tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post7683703361604200741..comments2024-03-29T09:20:48.360-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Superboy Book Is Now A Villain BookAnjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-17785186849916467062013-11-02T07:24:37.477-04:002013-11-02T07:24:37.477-04:00Small correction on the Morrison leaving DC thing....Small correction on the Morrison leaving DC thing. He hasn't really left at all. He's still working on a Wonder Woman: Earth One graphic novel set in the same universe as Superman and Batman: Earth One. And on Multiversity, a new exploration of the DC multiverse that Morrison's been tasked to write. When he writes superhero comics, Morrison almost always goes to DC over Marvel because of the iconic stature of DC's characters and because they suit his style of writing better. Just thought I'd correct on your use of Morrison in your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-50043511391928408842013-10-30T22:20:34.219-04:002013-10-30T22:20:34.219-04:00Well temptation to get any sort of clue as to what...Well temptation to get any sort of clue as to what's going to go on here had me get the TT Annual. And honestly the events have me feeling that Kon will be back eventually, and I'm fully expect now that his death in Krypton Returns is going to turn out to be an assumption by Superman and Supergirl that turns out not true.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-1883889331565163702013-10-30T12:00:08.776-04:002013-10-30T12:00:08.776-04:00I think your taking it all way too personally. For...I think your taking it all way too personally. For the time being, this is the villain's big moment, with "Forever Evil" taking over the DCU. While grim and gritty, it might be in some places - I don't think its a permanent thing. Especially with Marv Wolfman writing the title -- I wouldn't peg him as someone disrespecting the Clark/Lois relationship or legacy. Turning it on its head, though, is another matter.<br /><br />Ever since Morrison left, the Superman franchise has indeed felt rudderless -- but with Greg Pak taking over Action Comics, I think things are going to turn around. Same thing with Forever Evil -- after those 8 issues of the mini-series, I expect the Sun will shine once again. (literally, in this case).<br /><br />Then again - I don't read the satellite Superman titles, like Superboy and Supergirl. So maybe this is the last and final straw. But I'm just saying - such a change won't last forever.Kandou Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233336986244371430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-39419597387749509802013-10-30T03:02:55.114-04:002013-10-30T03:02:55.114-04:00It's tantamount to saying DC finds no money in...It's tantamount to saying DC finds no money in writing about heroes because villains are more interesting. A sad commentary on today's morals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-2748168070098662222013-10-29T19:38:39.621-04:002013-10-29T19:38:39.621-04:00Another idea! Instead of stopping Harvest from tr...Another idea! Instead of stopping Harvest from travelling in time altogether, maybe have Kon travel instead to the alternate Jon Lane Kent future. In this case, he reverses events by keeping Harvest from kidnapping Jon, defeating the villain, then before he disappears manages to return Jon to Superman and Lois, revealing to them their child is alive, putting a stamp of hope to the ending of that particular character.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-67302155095463803512013-10-29T17:52:07.335-04:002013-10-29T17:52:07.335-04:00My strong, strong, strong hope is that this is a t...My strong, strong, strong hope is that this is a temporary thing to set up Kon's return. I say this because with how willy nilly they've been spoiling his death, I wouldn't be half surprised to see the actual ending of Krypton Returns being a reveal to the reader that Kon is alive, lost somewhere. I sincerely hope this is the case. I imagine a storyline where Jon Lane Kent succeeds in his ruse and he and Harvest rule the Earth (a future we know will be erased, like Rotworld). Kon returns, takes it upon himself to change things, to time travel to keep Harvest from ever going into the past in the first place, and belieing he is sacrificing his own existence in doing so. <br /><br />He succeeds, changes history, waits for nothingness to take him, only to find himself on Earth, in the present, and alive. With a new origin he and the readers will find out together.<br /><br />This is my hope. If I see any evidence of such a thing, I'll let you know. :)Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-21557706524129357822013-10-29T15:56:27.038-04:002013-10-29T15:56:27.038-04:00Amazing. Looks like I did Jon Lane Kent in Reign o...Amazing. Looks like I did Jon Lane Kent in Reign of the Supermen way too soon, thinking he was a one-off (and terrible) idea.<br /><br />But despite devoting a weekly post to Superman, I am not currently reading any New52 Superman book (just Smallville), which is just the WORST of the editorial families in DC's stable right now. So this news won't affect my reading habits. I just don't know what going on there anymore.Siskoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266365376486695812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-4142443030762384582013-10-29T13:08:17.560-04:002013-10-29T13:08:17.560-04:00#25 will be the first and last SB I ever buy. I ho...#25 will be the first and last SB I ever buy. I hope Kon gets a heroic sendoff *at the very least*.<br /><br />But really, this is a shambles. How a company can screw up this character and this book so badly almost baffles me. And yet I get the impression, having read a lot of your blog by now Anj, DC has previous form on this. Especially under Berganza! Why does that man still have a job?<br /><br />If Lobdell's hint that Supergirl will leave this family of books turns out to be true, I'll welcome it if it gets her away from Berganza and Lobdell.AndNowInStereohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021894582408478305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-20476607042903498082013-10-29T12:48:42.505-04:002013-10-29T12:48:42.505-04:00Amen. Honestly, this is, without question, one of...Amen. Honestly, this is, without question, one of the lowest blows they've taken towards Lois/Clark in the whole new 52.<br /><br />People BEGGED for them to have a child for YEARS on end. Greg Rucka planted the seeds for them to have a child in Adventures of Superman #638 in what Rucka still claims is one of his "favorite" issues he's ever written. (I have it autographed by him and he wrote that right on the cover.) Then they adopted Chris Kent which was lovely and what did DC do to him? They got rid of him way too soon. Threw him in the Phantom Zone.<br /><br />(Smallville has a ray of hope with Lois and Clark having a child. Smallville's canon was that they could conceive a child together with the use of BlueK. I guess that's a small little ray of sunshine to remember since BQM's book keeps going. Doubtful we'll ever see it though.)<br /><br />Now....we get THIS. This abomination. They have a child and let me get this straight----he's unstable because oh Lois's weak human DNA is so weak or some insulting BS. And their child is a villain. You know what, DC? Seriously go throw yourselves off a cliff. No really. I'll wait here. ---Shades<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com