Letters To New Outsiders #17

I was wondering how you were going to follow-up the events of last issue--- and your instincts were spot on! This was a poignant, low-key, character driven issue that was impossible to put down.

We get a glimpse into the minds of the whole team here, and some moments really shine (okay--- most moments here shine). The stuff with Ollie and Bruce was really well done, and it was nice to see Dinah finally visit here Mother (she never calls!)--- not to mention an interesting aside from the elder Dinah about unconsummated feelings for a JSA teammate! Hmmm.

Zatana's moral ambiguity is keeping with her (DC2) character, I think, but thankfully Babs was there to talk her out of the mindwipes. But I get the impression some might regret not taking that easy way out in the future...!

Lots of neat new subplots, ensuring I will be back for next issue: Reddy's stalker, the new ADA (gee, her name sounds familiar) about to make things hot for the Outsiders, the growing distance between Ollie and Dinah, at the same time Babs stepping up (her own romantic life up in the air!)...

That cover was yet another example of why Roy Flinchum is a master. We barely glimpse a face, yet this is an emotional masterpiece.

All-in-all, a magnificent issue.

It was my plan from the beginning to end this quietly. The team had been through a lot since issue 9 and 10 and it was time to reflect on that. Glad it worked for you.



I'm glad you liked that scene. It was actually the hardest one for me to write. I was not that pleased with it, but it's nice to see that is well received by someone.



And this scene made me the most nervous. Playing with them Golden Agers makes me nervous. And yeah, Dinah L really should call her mom more often. As for that interesting aside... balls back in your court, my friend!



Zee's story will be coming to a head with her own mini that will come out at the beginning of DC2's explosive third year! I know Mark and I have been promising this for a while, but we're almost there, folks! A magical trip with plenty of surprises and that wonderful humor that Mark has.



Although this was a wrap up in many ways, I also wanted it to be a beginning of sorts. Yes, the ADA will definately be around for a while. Ollie and Dinah's story is far from over, and year three will be the year to watch Barbara Gordon... gaurenteed.



Roy is awesome. I can't say enough about his talent or Roy as a person. He's a wonderful person to talk to and he has a great creative mind. This site is extremly lucky to have him. And as Susan said in her book, it's nice to have the security of a great artisit on your side.



Thank you Sir! From the bottom of my heart, it always means a lot to hear from you. Hope you enjoy next issue's toung in cheek look at a modern movie icon.

Boy, you should hear the words I use after I reread my stuff.




Now this is a quote that has made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Thank you John. I couldn't think of a nicer thing to hear.



Wait till you see her with her cloths off.



I'm glad you enjoyed that as well. Ollie and Bruce have a very weird friendship, in my opinion, and it's like walking a tightrope to get it to come out even okay.



I'm glad it worked for you. For the record, I thought it was just okay as well, but I've had Dinah in the background for a while now, and we needed to see just how much she has been through as well. Some wounds take forever to heal.



The ending was one of the first things I wrote with this issue. Helena's faith is a very strong piece of her character, and I really wanted that to shine through, in the end.



Roy is just awesome! Awesome Roy, that's what I call him around my house. Of course everyone around my house now assumes I have an imaginary friend.

As always John, I appreciate you reading and your honest feedback. It's valued a ton.

Excellent stuff. For once, a read an issue that had a very sweet ending (No offense intended). This, of course, was balanced by Red T turning evil again.

And just what is Batman's new team? Maybe some new New Outsiders (Grace, Halo, Boomer, etc...)?

-UDC

Thanks for the kind words, and I hope that from here on out, everything will be coming up roses for the team.



but this is the Outsiders we're talking about...

Thanks Riz and I'm sorry to hear that something just didn't mesh with you. But you can go ahead and give me one star, as long as you keep coming back and giving me your honest opinions.

Actually Roy has called me out. I do have proof at my house, and they all hang in my computer room, nicely framed.

Thanks for reading Roy. Interesting question about Bruce, did he really have an ulterior motive? Only time... and a possible CRISIS... will tell.

And as for the covers. well... "Nobody does it Better", I'm just glad you share them and there not "For Your Eyes Only". ;D

After last issue, I think this was the only way you could go: give the team (and the reader) a bit of a breather before we plunge into madness again. Every little vignette came off great, and the addition of Kate Spenser proves interesting. and I'm looking forward to that promised Zatanna mini!