- Splash Brannigan
Splash Brannigan is a
fictional humoroussuperhero . He was created byAlan Moore andHilary Barta . Hisfirst appearance was Issue #6 (February 2000) of the anthology series "Tomorrow Stories " fromAmerica's Best Comics , a title he would continue to appear in on a semi-regular basis.He also appeared in the "
America's Best Comics 64-Page Giant " in a story drawn byKyle Baker and as a member of America's Best and appeared alongside them in the final story arcs of "Promethea " and "Tom Strong ." During this crossover it appears that he may have died, though his ultimate fate is uncertain.Splash is a being of living 4-dimensional
ink (he leaves marks on everything he touches) who is renowned for his bombastic personality and ludicrous proclamations of his aptitude as a hero. As he is made of Ink he can change into any shape. He is apparently immortal, with long periods spent inhibernation in his ink-pot. He is invariably accompanied by a female companion who has changed over the years of his life. He lives in the fictional city of Coffeeburg where he is accompanied by Ms. Daisy Screensaver, a comic book artist for the curmudgeonly publisher Sydney J. Kaput.Inspirations
In the "ABC's 64-Page Giant", Splash battles Bunko the Dog (a parody of Bimbo,
Betty Boop 's canine boyfriend), a 1930'scartoon character who is brought to life in a movie theatre. Accused ofplagiarism , Splash is nearly defeated until he tells Bunko what he is doing is in fact a tribute. As he and his companion leave the theatre they encounter what appears to beDC Comic 'sPlastic Man . This story has Moore acknowledging the inspirations behind Splash, as well as displaying self depreciating humour (i.e. that he is in fact merely copying earlier, better works).External links
* [http://www.leguy.de/comics/abc/charaktere/splash.html Short Biography]
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