Who's Writing What for DC
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sdelmonteOK, rather, it's who's going to be writing a few books of note.
- Jim Shooter, former head honcho of Marvel in the 80s, will be returning to the book he made his debut on when he was 13 years old, Legion of Super-Heroes. Shooter has a good reputation as a writer, but I only know him for the bridged he burned as an editor, and wonder why, when the Legion has been rebooted at least three times, they've hired a writer who hasn't worked on the book since the old days. I was liking what Tony Bedard was doing, so I would rather see him on this series long term. Still, a lot of people swear by his work not just on Legion but for Marvel and Valiant. So I will be there for the start.
= Peter Tomasi, one of DC's fewe good editors the past ten years and now a writer for them, will be taking over one of the books he edited, Nightwing. I will probably give it a try, as well, and applaud DC for trying someone new. But after NW became deadly dull under the once amazig Marv Wolfman, I have no idea what to expect.
- Chuck Dixon is coming back to Robin. I never read this book when he wrote it, but still swear by his run on Nightwing and his Bat-work overall. Again, this is DC turning back the clock, but it's good to have Chuck back in the Batverse.
- This one's a surprise: Sergio Argones on The Spirit! it's been a long time since he wrote anything like this, and never for DC. It could be hideous, or hysterical, or just plain good. As the man behind Groo (albeit with Mark Evanier) and a legendary cartoonist, he has earned the chance. No word on who the artist will be, though. It's not him however. DC isn't really to go that far.
- Brad Meltzer of Identity Crisis fame (as well as a best-selling novelsit) is working on a script for the Buffy comic. Seems like a good match since his comics work is clearly influenced by Joss's screenplays. But everything he's touched at DC has turned to soap opera. I hope that working under Joss' eye will curb his instincts, as he really can be a brilliant storyteller.
- Jim Shooter, former head honcho of Marvel in the 80s, will be returning to the book he made his debut on when he was 13 years old, Legion of Super-Heroes. Shooter has a good reputation as a writer, but I only know him for the bridged he burned as an editor, and wonder why, when the Legion has been rebooted at least three times, they've hired a writer who hasn't worked on the book since the old days. I was liking what Tony Bedard was doing, so I would rather see him on this series long term. Still, a lot of people swear by his work not just on Legion but for Marvel and Valiant. So I will be there for the start.
= Peter Tomasi, one of DC's fewe good editors the past ten years and now a writer for them, will be taking over one of the books he edited, Nightwing. I will probably give it a try, as well, and applaud DC for trying someone new. But after NW became deadly dull under the once amazig Marv Wolfman, I have no idea what to expect.
- Chuck Dixon is coming back to Robin. I never read this book when he wrote it, but still swear by his run on Nightwing and his Bat-work overall. Again, this is DC turning back the clock, but it's good to have Chuck back in the Batverse.
- This one's a surprise: Sergio Argones on The Spirit! it's been a long time since he wrote anything like this, and never for DC. It could be hideous, or hysterical, or just plain good. As the man behind Groo (albeit with Mark Evanier) and a legendary cartoonist, he has earned the chance. No word on who the artist will be, though. It's not him however. DC isn't really to go that far.
- Brad Meltzer of Identity Crisis fame (as well as a best-selling novelsit) is working on a script for the Buffy comic. Seems like a good match since his comics work is clearly influenced by Joss's screenplays. But everything he's touched at DC has turned to soap opera. I hope that working under Joss' eye will curb his instincts, as he really can be a brilliant storyteller.
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Date: Sep. 10th, 2007 06:03 am (UTC)If DC was smart, they'd give Dixon Nightwing too. NW and Robin were both at their best under him. I agree it's a step back, but everything DC has done since has been a step down.
I share your misgivings about Meltzer on Buffy, but less because of his tendency to soap-opera than a kind of persistent sadism I've been seeing in everything he's done since Identity Crisis. He's talented, but I wouldn't be surprised if we'll see an unwelcome return to the spirit of season six in his arc.
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Date: Sep. 10th, 2007 09:56 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: Sep. 10th, 2007 09:54 am (UTC)Of course, being as how she's DEAD AND ALL ... *bitter fistshake into empty air*
But I can hope, right? :D
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Date: Sep. 10th, 2007 03:29 pm (UTC)