tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post4720055156599211703..comments2024-03-18T13:07:22.190-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Superman #38Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-59964706533266761032015-02-07T22:51:23.161-05:002015-02-07T22:51:23.161-05:00I don't see how Clark's characterization s...I don't see how Clark's characterization suffers for choosing to tell Jimmy but not Lois. Its his decision who he tells or doesn't tell, no one else's. If he has his reasons not to tell him, then he has his reasons. It doesn't make him look bad for it, as long as they don't go to some extreme as to say "Yeah I don't like Lois much, nuts to her." But that's not going to happen. As it stands now there's something that makes him more comfortable telling Jimmy than Lois. Maybe we'll even get into those reasons. And if so, I'm sure they'll be respectable. Just being upset as a fan that its not Lois doesn't mean it automatically makes Clark look bad for not telling the character some fans wish he would have told. It depends on his reasons. Which I think they should go into, but its not like I can guarantee they will. But if they do I'm sure it won't make Clark look bad.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-73010303001402241742015-02-07T11:45:11.277-05:002015-02-07T11:45:11.277-05:00Thanks for all the comments. I agree that Perry se...Thanks for all the comments. I agree that Perry seemed the obvious choice given how the story was being told.<br /><br />Jimmy and Clark have some history in the New 52. They've been roommates. I will agree that there hasn't been much shown of the classic supporting cast in these books. No one has been shown enough to make this reveal make perfect sense.<br /><br />We'll have to see what it all looks like in the post-convergence world.Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-36781101002201208762015-02-07T09:41:43.393-05:002015-02-07T09:41:43.393-05:00I agree that the story telling logic doesn't s...I agree that the story telling logic doesn't support this. I also think there hasn't been much of any story telling logic since the reboot.<br /><br />Why? Because of what has been well documented editorial interference. Writers have complained before they've been asked to change direction midstream even when it makes no sense at all. There has been build up and then plot points are discarded with no thought. <br /><br />This is hurting the story, because while the writer can't break the fourth wall and have Clark turn to us and say "Hey, I know this is stupid, but Dan won't let me tell Lois" the real world politics is very much in play. <br /><br />Hearing Johns was leaving the book made me wonder if he was asked to leave it with Jimmy knowing? Because it came out of the blue for me. <br /><br />I think there is a powerful case to be made that the publishers restrictions around Lois (not romantically, I'm not talking about that at all) in almost every role that she used to fill be it pre crisis, post crisis is crippling the story. <br /><br />I would have much rather Perry White be the one who knew but I also think they wanted a contemporary and because it can't be Lois, Jimmy was tagged. <br /><br />My two cents for what it is worth. <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-36114048836415827782015-02-07T07:54:12.827-05:002015-02-07T07:54:12.827-05:00"It wouldn't have felt right for a Lois a..."It wouldn't have felt right for a Lois and Clark moment. We just haven't seen them be close."<br /><br />And we've seen Jimmy and Clark be close? Think back to <i>Batman/Superman, Unchained, Doomed</i>, etc. and compare the level of closeness and involvement Jimmy had in those key events and emotional experiences versus Lois. Also, the purpose of telling the secret was to increase closeness not reward it. That said, I do agree that if it had been a Lois/Clark moment, it would require more than just a page. Where do these stories go from here, though? Clark no longer has any legitimate reason to keep Lois in the dark, and the longer he lies to her the worse the storytelling logic degrades and Clark's characterization suffers. I'm happy that Jimmy knows, but Lois should know too. All or none, because the storytelling logic doesn't support one and not the other. -LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-15315927323608124632015-02-06T19:46:09.485-05:002015-02-06T19:46:09.485-05:00Decent ending. Enjoyable arc, though nothing that...Decent ending. Enjoyable arc, though nothing that makes me particularly sad to find out that Johns is leaving. It just seemed he was by the numbers to me. Bring on someone whose heart is really in it to work with JRJR. Hopefully Mr. Yang is that guy. <br /><br />In regards to Supergirl, the one dark spot in an otherwise fun day of news for the direction at DC post-Convergence. I only have one hope: that she's going to move over to this very title for a while until she gets her own back in a future wave. Clark, Jimmy and Kara. That'd be fabulous.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-33676352265499318972015-02-06T17:30:43.152-05:002015-02-06T17:30:43.152-05:00Perfect finale to an absolutely amazing arc. Plus ...Perfect finale to an absolutely amazing arc. Plus I've been saying for years Jimmy should know Clark is Superman, so it's very cool they decided to do that.<br />Also sorry about Supergirl, we all feel awful about it especially since it's been so good and since DC has been trying so hard with it. I'm sure it will be back when her new show hits.CaptainMarvel4Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200636594456808138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-11125798980914701922015-02-06T17:19:23.483-05:002015-02-06T17:19:23.483-05:00(Banged into the Publish button, sorry!)
Great re...(Banged into the Publish button, sorry!)<br /><br />Great review, I disagree with you only in our opinions on Clark being so blooming soft about Ulysses. I don't see him as misunderstood so much as a manipulative killer of millions. <br /><br />As for the cancellation of Supergirl... I shall wait until you post! Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-11123739690239115032015-02-06T17:15:56.185-05:002015-02-06T17:15:56.185-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-49002610647828846242015-02-06T14:23:14.296-05:002015-02-06T14:23:14.296-05:00On this new reboot will they change her age from 1...On this new reboot will they change her age from 16/17 yrs old to a 24 yrs old woman? Then bringing jimmy olsen as a love interest? My god I hope nothing drastic changes like these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-28489861381272505772015-02-06T12:45:15.881-05:002015-02-06T12:45:15.881-05:00Yeah I thought the numbers were solid compared to ...Yeah I thought the numbers were solid compared to some of the other jobbers DC persists in publishing...This must have something to do with the TV series...but it seems an awfully bizarre decision given the still hazy nature of the proposed show. Is it DC's intention that a notional SG book has to follow the program's storyline closely?? FIne....but what if the show is a BUST??<br /><br />Deeply disconcerted.<br /><br />JF<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-68070532413740937202015-02-06T10:17:09.141-05:002015-02-06T10:17:09.141-05:00I've been reading... No, I had been reading Su...I've been reading... No, I had been reading Superman comics for 40 years - I just can't dig the New 52's Clark - and I've always asked myself WHY he would not tell Jimmy who he really is, besides being a jerk to him, that is ;-)<br />Superman not trusting Jimmy is like Bruce not trusting Dick, so it's a due move, to me.<br /><br />Ah, Romita's Perry is J.J.Jameson! Just add moustache.Nobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522190343375207768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-27515053228027495002015-02-06T09:41:48.805-05:002015-02-06T09:41:48.805-05:00Seems such a shame to cancel the current series co...Seems such a shame to cancel the current series considering how much it has improved since Tony Bedard and the latest team of Johnson and Perkins.<br /><br />Loving Emanuela Lupacchino's art on this series. Looks like she's moving over to the new Starfire solo series.<br /><br />Bit strange that they decide to cancel the current Supergirl series considering how much buzz is going about the new TV series. My hope would be that as the new TV series nears it's premiere, the Supergirl comic itself would see a relaunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-52741132032288435562015-02-06T08:56:20.741-05:002015-02-06T08:56:20.741-05:00the new power mimics that of SG's..
Btw,, it ...the new power mimics that of SG's..<br /><br />Btw,, it appears Supergirl book is cancelled.mhuntnoreply@blogger.com