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    Default THE BAT SIGNAL: Chip Kidd Discusses "Batman: Death by Design"

    Chip Kidd discusses his upcoming graphic novel, "Batman: Death By Design," illustrated by Dave Taylor, which the acclaimed graphic designer describes as the 1930s' Batman movie that was never made.


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    The preview looks good, but did they use the term "beta-testing" in the 1930's? I honestly don't know, but it sounds more like a term invented since the computer revolution.

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    I was on the fence initially with this one, but this interview sold me! Sounds like a fun project with a creative team who are truly passionate about the work they put in.

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    Book is coming out this coming Wed, not June 6. Its on Diamond's shipping lists.

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    Quote Originally Posted by starquack View Post
    The preview looks good, but did they use the term "beta-testing" in the 1930's? I honestly don't know, but it sounds more like a term invented since the computer revolution.
    It does sound a little anachronistic, but I looked into it and I guess IBM used such terms as early as the 30's.

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    Default DCnU: Death By Design

    Quote Originally Posted by CBR News View Post
    Chip Kidd discusses his upcoming graphic novel, "Batman: Death By Design," illustrated by Dave Taylor, which the acclaimed graphic designer describes as the 1930s' Batman movie that was never made.


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    Then again everybody could save a few bucks and read Dean Motter's Mister X instead. Just sayin'.

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    I'm not entirely sure why you'd have to chose one or the other.

    You can have more than one story with great architecture.

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    I'm quite interested in this, waiting for reviews but will probably buy it. Art is amazing and it sounds like something different and thoughtful.

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    The art in this really is beautiful. And the story sounds really fascinating. People should give it a try. I know I will.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thwhtGuardian View Post
    I'm not entirely sure why you'd have to chose one or the other.

    You can have more than one story with great architecture.
    Exactly my thoughts. I'll be checking out this one, and I'll try to find Mr. X in TPB whenever it's available.

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    I am sure getting this! I am a fan of the original 1930's Batman and the designs looks sensational!

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    I'm looking forward to this. I have it pre-ordered on Amazon. I loved Dave Taylor's work back in the 90s when he was on SotB, it'll be great to see some new Bat stuff from him. This book seems to have an interesting concept too.
    Top 5 favorite current books (in no particular order): Batman Inc., Batman, Batman and Robin, Daredevil, Superior Spider-Man

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    if anyone lives in the UK or better yet anywhere near Manchester then....

    Comics great Dave Taylor to sign at Travelling Man Manchester on Sat 9th June at 4pm.

    i hope my pre order arrives by then, shipping on amazon has changed to the 8th June and i dont really want to buy it twice, may have to cancel my amazon order if it doesn't ship this week

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