Comments on: Batman meets the Lovecraft Mythos

By: Debbie M

Debbie M — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:59:42 +0000

“First of all, I’d like to say how saddened I am by the shootings in Denver. I know that we all are. I don’t understand what motivates someone to kill others.”
Yes per your statement I too am saddened with the loss of lives from the shootings in Denver. Watching the news this morning and seeing the lives that were shattered by one person brought tears to my eyes.

By: The Happy Ghoul

The Happy Ghoul — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:24:26 +0000

All right, I’ll play devil’s advocate here. I read this series and actually didn’t care for it. Not for any reasons relating to the quality per say, though (and I’m sure I’ll get rocks thrown at me for this) it does have something to do with the fact that Mignola doesn’t ring my bell. Just a matter of taste, not talent, I want that clear. And it probably has mostly to do with the obssessive sacredness in which I hold Batman villains. Do not enslave such a massive group of individuals to the service of something else, especially since, in my view, the villains he chose didn’t always work in the way he wanted them to. The artwork, however, is awesome and perfect for the story.

But I also think that I disliked it largely because it was unnecessary to “mix” Batman and the mythos. Batman wouldn’t be what it is without Lovecraft. Lady Lovecraft is right, it goes well beyond Arkham Asylum.

I also wrote a little piece about the influences of Lovecraft on Batman a few months ago and put it up on the Hubpages website. I think some would disagree with my definition of Lovecraftian, but when I read Lovecraft, it’s what I take away.

One of Nyralthotep’s masks IS clown white…

By: JAMES E PARSONS

JAMES E PARSONS — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:28:11 +0000

Reblogged this on genrerama.

By: John Evans (@Chaoseed)

John Evans (@Chaoseed) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:36:55 +0000

Mike Mignola also wrote a story called “Sanctum” about the legacy of an evil occultist; you can find it in the collection “Batman: Dark Legends”. There are some definite Lovecraftian vibes in that story. (The other stories in the collection aren’t really Lovecraftian, but they’re still dark–and enjoyable.)

By: Matt Carpenter

Matt Carpenter — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:48:20 +0000

Well, I had been holding off for a few years but this finally prompted me to buy all 3 issues.

By: Adam Baker

Adam Baker — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:11:43 +0000

I too am a HUGE Batman and Lovecraft fan. And when these books came out it was like the planets algned just right. I love these books! I wish they would release it as a hardback novel.

Not to mention some of the best n the comic industry in here (in my opinion ) Like Dave Stewart , by far the absolute best colorist out there right now. If you don’t believe me, check out his work with Eric Powell and the Goon. And his stuff he colored for Carey Nord and Conan!

By: Lady Lovecraft

Lady Lovecraft — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:49:54 +0000

Excellent books and a fun read! But honestly, the Arkham Asylum is as Lovecraftian as it gets at times … I wrote an article (in german) a few years ago for a german Batman page, trying to explain the connections between both universes. Turns out there far more than one would suspect … and it’s not just the Asylum …

By: Sam Cowan

Sam Cowan — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:33:37 +0000

Wow, this looks really good! Wonder if there will be any sort of reprint or collected edition?

As for Colorado, I am at a loss for words, as I always am when these sorts of things occur. I agree with your sentiments, and to a degree with Houellebecq. A few days ago I was re-reading “The Medusa” by Thomas Ligotti, which contends “[w]e may hide from horror only in the heart of horror.” Indeed.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:25:15 +0000

My brain is currently oozing out of my ears at the sheer epicness of Batman and Lovecraft together. Then you tease us with The Doctor and Lovecraft? Yep, there goes my drool reflex.

By: spectreguy

spectreguy — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:03:06 +0000

Loved these books!