In the upcoming comic series “Monkey Meet: The Summer Batc” #1 by Juni Ba for Image Comics, there are amusing references made to two contentious issues related to Batman that have caused a stir in DC Comics. These controversies include the controversial “Death in the Family” storyline and a sex scene prohibited from being included in the third season of the Harley Quinn animated series. These witty allusions were detected in a sneak peek of Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch #1, scheduled for release on March 5th (as reported by Bleeding Cool), and they are quite humorous.
In the comic “Monkey Meat,” there’s a scene where the narrative delves into the destiny of the character, Monkey Girl, who, despite years as a loyal sidekick, is most recognized for a tale in which she’s slain, revived, and left scarred. This storyline was decided by readers, who had the power to decide her fate. While this references DC Comics’ infamous reader vote on Jason Todd’s Robin’s death (“A Death in the Family”), “Monkey Meat” expands upon this reference. It also hints at another DC Comics controversy, particularly the proposed Batman/Catwoman sex scene in “Harley Quinn,” which was rejected by DC, specifically the notion of Batman performing oral sex on Catwoman. In “Monkey Meat,” this is depicted as three readers discussing why they voted to kill Monkey Girl, with one commenting, “Now they can finally do what the fans want instead of the company keeping them from it. Like eating p*ssy.” You can view the relevant page yourself below.
The Batman Controversies, Explained (Briefly)
The main jab taken by the comic Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 at the Batman controversies lies in its subtle critique on societal acceptance – it questions why certain actions are deemed acceptable while others are not. For those less familiar, let me provide a quick summary of these two debates:
1. “A Death in the Family” is a 1988 Batman storyline by Jim Starlin and art by Jim Aparo. This influential and iconic Batman tale culminated in the death of the second Robin, Jason Todd, at the hands of the Joker. However, it wasn’t a simple narrative; readers could actually call a 900 number to vote on Jason’s fate, effectively deciding his destiny. Despite the negative votes, Jason perished. The character was later revived as the Red Hood, carrying immense trauma. This storyline sparked considerable controversy in its time.
2. Another contentious issue revolves around the portrayal of Batman himself, particularly with regards to his moral compass and methods. Debates about whether Batman should cross moral lines or remain strictly ethical are ongoing.
In essence, Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 is hinting at the paradox where an action (the death of Jason Todd) deemed acceptable through a reader poll becomes controversial, while other actions (Batman’s potential moral gray areas) remain subject to debate.
Regarding the Batman and Catwoman dynamic, the debate around it is quite fresh. In 2021, one of the creators of the Harley Quinn series, Jason Halpern, disclosed that despite having significant creative freedom from Warner Bros., there were certain boundaries they couldn’t cross, such as a suggested intimate scene between Batman and Catwoman.
An illustration of this is in the third season of ‘Harley’, when there was a scene where Batman appeared to be kissing Catwoman, Halpern explained. DC objected saying, ‘You can’t show that. You absolutely cannot.’ They argued, ‘Heroes don’t behave like that,’ To which we responded, ‘Are you suggesting then that heroes are only self-centered lovers?’ DC replied, ‘No, it’s because we market toys for these characters. It would be difficult to sell a toy if Batman is also involved in romantic acts.’
It appears that “Monkey Meet” is satirizing the commercialization and consumerism associated with it, as evidenced by one character’s response to the notion of fans controlling character actions: “No way! These are children’s characters!
What Is Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch #1 About?
After the initial installment titled “Monkey Meat: The First Batch“, we present to you “Monkey Meat: The Summer Batch“. This novel continues your journey back to Monkey Meat Island during summertime, offering a wild and outrageous getaway. Who wouldn’t want an intriguing escape to a seemingly nightmarish west African island governed by a company with dubious intentions? Join us for another round of exhilarating experiences designed to entertain (and possibly traumatize) the entire family! Prepare yourself for thrilling destinations, forest witches collecting debts, and a monkey superhero filing a lawsuit against the corporation that owns him. There’s plenty more where that came from for our valued visitors!
The five-part comic series, penned by Juni Ba and illustrated by the same talent, will hit the shelves via Image Comics on March 5th.
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2025-02-07 03:39