Women Wednesday: Catwoman Converse Ad

This Converse ad featuring Catwoman came from Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #1 (August 2011):

You can buy the Catwoman shoes at Journeys (they also have shoes featuring other characters from DC Comics).

Comic Review: Princeless #1

Princeless #1 (October 2011) is the first issue of a four part mini series that will wrap up by year’s end. Another four part mini series will start shortly after that. Jeremy Whitley is the writer while Mia Goodwin provided the art and colors. Letters and “Mr. Froggy” colors was done by Jung-Ha Kim while the “Mr. Foggy” art was provided by D. E. Belton. Princeless #1 will be published by Action Lab Entertainment and Firetower Studios. The book will be available through Diamond, local comic book shops and at conventions this fall. A preview copy should be made available in time for the San Diego Comic Con.

The issue starts with a young princess named Adrienne finding fault with fairy tale that her mother reads her. She then finds herself in a tower guarded by a female dragon named Sparky about ten years later. She insults a young prince coming to her rescue before the dragon shows up. While the pair battle, Adrienne finds a sword under her bed. She decides to rescue her five older sisters from their towers with Sparky’s help.

The prince that Sparky was fighting with earlier finds his way back to Adrienne’s father, who is not happy with his failed rescue attempts. He claims that he has seven daughters in seven towers guarded by seven mythical beasts. The king even says that Sparky was chosen in hopes that she would be easily slain. He calls his own son, Devin, not worthy to be king since he would rather play dress up. There is more but I do not want to give everything away in this review.

I really like the art and story of Princeless #1 but the characters are what really shine. There are several amusing moments with Adrienne but my favorite are the scenes with Sparky, who has an appetite for princes. This comic book is suitable for all ages and fans of Disney-like fairy tales will get a kick out of it. I give Princeless #1 a solid A.

Meet The New Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn didn't get the memo about pants:

She will be joined by King Shark and Deadshot as members of the new Suicide Squad. I am not fond of the new costume but I do like her two tone hair.

Women Wednesday: Barbara Gordon Returns As Batgirl

This is in case you have not read the news that Barbara Gordon will be back as Batgirl with the relaunch of the DC Universe:

Andrew Bennett Returns In I, Vampire #1

According to DC Embraces Its Dark Side, Andrew Bennett returns in I, Vampire #1. His series originally ran for twenty-four issues in House of Mystery between 1981 and 1983. All I can say is about time he gets his own title.

Batwing #1 Coming Soon

Batwing, the first in-continuity black character to wear the Batman costume, will be getting his very own title with the coming DC Comics relaunch.

Batman And Robin 1989 PVC Figures

These Batman and Robin PVC figures was made by Applause in 1989. The Dark Knight is 3 1/2" tall while the Boy Wonder is 3 1/4" tall. I believe that I found these at a local thrift store for fifty cents each several years ago. Batman's cape is separate from the rest of his body and can be pulled back. Robin's cape is attached to his body.

Magneto's Helmet In Mafia Wars

I finally collected one set of the X-Men First Class items in Mafia Wars so I can receive Magneto's Helmet:

DC Comics Reboots

DC Comics actually broke the news yesterday that they will be rebooting their entire line of comics on August 31st starting with a brand new Justice League #1. This title will feature younger versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash and Green Lantern plus Cyborg in place of Martian Manhunter. Fifty-one other titles will be rebooted with number ones. You can read more about the reboot at DC Universe: The Source and DC reboots EVERY superhero, starts all comics over with issue #1.

I am on the fence about the reboot right now. I actually believed that the DC Universe should have been rebooted completely with Crisis On Infinite Earths in 1985.