Where is everyone?

Just echoing what Scott said. I know for me personally, work has been pretty demanding of late, but I'm slowly starting to catch up here. So I would expect some new releases soon. These things seem to come in bunches.

I'm moving to another city and looking for new work, so I'm a little distracted at the moment.

I'll be back though, no question of that. I've got a ten issue Batman Inc. plan set out (and with some great covers lined up already), and Man of Steel to kick-off proper.

Just expect a little delay, that's all.

Very true, Susie. But I would like to see it actually flourish again.

Isn't it a matter of setting the right creative environment? It was done once, can it be done again?

I know that at least from a new guy perspective, all of the existing continuity is quite daunting - both as a writer and a reader. A simple solution would be to create short (a page or so) summaries for each of the characters/books that sums up the story so far, letting readers catch up quickly rather than having to go through 40+ back issues (though of course, they still can if they wish)

A more dramatic (but perhaps more effective) approach would be a relaunch. Of course, like the new 52, but hopefully handled in a more skilled manner. It would eliminate the gap between new readers and old veterans and might just help draw in a newer audience.

I can see continuity as an issue. And I think it's cool to have the New 52 option as well, but it's also controversial to long-time fans. Would a neutral ground be good? Like a Marvel NOW reset to jumping on points? Better to push Earth A as a focus? Or something else?

A concerted effort to present a ground floor, new user friendly appearance would be a good step I think. I've felt this has been an issue for the site since the second or third year.

I agree with arcalian that Earth A is a good thing to focus on and try to use as a selling point, if you will.




But this is something we definitely should work on. Right now there are tons of books that haven't been updated in months or years just sitting there. I'd think it'd present a much more appealing, cleaned up look if only the books that are currently active are featured on the sidebar. This might only be 5 or 6 books, but it won't overwhelm newbies with choice and if they wish, they can always go back to the back issues for books that aren't currently active.

Detective Comics is still running. Mark is wrapping up the Ridder/Clayface 3 parter, then the returning Viktor will take over. Maybe you two need to talk, actually, Fantomas....

(Yes, Teen Titans is still coming, too. I've go both a cover and some interior art for it. KSM saw the interior art on dA)

Kryptonian's the best out of the Elseworlds Only joking. I enjoy Way Back and Shades of Grey ALOT.

Shut up, Monkey-Boy.  I started the book before the term became associated with kinky sex.  Trust me, I've considered changing the title a few times over the past year or so.  The only consolation I have is that I spell it with an A, while the dirty one is spelled with an E. 

Also, I apologize for letting WWQ fall to the wayside so badly.  If you want to remove it from the main page, that's okay.  Issue #25 will eventually see the light of day, followed by a genuine hiatus, and when it comes back, it will to be to tell the final tale of DC's Western heroes (at least as far as WWQ is concerned).

What about the titles which just started an arc (e.g Adventure Comics?).

As I told someone else who brought up that other story (I believe they jokingly said I should just "give the people what they want"), Jonah will eventually be having a bit of fun on the side (it's Jonah Hex, fer Chrissakes, it's gonna happen!  Him and Bat Lash are running neck-and-neck for number of women slept with!).  But if you can't wait that long, check out issue #2 and #5.  That's all you horn-dogs are gettin' for now. 


And thanks for the praise, Hush10.  Have you been reading both titles, or just WWQ?

Hahaha!