Will Comics Lighten Up? The Definitive Test

Allegedly, post-Infinite Crisis DC Comics will be lighter in tone and more joyful than the dour and boring comics of the last few years.

I remain skeptical.

However, I have figured out a test. A test to determine if the DC line has indeed regained its capacity for wonder and fun...

Read a new issue of Batman and ask yourself:



Would the current creative team be willing to have The Dark Knight sneak past sentries by wearing a big glass diving helmet with a fake seagull on top? Could they recognize the breathtaking awesomeness of the stunt?

You know in your hearts that "Batman with a gull on his noggin" is a beautiful moment in comics. James Bond stole this bit in Goldfinger, for cryin' out loud. That's impressive.

If the answer is "no, Batman would never do that," then the DC bigwigs are talking through their hats, and we're still stuck with comics that confuse depression for depth.

If the answer is "yes, Batman just might strap a fake bird to his head," then let us rejoice, for fun has come back to town.!)

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