Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 13hThis design of Brainiac made Metallo obsolete. Who needs Metallo when Brainiac can do everything he can do? Compared head to head, Brainiac always wins. That’s why I prefer Brainiac as a green-skinned alien with mental powers. It’s better for Superman’s big bads to be distinctive 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 23hForgotten? By whom? This feels like engagement bait and I bit 100
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 23hHe plumbs the emotional depths of his roles. Makes perfect sense 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Does DC have a better proxy for Satan? There’s Hades from the Wonder Woman books. But Greek mythology kind of exists within its own boundaries. There’s Lucifer from Sandman. I’ve always liked the look of Satanus from the Superman books. But he’d need an upgrade to lord over the likes of Etrigan 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The bigger problem is that Neron doesn’t really work, does he? DC tried hard in the ‘90s to build him up but those efforts fizzled. Why? Does he come off as a pale copy of Mephisto? Or is it his design? Maybe the basic bad guy battle suit doesn’t look devilish enough? 210
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 04/10/2026That terrible costume did NOT make Dr. Polaris any more interesting 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026If I had to guess, it probably has something to do with that outfit 020
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026“I believe that you are the devil himself!” he cried. Holmes smiled at the compliment. 😈 (from The Adventure of the Devil's Foot) 020
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026And Gargantua! Never forgetyoutu.beWonder Woman vs Gargantua (Round 1) Brand New Version! 1080P BDYouTube video by Wonder Woman TV HD 030
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Back in the ‘90s, I used to be amazed when I met someone who hadn’t seen Star Wars (the original movie that started it all). Pop culture seemed much more evenly distributed back then. Blind spots don’t surprise me any more, even “major” ones 011
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Never heard of “Choosin’ Texas” until this article came out. I assume it’s a song? I don’t know why it’s surprising that certain cultural currents don’t intersect considering the extent of siloed media consumption. 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I was always a Superman fan through the Donner movies and the Superfriends cartoon. But the Exiled arc made me a comic collector. 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Still images are the best way for me to appreciate silent movies. The visuals are often truly striking as with this one. But as soon as you add movement, the exaggerated pantomime style of acting really dulls my enjoyment 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Interesting. Gives me strong vibes of Shade, the Changing Man. But this cover came first. Looks like Steve was working through an idea 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026So the villains are Felix Faust, Lex Luthor, Joker, Chronos, Weather Wizard and…who is the last guy? 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Is there a place on a list like this for network shows that proved their relevance with longevity? NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, Big Bang Theory, etc. Don’t forget that Jim Parsons won 4 Emmys for playing Sheldon Cooper. These shows have an impact that gets overlooked 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Didn’t know he was a fanyoutu.beWiseguy introYouTube video by beer8112 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The Press, former home of the Portland Press Herald. Hope you enjoyed your visit to my hometown 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Two steps forward, one step back. Medusa is a push as a new creation. And they corrected their mistake with Sandman, so it’s a win overall 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Sandman was the most egregious to me, probably because I’m so accustomed to his usual color palette that the change felt wrong. Like he was put through a bad photo filter 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Are they all in matching purple costumes in the issue’s interior? Or is that coloring on the cover supposed to indicate that they are lurking in the shadows while sneaking up on our heroes? 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I don't know who you are. Just a friend from another star. 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Loved it when it came out. Haven’t reread it since. Really cemented the idea of metahumans. Gave Captain Atom a major push. Seems largely forgotten because it didn’t rewrite DC continuity. But that’s what I like about it 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Not to be that guy but… Jim was the puppeteer for Ernie. Frank Oz puppeteered Bert. 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Aquaman greets the Star Trek IV crew: “I heard you need help talking to humpback whales” 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Sherlock Data matches wits with Detective Chimp 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Geordi to Cyclops: “Your visor can do WHAT???” 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Such a clunky title. It reads like “annexed” 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026And who were the other headliners? Mandarin (meh) and Force Works (woof). Did Marvel WANT the title to fail? 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026For sure, if there’s one definitive Aquaman story, that’s it. And it’s solid. But I’m talking about something that transcends the medium and becomes a touchstone for adaptations. As good as it is, I’m not sure even that story fits my (admittedly high) criteria 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026And then I see the incredible art in this article and I feel like I’ve missed out. They’re not just great Aquaman artists, they’re great artists’ artists 030
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I struggle to think of great, broadly influential storylines starring Aquaman. Great moments, yes. And he’s undeniably a keystone character for DC. But without a signature arc to make him a mainstay of the trade market, I haven’t delved too deeply into his publishing history 200
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I adore Adam West. But I think I actually laughed harder at Lego Batman 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Whenever I see a cover with the Whitman trade dress and no issue number, I feel a burning rage in the pit of my gut 100
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026But for a bright, shining moment in the first issue of Byrne’s post-Crisis flagship series, Metallo was THE big robotic threat to Superman. I’m sick of endless reboots. But à case like this reminds me why it’s so appealing to get back to basics and ditch the dead weight 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Then there’s Cyborg Superman. We just saw the Engineer with her nano-tech in the latest Superman movie. And does anyone but me remember Conduit. Heck, you could even throw in Computo from Clark’s adventures with the Legion 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Brainiac is probably the biggest offender. When he leans into his robotic form, he completely overshadows Metallo. For that reason, I prefer Brainiac as a green-skinned alien defined by his mental powers 110
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I wish creators had rallied around Metallo as Superman’s premiere robotic nemesis. He tends to get lost in the shuffle when so many of Supes’ foes are partially or wholly robotic 100
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026It’s a good thing Hal didn’t punch that demon in the junk since he’s wearing yellow trunks 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Do you mean the 1897 novel by Bran Stoker? Or a print adaptation of the 1992 movie Bram Stoker’s Dracula? 020
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I continue to watch all of the live action DC adaptations out of lingering affection for my childhood idols. But the last one that I truly enjoyed is probably…Wonder Woman 000
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I was in middle school and welcomed every post-Crisis revamp that DC tried. I’m still open to this look for Firestorm. Though his classic look is striking, it’s too stuck in the disco era. However adult me isn’t a fan of the fire elemental concept. Being nuclear is fundamental to the character 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Was the chemically induced Cheshire Cat a gift for his buddy, Mad Hatter? 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I’m always excited when one of my requests is chosen. But THREE? That’s an embarrassment of riches. Especially when Nick Perks and Brendan Tobin deliver such amazing art. You guys are great! 010
Captain Basil @rathbone2pick.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I still haven’t seen Fillion on the series yet. Did I miss a post-credit scene or something? 100
