Letters to DC2 Showcase Vol. II #3

Story 1-- I liked this. I like getting the perspective of civilians, and i think you made enough of a rounded character in the short time you had to work with that we had a connection with him. It reminds me a LOT of a scene from...well damned if I can remember right now what it was called, but some of the last time we got to spend with Blue Beetle. It was a lot of the same themeing about how you feel when Superman's around, but this was a cool perspective on it. And Clark's just a sweetheart XD

2-- It's interesting the similarities this has with the first story-- just the perspective of someone who isn't a hero, at least at the start. It's always kind of fun to see people getting their powers in order, and getting a little childish revenge in the process. I'm interested to see what precisely is giving him powers. As it is so far, the whole thing's a little bit corny, but it definitely works, and I mean that in a good way. this was a fun read

3--First thing i notice is that J'onn is a lot ...happier than I'm used to him in normal continuity XD not to say it's a bad thing. The Marvin thing is just a little silly. Certainly noticing a pattern in this issue of Showcase-- everyone's talking about what it's like to be around a hero. Intentional? The whole thing's been pretty fun, certainly worth the read.

4--Another chapter unfolding more of a tricky situation. I love how complex this is getting, and as usual I loe the whole tone of the Crimson Avenger. You manage to get such dark things going in your stories and yet never lose any of the fun pulpy feel. I don't think I have anything critical to say, and I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what happens next.

Great view of Superman from the street level, Kevin, brilliant storytelling and a really nice resolution. I enjoyed editing this immensely, and cannot wait to see something else along these lines from you.

I'm not enjoying the "Dial 'H' for HERO" concept, it doesn't really grab me and I'm agreement with Sam when she says it's corny, but it doesn't work for me. It's nice to see other people enjoying it though, so that's always a plus.

Loved the pulpish, noir feel of this installment Don, it's a really good story (even though it's the cause behind our late posting! *shakes fist*) and I'm growing to enjoy what you're doing with the characters you're using across the site.

Thanks for taking the time, people!

Great job all-around, people! Loved the cover, too!

Kevin: I always like these "average person" stories, where we see the superheroes from ground level, so to speak. It really felt like you were right there next to this guy, looking up and seeing Superman. Wonderful!

David: Yes, it's corny, but for once, I LIKE corny! It works well for this. I also laughed when I saw the title for your story ("Up, Up, and Away") was exactly the same as the last line from Kevin's Superman story right above yours! Perfect dovetail!

Charlie: On a whole, the story came off uneven. It wasn't bed, it's just that it felt like the tone kept changing from one scene to the next. It was sad to find out this guy killed himself because he felt he'd never fit in -- never saw that end coming.

Don: More pulpy goodness! The characters are wonderfully fleshed out, and you've slipped in some subtle things that really remind you of what era we're in (the comment about "hugging a Chinaman" being the most obvious). Looking forward to Part 3...and don't make them run late anymore! ;D

God, the one thing I had in mind when I was writing this was that ending. I knew I wanted to use Jason Bard (and I intend to introduce him as a major player in another series I'm working on) and I knew I wanted to use J'onn J'onzz, so I spoke to Don,and we worked something out.

I knew that was how the guy died. I wanted to show that being a superhero is harder than it looks in this world, and sometimes it can be cliquey and excluding and not all fun and games. We have some World's Finest, Hard Travellin' Heroes, Brave and the Bold, but there's more to it than a label.

And Susan, I so struggled with this final installment. After the lukewarm reception I wanted to get it finished sooner rather than later (I'm no longer a fan of decompressed storytelling, I don't think I'm especially good at it) and I was stop/starting when it came to getting the ending written, (something Don can attest to with my constant whining) so the reason it feels disjointed is because... Well... It is I should have given it a once over to smooth our the edges, but I put everything into overdrive to get it finished. My next serial will be longer, and star... Aquaman. I think. Beginning in #5, 6 or 7, I hope.

I have a plan!!

Some very different stories here, and all of them were very well done, with their own styles.

1. Probably my favorite of the group, and it was hard to choose. This story drew me in and kept me reading without stopping. It was a wonderful look at Superman and that's because it was so incredibly well written. Bravo. 5

2. Dial H is probably the most fun I've had reading a story in ages. I can't help but put myself in our lead characters place, at that age, and think how cool it would be. And of course, enough mystery to want more, more, more! 4.5

3. After reading Charlie's comment about pushing the end of this, I have to admit that I did feel it. I wasn't totally sold on J'onzz characterization in this one, it did feel just slightly off. However the story was emotionaly well done. 4

4. Another fantastic piece by Don! Very few can bring a reader in with the "mood" of a piece, but this guy does it brilliantly. Crimson Avenger is slowly crawling up there with Speed and the rest of the Danger Trail cast, as my new favorites. 4.5

Excellent job, and an awesome cover! Great job everyone!