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James Robinson is leaving Earth 2 and the DC Universe. Today he posted on Twitter: So as of today I am leaving Earth 2 with Issue #16. It’s been a blast. Man, it’s a lovely day. Think I’ll take Rex to the beach. Which was followed by: Yes, this also means I’m no longer working at DC Comics. Best wishes and regards to Dan, Geoff and everyone. I’m really sad to see him go. I’m guessing in four more issue we will not get to see a JSA/JLA team-up. I hope we get to see him bring in a new Starman, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Wildcat before he leaves. It’s a tall order for four issues. I’m nervous to see who replaces him. Geoff Johns, David Goyer, Roy Thomas, and James Robinson are a handful of writers whom I trust with the JSA. If I had to point to a new writer to take over, it would be Sterling Gates. I don’t know why but I think he would work wonders with the wonders of Earth 2. What are your feelings on James Robinson’s departure? Who would you like to see take over for him?

James Robinson is leaving Earth 2 and the DC Universe. Today he posted on Twitter:

So as of today I am leaving Earth 2 with Issue #16. It’s been a blast. Man, it’s a lovely day. Think I’ll take Rex to the beach.

Which was followed by:

Yes, this also means I’m no longer working at DC Comics. Best wishes and regards to Dan, Geoff and everyone.

I’m really sad to see him go. I’m guessing in four more issue we will not get to see a JSA/JLA team-up. I hope we get to see him bring in a new Starman, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Wildcat before he leaves. It’s a tall order for four issues.

I’m nervous to see who replaces him. Geoff Johns, David Goyer, Roy Thomas, and James Robinson are a handful of writers whom I trust with the JSA. If I had to point to a new writer to take over, it would be Sterling Gates. I don’t know why but I think he would work wonders with the wonders of Earth 2.

What are your feelings on James Robinson’s departure? Who would you like to see take over for him?

Thoughts on Wednesday’s Books

imageThis is the most fun Power Girl has been in a long time. (Supergirl #20)

imageDid anyone catch the first appearance of the New 52, Molly Mayne, the original Harlequin and the second wife of the pre-New 52 Alan Scott? She appeared as the Earth 2 news anchor in DC Comics back two advertorial pages. As soon as I saw her my mind when racing. Is this cannon? Does she know Alan Scott? Does she work for Alan Scott? Does Alan Scott own Channel 2? Is she a villain in her spare time? Oh the questions. 

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The same pages gave us another view of the new Earth 2 Batman. The newscaster described this image as being from a camera, “found in Cambodia amidst the rubble of an industrial park destroyed in a large explosion.” It’s interesting that the first place we see this Batman is not Gotham.

imageWe also get to see the new Red Tornado appear differently than we originally saw her. It appears she has hidden her robotic andriod body in a costume that is very similar to the original Red Tornado’s. The news matrix described this scene as being kitchen fire in a hotel by the Hudson River in New York. The Red Tornado saved a dozen children. That Red Tornado, always helping out the kids.

imageSpeaking of that news matrix, this is what she looks like. Her appearance makes me wonder if she has some connection to Red Tornado. Maybe they both are built from Apokolptian technology. Her name is MC2, which is an obvious nod to the Mass Engergy Equations (E=MC²). MC2 is also the line of Marvel books set in a future alternate timeline (Spider-Girl). I wonder if this is a nod to those books since both Earth 2 and MC2 take place in alternate timelines.

imageA Superman memorial in California? I”m still hoping for an Iron Monroe in a Connor Kent Superboy t-shirt.

imageI think I would have liked this series more if it was not attached to the JSA or the JSA members were in more than a couple panels of the six issues. The next mini does look promising. I am looking forward to rereading the series without any expectations. It was beautifully illustrated (JSA Liberty Files: The Whistling Skull #6)

imageIs it just me or has Black Canary seemed like a bit of a wimp in her last few appearances. Remember when she was flying with her sonic scream? (Birds of Prey #20)

Did you spot anything interesting this week?

I came across an interview Geekscape did with James Robinson back in April on DC Cosmic Teams. It’s a short interview but quite interesting. Here is what part of what he had to say about Fury. Robinson-Yes you will, and you’ll see them both in general stuff as you see the world taking shape, because I’m still building the world every issue. You’ll also see it very specifically with Fury and her backstory, and who her father is… that will blow your mind when you find out who her father is. Geekscape-Does she even have a father? Robinson-She has a father. She wasn’t sculpted out of clay. Geekscape-Now was your Wonder Woman sculpted out of clay? (the main Earth’s Wonder Woman was changed from being sculpted from clay to the daughter of Zeus as part of the New 52 reboot) Robinson-I believe so. I wanted to keep that part of the mythos alive, but with her daughter Fury there is a whole back story and a whole drama about who her father is, and it ties in to the whole more feminist culture and everything, so just bear with me. The interview also goes into what James thinks about the Spectre and how he could possibly use him. 

I came across an interview Geekscape did with James Robinson back in April on DC Cosmic Teams. It’s a short interview but quite interesting. Here is what part of what he had to say about Fury.

Robinson-Yes you will, and you’ll see them both in general stuff as you see the world taking shape, because I’m still building the world every issue. You’ll also see it very specifically with Fury and her backstory, and who her father is… that will blow your mind when you find out who her father is.

Geekscape-Does she even have a father?

Robinson-She has a father. She wasn’t sculpted out of clay.

Geekscape-Now was your Wonder Woman sculpted out of clay? (the main Earth’s Wonder Woman was changed from being sculpted from clay to the daughter of Zeus as part of the New 52 reboot)

Robinson-I believe so. I wanted to keep that part of the mythos alive, but with her daughter Fury there is a whole back story and a whole drama about who her father is, and it ties in to the whole more feminist culture and everything, so just bear with me.

The interview also goes into what James thinks about the Spectre and how he could possibly use him. 

ManCave Daily has a preview of the last issue of the mini-series JSA Liberty Files: The Whistling Skull by B. Clay Moore and Tony Harris.

ManCave Daily has a preview of the last issue of the mini-series JSA Liberty Files: The Whistling Skull by B. Clay Moore and Tony Harris.

Comic Vine has an interview with Greg Pak about the upcoming Batman/Superman series. He talks about the two heroes venturing to Earth 2 and meeting their counterparts. CV: The solicit for issue 2 mentions them going to Earth 2. Is it an easy adjustment for them, knowing about the existence of another Earth? GP: It’s going to blow their little minds. [laughs] The exciting thing about it is that they are going to end up, as the cover to issue 2 implies, face to face with Earth 2’s version of Superman and Batman. It’s a really interesting set of opportunities, conflicts and challenges because we’ve got our world Superman and Batman, who at this stage are young and raw and their coming face to face with Earth 2’s version. They are both older and established. They’re both incredibly good at their job, they like what they’re doing and their best friends. There’s great challenges that the characters will face that’s a ton of fun to write. CV: Will there be any repercussions or mentions later in either Earth 2 or Justice League over this trip? GP: All I’ll say is, all will be revealed in the fullness of time.

Comic Vine has an interview with Greg Pak about the upcoming Batman/Superman series. He talks about the two heroes venturing to Earth 2 and meeting their counterparts.

CV: The solicit for issue 2 mentions them going to Earth 2. Is it an easy adjustment for them, knowing about the existence of another Earth?

GP: It’s going to blow their little minds. [laughs] The exciting thing about it is that they are going to end up, as the cover to issue 2 implies, face to face with Earth 2’s version of Superman and Batman. It’s a really interesting set of opportunities, conflicts and challenges because we’ve got our world Superman and Batman, who at this stage are young and raw and their coming face to face with Earth 2’s version. They are both older and established. They’re both incredibly good at their job, they like what they’re doing and their best friends. There’s great challenges that the characters will face that’s a ton of fun to write.

CV: Will there be any repercussions or mentions later in either Earth 2 or Justice League over this trip?

GP: All I’ll say is, all will be revealed in the fullness of time.

Thoughts on Wednesday’s Books

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Though she has been present before, Earth 2 #12 gives us our first look at Lee Travis. If she becomes the Crimson Avenger it will be a slow burn. As always this book is great.

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Worlds’ Finest #12 seems pretty much same as usual except New 52 Desaad is as creepy on the outside as he is on the inside.

DC Comics has a sneak peak at the Earth 2 Annual #1.

DC Comics has a sneak peak at the Earth 2 Annual #1.

Comic Vine has a preview of Earth 2 #12 written by James Robinson, with art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, and a cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

Comic Vine has a preview of Earth 2 #12 written by James Robinson, with art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, and a cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

Who wants another book set on Earth 2? Last week CBR had DC Comics Editor-In-Chief Bob Harras and Editorial Director Bobbie Chase answer questions submitted from their forums. The first question very exciting. Josie Campbell: Kicking off our final Fan Question segment is user Vanityman who asks, “Any plans for another book set on Earth 2?” Bobbie Chase: Yes! [Laughs] Bob Harras: What James and Nicola have built, it’s a world, quite literally. They’ve got so many amazing storylines there and you’re going to see some intriguing twists coming up in the Annual. We are thinking about, “What can we do next with Earth 2?” Is that something Vanityman will see sometime in the near future? Harras: With all these things I say, be patient, and keep watching! The article included this caption below the image of the cover of Earth 2 Annual #1. Fans clamoring for more “Earth 2” are encouraged to look to the 2013 Annual I wonder if the Earth 2 Batman will be getting a new book. Or will the book be about the Atom and his new team of heroes. Either way I am onboard. Earth 2 Annual #1 is on sale May 29, 2013. What would you like the new Earth 2 book to be about?

Who wants another book set on Earth 2? Last week CBR had DC Comics Editor-In-Chief Bob Harras and Editorial Director Bobbie Chase answer questions submitted from their forums. The first question very exciting.

Josie Campbell: Kicking off our final Fan Question segment is user Vanityman who asks, “Any plans for another book set on Earth 2?”

Bobbie Chase: Yes! [Laughs]

Bob Harras: What James and Nicola have built, it’s a world, quite literally. They’ve got so many amazing storylines there and you’re going to see some intriguing twists coming up in the Annual. We are thinking about, “What can we do next with Earth 2?”

Is that something Vanityman will see sometime in the near future?

Harras: With all these things I say, be patient, and keep watching!

The article included this caption below the image of the cover of Earth 2 Annual #1.

Fans clamoring for more “Earth 2” are encouraged to look to the 2013 Annual

I wonder if the Earth 2 Batman will be getting a new book. Or will the book be about the Atom and his new team of heroes. Either way I am onboard. Earth 2 Annual #1 is on sale May 29, 2013.

What would you like the new Earth 2 book to be about?

Dan Jolley was recently on Word Balloon to talk about restarting and collecting his series Bloodhound with former JSA artist Leonard Kirk. During his talk with John Siuntres they touched on the two mini-series of JSA: The Liberty Files Dan Jolley did with Tony Harris. It’s definitely an interesting interview that gives some insite into creators rights and ownership.

Dan Jolley was recently on Word Balloon to talk about restarting and collecting his series Bloodhound with former JSA artist Leonard Kirk. During his talk with John Siuntres they touched on the two mini-series of JSA: The Liberty Files Dan Jolley did with Tony Harris. It’s definitely an interesting interview that gives some insite into creators rights and ownership.