DX, I had the same though as you re: Amazo. It would explain a lot-- he'd have to be duplicating villains' MOs and powers as well as heroes, though, and I don't know if that's possible. And that still means there's someone else pulling the strings.
Question: Will hiding in a cavern with stockpiled chocolate goods be any part of this plan?
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Holli - Nov 11, 2004 9:20:58 am PST #6378 of 10000
an overblown libretto and a sumptuous score/ could never contain the contradictions I adore
CaBil - Nov 11, 2004 10:27:54 am PST #6379 of 10000
Remember, remember/the fifth of November/the Gunpowder Treason and Plot/I see no reason/Why Gunpowder Treason/Should ever be forgot.
Yeah Matt, but he didn't duplicate their powers...
Steph L. - Nov 11, 2004 11:56:13 am PST #6380 of 10000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Okay, here are my thoughts on things still unresolved in Identity Crisis:
1) Does Atom have a motive? He has the means, and the opportunity, but does he have a motive?
2) Why the hell is Junior Boomerang so damn fast?
3) How in the hell did the Flash read Dr. Light's mind?!? Is this a Flash power that I just didn't know about?
4) The JLA mindwiped BATMAN?!? He's gonna kick their asses. They dead. They so dead.
5) No, really. (See #4.)
6) What was up with the agent at the Drake house not seeing Batman? Was that for real, did he really not see Batman? Or was it some sort of nod-and-wink type thing, where he knew Batman was there, and allowed it?
7) Ollie made some weird comment to Flash along the lines of "you guys," and it seemed to refer to speedsters, and, to tell the truth, I don't remember it verbatim right now, and my comic is at home, but I was struck by how odd it was.
8) So, the Calculator is involved, but not the mastermind? Did I read that correctly?
More questions later, undoubtedly.
DXMachina - Nov 11, 2004 12:10:43 pm PST #6381 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Steph, I totally agree with your #5.
For #1, the only motive anyone can see is that he planned it so that Jean would fall in love with him again, which is really, really weak, especially for a pretty smart guy who's been a hero for lo these many years.
For #6, I'm pretty sure it was the latter, because as far as the GCPD are officially concerned, Batman doesn't exist.
victor infante - Nov 11, 2004 12:14:27 pm PST #6382 of 10000
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Steph, some answersm as best I can muster. More on this later in LJ, too:
1.) I can think of no motive for Atom. A couple for Jean Loring--who has access to his technology, but even those are specious.
2.) I suspect that's a story for another day. But probably one not TOO far away.
3.) This one I think I've actually got. When Light "exploded" with energy, he actually projected a hologram of his repressed memories. It only flashed for an instant, so the Flash was the only one who could see it.
4.) & 5.) Maybe. I think I'm going to hold off on predicting Bruce's reaction. He's an odd cat, y'know?
6.) Batman doesn't exist. Therefore, the nice government agents don't acknowledge he's there. Period.
7.) The comment was "YOUR guys, meaning the Flash Rogues,of which Boomer was a member.
8.) I can't let the Calculator go yet. I think he's more tied up in this then he's letting on.
Not much help, I'msure. But hopefully some.
victor infante - Nov 11, 2004 3:06:10 pm PST #6383 of 10000
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Steph L. - Nov 11, 2004 5:22:20 pm PST #6384 of 10000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Victor (or anyone), on #7, who are the Flash Rogues?
P.M. Marc - Nov 11, 2004 5:43:33 pm PST #6385 of 10000
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Steph, they're these guys.
sumi - Nov 11, 2004 6:05:58 pm PST #6386 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!
So, any of the guys who were featured in that Flash museum?
DXMachina - Nov 11, 2004 7:01:30 pm PST #6387 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
So, any of the guys who were featured in that Flash museum?
Right. Moreso that than the specific guys listed in Plei's link, because traditionally Grodd, Abra Kadabra, Professor Zoom, and pretty much anyone else Flash fought in his book would also be considered part of the Rogues Gallery.