Letters to Detective Comics #12

Chris, well lead with the main story! Really tight stuff! Favourite line:



Awesome stuff.

Brian, Apollo was amazing. Seriously. All together I'd give this issue like... Seven Stars. But you'll have to settle for the five.

Sorry!

Thank you Charlie, but that part was all Mr. Burchette.

Sweet story.

I especially like your story structure, moving us from POV to POV in blocks. Makes for interesting reading and keeps the tension in each story going...you get things moving to a tension point and then shift away to another character to do the same thing. Well done.

I also liked the Two Face story, and the idea that Dent was already talking to his "other self" before his face gets burned. Creepy.

Again I'm very pleased with the direction of the bat-books. The characters are really being fleshed out (especially the supporting cast) and the story keeps getting tighter and pulls me in more and more every issue. Great to see the Penguin again and next issue should be a doozy. Terrific work.

The back up story was totally fascinating. Another very strong piece of characterization that gives us some insight into what makes Harvey tick. I do get a sense of dread with him however. Does something bad happen to him or is it just me?

thanks guys, very much.

and honestly Charlie, I'd kind of like to know where we're going, myself.

Good stuff, guys!

Loved the stuff with Gordon, and the political situation you're building in the GCPD. Are we gonna have a Gordon faction and a Bullock faction?

Oh, yeah, and there's a mob war brewing.

The first time we see Batman in this issue, as he's diving off the building--- that was cool.

The back-up with Harvey was interesting and well-written, but I hope we don't make a habit of this kind of stuff. I like my Bat villains irredeemably bonkers, and not complicated by sympathy for the devils (of course, that is strictly my opnion, and should in no way be construed as an editorial preference, as others seemed to enjoy it quite alot).

Thanks for the compliments, Dave and Susan. Chris and I have worked very hard to bring many little threads together for some really huge events. Trust me, we're nearing the top of the first hill on this roller coaster. Honestly this story wouldn't have all the twists and turns its going to have if it wasn't for John, Charlie, and most especially my partner in crime... Chris. The man is awesome and I am honored to be working with him.

Now about that Dent guy. I have to admit I was more then nervous about this piece. Being given the chance to create Harvey, I wanted to do something both traditional, new, and with a DC2 uniqueness all it's own. I can only hope that in the end when Dent... well, you know... that you'll enjoy it. But as always, I thank you and everyone for their honest opinions and thoughts. It means the world to me.

OH, and this Saturday, give a silent prayer for the Ohio State Buckeye's as they are totally trounced by the Michigan Wolverine's.

Brian, you've done a great job with Dent.

As I see it, the problem sometimes with two face is that he's totally normal until he gets cooked with the acid. Of course the mordern Dent is a victim of child abuse and that combined with the acid creates two face. however, there is something very creepy about the idea that he was ALWAYS nuts, always fighting the losing battle with a seperate personality....one that hasn't been let out to play yet.

thanks Roy! And I think you hit the nail on the head with your comments about this board. Everyone does take the time to show the readers that the person is just as important as the mask's that they wear. The hero's as well as their supporting cast. It's the main reason I love comics so much, and that Gail Simone and Birds of Prey is always on the top of my list every month.

Chris and I have tried to show that everyone in Gotham are well rounded characters with their ups and downs, like people in the real world are. Thank you for noticing it here, and everywhere else. Personally, I think it's one of the top three reasons why this site is so damn good!

of course, my bad.

Also, a public congratulations to Chris and his buckeyes for a great win. And a great game, I might add.