Two-Face! TT's Cyborg! J. Michael Straczynski! All in one excellent lost gem of a comic!

[thehefner]

So after the last entry I posted, I discovered that this community has quieted down a good deal in the months since TDK's release. It appears that I'm late to the party, but I've still got a proverbial full keg for anyone who's interested

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[lenaf007]

Ooh this is really cool! I have to admit that I kinda skipped to the end to see what happened cause I'm at work atm. =P But the interplay between Harvey's personalities is just awesome to watch. I'll have to go back in later at home and read it over more carefully.

I really liked the way that Harvey always has a backup plan. That's always kind of playing up to his theme of 2's in the comics, but it really kind of speaks of his experience as DA. He's always prepared, and just when the hero thinks he's cornered him, out Harvey comes with another scheme. What's interesting is that his coin as always is what prevents him from becoming worse - but really he's far more dangerous than he's often given credit for.

What's also great about this comic, is that even though its older, it certainly doesn't hold back as far as content goes.

Harvey: "I killed her myself, not half an hour ago. Strangled her. Slowly. I enjoyed it. Would you like me to tell you what I did before that? How I

[thehefner]

Have you had a chance to reread it, for further reflection?

Yeah, even then, Straczynski was displaying the sheer talent he can display when he wants to.

What's interesting is that his coin as always is what prevents him from becoming worse - but really he's far more dangerous than he's often given credit for.

An excellent observation. It's both a crutch that keeps him broken, but it's also the one thing holding him back from becoming an entire monster.

And awesome! At present, I'm on the road, my internet access limited to whatever places I can find that carry Wi-Fi along Route 66 (I'm in El Reno, OK, westbound), but once things calm down and I have the time, I'll check it out!

[ani_coolgirl]

I'm pretty sure that is the most random thing I've seen in my life.

And that's saying a lot.

[thehefner]

Then clearly you've never seen Harvey Dent fighting a werewolf.

[rekindle956]

Thank you for posting

[thehefner]

"Gilda Greta?" Who's the Greta part? As for my feelings about Gilda, it's kind of complex. The short version is that I feel like she's a vitally important character whose potential has barely been explored or utilized in any truly poignant way since the 80's.

On scans_daily, I did a three-part post exploring the entire history of Gilda in comics and what she means or should mean to Harvey as a character. I'm gonna post these here sometime, but if you're interested in getting a head start, you can check them out here: Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. (Warning, though: I'm a little harsh toward THE LONG HALLOWEEN)

I've written a Harvey novel, currently in its fourth draft, and one of the primary focuses has been on finally trying to make Gilda as complex and important as she's always needed to be. I've always felt like once I've nailed her, I've nailed the book. I'm almost there.

Egads, I didn't even notice the pink skies. Oh shitty 80's coloring, how I do not miss you.

You're very welcome, thank *you* for your thoughtful

[rekindle956]

:)