http://captainotter.today.com The world's foremost comic book blog written by otters. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:48:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Captain Otter carries an unabashed, beyond fanboy-ish obsession to Batman.  And today we have two crazy ideas from both Marvel and DC about the Caped Crusader. Let's look at Marvel's latest project.  Okay, so this isn't "Batman", but it's as close to plagiarism as I can imagine.  Mark Millar, who I ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/11/crazy-new-batman-and-superman-titles/ ♭Hey la, day la, my Batman's back! ♭ We have alot of crazy upcoming Batman stories.  I was writing an article on that when I discovered this much more important piece of information.  Bruce Wayne is back. Wait, that's not enough for you?  The glorious return of arguably the greatest hero, and ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/09/bruce-wanye-back-with-a-vengeance/ I find this really funny.  We recently found out that Quentin Tarantino was offered Green Lantern, and turned it down.  Today, Ryan Reynolds talked a bit about the upcoming Deadpool movie.  Who does he think should direct it?  Tarantino.  Maybe these two were destined to be together, somehow.  And even though ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/07/deadpool-sets-sights-on-tarantino/ Here's a quick post about something I thought was really clever.  See, when movies are being made, some go under working titles.  This way, they can hide themselves from the general public and film in relative peace.  The most famous example is Blue Harvest, which is what George Lucas decided to ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/05/thor-and-captain-america-secrecy/ A whiles back, I mentioned how I was trying to go out and read more DC titles.  With a new Batman in town, I thought it might be a good place to jump on.  There are tons of books in the Bat family.  One of the titles I checked out ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/04/batman-and-robin-is-the-trippiest-book-out-there/ Mr. Worthington's stock just rose in my book.  The up and coming actor's first big role was in Terminator Salvation, and will be appearing in James Cameron's Avatar this month.  These are all big movies, and I think the guy has alot of potential.  Why do I all of the ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/03/sam-worthington-is-awesome/ Oh, we have fun news today.  First of all, guess who almost directed Green Lantern?  Quentin Tarantino.  Sure, the guy seems like someone who would love reading comics.  But directing it?  I don't want to imagine what that would have turned out like.  Is Tarrantino even capable of making a ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/12/03/green-lantern-and-hawkeye-updates/ A second extra post today.  Why?  I just wanted to make sure all of you guys saw this.  Most of the rumors on Iron Man 2 are slowing down now that filming is done, so all we can do is wait for the trailer and any posters.  AND HERE IT ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/11/30/iron-man-meets-war-machine/ To the average movie goer, when you think "comic book movies", you immediately think "superhero movies".  This is a fair assessment, don't get me wrong.  Most comic book movies are about superheroes, and most superhero movies are based on comics.  Hancock is one of the few exceptions to the second ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/11/30/what-a-bunch-of-losers/ Today is the day we're all supposed to remeber what to be thankful for.  Or something like that.  So what in comics am I thankful for?  Read on my friends, read on. 1. Kenneth Branagh directing Thor.  This news was announced almost a year ago, and I was thrilled when I ... http://captainotter.today.com/2009/11/27/what-im-thankful-for/