried mindless fandom and mentioned DKSA no less. I truly am a comics blogger, huh?
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2 comments
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that doesn't bother me. and i'm the biggest green lantern fan you'll find.
# posted by Corey Beckner : 2:41 AM
Wasn't Eddie Murphy up for the role of GL in the 1980s? I remember John Byrne saying that in an interview a long time ago.
Woody!
# posted by : 12:09 PM
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