“I came back for my own purposes,” said the Time Traveler, looking around my booklined study. “I chose you to talk to because it was . . . convenient. And I don’t want you to do a goddamned thing. There’s nothing you can do. But relax . . . we’re not going to be talking about personal things. Such as, say, the year, day, and hour of your death. I don’t even know that sort of trivial information, although I could look it up quickly enough. You can release that white-knuckled grip you have on the edge of your desk.” I tried to relax. “What do you want to talk about?” I said. “The Century War,” said the Time Traveler. I blinked and tried to remember some history. “You mean the Hundred Year War? Fifteenth Century? Fourteenth? Sometime around there. Between . . . France and England? Henry V? Kenneth Branagh? Or was it . . .” “I mean the Century War with Islam,” interrupted the Time Traveler. “Your future. Everyone’s.” He was no longer smiling. Without asking, or offering to pour me any, he
Letting my geek-flag fly...
ReplyDeleteShe's not the Tim Burton Catwoman; she's the Devin Grayson Catwoman. The goggles and zipper are a giveaway.
... and I am so very, very lame.
Tend to agree, though, that the animated series Catwoman's got a certain something. She's no Harley, but who is?
Actually, I meant that the movie Catwoman isn't represented, and the ones that are are deeee-lish. Didn't fully suss out the variations of the ones that are there, but as an Eartha Kitt/Julie Newmar frottage fan, I had to chime in.
ReplyDeleteFun fact - Adam Hughes, current cover artist of Catwoman, was really enthused about the newer costume because "it's something you can buy at any local sex shop!". Might explain your preference for the newer version. :P
ReplyDeleteIn Japan it's quite easy to find the cosplay gear for the old Pfeiffer costume. Er, so I hear...
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