So, here's a question, and possible discussion extension: On the DC side, can we blame Geoff Johns for retreading those "classic" characters?
-- Have a Better One, Edward Crosby http://www.edwardcrosby.com ----- "There are no atheists in foxholes or firmware updates." Merlin Mann > It's interesting to me how hardcore DC and Marvel fans have been feeling > in recent years. Terry and I talk about this a lot. > It seems that people who are Marvel fans at their core are fed up with > Marvel and deriving more enjoyment from DC comics right now. Whereas, > people who are DC fans at their core are fed up with DC and deriving more > entertainment from Marvel right now. Sort of the "grass is greener" > philosophy for both types of fans. > From a DC guy's perspective, I'm not thrilled with the direction DC is > headed. Sure there are some great comics out there (Green Lantern, > Blackest Night, and others), but in general DC is only retreading > "classic" characters rather than focusing on creating new ones. For me, > I'm thrilled with the big shake-ups Marvel has been doing since Civil War. > It's probably because I'm not as invested in Marvel's continuity that I'm > enjoying the major changes. > > The Irredeemable Shag > http://firestormfan.com > http://onceuponageek.com > http://twitter.com/onceuponageek > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [The Unique Geek] Re: Dan Didio, Jim Lee, and Geoff Johns to > run DC > From: Van > Date: Wed, February 24, 2010 10:29 am > To: The Unique Geek > > > Wow! > > I just hope that doesn't distract Johns from continuing to crank out > amazing comics. I have never been much of a DC fan, but Johns has me > reading all the Green Lantern stuff (in issues) and buying his JSA and > Superman runs plus LEGION OF 3 WORLDS (in hardcovers). I'm planning > to get the Flash Rebirth hardcover when it comes out, too-- even > though I have never had any interest in the Flash-- just because of > Johns. > > Basically, DC is getting the money I am saving by boycotting all the > crap Marvel has been shoveling out lately (ie anything Bendis has his > fingers in). > > --Van > > On Feb 23, 10:31 pm, Ronald Methvin wrote: > > http://io9.com/5474711/meet-the-new-bosses-of-dc-comics > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
