An episode of the long-running Smallville, written by a DC Comics scribe, directed by one of the show's stars, and featuring a classic DC character.No, not "Absolute Justice." That was something of a train wreck.
Instead I refer to last night's episode, "Warrior." It was written by Bryan Q. Miller (recent scribe of Batgirl & Teen Titans), directed by Allison Mack, and featured the return of Zatanna in a supporting role.
And it was a good deal of fun.
The plot involved a cursed comic book that turned an eleven-year-old kid into an adult super-hero (shades of Captain Marvel). While Clark & Zatanna try to find the comic and restore the kid to normal, Chloe crushes on the new hero in town. Oh, and Lois Lane dresses up as both a Storm Trooper and Xena at the Metropolis Comic Con.
One of the themes of the episode was that you need a bit of whimsy in your life and not be so serious all the time; a lesson the show itself could stand to learn. If only Smallville were this much fun more often, it would be a much better show.
3 comments:
I came across your blog by coincidence and what puzzled me was the fact that since the beginning of december you`ve used the covers of seven different norwegian comic books. Is this just a coincidence ?
The reason why I ask is that Norway has never been famous for it`s comic book industry and it`s just been the last 10 years or so that there have been monthly comic by norwegian creators like Frode Øverli and Nemi. Jason is the big exception.
with regards
Lars
Stavanger, Norway
Must be a coincidence. Either that, or Norwegians really like monkeys! :)
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