It's going to be lit when Jon becomes Superman and everyone starts hating him as much I do now.
I hate him bad but I'll feel bad for the fans. Because, while there's always been a disconnect there between me and them because I've never liked the character, at the same time they've never asked for this either.
If I gave them enough credit, I'd almost consider it intentional sabotage. But I don't give them that much credit, I just think Bendis pitched a very bad idea that they liked (and I do believe 100% that the entire initiative is his, its just too much like ANAD Marvel).
Last edited by Sacred Knight; 10-17-2019 at 11:24 AM.
"They can be a great people Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you. My only son." - Jor-El
The question of “why” DC wanted Jon aged up is kind of head scratching though. If you don’t want him in the Superbooks you can contain him to Super-Sons with Damian and just not have him in the books or with very brief cameo’d like how Snyder handled Damian in his Batman run. And I’ve seen other creators I respect like Busiek say they’d have handled Jon similar to Bendis so I kinda wonder why he presents such a problem.
Nevermind. Found what I was looking for.
Last edited by Superlad93; 10-17-2019 at 02:10 PM.
"Mark my words! This drill will open a hole in the universe. And that hole will become a path for those that follow after us. The dreams of those who have fallen. The hopes of those who will follow. Those two sets of dreams weave together into a double helix, drilling a path towards tomorrow. THAT's Tengen Toppa! THAT'S Gurren Lagann! MY DRILL IS THE DRILL THAT CREATES THE HEAVENS!" - The Digger
We walk on the path to Secher Nbiw. Though hard fought, we walk the Golden Path.
I think what it comes down to is that a lot of creators (and members of DC editorial) don't really get the appeal of kid characters or aren't comfortable writing them. Perhaps writers fear they'll just end up writing some annoying brat who everyone hates or maybe they aren't any good at capturing the voice of kids. It's silly, but it seems to be an area of weakness for a lot of writers.
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People who liked Jon as a kid will still like Jon as a kid. If anything, we'll be getting fanfics about how this is just a clone made by the Crime Syndicate and the real Jon is trapped on Earth 3 and needs to be rescued.
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DC: The Flash, Challenge of the Super Sons, Nightwing
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Boom: Mighty Morphin', Power Rangers
Doesn't matter in this case. Longevity is important, but if something makes an impact with people, they'll remember. I'm sure DC was hoping everyone would be fully on board with the new direction by now, yet people haven't forgotten the Jon Kent of old. Hell, people still remember Chris Kent and he was around for a much shorter time.
Currently Reading:
DC: The Flash, Challenge of the Super Sons, Nightwing
Image: Lazarus: Risen, The Old Guard, Black Magick
Boom: Mighty Morphin', Power Rangers