DC Comic's Big Announcement

[kaykordeath]

I'd call the relaunch a gimmic or publicity stunt more so than an event and that's not to say it as a negative. The industry needs something akin to a wake up call or at least something new. Everythingis going back to a basic foundation. And if some writer comes along and has a story to tell, leading to Lois and Clark getting (back) together, then it will be done in the context of what has been built uopn those foundations, just like it was done within athe context of the past

As for the event itself of "Flashpoint" the main series has been incredibly smooth, straightfoward, and fun unlike many of the other recent events. At only 5 issues it's got a great pace, and the Elsewhere nature of the story has made it veryaccessable. As an added bonus, the miniseries have been not only self contained, but also not esential reading and MOST important, REALLY DAMN GOOD. Batman Knight of Vengeance is one of the best stories I've ever read, 2/3rds of the way in.
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OK, just saw your response Nick...and I understand that. And while it may be blowing smoke up our collective asses (like your prom night?) there is talk from DC that there is a concerted effort to let the writers tell their stories and stop "writing for the trade" which, I strongly hope will lead to more 1 off or 2 part stories. Yes, I enjoy the serial nature of the story telling, but don't nee to get bogged down with continuity. With that, I am very relieved that The Unwritten is not getting touched inany of this.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Stop "writing for the trade" doesn't save from "writing for current giant crossover event".

 

[kaykordeath]

No, but it does address "the self-contained stuff that simply tells a story with a clear beginning and end."

Giant Cross over event is even becoming a misnomer. The most recent piece of the Green Lantern saga was the War of the Lanterns. 10 parts, told across GL, GL Corps and GL Emerald Warriors. And yet the individual monthly titles each told very distinct threads. You care about the whole story, buy all 10. Only care about Guy, buy those 3 issues. Technically a crossover, but by no means a "giant event." 3 months and done and all entirely in the GL universe. Then there's all the tangential titles, Secret Six, Power Girl, Jonah Hex, even Wonder Woman that are entirely self contained threads (again, my complaint would be decompressed stories that feel written for the trade).

Would I put any of these up against your list of things like Chew, Fables, The Unwritten, etc...no, not at all. But for the love of the super hero genre, I think what's going on has the potential to be a fun trip infused with some excitement. Who gives a shit about how it relates to stuff from 20 years ago or if it will matter in 20 years. Without these reboots, we either get no continuity at all (which has it's own pluses and minuses) or we have to start dealing with a Bruce Wayne in his 40s, 50s, etc..and while that works int he corner of the universe with Beyond, you'd have to apply it everywhere...an aging Joker, and elderly Green Arrow, and so on...

So now we get some hooey about de-aging and early-in-their-careers Leaguers...it's an opportunity for something a little fresh..I won't let it take away from my enjoyment of what has come before.