Post by BIGKEV on Nov 28, 2007 19:45:53 GMT -5
It’s war within DC editorial right now. I mean, this is nothing new, there is a long history of deliberately engineered conflict within the company in order to encourage creativity on a survival-of-the-fittest model. But with Jim Shooter writing Legion, against the express wishes of a number of staff, increasing concern over the lack of performance of "One Year Later," "Countdown," Wildstorm, divisions have reached new levels.
Basically all bets are off. I’m being told that the "All Star" line will be wound up when the current creators leave the books, to be replaced by a new line more in keeping with the idea of creating new iconic versions of the characters rather than the Silver Post Modern Age of "All Star Superman" and the Dark Knight Satire of "All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder."
How "All Star Wonder Woman" fits into this rumour, I have no idea – Allison Sohn, Adam Hughes partner, recently stated he’d turned down a series of covers to replace his Catwoman cover gig and would concentrate on getting ASWW finished. Could it be part of the new line?
"Countdown" is getting seriously rejigged with regular creators for the book finding their schedule and workload moved all over the place to allow new, hopefully sales-lifting, blood in through the doors. But those whose work is bumped may expect replacement backup work on the Busiek/Bagley weekly title.
Oh and Dead Batman/Todd Batman/God Bruce Wayne? So not happening. You can still expect a status-challenging new scenario, still expect Alex Ross covers and designs, still expect some intricately complex yet instantly entertaining Morrisonia, just, expect something else. Did Internet reaction affect this? Not one jot it seems. All decisions are taking place at a much higher level, and Warner Bros. have made their feelings known.
Of course, from such bedlam and mayhem, often comes inspired madness and creativity. Right now, the place is reminiscent of Jemas era Marvel – no one knows what to do or what is expected of them. Some creators have expressed despair, others see an opportunity to do something fresh and exciting in 2008. They are trying lots of things. Some things will stick. Some things will stink. But some will shine brightly.
Whatever happens, industry expectations seem to peg "Final Crisis" to beat "Secret Invasion" in the sales stakes.
Basically all bets are off. I’m being told that the "All Star" line will be wound up when the current creators leave the books, to be replaced by a new line more in keeping with the idea of creating new iconic versions of the characters rather than the Silver Post Modern Age of "All Star Superman" and the Dark Knight Satire of "All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder."
How "All Star Wonder Woman" fits into this rumour, I have no idea – Allison Sohn, Adam Hughes partner, recently stated he’d turned down a series of covers to replace his Catwoman cover gig and would concentrate on getting ASWW finished. Could it be part of the new line?
"Countdown" is getting seriously rejigged with regular creators for the book finding their schedule and workload moved all over the place to allow new, hopefully sales-lifting, blood in through the doors. But those whose work is bumped may expect replacement backup work on the Busiek/Bagley weekly title.
Oh and Dead Batman/Todd Batman/God Bruce Wayne? So not happening. You can still expect a status-challenging new scenario, still expect Alex Ross covers and designs, still expect some intricately complex yet instantly entertaining Morrisonia, just, expect something else. Did Internet reaction affect this? Not one jot it seems. All decisions are taking place at a much higher level, and Warner Bros. have made their feelings known.
Of course, from such bedlam and mayhem, often comes inspired madness and creativity. Right now, the place is reminiscent of Jemas era Marvel – no one knows what to do or what is expected of them. Some creators have expressed despair, others see an opportunity to do something fresh and exciting in 2008. They are trying lots of things. Some things will stick. Some things will stink. But some will shine brightly.
Whatever happens, industry expectations seem to peg "Final Crisis" to beat "Secret Invasion" in the sales stakes.