Letters to Annual #1

In all honesty, I didn't enjoy it that much. I'm glad Red Tornado was introduced, but the story with him just had a bunch of action and then it just ended quickly. The other part was the relationship between Ollie and Dinah, which stepped forward about an inch.

To sum it up briefly, the writing was good, but the story had a few kinks that needed working out.

-UDC

Another great issue, Brian, and a terrific introduction of the DC2's newest superstar! Can't wait to see how that developes--- a new "love interest" for Barbara, perhaps ?

It was nice to see Jefferson again, too. Nice bit of character development, there!

The party at the casino was pretty cool--- only it was missing the DC2's #1 hip-hop sensation, Buck Fiddy (who is, of course, like three times cooler than 50 Cent)! Thankfully, Dr. Charlton was there...!

Favorite moment (among many): Barry Manilow using Celine Dion as a human sheild. Priceless.

Lastly, we may have a small continuity error: Oliver Queen mentions Ma Hunkel, an honorary member of the JSA during WWII, and Dinah acts like she doesn't know who that is. Dinah's mom was a member of the JSA, so presumably Dinah would be familiar with Ma. Perhaps, we could retcon the comment to Helena, with Dinah making the explanation...?

All-in-all, an extremely readable issue, and a nice change from the heavy, epic stuff we've done recently in the Crisis! Can't wait to see where this title goes One Year Earlier, next month!

I always knew Manilow's a wuss.

I liked this issue, though I like 'em all. I thought a LOT of things happened here that merit further explanation in future issues.

Black Canary's year away.

Vigilante's going public, and how will that affect his relationship with Huntress.

Red Tornado/Batgirl's relationship, and will Nightwing be jealous.

The Ollie/Dinah "thing" and will it actually come to pass.

The NO going "underground".

This had the feel of a "reset" button to get us ready for NO Year Two. As always great characterizations and humor and I, for one, look forward to next issue to see where you're taking us.

Thanks guys. I'm glad you both enjoyed it. And if something doesn't smell right, Charlie, that's probably me. I had Chilli for supper.

But you're both right, things have been set up here for future story's. What Dinah went through on Apokolips is pretty major and will be effecting her for a very long time to come.

This is great! Thank you very much for explaining what parts worked and didn't for you. I appreciate that.

There was purposely a lot here that I left out. The stuff with Dinah will be explained in the next three to four months of NO. Hang in there with me and I promise you a pay-off.

As for RT, that too I was a bit ambiguous on. There were several reasons that I chose that. First, I want to develop him through time. Second, our EIC was very kind to let his actual origin appear here. A huge thank you for that, David! But I will let the cat out of the bag with this one and state that this character is also not a permanent fixture in this group. There are plans for him elsewhere. For that reason my plan is to only develop him so far before he leaves. Giving the next writer the chance to fully explore him more. But RT will be around for a bit, and develop all kinds of relationships.

Also, I want to thank GOLDK for such an awesome cover. I have been very honored to work with some awesome artist on this title and Roy's work is incredible to me. Thank you Roy!

Thanks for reading Susan. Good catch, too! You are the first to mention that. Hmmm... ;D

Yes, at DC, Kate Spencer is the newest Manhunter. Good catch, by the way. Keep your eyes out in other books, cause you may be surprised where she may pop up next.

and as always, thanks for taking the time to read it.

Great story and great cover. Can't wait to read more. That's my favorite DC2 series at the moment.