Let me start this week with something I’ve never done before. Let me present something I found on ANOTHER comic-related website! I know! I was shocked to find that there even were other comic-related websites–who knew? So check this review of Gail Simone’s Wildstorm book “Welcome To Tranquility†by IGN.com’s Al Sparrow:
Al’s Take: This is quite possibly the greatest Alan Moore comic I’ve read in years…but it took Gail Simone to write it! This is Top 10 meets Watchmen and while it’s completely unfair to Simone’s brilliant writing to make that kind of comparison, it’s the genuine vibe I get as I go over every page. Tranquility, a quiet little town that’s home to numerous superheroes and villains, has a murder mystery on its hands, and it’s up to the local sheriff, with some help from the caped community, to solve it. To say the town is a collection of eccentrics is a gross understatement, and the only thing that’s more impressive than Simone’s ability to think up such characters is Neil Googe’s ability to give them life on every panel. Googe is a bit of a chameleon, able to alter his style to give us golden-age flashbacks to a time when these heroes were young, as well as hilarious ads and panel fill-ins covering everything from buying war bonds to “blaxploitation” films. This is what comics are all about. Don’t let this title pass you by.
I love Gail Simone’s work. I love this book, all two issues of it so far. But not only is it, by Al’s own admission, unfair to put “Tranquility†in a comparison with Top 10 and Watchmen it’s patently RIDICULOUS. Top 10 is great stuff. Top 10 is the comic equivalent of any of those good police procedurals on TV that every programming director tries to put on EVERY night. It’s Hill Street Blues. It’s NYPD Blue. It’s not the Shield, because that show is way beyond crazy (and that’s why I love it), but Top 10 is the kind of book you enjoy every issue. No one thing absolutely jumps out at you but it never lets you down. Comparing Top 10 to Watchmen isn’t fair either. Watchmen is groundbreaking. Watchmen ushered in the superhero deconstructionist movement. It gave us the leave to tear down that tired Comic Code Authority crap and start telling stories with real emotion. Without Watchmen there is no Warren Ellis killing God. There is no Scarlet Witch killing her friends as the whim strikes her. Batman would still be calling his little Dick “chumâ€. Two issues and Gail is supposed to be Alan Moore? Even Alan Moore isn’t always Alan Moore in a scant two issues. It’s Gail doing what Gail does better than almost anyone else, writing strong characters with personalities that come through as unique to each, not just Bendis ramblings with corresponding genital references. It’s Gail making a predominantly male readership care about a female lead, like she does in Birds of Prey. She writes women better than anyone in the industry today. THAT is what “Tranquility†is. It’s possibly going to be the greatest Gail Simone comic you’ve read in years, and it’s written by Gail Simone. Because Alan Moore doesn’t do what she does. But you’re right about one thing, Al. This is what comics is all about: being passionate about our industry. It’s obvious we both enjoy the book. And I’ll leave it at that (and this, typed in a Christopher Walken accent: I gotta have more Googe, baby!).
And as Casey Kasem would say, “On with the countdown!â€
Jim drops the bomb on Marvel (where the fun never ends in Stamford, Connecticut):
Marvel Fantasy, or Operation: Kree/Skrull Evolutionary Galactic Onslaught of Vengeance Attacks Forever!
(Writer’s Note: This is a Post-Civil War Universe all the way. Since Civil War hasn’t ended yet, I’m making my own assumptions as to the outcome of several of the stories key players.)
The Amazing Spiderman: Paul Dini (w) & Bruce Timm (a). I’m just going to let Dini & Timm run wild and trust their instincts, because Dini can reinvent characters without altering continuity or insulting intelligences, Timm can give characters new looks without resorting to new costumes, and, most important of all, both men can tell a thought-provoking story (in a single issue, no less) while staying true to every quality that’s ever made the hero great. Granted, the odds of these guys being able to keep a monthly schedule is astronomical, so the only way this idea could work would be to sign them to a 12-issue deal and have half the books in the pan before soliciting. Hey, that’s why this is a “fantasy†comic.
The Mighty Avengers: Erik Larsen (w/a): I want the Avengers to be fun again; simple as that. Enter Erik Larsen, who specializes in tales that recapture the awe and wonder of 60’s Marvel but with enough of a modern edge to keep the kids interested, and at his disposal will be a line-up of heroes that could make even the most jaded of fanboys crack a smile. Roll Call: Spiderman, Wasp, The Thing, Nova, the Beast, She-Hulk, & Moon Knight (our designated straight man). Their first challenge will be an all-new Legion of the Unliving, only this time the mastermind will not be the Grim Reaper, but a fallen Avenger who died before his time and wants revenge. Discuss.
The Uncanny X-Men: Garth Ennis (w) & Oliver Coipel (a): If Avengers is going to be a fun, flamboyant adventure title, then X-Men has to be a dark, gritty, “realism†title to balance things out. Garth Ennis brings that in spades, and I don’t think there’s a comic fan alive who wouldn’t sell his right arm to see his interpretation of Wolverine. Oh, yeah…Roll Call: Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Longshot, Juggernaut (bitch), Cable, Sunfire, & Psylocke.
Captain America: James Robinson (w) & Tim Truman (a): In the fallout of Civil War, Steve Rogers finds himself disillusioned with the country he’s always loved and embarks on as voyage of self-discovery to keep alive the American Dream within him. This trip will take him across the country and around the world at large, where he will see for the first time how he is viewed by those outside of the United States. Comrades-in-arms such as the Falcon and U.S. Agent will stop along for the ride, and the good Captain will find the answers to all of his questions, but will they be the answers he wanted to hear?
The Incredible Hulk: Mike Mignola (w/a).I always wondered why the adventures of a man who involuntary turns into a giant green monster never took a supernatural tone. Mignola tells that kind of tale better than anyone, and the sure-fire way to reinvent a stale character is to place him/her in an environment which they are not accustomed to (just ask Peter David). Give him a new Rouges Gallery of Marvel Monsters (Baron Blood, Werewolf by Night, Mephisto) or put a subversive spin on his old one (Abomination, Wendigo, the Hulkbusters). Either way, keep the story dark, and the more bizarre and “out there,†the better.
Iron Man: Ron Marz (w) & Andy Kubert (a): After Tony Stark’s fall from grace and public shaming, life-long friend Happy Hogan dons the last surviving suit of armor in an effort to right some of the wrongs Stark committed and remove the tarnish they have left on the Iron Avenger’s legacy. Hogan won’t find this an easy task, because standing his way will be the entire United States military, who want to bring the “rouge hero†to justice, a blood-thirsty Nitro out for revenge, and the Mighty Avengers themselves, operating under the belief that Stark is still behind the armor.
Fantastic Four: Dan Jurgens (w) & Tom Grummett (a): Now that Reed Richards is finally out of her life for good, the Invisible Woman sets out to rebuild both her own life and her “family.†With the help of some old friends, Marvel’s first and greatest superhero team is ready to take the world by storm once again, with the emphasis on “fantastic.†Roll Call: The Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, the Submariner, & the Silver Surfer. Their first challenge will be Doctor Doom, of course, and his newest ally…Mr. Fantastic!?!
Doom: Mark Waid (w) & Mike Wieringo (a): What do you do when the majority of your existence has revolved around orchestrating Reed Richards’s doom, only to find that that blasted Richards beat you to it by self-destructing all on his own? Why, you help him regain all that he’s lost, just so you can take it away all over again (the way God intended). Watch as the former Mr. Fantastic, now disgraced and ostracized by both the superhero community and his own family, does the unthinkable and allies himself with his greatest enemy, Victor Von Doom, in a last ditch effort to reclaim the life he took for granted. Can Reed redeem his past mistakes, or will Doom cost him the only thing he has left to lose; his very soul?
Marvel Comics Presents: (w/a) various: An anthology title is the perfect tool not only to take advantage of characters without a monthly series, but also to utilize the wealth of talented writers and artists who are incapable of working a monthly schedule. Without the pressure of meeting a deadline, we could see one more Kevin Smith/Joe Quesada Daredevil story, or Alan Moore and Brian Bolland reunite for, say, a Dr. Strange tale. By reviving MCP, you’d have casual comic fans buying either to read a story featuring their favorite cult character (New Warriors, Captain Marvel, Deathlok, Slingers, etc.) or to check out the return of their favorite stalwart creators (Arthur Adams, Whilce Portacio, Adam Hughes, hell, even Alex Ross).
Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Ed Brubaker (w) & David Mack (a): With 24 being one of the hottest shows on TV, how is it that nobody’s thought to capitalize on that success by resurrecting THE quintessential cloak and dagger spy comic? S.H.I.E.L.D. has espionage, terrorist threats, international intrigue, and racing against the clock to avert disaster. Brubaker made a name fore himself with this style of storytelling, and Mack can add that surreal pop deco art that Sterenko made famous on this very title. You can shift the focus to various agents (depending on the story), but for my purposes the book will initially revolve around S.H.I.E.L.D.’s newest recruit, who’s no stranger to working for government agencies, the U.S. Agent.
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“This is quite possibly the greatest Alan Moore comic I’ve read in years…but it took Gail Simone to write it! This is Top 10 meets Watchmen” –Al Sparrow of IGN.com’s comic review staff “Ha-ha-ha! Oh shit! That’s…oh no, he’s serious. Now I remember why I don’t read their reviews.” –ME |
Jim, there’s a lot of good ideas there and I really like where you went on some of these. In particular I would be really excited (and/or scared to death) to see your Spidey, Cap, Iron Man and Hulk. I was nodding yes to everything you said about the Dini & Timm Spiderman. That would be supremely cool. You’re one of the very few people to suggest something other than The Bru and Epting on Captain America, but you went with two creators I’ve enjoyed for a very long time in James “Starman†Robinson and Tim “Grimjack†Truman, and that made me smile. Since I can’t see any reason to have Stark where the Iron Man suit once this is over–he’ll be changing his name to Rear Admiral Asshole, I hear–Happy Hogan would bring a welcome, blue-collar point of view. Mignola Hulk scares puny comic columnist. Mignola Hulk should even scare Mignola Hulk. But puny comic buyers will buy Mignola Hulk or Mignola Hulk will SMASH! I personally wouldn’t be overly excited to see Wieringo on Doom–I find his style too cartoony and I’d prefer a grim John Bolton-style take (and yeah, I know Mike drew him in FF–I didn‘t buy that either. And I’d like to see a ‘24′ style SHIELD book but I can’t see Mack working out on that. I think you’d need a more straightforward style–Michael Lark or Mike Perkins would be my choices. I do like Marvel Comics Presents and as I mentioned last week, I think there seems to be a demand growing for an anthology title. I think credit should go to 52, although I don’t know if it truly is an anthology. It doesn’t tell several disparate stories, it’s telling one humdinger of a huge interconnected yarn. Marvel wishes it could do that. But alas, Joe Q doesn’t “do†continuity.
Jim dallies in the DCU as well:
The Amazing World of DC Comics, or The Return of the Death of Twilight Knightfall Darkness Quest Unleashed!
(Writer’s Note: All of these titles with take place in a post-Identity Crisis universe, but doesn’t necessarily have to. I haven’t been following OYL as much as I probably should be, so if I’m contradicting something that’s already been establish or repeating something that’s already happened, please let me know and I will correct any problems))
Action Comics: Peter David (w) & Alan Davis (a): Superman is a cultural icon for a reason, so big sweeping changes are unnecessary. Villains are of little consequence, since the Man of Steel is the proverbial Nature Boy that can fight a broom and tell the same story. No, what makes a Superman story pass or fail is the characterization, and I think that’s what’s sorely lacking. When’s the last time you saw Superman smile, or sneak a wink to the audience? PAD is just the author to bring that little touch of humanity back to the Last Son of Krypton. A movie quote here and a Monty Python punch line there, and he’ll have made Supes the one thing he hasn’t been in years; relatable.
Detective Comics: John Ostrander (w) & Norm Breyfogle (a): Less emphasis will be put on the Rouges Gallery. Instead, Batman will refocus his vigilantism on Gotham’s corrupt politicians & businessmen, since they are the cause of the city’s sickness. Go back to Year One and you’ll see that this was the Dark Knight’s original mission statement, but the Rogues ended up being so much of a distraction that he lost sight of that goal. Wouldn’t be a kick to find out that the establishment wants it that way? Chuck Dixon once said that, given enough time to strategize, Batman could beat Galactus, so why don’t we see what he can do to Gotham’s Powers that Be when he puts his mind to it.
Wonder Woman: Gail Simone (w) & Amanda Conner (a): I think the main reason that Wonder Woman comics have sucked for so long may have something to do with the fact that there’s never been a female creative team on the title. It’s almost a no-brainer, considering that Wonder Woman is the most prominent female superhero who’s ever and will ever exist. I’ll just sit back and let them do their thing, because a man telling a woman how to handle a female character is what we’re trying to get away from. Plus, this is title that can never be canceled because of its icon status and merchandising revenue, so we can afford to take a risk here since any improvement is a step up and any failure won’t kill off the book.
The Justice League: Keith Giffen (w) & Gary Frank (a): The reality show Top Chef coined a phrase that can best describe my approach to this title; Cutting-edged Traditional. Example: Keith Giffen is once again back in the driver’s seat, but what you’re getting is not the “BHA HA HA†Giffen, but the “Three Years Later…†Giffen that we forgot even existed. To go along with this theme, we’ll keep the “Big 7†line-up intact, but fill those slots with a different seven than you’d normally expect. Roll Call: Martian Manhunter, Captain Marvel, Nightwing, Black Canary, Max Mercury, Sinestro (yeah, you heard me), & Dolphin.
Green Lantern Corps: Jim Starlin (w) & Jerry Ordway (a): Now GL fans won’t have to choose between Hal or Kyle, space adventure or Earth adventure, because the core GL book will no longer limit its focus to one sole Lantern. By utilizing alternating story arcs (2-3 issues max), every GL fan will get their fix, whether they’re diehard for Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Killowog, G’nort, or whoever. For my purposes, the first arc will tell the story of the newly reformed Sinestro. Hey, if Hal Jordan can get his ring back after trying to destroy reality and Despero can be inducted into the Justice League, than why can’t Sinestro find redemption?
The Flash: Kurt Busiek (w) & Stuart Immonen (a). After Bart Allen is consumed by the Speed Force & Jay Garrick is hospitalized, the world finds itself without a Flash, and, more importantly, nobody to take up the mantle. In this time of crisis, it’s up to the returning Max Mercury not only to protect Keystone City, but to crown a new heir to the Flash legacy before the Rogues can take advantage of this unique situation and attack in force. The race is on to find a new Scarlet Speedster, but is anyone even in the running?
Teen Titans: Dan Raspler (w) & Graham Nolan (a): I hate to criticize Geoff Johns’s work, but shouldn’t a team called “Teen Titans†feature nothing but, you know, teens?! I love Cyborg and Starfire as much as the next guy, but they “graduated†years ago and it’s time for these characters to move onto other things. I understand the “mentor†argument, but the whole point of the Teen Titans was for the sidekicks to step out of the shadow of their mentors and discover the world on their own with nothing but each other for support, so let’s just go back to that. Roll Call: Robin, Captain Marvel Jr., Star Girl, the Ray, Zip Kid, & an all-new Spoiler.
DC Adventures: Ty Templeton (w) & Rick Burchett (a): Some the best superhero stories to come out of DC in the ‘90’s came from their various animated tie-in series, and in this day and age we need a great all-ages book more than ever. Stick to singe-issue, self contained stories with alternating characters each month. Superman one issue, Batman Beyond another, a Justice League Unlimited spin-off character the next, and so on. With this book, you’ll not only attract the kids, but nostalgic adults who grew up on the original cartoons, and the shifting character focus won’t limit your audience to just the Batman fans.
The Spectre: J.M. DeMatteis (w) & Ron Garney (a): The original Spirit of Vengeance has finally found an adequate soul with enough of a conscience to be its necessary moral compass. That soul, which died a violent, tragic, and unavenged death, is Sue Digby. Standing in the way of the Spectre’s never-ending battle is its eternal enemy, Eclipso, who’s current host is still Jean Loring, the woman who orchestrated Digby’s death. Find out what happens when an apostle of mercy must control the wrath of God.
The Super Buddies: Dan Slott (w) & Humberto Ramos (a): Despite all of DC’s efforts to kill off the FKAJL’ers (figuratively and literally), there’s still a decent sized audience out there for the “BWA HA HA†writing style, and if there’s any writer in the world that can keep the Buddies funny in spite of the numerous tragedies that befell them, it’s Dan Slott. Given his work on GLA, he can probably find humor IN the tragedy while parodying Infinite Crisis in the same punchline. Roll Call: Captain Atom, Guy Gardner, Fire, Metamorpho, Dr. Light, Rocket Red, Booster Gold, & the Elongated Man (if either of them survive 52, that is).
Isn’t “Super Buddies†more or less the Giffen/DeMatteis Justice League? I’m still mildly surprised that Gail Simone hasn’t been given Wonder Woman. Does she not want it? Does Dan DiDio not think enough of her that she gets stuck on so-called “B-List†books? Marvel didn’t know what to do with her either. If Devin Grayson could write any Bat-title, Gail Simone can write ANYTHING. Amanda Conner would seem a natural fit art-wise as well. I like the old-school team on your Green Lantern Corps and Dan Raspler would likely do a great job on a teen-centric Teen Titans. If memory serves me right, he wrote the much missed Young Heroes In Love (it’s a shame nobody tried to bring that one back). Sue versus Jean in a cosmic/religious free-for-all? That’s a damn interesting take on the Spectre. But where I think you may have really scored with me is on your Flash title. I have never been a big fan of the Flash. Barry was fine, Wally just seemed a little off-kilter until just a couple years before they “killed†him off, Bart isn’t ready for it yet as his character is woefully underdeveloped. Jay already had a turn. But Max Mercury, now that’s pretty cool. He’s kind of veteran character Kurt Busiek could sink his teeth into and still have room to expand on the character. Stewart Immonen can do a good job (if he doesn’t go all Nextwave on it) and if Max eventually hands off to Jessie Quick I’m all over that. Bring me a female Flash dammit! Man, that sounds dirty…
Please note that our last participant, the ever earnest Eric, took the time to send me a picture for EVERY one of his DC entries! Thank you! Sadly, I won’t be able to use the all, because the file sizes in some cases aren’t cooperating with out image uploader. But I’ll try to put in as many as I can or find close alternatives. And while it was appreciated, let me mention that I don’t want to get into the habit of putting 60 pics in my column whenever I do these group participation things. It’s not as easy as simply cutting his entry out of my email and pasting into the column. But hey, he’s got good picks so I only had to fish for a couple for Jim tonight, and I’m missing getting caught up on Heroes and ‘24′ for this, ya know…
The ever-ready Eric illustrates his points across the DC landscape:
1. JLA Classified
Dwayne McDuffie (writer; Justice League Unlimited), George Perez (JLA/Avengers, Crisis on Infinite Earths)
A companion title to Justice League of America, this book would focus a 40-plus member extended team. While the sister book could take 7 issues to establish its core roster, this book will focus on a legion of ancillary members called in for specific threats. As shown on the Justice League Unlimited TV show, McDuffie can make any character interesting, and this would be the prefect spot light for him to tell a mix of one-shot stories and multi-issues arcs about two or three-member squads and massive teams made up of the big guns like Superman and Batman, classic members like Dr. Fate and Green Arrow, and new members like Supergirl, Shining Knight, and Hawk and Dove.
2. Superman
Mark Millar (writer; Ultimates, Authority, Superman Adventures), John Cassady (art; Planetary, Astonishing X-Men)
Superman has yet to be brought into the 21th century. What he needs is to have the biggest battles (like Millar created for Authority), deal with what it means to be a super-hero in our contemporary world (Millar’s work on Ultimates), while still staying true to his roots (Millar’s Superman Adventures are some of the best Superman stories in years). Oh and Cassady can draw the hell out of anything.
3. Wonder Woman
Will Pfiefer (writer; Fables), Charles Vess (artist; Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall)
When the gods and Amazons abandoned our plane, they left their messenger Wonder Woman behind. Now she alone is faced with policing the greatest monsters and evils from myth, including classic foes like Cheetah and Circe and new threats like Arachne and the Sirens, all trying to adjust to the modern world. While facing these foes and their contemporary crimes, Wonder Woman must also question her place in a rapidly-evolving world where she is truly alone.
4. Robin
Rob Thomas (writer; Veronica Mars, Rats Saw God), Cameron Stewart (artist; Catwoman, The Manhattan Guardian)
Robin would be a super-hero Veronica Mars in his book, solving mysteries involving his school and friends with quick thinking and quick wit. Whether it was investigating the new Kobra-worshipping after-school club or breaking up the Venom drug ring at his school, Robin would always be getting himself in trouble. Of course, all the snooping Robin’s secret ID Tim Drake would have to do would not make him popular, making him often hated at his high school, but definitely needed. Seriously, if you have experienced Thomas’ writing, you know he is perfect for this.
5. Teen Titans
Brian K Vaughn (writer; Runaways, Ultimate X-Men), Adrian Alphona (artist; Runaways)
This team revolutionized teen heroes with Runaways. They could make the Titans a team of realistic (albeit super-powered) teens dealing with teen drama and insecurities, and keep them from just being a mini-Justice League. They would really give the Titans a hip, modern perspective, and Vaughn would give them each a distinct personality and sense of humor while Alphona makes them look cooler than ever before. This book would be fun.
6. Green Arrow
Peter Milligan (writer; Human Target, X-Force), Cliff Chiang (artist; Human Target)
Human Target was an action-adventure book that dealt with American culture and politics, tackling issues of right-wing religion, racism, terrorism, and celebrity. This team could expertly present these issues through Green Arrow’s liberal view without seeming totally biased, like a lot of people claim current writer Judd Winnick does. Green Arrow could be a way for this team and readers to view current American issues and politics, especially now that Ollie is a politician. Plus, this knows when to shut up with politics and have some action scenes.
7. The Power of Shazam!
Robert Kirkman (writer; Invincible, Marvel Team-Up), Cory Walker (Invincible)
The team behind Invincible was made to write the story of an average teen who can turn into Earth’s Mightiest (Grown-Up) Mortal. They would make Captain Marvel fun, showing what a real teen boy would do if he could turn into an Adonis adult. Also, goofy villains like Mister Mind, Captain Nazi, Dr. Sivanna, and the Monster Society of Evil are right up this team’s alley; they would make them cool while keeping them a tad quirky and campy.
8. Legion of Super-Heroes
Barbara Kessel (writer; Meridian), Jim Cheung (artist; Young Avengers, Scion, X-Force)
1000 years in the future, the bureaucracy known as the United Space governs known space with dull, unchanging, dreary grip. A group of dozens of super-powered teams from across the United Planets seek to shake it out of its doom, fascism, and ennui with their brightly colored costumes inspired by heroes from the past. The teen heroes embark on an epic to change their dystopian society from the outside and have fun.
9. Supergirl
Sean McKeever (writer; Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane; Gravity), Takeshi Miyazawa (artist; Runaways, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane)
When not fighting Livewire, the female Parasite, Volcanna, or Silver Banshee, how does Supergirl deal with being the last suriving girl from her planet and the cousin of Superman? What is it like to be a teenage girl with so much power? And if she can move mountains, why does she care so damn much about being Homecoming Queen and getting Nightwing to notice her?
10. Plastic Man
Darwyn Cooke (writer/artist; DC: The New Frontier, The Spirit)
In the grim world of comic books, Plastic Man will be a beacon of fun and relief. Cooke can make Plastic Man fun and old school with modern story-telling techniques. Also, Plastic Man’s core as a character is very similar to Cooke’s inventive retro cartoony style. The universe is not changed every issue, but Eel O’Brien does manage to bend himself through a comic, funny mystery once a month.
Wow. I never thought I’d see a Plastic Man idea that would make me want to try it. Darwyn is the man for that job, no doubt about it. I think most of your pics and descriptions speak for themselves, and it’s a hell of a crop. I still wouldn’t read Superman, because I still can’t find any reason to like the character, he still wears his Underoosâ„¢ on the outside of his tights and Mark Millar is to comic writing what Fergie is to pop music. If he didn’t have an awkward moment with Joe Quesada and Bendis and a unique three-way Chinese finger-cuff, he’d be serving pints to Ellis and Ennis somewhere in the bowels of London. Your high point for me is Wonder Woman, but that’s mostly because I’m a huge mark of Charles Vess. I still get chills reading his “Warriors Three†story that ran in Marvel Fanfare years ago. The man can draw whatever he wants. If some poor misguided soul ever gives me the keys to a comic universe, Vess, Truman, Russell, Zulli, and Mignola can have whatever they want. Vess wants to paint the Wonder Twins? Here’s your advance, Mr. Vess. P. Craig Russell wants a crack at a Mogo ongoing title? Here’s your advance Mr. Russell. Mignola wants to do Power Girl? Hell, so do I…man, that sounded dirty…here’s your advance Mr. Mignola. If it says Vess on it, folks, buy it. Even if it’s Power Pack. Trust me, it’ll make weep for joy.
Next week, I think of something else to do with you fun readers. And I’m thinking it’s going to have something to do with….well, OK, I don’t know yet. Maybe I’ll have everyone send me reviews of Wildstorm books and equate them with classics. I can see it now: Cable and Deadpool is the new Dark Knight Returns! Fabian Nicieza is the new Stan Lee! Jeff Ritter is the new Al Sparrow!
Welcome to my nightmare.
