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RubberLotus · 10-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Which underrated Bat-author's stories do you like better?

matthewaos · 10-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Can I vote for both? They are both great I think, difficult choise.

nepenthes · 10-21-2009, 02:37 PM

Underrated? Since when

Dougie Moench is one of my Batman favourite writers so I'll have to say him. I like his purple prose and dramatic sense. His first run needs to be put in some collections.

Sn4tcH · 10-21-2009, 02:39 PM

Grant, easy. I don't like Moench

Lorendiac · 10-21-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubberLotus

Which underrated Bat-author's stories do you like better?

Moench's first long run as a Bat-author -- about three and a half years on two then-linked titles in the mid-80s -- is one of my favorites. My opinion of it is well ahead of my feelings about Alan Grant's long run (some of which I admit I have not read).

On the other hand, my opinion of Moench's second long run, in the 1990s, is not nearly as high -- regrettably.

WorstThingUS · 10-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Alan Grant. Doug Moench was horrible on Batman. I couldn't believe this was the same guy who wrote Master of Kung Fu.

And where's your poll, dude?

RubberLotus · 10-21-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorstThingUS

Alan Grant. Doug Moench was horrible on Batman. I couldn't believe this was the same guy who wrote Master of Kung Fu.

And where's your poll, dude?

I honestly fear that if I post a poll, I will not be able to resist putting in a "NEITHER! CHUCK DIXON PWNS ALL!" option.

Crimson Knightman · 10-21-2009, 04:05 PM

I'm a fan of both Doug and Alan's work. If I really had to choose, I would ultimately go in favor of Alan Grant.

CocktailXYZ · 10-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Early Alan Grant was incredible. Late Alan Grant not so much.

jgiannantoni05 · 10-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Alan Grant. His Tec and Batman runs are criminally uncollected (virtually).

I only liked Moench in the early 80's, didn't really dig his 90's run with Jones.

Alan Grant had the most balanced conception of Batman: somewhere b/w Miller's grittiness and O'Neil's humanity.

Boy Constrictor · 10-21-2009, 07:20 PM

i've only read a few things by them here and there when i was younger

any specific recs?

i have red rain btw, are the sequels worth it?

Babylon23 · 10-21-2009, 07:40 PM

Moench. I loved his 90's run with Kelly Jones. I was never a fan of Grant's work on Batman, although I love his 2000AD work.

**Captain Jim** · 10-21-2009, 08:40 PM

Definitely Alan Grant. Loved his stuff. Loved Moench on Moon Knight and Master of Kung Fu but was disappointed in his Batman work (though I think I'd agree that his first run was better than his second).

DrewC · 10-21-2009, 10:22 PM

Easy choice: Moench

dupersuper · 10-22-2009, 01:38 AM

Moench

I LOVED the conversation between him and Chase when they 1st met chasing 1of the Clayfaces...
"I don't have powers."
"But if you did, would you use them...to prevent suffering?"
"That's not fair!"
"Nor is suffering..."

View Poll Results: Which Bat-scribe do you like better?
Doug Moench	7	43.75%
Alan Grant	9	56.25%
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10-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
RubberLotus I support LuffyXRobin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,780	Doug Moench vs. Alan Grant Which underrated Bat-author's stories do you like better? __________________ Alan Moore is Rasputin. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise knows it. The Joker Wiki. Don't contribute. Just enjoy & spread the word. Won against MunchKING 9/7/09

10-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
matthewaos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 4,015	Can I vote for both? They are both great I think, difficult choise. __________________ www.myspace.com/artofsimplicity https://twitter.com/Matthewaos www.ghostiesbungalow.com

10-21-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
nepenthes deep green Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,175	Underrated? Since when Dougie Moench is one of my Batman favourite writers so I'll have to say him. I like his purple prose and dramatic sense. His first run needs to be put in some collections. __________________ AGENTS OF ATLAS, Air, Batman & Robin, Daytripper, Detective Comics, Greek Street, Incredible Herc, Northlanders, Secret Six, Shade, Streets of Gotham, Sweet Tooth, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, The Unwritten

10-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
Sn4tcH Continuity Is Life Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,139	Grant, easy. I don't like Moench __________________ Batmite76 Batman Continuity Project - PM if you want to help! CBR Forum Thread DC Fourm Thread

10-21-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
WorstThingUS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 4,090	Alan Grant. Doug Moench was horrible on Batman. I couldn't believe this was the same guy who wrote Master of Kung Fu. And where's your poll, dude?

10-21-2009, 04:05 PM	#8
Crimson Knightman The Red Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In Pandora's Box Posts: 314	I'm a fan of both Doug and Alan's work. If I really had to choose, I would ultimately go in favor of Alan Grant.

10-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#9
CocktailXYZ Shiva Knows Best Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 142	Early Alan Grant was incredible. Late Alan Grant not so much.

10-21-2009, 05:15 PM	#10
jgiannantoni05 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847	Alan Grant. His Tec and Batman runs are criminally uncollected (virtually). I only liked Moench in the early 80's, didn't really dig his 90's run with Jones. Alan Grant had the most balanced conception of Batman: somewhere b/w Miller's grittiness and O'Neil's humanity. __________________ Lex Luthor: Think about it, Clark. My intellect, your powers. Together we could rule this world. We'll walk as gods among men. Clark Kent: You're not a god. I'm not even sure you're human. Lex Luthor: Are you? Lex Luthor: I want you to remember this day, Clark. I want you to remember that despite all your amazing powers, there was one man that beat you. Maybe this was always our destiny. How sad. Last edited by jgiannantoni05; 10-21-2009 at 05:17 PM.

10-21-2009, 07:20 PM	#11
Boy Constrictor New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 70	i've only read a few things by them here and there when i was younger any specific recs? i have red rain btw, are the sequels worth it?

10-21-2009, 07:40 PM	#12
Babylon23 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,337	Moench. I loved his 90's run with Kelly Jones. I was never a fan of Grant's work on Batman, although I love his 2000AD work.

10-21-2009, 08:40 PM	#13
Captain Jim Gotham Guardian Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: northeastern Ohio Posts: 9,370	Definitely Alan Grant. Loved his stuff. Loved Moench on Moon Knight and Master of Kung Fu but was disappointed in his Batman work (though I think I'd agree that his first run was better than his second). __________________ Jim Zimmerman moderator, CBR Batman forum (1999 to 2002 and 2007 to present) co-moderator emeritus, CBR DC Universe forum (2005 to 2007) moderator emeritus, CBR CrossGen forum (2002 to 2004)

10-21-2009, 10:22 PM	#14
DrewC Miskatonic U! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 15	Easy choice: Moench

10-22-2009, 01:38 AM	#15
dupersuper Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,898	Moench I LOVED the conversation between him and Chase when they 1st met chasing 1of the Clayfaces... "I don't have powers." "But if you did, would you use them...to prevent suffering?" "That's not fair!" "Nor is suffering..." __________________ pull list; Superman,Action,Supergirl,WofNK, Secret 6,BatmanReborn books, WW,JLA,JSA,GL,GLC,Blackest Night,TeenTitans,PowerGirl,BoosterGold,Superman/Batman, Irredeemable,IDWStarTrek,Xfiles,DrWho,Incredibles, SherlockHolmes,TheBoys,TheMighty,XFactor,Super Powers,TinyTitans, Superfriends tpb runs to complete; 100Bullets,Lucifer, PunisherMax,Hitman,Preacher,Transmetropolitan, Invisibles,DoomPatrol,Bone,Boneyard,Y,Authority, Promethea,WalkingDead,StrangersinParadise,ExMachin a,DCShowcaseGiants

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