Official : Bendis gets both books

[Vordan]

Lmao I can't wait to see Lori show up. I'm very interested in seeing what Miller does. Black Label was originally meant to imitate the Killing Joke. When it was first written it was not meant to be in-continuity but it was so popular they made it canon. If Miller's Year One is popular they might fold it in. If not it's easily ignored. Frankly I'd prefer they just leave Supes origin alone for now. I want more stories about him at the peak of his career, or about "Year Two"-type stories like War of Jokes and Riddles.

[Sacred Knight]

Editorial push back over Miller including Wonder Woman, if that's why he has to push for it, is such a joke.

[Vordan]

Editorial push back over Miller including Wonder Woman is such a joke.

I think DC has finally moved on from that relationship. Now I assume they'll be pushing her with Trevor. That's fine imo, it's not really a relationship I feel strongly about.

[Sacred Knight]

I think there's just an edict out on it for the time being. But its high time that edict was over with. Its been two years, the current status quo is set, there's no need to be walking on eggshells anymore. And I'm not necessarily talking romance. Their relationship is more than that and important to Superman's mythos ever since the concept of the shared universe. It always has been. Nothing about acknowledging that, be it in-continuity or doing different things out of continuity, hampers Superman's current status quo nor WW's status quo.

[Superlad93]

Black Label was originally meant to imitate the Killing Joke. When it was first written it was not meant to be in-continuity but it was so popular they made it canon. If Miller's Year One is popular they might fold it in. If not it's easily ignored.

This is what I'm now guessing the case is, and also why there'd be any sort of push back for ideas like including Wonder Woman as a past relationship. They seem to wanna leave ample space open so that it can be brought up in continuity if it proves popular enough. Along with it simply being a novelty that Miller is writing Superman, I think the reason they're actively promoting it alongside Bendis' in continuity run is to add to the idea of it being folded in if need be. Similar treatment hasn't been done for the other Black Label books as far as I know.

I want more stories about him at the peak of his career, or about "Year Two"-type stories like War of Jokes and Riddles.

I'd be very interested in something like this. Not sure Bendis will be the one to do it because he seems way more forward focused, but it's good thought.

[Vordan]

This is what I'm now guessing the case is, and also why there'd be any sort of push back for ideas like including Wonder Woman as a past relationship. They seem to wanna leave ample space open so that it can be brought up in continuity if it proves popular enough. Along with it simply being a novelty that Miller is writing Superman, I think the reason they're actively promoting it alongside Bendis' in continuity run is to add to the idea of it being folded in if need be. Similar treatment hasn't been done for the other Black Label books as far as I know.



I'd be very interested in something like this. Not sure Bendis will be the one to do it because he seems way more forward focused, but it's good thought.

You’re probably right. That would make sense for why they don’t want Diana in there.

Yeah I don’t think Bendis is going to be looking back which makes me happy. Keep the momentum moving forward for now in the main books. Any past adventures can be saved for later or released as Black Label books. I know Morrison is probably as done with Superman as Johns is with GL, but I kind of wish he’d write an ending for his New 52 Superman in a Black Label book. Or a continuation at least, I know we’re getting the Sideways annual soon though.

[titansupes]

Any mention of the new Superman: Year One release date from Miller?

[SiegePerilous02]

Editorial push back over Miller including Wonder Woman, if that's why he has to push for it, is such a joke.

It kind of is a joke for that reason. But Miller's writing of the romance in particular leaves a LOT to be desired. I would rather not hear her call anybody sperm banks.

[rosawater]

It kind of is a joke for that reason. But Miller's writing of the romance in particular leaves a LOT to be desired. I would rather not hear her call anybody sperm banks.

This. Since it's was supposed to be Clark's early years, I was resigned to the fact that Lana and Lori would be included. However, I foolishly held a tiny bit of hope that Lois would be spared. The fact that he's not only including Lois, but also pushing to add Diana has me gagging.

[Vordan]

Any mention of the new Superman: Year One release date from Miller?

Nope. He said they’re still working on it but no date. DK3 took forever to be completed iirc, so don’t hold out too much hope this will be done anytime soon.

[Sacred Knight]

He seems to be in a different place than he was when he wrote All-Star Batman and Robin. And DK3 had a pretty cool WW. Yes, I know Azz had a huge hand in that, but all in all I at least have hope his female characters won't be anything like that former work. But it'll probably be a while before I even get to see if that faith was well-placed or not.

[DragonPiece]

He seems to be in a different place than he was when he wrote All-Star Batman and Robin. And DK3 had a pretty cool WW. Yes, I know Azz had a huge hand in that, but all in all I at least have hope his female characters won't be anything like that former work. But it'll probably be a while before I even get to see if that faith was well-placed or not.

Yeah, I'm doubtful DC would even publish if he did something genuinely bad with lois and other female characters.

[Last Son of Krypton]

Superman #4 preview: https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/1...zaar-round-two

[Vordan]

I hope to God he doesn’t try to draw anything though. His art skills have deteriorated badly.

[Sacred Knight]

Interestingly enough, Bendis says while understandably YJ is getting more of the headlines now, a year from now this Naomi character is going to be seen as the bigger announcement. That's quite a statement. Makes me think she's going to be multiversal level or something.