Letters to DC2 Showcase Holiday Special

Dont worry I have plans for a TT story with him and IM SHAVING HIS HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH! Originally I just wanted a more urban feel and so that why he had dreads and looked a bit more modern.
See the difference:

If ya read the story you see that his human appearnace is due to colour changing nanites which made more sense and so he can alter them so that they just dont appear on one side of his head and the other side he can shave. I know people dont really approve of the new slight nanite thing Ive done but it is very breifly mentioned and not a major thing I just wanted to make it a little more modern and something I would like to read.

Whoever wrote that Batman and Robin story is an idiot...

But having read Ellen's tale before today, I must say it's an interesting read! Something you don't expect from Batman (not to say it's OOC for the guy, who am I to judge with what Batman does in my books? He what? SMILES? YIKES!) but it seems right, like something he would do. Anyway, thanks for takign the time guys, and thanks to John for bringing this bad boy together! Bravo!

'Twas my pleasure, Ma'am.

Charlie... I told you. I don't care for TQQ. I LIKE Batman!

I write Batman!

Thanks, John!

Well, thank you guys for the nice comments. Let me say what has tickled me the most about this is that I'm in such great company as Ellen and Charlie.

Charlie... Charlie, Charlie, Charlie... I loved this! It was light and warm hearted and a great story. If there's one time of year that even the Bat can let his cowl down, this would be it, and you let him do it without sacrificing the character. Bravo, my man!

Ellen. When John said you were writing something, I was thrilled. Not only because I just love to read your stuff, but you were bringing your faith and traditions to the book. Thank you for not only an awesome story, but informing me in a very entertaining way, on pieces of your religion. Bravo to you, as well.

John, as always, it's a pleasure to work with you. Thanks for pulling this together!

OH!
and Happy Holiday's to everyone!

I'm just glad I had the chance to write a REAL Christmas Batman story, instead of... Y'know... A ninja one. I mean come on. OUCH.

I think I cried, like, four times reading this book. But they're happy tears, really! I'm just an emotional lil' wussie.

Brian: Can we officially lay the whole Michigan/Ohio thing to rest now? It's bleeding into the stories! I'm from Michigan, and even I'm getting embarrassed about it...but despite that, I loved the story. Nice to see all the corners of the DC2 getting together for the holidays. And by the by, we do have one of the nation's best childrens' hospitals up here.

Charlie: Absolutely the best Batman story you've ever written! No doubt about it. Beats the Christmas-ninja thing by a country mile!

Ellen: Yes, the sap flowed like water, but it was wonderful. And I've had potato latkes before (at a lovely little Jewish restaurant in Colorado, of all places) they're dee-lish!

Brian again: I like the image of the Stranger and J'Onn watching the Grinch and eating Oreos, along with the other vingettes presented. But mostly, I like Oreos. Especially Double-Stuf. ;D

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Thanks for the feedback, Susan! And alright, the Michigan/Ohio thing is officially over. However, the jab, this time, was actually to Scott and California. A friendly jab. And yes, we do have one of the best children's hospitals in the country. I probably shouldn't have set it there (I admit it was a fanboy moment), but I went with what I was familiar with. Glad you enjoyed it though!

Also glad you liked the ending of the second piece. Cause I didn't know where it was going to end until it happened. LOL! And happy holiday's to you. Looks like no snow for us wolverine's (oops, did I just do it again )

I'm glad you liked it, Susan!

First, I just wanted to say: awesome cover! Great idea to have the faces in the ornaments, Carlos. And your rendering of Cyborg is sharp! And personally, I like the redesign of the character (aesthetically, that is); I'd keep the dreads.

I got up early today, the morning of Christmas Eve, to read this as a treat to myself--- and I was not disappointed!

Charlie, great job on the Batman and Robin story! A nice little piece of untold history, with some good characterization. This is what Miller and Lee's ASB&R should have been like.

Ellen, I felt your story had a strong undercurrent of emotion without sap. It was touching and charming in a profound way, and a beautiful homage to the miracle that Hanukkah celebrates. Seeing it through Batman's eyes, the most unsentimental of characters, just made it all the more poignant (I also felt it was a touching reminder that the industry, indeed, the medium itself, owes so much to those great Jewish creators of the Golden Age--- we probably wouldn't be doing this stuff today if not for the likes of Jerry, Joe, Mort, Jack and Stan...). The authenticity you bring to your work makes this stuff (inherently silly stuff of folks running around in spandex and flying) seem real.

Brian--- what can I say? You blew me away! The first story was like a lovesong to these characters and this season. Loved the bits between Barry, Hall and Ollie (and the nod to Clement C. Moore . And the part where Barry comforts the skeptical child--- had me believing in Christmas miracles! Nice bit of business there!

The humor was spot on! I love the running joke that everyone still confuses Plas with Ralph! And Huntress and Power Girl was terrific! That was an unexpected treat (and you didn't miss the opportunity to wink at their classic relationship). Poor Ted!

The party was great fun. It was nice to see our heroes gather together when there's no interstellar menace to combat--- it's good to be reminded that this is a community, and these folks are friends. Great use of the JSA characters (especially Dinah Drake Lance), and it was nice to see Diana and Donna connect again for the first time since--- Is this the first time?

Alan Scott's toast was the perfect way to end the story.

If there was anything missing from the story at all, it's that Captain Marvel wasn't there! Actually, since there were so many people there, it's possible he was there, and was mingling in the background, right...?

The coda with the Phantom Stranger was an inspired bow on this giftbox. I loved the way you touched on different corners of the DC2 Universe (from Clark and his Ma, to the Dibneys and the soon-to-be Palmers)--- but the two that stand-out are the Question (an indelible image there of Vic just staring up at the stars), and Batman (man, Alfred always gets the best lines!).

Finally, you capped the whole thing off with my favorite scene of the entire issue. By this time, I was wearing a contented smile and reaching for the Oreos, myself!


Brian, Ellen, Carlos, Charlie and John, you made this issue a real holiday treat; I am humbled by your talent and proud to stand in your ranks.

Thank you.

Thanks for the very kind words, David. And I'm glad you enjoyed it. Christmas is a special time, these characers are very special, and this site is very special. So I tried my best to give something that tipped the hat to all of it. And yes, Captain Marvel was there, he was just in the background.

Ummm, yeah Charlie, there was another story. LOL!