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Post by HoM on Jan 24, 2018 18:22:23 GMT -5
And we are live with this year's Justice League Annual! Lots to talk about and unpack here, but that will have to wait when it isn't way past my bedtime! Work tomorrow, so I'll get back to you soon!
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Post by oblique on Jan 26, 2018 15:57:43 GMT -5
Wow! It's pretty cool to see my (paltry) contributions included in such a great collection of issues. I got a ton of little hints of things to come, stories from Justice League that I look forward to reading, and great ideas.
First up, “Pace is the Trick” launches the annual with an amazing opening line. Gave me quite a laugh! A very nice play on words. The remaining issues present both a brilliant concept (a superhero retirement home and the return of an old villain) and dynamic characters. The Zenith is a great villain. The conclusion and "Secret Life of the Flash" gave me more questions than answers. I'll just have to wait and see.
Next up, “Adventures in Babysitting” is just fantastic. I adore superhero slice of life. I will say that I'm sure I'd be so quick to forgive my friends for pulling a trick like that! One tough test, indeed; I'd need to read a few baby books first... I can’t wait for more Green Lantern issues with Hal and Chloe as I peruse the back list, or more to come. Chloe's ongoing presence in these titles warms my old childhood 'Smallville' fan's heart.
Next, “Like Night and Day” is an awesome, and all too brief, Batman/Superman story. One of the best team-ups in comics for a reason. I would hope to see more of them together in your capable hands, Charlie, as you have a great grasp of their voices and relationship. This was a creepy hook for (future) plots.
The “The Little Things” was a fun little aside. I love scenes like this. My bet - nanotech in the drinks! This is why Batman is so paranoid.
Finally, “Spiralling” was a ton of fun! Okay, I love Firestorm now. What an interesting legacy hero…Professor Stein and new partners in the matrix. I'm glad she's a new addition to the League, with a great presence on the page.
My own contributions feel a little over-written in comparison. This is a learning process for me, and I appreciate all of Charlie's work and the genesis for the 10 Years Later story. I'll need to work on cutting down and refining my writing! thank you for the opportunity to contribute.
Last but not least, great cover! I love the logo (from the films) and the long narrow panels are perfect for an anthology issue. Awesome!
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Post by HoM on Jan 26, 2018 16:10:41 GMT -5
This is one of my favourite covers of Roy's, and I'm actually really pleased with how the dressing ended up. I'm always terrified I'm going to ruin the art!!
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Post by HoM on Feb 7, 2018 15:56:05 GMT -5
While my contributions are the majority (sorry not sorry), I can't wait to give my feedback to Oblique and Susan's stories. Such stellar work, very proud to have the DC2 still delivering that calibre of work, even in it's old age!
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