Letters to New Outsiders #2

<picks jaw up off floor and goes screaming from the room>

Wow David! I mean really, wow! There was a lot of great stuff in this story. My favorite has to be the humor that came across. In a book like this I think humor is very important to balance it out and you hit the nail right on the head. The story was awesome and it really flowed well. Good job.

Reading Roulette's line, "the house always wins" made me chuckle, only because I had agonized as to what Roulette should say on the cover. Exciting issue, a great read.

One question, did Babs know Vigilante was Adrian Chase, or did he reveal his identity to help her?

Good as always, but I have to say the way Huntress...reacts...to battle situations made me uncomfortable. Deep down, I'm a bit of a prude, I guess. But hey, it's Mature Readers, says so on the door, you gotta expect things like that.

I've got to admit, when I first read it, I was somewhat shocked too. I didn't quite know what to think of the Huntress' new kink.

Now that I've given time to think about it, it kind of makes sense. There are people who do get off on death defying stunts. Makes sense that soemone might become a superhero to indulge in their, uh.. "pastime". Also explains why she wants to be alone!

I loved it. Great story... The dialogue was sharp & witty. The use of 'foul language' is mostly saved for the mob, which is fitting for anyone familiar with the Sopranos. The scene where Helena egged on Vinnie was perfect.

Helena's interesting method of capturing Adrian was... interesting. I would love to see those two partnered up more on & off the battlefield.

Oliver's purchase of the Casino was unexpected & great! I will miss your writing on this title & I cannot wait for Brian to knock our socks off with what's coming up!

Dave, you perv!!


Kidding. ;D
A very well done and interesting exploration of the darker themes of sex and violence that can be present in fiction about folks who wear masks and skintight costumes and beat on each other (what? you thought all those Wonder Woman bondage covers in the Forties were on accident? ha.) The interplay between Huntress and Vilgilante reminded me a little of the Batman/Catwoman scenes in Batman Returns. Saucy!

The story wrapped up very well. All the pieces being juggled fell right into place and the various personalities of the group meshed perfectly even when it seemed improbable at first. The arena battles were exciting and the second team coming to the rescue was great! Very entertaining!

Can't wait to read more NO stories! Bring'em on, Brian!!

Thanks to all, folks! I'm really glad you liked this issue. I went out on a ledge with Helena a little bit, but I think it pays off for her character. It's fun to be able to explore the more mature themes associated with, as Brandon said, folks who wear masks and skintight costumes and beat on each other.

This title has always been the riskiest at the DC2 for a couple of reasons: it's a team book that is unique to our continuity (so no following from the DCU to attract, other than the fans of the individual members); it's password-protected, so not readily available for the average lurker (I really didn't think anyone would be reading this); and, most obviously, Mature Audience means more than having a few profanities sprinkled about the text. My primary goal was to build an audience for this concept (well, and to write about some characters and situations that interest me), and I am very grateful for all the attention you've given it.
And you will love the direction that Starlord is taking our heroes next issue!

Thanks, Chesire!
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I was trying to create some suspense around Zee's apparant moral ambiguity, but felt that I hadn't quite nailed it, so I really appreciate your comments.

Incidentally, one of my favorite scenes in my whole run, was in this issue--- the one where Lady Shiva visits Dinah in her cell, and cuts the neural inhibitor out of her neck, though the reader is led to believe the assassin has more sinister intentions. I like the statement it makes about Shiva, and her honor.

But to answer your question, I am the regular writer of Wonder Woman and JSA, plus the 12 issue maxi-series, the Immortal Legend of Hawkman, and the upcoming All-Star Comics Issue 0. I will also be doing two issues of the Flash (5&6)! I hope you'll check out all those titles and let me know what you think!

I haven't been able to read any of them, so I can't give an opinion.

"Don't call my buff!" Was that Black Canary's line?

Very witty and very gritty. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing those crazy Outsiders getting into more wacky fun.

Thanks!
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Just read the first three issues of this series and absolutely loved it. This is a great team of heroes brought together in a very natural way. Batgirl is a favorite, but Huntress is wild! Loved her scene with Vigilante. Now there's an intersting pairing! My favorite scene in the whole first arc has to be Oliver and Dinah and Shiva and the Great Naked Escape! What a perfect meeting for these doomed lovers. Great writing, great dialog and great characterization. My only regret is that Black Lightning didn't stick around at the end! Hopefully, he comes back.

Black Lightning will also be making a reappearance in the first New Outsiders annual, though there's quite a few issues for you to go until you reach that.