Mark Millar creating the White Knight?

Mark Millar creating the White Knight?

Batman is the Joker?

By JesuCrisco - Dec 05, 2009 11:12 AM EST
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Source: http://io9.com/5419354/kick+ass-creators-new-comic-is-dark-knight-mash+up

"Wanted" and "Kick-Ass" creator Mark Millar has unveiled his latest Marvel Comics creation. Between the high concept and promotional image released, it's as if he's daring DC to think about legal action. Ballsy or insane? You be the judge.

"Nemesis," a new series created and owned by Millar and his "Civil War" collaborator doesn't just look like the Joker's smile painted on an all-white-costumed Batman's face-- it's literally "What if Batman was the Joker?" Millar explained to Comic Book Resources:

"Yeah, a lot of people who've read it have been coming up with hilarious tag-lines. "What if Batman was The Joker?" is the tame one. "What if Batman was a total c*nt?" is maybe my favorite, although it's hardly going to be an ad. [It's] a reversal of the Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark archetype. What if this genius billionaire was just this total shit, and the only thing that stood between him and a city was the cops? It's Batman versus Commissioner Gordon, in a weird way. Or maybe a super-villain version of "Se7en." A billionaire anarchist up against ordinary people. The Joker's the best thing in the Batman movies, so this guy is a bit of an amalgamation of all the stuff we like."


Jesu: There has also been speculation that Millar has been pursued to develop this story into a movie. What do you all think of this idea? How does it feel to have Bob Kane's masterpiece kinda ripped off and put into a carnival mirror? I love Batman and it's a bit unsettling that the character in Nemesis is based somewhat off him. At least it's not a reboot. I'd say it's a distorted re-imagining.

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Talontd
Talontd - 12/5/2009, 12:41 PM
Sounds like an awesome concept! As long as the "Commissioner Gordon" character is strong enough, i could def see this working.


Oh yea, looks like your article could use this:


But you should thank JOSHW24, he posted the pic first on this site.

Oh yea, FIRST!!!!!! @LEEE! :-p
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/5/2009, 1:08 PM
Talontd @ FISTER!!! ; P



damn Talontd, that don't look too much like the JOKER lol, whats MARK thinking!!

Its gonna be CAPTAIN MARVEL all over again! : D
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 12/5/2009, 2:22 PM
Bizzare! I love Mark Millar's stuff. I'm sure I'll pick it up.
Wadey09
Wadey09 - 12/5/2009, 2:30 PM
@LEEE
what movie is that clip from?
ManOfIron
ManOfIron - 12/5/2009, 3:11 PM
Geoff John's twitter said he was writing something (can't remember) and that he's not gonna cheat and make his batman turn into the joker, "cuz that's just cheating" lol
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/5/2009, 3:11 PM
I think this series will be brilliant like everything else Millar and McNiven do - it'll make an awesome movie as well!!! My new avatar is in fact Nemesis, lol! :D

Guys, check out my DEFENDERS FAN CAST when you get chance! :)

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=12456
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 12/5/2009, 3:29 PM
C'mon Wadey, you can't tell it's Robocop?
JesuCrisco
JesuCrisco - 12/5/2009, 4:07 PM
Thanks guys for the comments. I've been on this site back when Supermike still commented. I guess I finally decided to do some good on this earth and contribute to this website.
StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 12/5/2009, 4:11 PM
looks cool. Millar is a smart guy in making great ideas.
DarkWebs
DarkWebs - 12/5/2009, 4:14 PM
This would make a great animated feature. With the success of previous DC animated features I think this would do really well. Good Find Jesu
jusme6
jusme6 - 12/5/2009, 4:25 PM
Looks really stupid. Except it's Mark Millar writing it, so I know it's gonna kick ass (hey that's an unintended pun!). There's always a method to Millar's madness.
Wadey09
Wadey09 - 12/5/2009, 5:28 PM
@Tobuttica
Dude I haven't seen Robocop in years!
I love that movie, recognized the scene and the arm, but couldn't place it!
and dont't scrutinize me for not watching it in a while....
i lack neccessary funds to acquire all of the movies on my list!
but hey:
i am willing to accept donations.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 12/5/2009, 7:09 PM
This looks to be wild enough to be considered a "must read."

LEEE: cool new avatar

josh: cool new avatar

I saw this one earlier and had to change mine also. I thought it was perfect for me.

TheUnknown
TheUnknown - 12/5/2009, 9:45 PM
so did this guy fall in chemicals too? or just paints his face?
TheDemonHunter
TheDemonHunter - 12/5/2009, 10:35 PM
They're doing this as an ongoing series....? Seriously...? Marvel is devoting resources to publishing an ongoing monthly series about a mass murderer who has the resources, skills, and appearance of Batman...? I'm going to have to presume that this is set in its own separate continuity if it's really just about the cops vs. this guy. That's about the only way I could see it working.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 12/6/2009, 12:09 AM
Hey guys check out my new Superman story in fan fic! It is nothing like any other Superman movie out there!

To see the story, click on the skull!

Spilox
Spilox - 12/6/2009, 8:05 AM
This sounds cool :D
I agree with Rickly
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/6/2009, 5:46 PM
HAWKS @ Cool new AVATAR too man!!! ; D

WADEY @ ??? Thats [frick]ing ROBOCOP dude lol?!
Osiris
Osiris - 12/7/2009, 1:05 PM
looks pretty sweet...
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