I came in here just to defend GL ... He's my favorite superhero. You know why? Because he actually had a choice. Lookit the rest of them: all "oooh, I'm a space alien, last of my kind/got doused in radioactive whatever/was psychically scarred by the deaths of my parents, now I'm fighting crime because I can't do anything else, yo." But GL? He's like a civil servant superhero! The GL Corps came to him, showed him the paperwork (they have good dental and a nice pension plan) and he's all "Sure, I'll sign up. Let's save the world! Two weeks of vacation to start, right?"

That's why I love GL. Because it's not just an adventure, it's a job. Although, I have to admit, Bats is sexier.

Space Ghost

Earwormed now. But who can complain about a Rasputina earworm.

I can't think about GL without my mind segueing (and how the hell do you spell that) to The Brooowwwnnn Hornet.

"That's why I love GL. Because it's not just an adventure, it's a job. Although, I have to admit, Bats is sexier."

I wouldn't comment on Batman's sexual...um...characteristics. What I like about the Batman character is that since he lacks super powers, he needs to rely on what his intellect and skills can create for him. That also exposes some serious character and personality flaws, but the idea of Batman is not impossible. Theoretically, someone in the world we know could become the Batman if they had the resources and the willpower. That's pushing the probability envelope a bit, but it's not an outright sort of rejection.

He's not a figment. He can happen.

Sure, but The Donald wouldn't be much of a secret identity.

That's why I love GL. Because it's not just an adventure, it's a job. Although, I have to admit, Bats is sexier.

Kyle is VERY pretty.

I mean, I'm not all FLAIL! WOOBIE! about his manpain like I am with Dick, but that's because Kyle grew on me, and we've known Dick since he was a wee lad. Dick, I want to pat on the head and feed soup. Kyle, well, I want to take him out for beer and possibly meaningless sex.

I have no real opinion on Hal. And John's a sexy bitch.

Sure, but The Donald wouldn't be much of a secret identity.

Yeah, but that's the beauty of it. Millionaire Bruce Wayne was right out there, too. The real problem with the The Donald scenario, would be fitting his rug under the cowl. I mean, I assume they're custom made, but still...

The real problem with the The Donald scenario, would be fitting his rug under the cowl. I mean, I assume they're custom made, but still...

Like the rug doesn't come off. I'm sure it's snap-on, like Andy Warhols.

Under the rug is where he hides his costume.

What?

Under the rug is where he hides his costume.

No, no. But wait, you're close...

Like the rug doesn't come off. I'm sure it's snap-on, like Andy Warhols.

Oh, so like maybe he wouldn't even need the cowl? I think you're onto something, Frank. He could just snap it off to fight crime (there's a metaphor there; I'm sure of it), and keep it in a hidden compartment in his utility belt. Then, if captured, all he'd have to do is snap it back on, thus rendering his nemesis blind with laughter, and The Donald would be free again, to keep America safe for truth justice NYSE, NASDAQ, and the AMEX Warrants way.

Hey, look! I think I got your name right this time!

I noticed. I was far too much a gentleman to comment. To save precious keystrokes, most folks use 'Mecha' on those occasions when response to my rambles is warranted.

That whole post made sense to me, but I think the reason this snip calls to me so, is a story I'm fond of telling about a cat I once had. (white fonted for convenience of those who are sick of cat stories and because it really has nothing to do with Angel.)

Before I launch into the only cat story I will ever tell, I want to say that is a pretty sweet use of whitefont right there. Now, to reciprocate in kind...

My roomates cat has lived in various houses, under various owners throughout her existence. Many of these owners decided to rename the cat according to their own whims, so at last count the poor beasts full title is Hortense the Freakacat-Sammy-Ryoku-Cat FACE - Kitty. Now, this cat has developped a habit of stalking someone through the house, charging with reckless abandon, pulling up a foot shy of the target, swatting the air once or twice, and fleeing for safety.

My theory is that the cat believes it is Legion. When Hortense attacks, she believes that Sammy, Ryoku, Cat FACE and Kitty are attacking as well. Then, on arrival, she realizes the cowards are no where to be seen and signals a swift retreat, usually banging her head off of something in the process. This is my theory and I'm sticking to it.

My only comment on GL is that the yellow thing has been left behind long ago, and that it dates from an era when nothing was supposed to make any damn sense anyway. That, and that there's a sweet Dolph Lundgren movie where he plays a hitman who catches a flash grenade with his face and thereafter suffers panic attacks and hysterical blindness when faced with the color white. GL had it pretty damn easy in my book.

Batman character is that since he lacks super powers, he needs to rely on what his intellect and skills can create for him.

I never really saw this about Bats. Sure, he doesn't have powers, but he's got a butler, a motorbike, a car, a submarine and jetplane. He's got a multi million dollar corperation, the best gadgets money can buy, one of the best PC's on the planet, he's buddy'd up to the commish, and therefore enjoys tacit approval from the cops. Compare that to say, Spidey. Powers, yes, but who has it easier?

Nothing against Batman now, don't get me wrong. I'm a fan and all. I can't give him much in the way of underdog points, is all. The Punisher, on the other hand, will put an M-16 and a couple of grenades up against any damn thing you care to name. There's gutsy.