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So I was just watching a video on youtube where a guy looks at various designs of Batman's costume, and explaining why certain versions of the suit make sense for the project it appears in.

And as part of his B-Roll, he pans over a shot of comic books. One of them has Batman in a very Batman generic pose. On a rooftop, just looking into the distance. That pose.

But the thing that caught my eye, is it also said "Writer - Kevin Smith".

Whaaa? Holupaminute. Is this a case of just two people unrelated having the same name? Or are you telling me that the guy who directed Clerks is now a writer for legit DC Batman comic books????

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[–] rozodru@piefed.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

you're thinking Mallrats, Stan Lee has a cameo in Mallrats when he talks to Brodie about love and Brodie just wants to talk about super hero dicks.

[–] kirkoman@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oops you’re right; I conflated. Been a few years, time to watch them again.

[–] rozodru@piefed.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

if you can I would HIGHLY suggest watching Mallrats with the original DVD commentary. Kevin Smith, Jason Lee, a hungover sounding Ben Affleck, and a high Jason Mewes. It's awesome and hilarious. It's pretty much just all of them, especially affleck, just ripping the film. it's hilarious.

[–] kirkoman@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

mission accepted