Here's what we're doing - a little something different. The following is a post from Novice - you'll see her linked on the list to your left, under "Collaborators." She's a hell of a lass and I really appreciate her writing and enthusiasm about comics. Her alias isn't a misnomer - she's really quite new to comics and she managed to get me talking about Superman in a longwinded, rambling fashion that probably did nothing to clarify why people like our favorite Kryptonian. Anyway, here's what she has to say. I take umbrage with the world "Dear" to describe me, for what it's worth. Please take that with more than a grain of salt.
I realize that I could go on to Dorian�s or Mike�s (or
Kevin�s) site and just place a random comment, but
that seems rude. I could post this up on my blog, but
it isn�t comic blog, and only a few people would read
it (Love ya, Sam, Rick and Christina!)
Dear Kevin has graciously given me a stage for my
thoughts to throw up on.
My favorite Comic Book Character ever is Alfred
Pennyworth. He fascinates me. I think this is
because I know so little about him. Though, for all I
know, there is a wealth of Alfred information
available, and I just haven�t found it. I�m still in
the discovering stages.
Alfred is essentially Bruce Wayne�s Father. The
primary caregiver for most of his life, his influence
was vital in the shaping of the adult Bruce and of
Batman.
Any good parent would have plunked little Bruce into a
therapist�s office. Any good parent would never
encourage setting up a big ol� cave in the basement
and running around after criminals.
Alfred was a pretty sucky dad.
If Alfred had been a good father, there would have
been no Batman. There would have been no need. Bruce
would probably have chosen a career path for Justice,
but it would have been one that allowed him a less
solitary life. Spouse, kids, maybe.
I have seen a reference to this in �Dark Victory�. To
Alfred realizing the consequences of his parenting, I
mean. This could be why Dick Grayson is a little less
of an emotional disaster.
Of course, what would have become of Dick Grayson had
there never been a Batman?
That's what I think, anyway.
I ask you to realize, in the reading of this, that I
call myself �Novice�. I do not call myself �Super
Knowledgable Comic Chick� for a reason.
I�m probably overthinking this...I tend to do that.
I�m looking for anything folks, ideas, issue
recommendations.
Make fun of me on someone else�s site, please.
I realize that I could go on to Dorian�s or Mike�s (or
Kevin�s) site and just place a random comment, but
that seems rude. I could post this up on my blog, but
it isn�t comic blog, and only a few people would read
it (Love ya, Sam, Rick and Christina!)
Dear Kevin has graciously given me a stage for my
thoughts to throw up on.
My favorite Comic Book Character ever is Alfred
Pennyworth. He fascinates me. I think this is
because I know so little about him. Though, for all I
know, there is a wealth of Alfred information
available, and I just haven�t found it. I�m still in
the discovering stages.
Alfred is essentially Bruce Wayne�s Father. The
primary caregiver for most of his life, his influence
was vital in the shaping of the adult Bruce and of
Batman.
Any good parent would have plunked little Bruce into a
therapist�s office. Any good parent would never
encourage setting up a big ol� cave in the basement
and running around after criminals.
Alfred was a pretty sucky dad.
If Alfred had been a good father, there would have
been no Batman. There would have been no need. Bruce
would probably have chosen a career path for Justice,
but it would have been one that allowed him a less
solitary life. Spouse, kids, maybe.
I have seen a reference to this in �Dark Victory�. To
Alfred realizing the consequences of his parenting, I
mean. This could be why Dick Grayson is a little less
of an emotional disaster.
Of course, what would have become of Dick Grayson had
there never been a Batman?
That's what I think, anyway.
I ask you to realize, in the reading of this, that I
call myself �Novice�. I do not call myself �Super
Knowledgable Comic Chick� for a reason.
I�m probably overthinking this...I tend to do that.
I�m looking for anything folks, ideas, issue
recommendations.
Make fun of me on someone else�s site, please.
