DC Animated: "Apocalypse"

Diana: "The Title is EASY to misconstrue."

Well this is compare and contrast with the graphic novel that I recently read: Superman/Batman Vol. 2: Supergirl. Both fairly 'old' but again, I am a 'new' fan of DC so suffice to say, I'm behind a bit on a few things. That goes for both movie and comic book wise.

The whole joke with the title not only applies to the Trinity lack of homage, but also to the fact that it should've really just adhered to the Comic Book's title which is "Supergirl". The whole duration of the movie/graphic novel is that there are opposing forces that holds the thread of the Kara's fate on the Universe. Batman not concurring with Superman but abide by Wonder Woman's ways, then we have Darkseid who is, Darkseid; plain jane testament of Evil and just wants to extort all the powers this new Krytonian has to offer as his villainess general; which completes his harem fantasy if you ask me long with Granny Goodness.

Aside from the title, there are a few things that is different from the graphic novel. One most prominent thing is that you won't see a plethora of DC characters as you do in the graphic novel. I'm not entirely sure whether to say that it was too much artwork or perhaps there are legalities involved, but again, the ending scene where Superman reintroduces Kara as Supergirl, it's not a barrage of colorful Heroes and Heroines, instead it's insipid bare legged sensual but ass kicking Amazons to serenade the "Maiden of Might"(oh my god that is a funny name) in her entrance as the panty shot cousin of the Man of Steel.

Oh yeah. Supergil gets a bondage scene as well. Nothing like an apparatus to deter super strength from tearing apart meager ropes, huh, Kara?

Okay, moving on then. Let's talk about the other thing that is a big difference in the movie adaptation of the graphic novel.

The battle scenes! Wonder Woman and Barda's fight against the Furies was probably one of the best damn fight scene I have seen in an animated movie. And yes there is a bondage scene in that one as well.

Well, an innuendo of such considering that the whip donning gal(don't know her name and don't bother to care) got her face kneed in with Barda's hands bound behind her. Okay moving on from that preference, seriously, it was such an enthralling display of skill from both these warrior women! A cat fight with serious tooth and claw involve and a few whips and lassos, toss in some blades and juggernaut strength and we have ourselves a battle maiden fan service! A bit of mature scenes of blood and violence is at hand and it served it just right. It wouldn't be a very provocative fight without such shows; basically, this isn't your animated series of Batman and the JLA.

The Superman/Supergirl v.s. Darkseid scene was also something to gawk at. While Superman pretty much got the tar beat out of him, Supergirl stood up to the plate and gave Darkseid a beating for a few minutes. Again a rather whimsical way of exploiting what this gal COULD do in the battlefield against a powerhouse(and a rather mundane fighter; mr. OMEGA BEAMS) by the artist's hand! And it really showed a good display of just how dangerous Darkseid is even with two whose strength and abilities are akin to one another! Let me blatantly point out that this fight scene served more justice than the graphic novel!

A lack luster in contrast.

Sadly, as much as I wanted to see it, Batman got very little appraisal in his fight scenes. Well, what little he did have in the graphic novel against Darkseid was taken away, though again, everything else that made Batman who he is in the graphic novel was accentuated with Kevin Conroy's voice behind it. Still, he was kind of lame fisticuffs wise.

At any given rate, while still adhering to the story and updating the fight scenes, this movie did a stellar job. I recommend it; at least rent it for a frugal price. I enjoyed both book and movie honestly, but I have my qualms about one and the other as well as my liking. But what both don't lack is...

Wonderful.

Ahem. Anyways! That's it for now. Oh, if you want visuals of the "Maiden of Might" in her duds, you won't get a whole hell of a lot of it in this movie.

S'about it.

Superman & Batman vol. 2: Supergirl

I did mention that there is something about the Lost Daughter of Krypton that is rather alluring, did I not(Catching My Attention). I know, I'm a bit behind since the 'first appearance' of Kara was way back when in 2007, but one can't fully admonish me because I wasn't really into DC until the revelation of the New 52. So at any given rate, here we are now and I'm 'catching up' with the lore of Superman's cousin.

The first few 'days' of Supergirl was introduced with the 'Trinity's'(or actually the powerhouse duo of Superman and Batman) second volume which was called: 'Supergirl'. Truthfully, I never really found out about this graphic novel until I watched the movie adaptation. Michael Turner was the main artist for the book and there is something whimsical and alluring about the way he draws women; he did justice with Supergirl, though some of his men look a bit odd. Perhaps he is one of those that is just more adaptable to the female side of the art. Regardless, overall it was good to look at and Batman looked like Batman. The art wasn't something to abhor but again I was more impressed with his female drawings than I was with his men. Or maybe perhaps I'm not the biggest fan of looking at Superman in his old red underwear-Tights-cape-classic apparel.

The story puts Supergirl into the spotlight in a way that is, sad to say, cliched. Though I won't disdain completely since it is a good way to introduce the newly formed Girl of Steel into DC universe in that time. Apparently a girl who has more power than Superman(the ship has modified yellow sun rays in them so she spent a lot of time super tanning), the likes of Batman and Wonder Woman both concurred that her powers cannot just go uncheck and she needs proper training while Superman nonchalantly just wants to introduce her to the world the same way that he was. Regardless of the fact the Man of Steel and the two had qualms with the two options and even Kara herself is not even allowed a choice since they just see her as a naive and super powered teenager. And Super powered is just the thing that a certain someone sees in her.

That's a lot of booty. Wonderful.

Yup, none other than the Thanos of the DC universe, Darkseid. While everyone of course wants to lead this young gal to the good road whether through formalities of feminine military or civilian triviality, Darkseid who delves into evil doing with great vehemence, of course wants to raise the would be Supergirl as an entity of pure evil. The untapped powers in his opinion should be standing side by side with him in Apokolips(with Granny Goodness... lol). Of course the Trinity would have nothing of the sort and when Supergirl was taken in by Darkseid(a huge battle occurred in which I'll just keep the details out of sight), they implore a former Apokolips resident, Barda(for a pretty girl, that name sure is cringing) and the four of them invade Darkseid's ball of fire of a planet. 

After all is said and done, Kara finally dons the famous-sensually-panty-shot-skirt-filled Supergirl outfit.  Well, another fisticuffs transpires between Darkseid and the Man of Steel, but we'll skip that as well until I do the comparison between the movie and this graphic novel.  The whole JLA and the myriad of other popular teams of DC at that time are introduced to the new Supergirl and well, the endeavor of a young lost Daughter of Krypton begins. The first of her series is called 'Power' and I read it as well and sometime down the road I will be doing a recap on it. As for this graphic novel? Again I enjoyed it. Art overall had the proper aesthetics though watching the movie first, I was a bit torn since I did enjoy somethings in the movie more than the book; regardless, if anyone wants to get to know the new Supergirl before the New 52, this book offers it. I'd say for the price I paid after a few so years, it was damn good.