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Post by Admin on Dec 5, 2007 16:21:12 GMT -5
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by lissilambe on Dec 5, 2007 16:22:27 GMT -5
Right up front, I want to give a big, big thank you to Mark for editing and posting this title so fast, as it was terribly delayed by my being sick this weekend. Thanks tons, Mark!
Take care
Don
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Post by HoM on Dec 5, 2007 17:17:35 GMT -5
That was one hell of a final line, Don!
Bravo!
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Post by eric the pilot on Dec 6, 2007 23:56:03 GMT -5
Well done and well crafted, you're building a really exciting story here Don, effectively paced and alternates between very exciting action sequences and layered plot development.
I love the interaction between Blue Jay and Ray Palmer - it's snappy wordplay, that really brings a cap to the battle scene where logic and cooler heads prevail - it makes perfect sense that those two would be the ones to bring it to a close. Wajinda proves to be a worthy adversary I loved the whole Champions of Angor concept, and they're are brilliantly realized here. Each makes a dynamic entrance, and gives us a great battle.
And Gandolf? Brilliant.
The end sequence was really powerful as well and promises something really big for next issue, lord knows I can't wait to see it.
Roy's cover is equally well done, always loved word balloons on covers.
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Post by starlord on Dec 8, 2007 4:53:19 GMT -5
Interesting issue, and extremely entertaining. Characterization was pitch perfect here, and the appearance of several characters that have yet to be seen on the DC2 canvas was a nice surprise.
The poor League is really being pushed to the brink with what seems to be a multitude of problems. I find it even more fascinating since a couple of the "heavy hitters" are not on active duty. Speaking of heavy hitters, though, great ending! That was a vision in my head that made me grin. If there's one person who can stop everything and say, "Enough", he's it.
The only thing (and maybe you did this on purpose), that I found a bit funny was the use of: Back at the Hall of Justice. I couldn't help but hear the narrators voice from the old 70's cartoon.
Overall, great job, and another magnificent cover by Mr. (I can do anything) Flinchum.
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Post by mockingbird on Dec 8, 2007 13:27:55 GMT -5
Excellent work, Don. You have such a gift for taking huge numbers of complex characters and making each and every one of them shine with their own distinct personalities. I love Barry, and i really liked the bit between Atom and Blue Jay. This is turning out so cool, and i can't wait to see what happens next. Can't wait for Superman.
and also, Kid Eternity has the coolest power in the history of ever XD Being able to summon up fictional awesome characters to help out is just too neat, and i love that you get the chance to really play around with who might be the best choice in any situation. Gandalf was excellent.
eagerly awaiting the next issue!
-mock
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Post by lissilambe on Dec 8, 2007 13:46:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, one and all. I appreciate it, and yes our poor beLEAGUEred team is certainly being pushed hard, aren't they? lol okay...enough with that pun, I suppose. There was an issue of All-Star Comics from the Seventies, where the JSA were forced into fighting each other, really hard battle, and then Superman pops up and shouts out "Stop!" and everyone stops and turns. It was a wonderful moment. Yes, you're quite right, Brian, in my mind if there's someone who can say stop and get the attention to do so, it's Kal. And the sound effects for the scene break of Super Friends were running through my head as I wrote that line. "Back at the Hall of Justice" with Ted Knight's voice in my head. So it was a purposeful homage.  And a final comment: the heavy hitters are missing? Just wait and see who's in the cavalry Kendra's been given command off to storm the satellite! In the words of the World Series Red Sox champs..."it's time to cowboy up!" Take care Don |
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Post by starlord on Dec 9, 2007 1:41:15 GMT -5
That was Ted Knight!  Now, I learned something new today. I never knew that. |
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Post by The Shadow on Feb 1, 2008 11:39:07 GMT -5
Well this was just a really well done issue. The writing was very very good and the cover once again hit all of the right marks with its continued silver age feel to it. In fact, the whole issue had a sliver age feel to it. It reminded me of the old giant size issues from the late 70s. I enjoy it when a lot of characters are plucked from obscurity and given prominant roles and your use of Mon-El and the Ultimates (although I think they were called something else in the DC Comics version but I cannot remember what it was) was very cool. Both this title and the Booster Gold title is using a lot of characters in a very good way. Very good job. High scores for this issue.
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Post by lissilambe on Feb 12, 2008 14:50:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. This arc has been a tough, but fun, one to write. I'm a huge fan of the obscure characters luring in DC's bin, and I enjoy dusting them off and bringing them out. I'm just glad there's so many people on DC2 that enjoy reading about them as well.
The Ultimate Squadron has gone through many names in their time. When they originally debuted, they were from an alien world in the same dimension as Earth-One, and were the Champions of Angor. That was back in the Seventies. When the DeMatteis/Giffen League debuted, they were rewritten to be from a parallel Earth, and in their initial appearances, didn't actually have a group name. Later, they were given different names: Assemblers, Justifiers. The problem with those is, while they make sense to the reader as 'easter eggs' or in-jokes of a sort, in the context of the universe, they make kind of dumb names. And for some reason, I didn't want to use Champions. Don't know why, it's a perfectly good name. But I didn't. I instead stole a little from the Ultimates (hey, the Avengers got an update, why not their homages) and stole a little back from Marvel by drawing on the Squadron Supreme for the rest of the name. The fact that it makes USA is just added winking.
Anyway, that's the long drawn out story on the heroes and their new team name. Glad you enjoyed the issue and I hope you like the conclusion.
Take care
Don
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Post by rapscallion86 on Jan 8, 2010 23:25:33 GMT -5
I thought the nerd-out discussion between Ray and Blue Jay was kind of comical while also very insightful. That was then topped off at the end when Ralph says that fantastic line, "Do we have anything to show for that!?" Priceless. Sometimes I think, in the super hero world, people are way too willing and eager to jump at fighting each other. You have done an excellent job of making the JL seem completely overwhelmed. Powerful enemies/possible allies from an alternate dimension, a Daxamite, and their base being taken from them by historical fact-hunting Thanagarians! YIKES! That's a lot on their plate, but somehow you keep it all straight. Superman totally showing Mon-El who's the boss? Excellent stuff. Sometimes less is more, this being a prime example.  I personally thought the Kid Eternity Gandalf thing was a little too silly. In a Teen Titans title or something maybe, but in Justice League it felt out of place. Overall, excellent issue in an exciting story arc. -D.L. Mann |
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Post by HoM on Jan 9, 2010 7:59:35 GMT -5
I thought the nerd-out discussion between Ray and Blue Jay was kind of comical while also very insightful. That was then topped off at the end when Ralph says that fantastic line, "Do we have anything to show for that!?" Priceless. Sometimes I think, in the super hero world, people are way too willing and eager to jump at fighting each other. You have done an excellent job of making the JL seem completely overwhelmed. Powerful enemies/possible allies from an alternate dimension, a Daxamite, and their base being taken from them by historical fact-hunting Thanagarians! YIKES! That's a lot on their plate, but somehow you keep it all straight. I have to admit, that this arc has influenced me muchly with how I'm writing my first long form arc in my Justice League run. I loved how Don weaved in intrigue and action into such a solid and cohesive tale, and how he never lost sight of the endgame! Yes, the threat is immense, yes, there looks to be no escape-- but that doesn't mean the Justice League will lie down and take it! Great story, one of my favourites on this title (and there are a few!). |
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Post by lissilambe on Jan 17, 2010 17:49:46 GMT -5
Well, D.L., I'm glad you enjoyed how we ramped up the stakes here. Yeah, the League is pressed, but that you accept that a group as varied and powerful as the League appears swamped and harried means that the threat is plausible and the danger presented properly. It's never easy to put a group like this into peril and have the reader believe it, and I worked hard to make sure the multiple threats and mysteries succeeded in pushing the League. That's where heroism comes from after all, as we all know. Superman and Mon-El...I loved writing these two and hope to get a chance to do it again (hey, I'm starting DC2 Comics Presents, a Superman team-up book...could I maybe have a chance there? hmmm ). As for Kit's summoned entity, I understand how that might be. I was leery about who to call up, and nearly pulled Merlin instead, not that it might have made it any better for you. On the other hand, I love writing Kid E and his powers, so be prepared for some of his other choices. LOL And believe it or not, I don't think I go more over the top then I do with him in Mightiest Mortals over at DC3 (on Earth-S, the Marvel Family title I write). And thanks for the kind words from Charlie about inspiring him to make sure the action stays "league-sized". Very nice compliment indeed. Take care Don |
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