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Joey Cavalieri talks BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

By Joey Cavalieri

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J. Michael Straczynski wrote to remind me that this December is the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. (I say “remind me” as if I’d been in it!) He’s not bringing it up so I can futz with its Wikipedia entry. It’s because with the current issue of THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, he sends the Flash into the thick of it…to meet the Blackhawks, no less. We’ve done a few Flash stories but you’ve never read one like this! Barry Allen battles on the side of the Allied forces in World War II, in an adventure in which every incident is as unexpected as the premise!

Talking of “allied forces,” that sure describes BRAVE & BOLD. In the book’s grand tradition, JMS is lining up some inventive and even offbeat alliances to feature every issue. Seen the Batman/Dial H for Hero adventure? Everybody’s still buzzing about that one! Snag one if your local store has any left!

In the offing is a Batman/Brother Power the Geek team-up (Brother! Power! The! Geek!). Then, Doctor Fate and Green Lantern see whether or not magic can trump willpower. Jesus Saiz is drawing that one now even as I write this, and he’s having a blast doing it! He really knocked it out of the park on that “Dial H” issue, and he gets better every month!

If you love these Silver Age characters, JMS will remind you why you do! If you never did, or you’ve never heard of them, these new stories will show you why people still talk about them…and why they endure!

(Dude, the Geek abides!)

Your pal,
–Joey

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5 Responses to “Joey Cavalieri talks BRAVE AND THE BOLD”

  1. captobtuse says on October 23rd, 2009 at 7:08 pm :

    As a Silver Ager myself, I can’t adequately express how much I’m enjoying this title right now. Brave and the Bold has always been my very favorite title, and Waid’s run was good fun, but I really appreciate the stand alone stories Straczynski is writing. He’s showing everyone that you don’t need big events, crossovers and continuity-heavy stories to tell a gripping, touching, compelling and entertaining tale that are a strong mix of action and character development. I’m also fond of the timelessness Straczynski’s first issue especially. It was never clear who was wearing the cape and cowl. It could have been Bruce Wayne or Dick Grayson. The characters and team-ups being showcased are also great fun. I really wish DC offered more books like this and the stories in Wednesday Comics. I think it would make the DCU much more accessible to new and casual readers.

  2. westwallywest says on October 24th, 2009 at 10:58 am :

    Nice story, great art.

  3. Speed Reading: B&B, JLA Monopoly, and More « Speed Force says on October 24th, 2009 at 7:43 pm :

    [...] Cavalieri talks about the Battle of the Bulge and Brave and the Bold #28, this week’s J. Michael Straczynski/Jesus Saiz team-up between the Flash and the Blackhawks. [...]

  4. s8ntmark says on October 25th, 2009 at 8:11 am :

    I LOVE the quirky Silver Age characters! Can’t wait for the Batman/Brother Power team up! :D

  5. braddock says on October 26th, 2009 at 1:50 am :

    This really was an instant classic, these two JMS/Saiz issues were enough for me to add B&tB to my pull-list. Good on you for giving them the freedom to do something like this.

    I want a Mr. Tawky Tawny/Jimmy Olson team-up. Green tweed, bow-ties, unite.

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