12 Must-Read First Issues From The New DC You Line
11. Bat-Mite
One major goal of the DC You initiative is to produce a book for various demographics outside of the stereotypical comic geek; this includes creating books for younger readers. Considering that Batman is by far DCs most lucrative franchise, its no surprise that they chose Bat-Mite as one of their launch titles. Bat-Mite has a long-standing history in the DCU. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Bat-Mite made his first appearance in Detective Comics #267 (1959). Since then, Bat-Mite was written out of official cannon and was used sparingly until Grant Morrisons Batman: RIP (2008) storyline, where the character was re-established as a part of the Batman mythos. Written by comic veteran, Dan Jurgens, with Corin Howell on pencils, Bat-Mite is a six-issue mini-series that follows the misadventures of a fifth-dimensional imp named Bat-Mite as he tries to fix the characters of the DCU. The most current incarnation of the character is a departure from Morrisons vision, as Jurgans dials up the humour in this first issue. Bat-Mite has the distinct voice of an obnoxious imp who, if you met in real life, you would most likely want to punch. Howells art is whimsical and fun, as Bat-Mites facial expressions are energetic and bombastic. Its obvious what these guys were aiming for in this first issue: by the end of it, youll be humming the Animaniacs theme song.
Since childhood, Bryant has been an avid fan of superheroes, and he has been reading comic books since 2006. His full name is "George Bryant Lucas"; however, after enduring countless Darth Vader jokes, he has chosen to go by his middle name. Born and raised in the United States, Bryant is currently living with his lovely wife in the country side of Wiltshire County, UK. Bryant does suffer from a mild case of dyslexia; misspellings and homonyms are to be expected on occasion.
