Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/topic/5645/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:55:47 GMT Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:14:23 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/topic/5645/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers ]]> http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/reply/63065/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html#reply-63065
Anyway, I can really see where you're coming from with this, but personally I think a greater parallel could be drawn between Optimus Prime and Superman. They have similar ideal sets (Optimus and his "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings," Superman and "Truth, Justice, and the American Way") and similar tendencies towards self-sacrifice. A good example of this is right there in the Frank Miller graphic novel, if I'm remembering... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (GreyDrake) http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/sreply/63065 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:14:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers ]]> http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/reply/63043/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html#reply-63043 I'm pretty sure I know which Batman story you're talking about, but to clarify; it was set in the Reagen era and had the female Robin, right?

Yep, that's the one.
Sorry, been away for a while. Too much garbage to get done and not enough time.

]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mako Crab) http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/sreply/63043 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:49:26 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers ]]> http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/reply/62923/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html#reply-62923 As for the time aspect, I think it's very real in the TF mythos. The G1 Bots are weary and lacklustre in their fight against the Cons (they have been at it for 4 million, one thousand years). It's only the presence of notables like Prime and Xaaron that keep them coherent combat units and - more importantly - a reason to fight. Armada's kids were grown-ups in Energon, BW Cheetor was... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Razorpack) http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/sreply/62923 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:14:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers ]]> http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/reply/62907/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html#reply-62907
I can't really comment on the rest of the post until I'm sure we're on the same page, but that flash comic was very interesting, and I feel like you raise some good points.
]]> feeds@yuku.com (GreyDrake) http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/sreply/62907 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:01:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Alan Moore, say hello to Transformers ]]> http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/topic/5645/t/Alan-Moore-say-hello-to-Transformers.html Recently I was reading "The Dark Knight Returns" trade paperback. Excellent story, by the way. The TPB comes with an introduction by Alan Moore where he talks about Frank Miller and what he did to help shape the legend of Batman. This will all come back to Transformers in a moment, but first I'd like to quote Mr. Moore.

"Beyond the imagery, themes, and essential romance of the Dark Knight, Miller has also managed to shape The Batman into a true legend by... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mako Crab) http://thepaddedcell71381.yuku.com/topic/5645 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:55:47 GMT