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May 17, 2013 12:25 pm That is a GREAT point, Wally, and one I hadn't really considered. And given the completely plugged-in nature of current culture, creators have more opportunities than ever to connect with their audience... and also to put their foot in their mouth. So that double-edged sword is razor-sharp.

April 5, 2013 10:31 pm That is awesome, Ken. Very Batman Inc., too.

April 5, 2013 12:26 pm Interesting. It's beginning to seem like an intentional "game" on DC's part. From the moment of Damian's death, we've seen a Harper Row story (that had some people assuming she'd be the next Robin), some theories about that girl in red that we see in Batman Incorporated (I forget her name), and now Carrie Kelley. Wondering if it's coincidence, if they have a plan, if they're just teasing different things to get fans worked up, or if they're waiting to see if there's a critical mass of opinion...(crowd-sourcing a Robin?)

March 26, 2013 1:30 pm Hmmm. Fowler's awesome. Haven't really read much by Asmus. Gotta be honest... without Priest and Bright on the series, I'm not sure I'm interested. It's just one of those things. Like someone NOT James Robinson writing Jack Knight. Ya know?

March 19, 2013 2:55 pm Agreed! I just talked to Paul about this, and I was sort of reveling the the format choice -- if you're going to offer something digitally, you need to focus on the all the most widely used aspects. In this case, the "widescreen" format of the book is crucial for tablets, displays, and laptops. And the PDF is the other factor — such a universal format that works on every device. Very smart, simple choices.

March 19, 2013 2:50 pm Sweet. I'm gonna be honest, it's gonna be tough to beat this one this week. ;)

March 19, 2013 12:29 pm Purchased and downloaded. I love the concept and creators, but I also love to see these creators trying something different in terms of publishing/delivery. Kudos on all fronts.

March 18, 2013 12:46 pm His blog actually mentions that he took an "exclusive contract" from DC in the hopes that he'd get steadier work, but there was no "minimum" to the work, and, by the end of it, he was kind of starved for work. So that contract would probably explain why he wasn't over at Marvel sooner. Now, I can't tell exactly if/when that contract expired from the blog, but I think it's probably safe to assume that if he's a free agent, he's talked to Marvel.

March 6, 2013 5:09 pm Also not DCU Proper, but I've got another one for you, Jeff. Hellblazer #23 -- one of my favorite early Constantine stories, in which John meets Holmes (and other characters from literature) — not dissimilar from Superman or Kid Eternity conjuring up literary figures... Found a synopsis of it here: http://www.insanerantings.com/hell/comics/ongoing/hb23.html

February 21, 2013 5:02 pm I have a feeling this issue will set Jeff's DCU Librarian-sense all aflutter. :)