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.

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

Money. The ultimate superpower.

The Punisher is clearly evil. At least, so says the Knights of the Old Republic-conditinoed kliling people of is of the Dark Side-me. He kills EVERYBODY who even begins to commit a 'crime'.

Sure, Bats took advantage of what he has access to. He would have been stupid not to. Nonetheless, he's mastered, what? 25 major martial arts, or something ridiculous like that? He's a god at making people succumb to his will, which, luckily, is rarely (if ever!) their death. Bet he'd kill the Joker, if given a chance, but that's a personal opinion. Most people, he doesn't kill them. Him or his disciples. That I respect.

Know very little about any of the multitude (or so I gather) of GLs, but can't bring myself to care. Sure, they're in great shape, and have magic rings, but whatever. The GL corps may keep order in most of the universe, but in the Earth of the DC Universe, we've got Superman and Batman to control things. Fuck our own personal GL.

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?

But -- he spent years being trained in all kinds of I-can-kill-your-ass-dead martial arts. That's impressive for someone with no mutant-ly enhanced power.

t edit Heh. x-posty with NovaChild.

But -- he spent years being trained in all kinds of I-can-kill-your-ass-dead martial arts. That's impressive for someone with no mutant-ly enhanced power.

Oh, yes. Again, don't get me wrong. It's not like he's Booster Gold or anything. You don't get the pinnacle of human endeavour status just handed to you (unless you're Captain America, of course). All I'm saying, is he had a nice big boost at the start, and a lot of toys to help him along today. Even in the sense of 'Oh look. There's a guy in Nepal who can take on 35 yakuza at the same time while eating a sandwich. I gotta learn me some of that. Alfred! Ready the good jet.'

Meanwhile Spidey straps his homemade web shooters on under his homemade costume and takes his chances with Firelord while the NYPD takes pot shots at him because they believe what they read in the papers. All the this is going on at the exact same time he's supposed to be across town telling Mary Jane why he stood her up last time (without telling her that he was too busy trying to keep Venom from eating his brain) while taking Aunt May to the hospital again and figuring how, or if, he's going to make rent this month. Go team Spidey.

The Punisher is clearly evil. At least, so says the Knights of the Old Republic-conditinoed kliling people of is of the Dark Side-me. He kills EVERYBODY who even begins to commit a 'crime'.

Would it be better if he waited 'til they were finished? It's not like he's roaming the streets gunning down jaywalkers and litterbugs. He's very careful about collateral damage and dead bystanders. Except when Garth Ennis is writing him, of course.

I just read an interview with Joss, in which he said if he ran Marvel, he'd get rid of The Punisher.

Well, aside from the whole killing folks thing, there's some logistical problems with Frank as regards to time. He's a 'nam vet, which dates him pretty specifically in the slow aging Marvel Universe. They serumed up most of their WWII vets like Nick Fury and Cap to keep them around, but that's not really fitting for The Punisher. But the longer he stays near the same age while the Vietnam war recedes further into the past, the odder it looks. It's a conundrum. The movie made him a Gulf War vet instead, but It doesn't have the same impact, dramatically.