Countdown to BvS: 1 Trash Talk

One day to go for BvS!!! Everyone is excited for the greatest superhero fight. Of course what is a fight without the banter? We all know that Batman has an attitude problem and it usually show on his quips and talk back with the other heroes. Today we will showcase what we think is the best Batman trash talk against Superman ever.  

“Tell me do you bleed?” “You will.” This BVS trailer trash talk became so popular that a lot memes has been made out of it. But this is just the tip of the iceberg; Batman has a lot of things to say to Superman. So much that it’s hard to pick just one. We finally decided on Infinite Crisis number one.    

“Everyone looks up to you. They listen to you. If you tell them to fight, they'll fight. But they need to be inspired. And let's face it, "Superman" ... the last time you really inspired anyone was when you were dead”. -- Infinite Crisis #1

Infinite Crisis is a 2005 – 2006 DC comic book event written by
Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Perez, Ivan Reis and Jerry Ordway. This was a sequel to the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths.

The story begins with Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman feuding, in the wake of the JLA tower being destroyed and many heroes all facing a variety of menaces. Batman created the out of control Brother Eye and OMAC program to counteract metahumans which led to Wonder Woman killing Maxwell Lord. Superman in his anger told Batman what his paranoia has done to them and Batman’s retort is a thing of beauty. This was beautifully done on two pages until they were interrupted by Mongul.

The reason why we picked this above all else, is because of the gravity of the situation and the personal attack on Superman. Heroes are being attacked all over the world not just by a united villain group but also by the public. They need Superman to regroup them and lead them out of this crisis. Superman prides himself as an inspiration to all. For Batman to tell him the last time he was inspirational was the time he died, is a serious barb to the Man of Steel. At the end, it would take a number of deaths for the three heroes to overcome this feud.

What’s your favorite Batman trash talk moment?

Countdown to BvS: 3 The Trinity

Jim Lee's Trinity

BVS highlights the epic battle between DC’s most popular and polar opposite of its heroes. Superman, a being of extraterrestrial power beyond our imagination, represent all that is good in humanity. Batman, the peak of human strength and ingenuity, casts a dark foreboding shadow for justice. These two iconic characters have been fighting each other in a battlefield of super hero methodology and philosophy, now we have them together on the big screen. But there is another iconic character that serves as a linchpin between Batman and Superman, the Amazonian Princess, Wonder Woman.

Unlike the other two heroes, Wonder Woman failed to capture the imagination of most fans in cinemas. But the BvS movie will have her play a supporting character and by 2017, her own movie. So why is she important?

Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, combined, is regarded as DC Comics iconic super heroes of The World’s Finest Trinity. Each hero serves as a template for all other heroes. Wonder Woman has always been a role model for all girls reading comic books. Beautiful, strong willed with a heart of gold that is matched only by her prowess in battle. It is the duality of her role as an ambassador of peace and warrior of power which makes her a great match with Superman and Batman.

The Amazonians, centuries before, grew tired of the violence in the world of men, seeks refuge and isolated peace among themselves. They saw that men cannot control their violent nature. When Steve Trevor accidentally came to their island, Wonder Woman was tasked to bring him back and be an ambassador to the outside world bringing Amazonian culture and philosophy with her.

She is a warrior of power. Amazons has been learning combat and military strategy since birth. We add this with superhuman strength and the ability to fly and she can go head to head with Superman or any other opponents.

The Trinity is the ruling decision for the Justice League. When a stand is needed regarding a moral issue, it is the Trinity who decides the best course of action for the League. Crisis occurs when the three are in disagreement or fighting with each other. Kingdom Come, one of my favorite Elseworld story, is a prime example of how the Trinity works. Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman isolated themselves from the rest of the world. In doing so, a new generation of heroes has grown without the moral compass of the three. Superman and Wonder Woman teamed up with other heroes to bring the new heroes to heel, while Batman created his own set of heroes for his own goals. It took the death of Captain Marvel and many heroes to bring the three together.

The Trinity works because each hero brings something to the table. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are iconic heroes able to stand on their own but together they serve as an inspiration to all heroes and have led the Justice League from crisis to crisis.

What is your favorite Trinity story?   

PLDT Home DSL Batman v. Superman at Rockwell Powerplant

Comicbook fans, as well as toy collectors and avid movie goers, are excited for the premiere of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The local industry is of no exception. With a lot of companies, local and foreign, jumping into the BvS hype train, the fans and collectors benefits the most.

Today at the Rockwell Powerplant Mall, PLDT Home DSL hooked us up with an interactive BvS photobooth! No one actually knew about it. I don't remember it being advertised in the local geek community. But, regardless of the noise it made, their booth is pretty cool.

They have a make-shift open space photobooth where people can stand beside a cardboard cut out of Batman and Superman. What made it more interesting was the bust cut out which you can raise like a placard. After letting the professional photographers take your photo, the PLDT girls will give you the picture inserted on a BvS themed card.

They will also ask you if you want to win an 8GB USB. All you have to do is to post the same photo on your instagram account and hashtag #pldthomedsl and #batmanvsuperman.

The fun doesnt end there! They have an amazing exhibit composed of comics, toys, and statues. Here are some of the photos i took.

Try to catch them. Their photobooth will be there until this Tuesday. In anticipation of Batman v. Superman, this is one thing you shouldn't miss out on! Thank you PLDT Home DSL for this great advertising.