DC Zoom and DC Ink

**jbmasta** · 02-11-2018, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Frontier

Y'know, I'd find it kind of funny if this new kid proves popular enough that there's a demand for him in the main continuity and then we'd have, like, 7 Earth Lanterns and one of them's a teenager

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It could mean a Lantern who could join the Teen Titans in the long run.

**jbmasta** · 02-11-2018, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Johnny

The author wanted to tell a personal story influenced by his own life experiences and the people in it. He wanted the character to be an Asian teenager who succeeded his grandmother as the next GL, not just for diversity, but because the author is himself Asian whose grandmother was a strong woman that taught him important lessons in life. The fact that the book happens to have an "Asian lead" seems to be of rather secondary importance, he just wanted to tell a story that was dear to him and DC liked his pitch. That's really all there is to it. If DC wanted to use an existing GL they would've mandated so, while it seems like they just wanted a good story.

We've seen succession of sorts in Venditti's Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, where Tomar-Tu requested his ring go to another Xudarian, who turned out to be a younger Somar-Le from the flashforward issue (issue 13). The Lantern for Sector 1417 used to be Sinestro,and that role eventually passed to his daughter Soranik Natu. We've seen the passing of the torch to offspring in other superhero narratives (Sam Alexander in Marvel's Nova, taking on the black helmet like his MIA father did), and indeed inheritance and legacy is a fairly common theme not only in superhero stories but fantasy and science fiction as well (the Skywalkers in Star Wars).

**jbmasta** · 02-11-2018, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Hilden B. Lade

https://twitter.com/bottomshelfbks/s...17080266604547

The Green Lantern in "Legacy" will be a new character, an Asian teenager.

Design-wise, the crotch X isn't the best.

**The Dying Detective** · 02-12-2018, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by Hilden B. Lade

https://twitter.com/bottomshelfbks/s...17080266604547

The Green Lantern in "Legacy" will be a new character, an Asian teenager.

You know I sort of predicted this would except I expected the Tibetan Green Lantern from the DCAU. It sounds like this kid is amalgam Alan Scott and maybe Jong Li a Dragon Lord who became the earth's first Green Lantern who I believe is an elseworld character.

**Frontier** · 02-15-2018, 04:15 PM

DC Zoom/DC Ink panel:

**the illustrious mr. kenway** · 02-15-2018, 06:44 PM

Its a fun watch and pretty heartwarming

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**Digifiend** · 02-19-2018, 01:38 PM

**kurenai24** · 02-19-2018, 01:54 PM

All these books and all the diversity they have to show for it is dc superhero girls and an asian green lantern kid...

And out of those 15 books 9 of them features or centers on Batman related characters.

**Frontier** · 02-19-2018, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Digifiend

Batman: Overdrive
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...l-bruce-wayne/

I like connecting the Batmobile back to Thomas.

Superman of Smallville. Shouldn't it be called Superboy? He's only 14.
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...e-josh-snyder/

Superman Family Adventures was fun so I'm looking forward to this (and I'm sure there will be those happy to see Superman back in a T-shirt and jeans).

"Hipster" Kents might take some getting used too...

Super Sons
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...coln-nebraska/

Damian still looks weird. And I don't think Superman and Batman would "abandon" their sons since they're probably responding to the disaster.

I wonder who the other girl rivals are?

Dear Justice League
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...ustice-league/

The sports approach to the League could be interesting.

I wonder if the art is an indication of the cast for this?

Black Canary
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...canary-ignite/

I wonder if the premise being based off the author's own experience with her police officer father means we'll see Larry Lance in this?

Batman Tales: Once Upon a Crime
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...es-upon-crime/

Yay, more Lil' Gotham fun

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DC Superhero Girls, which introduces Mera
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...ars-bumblebee/

This should be fun, especially since Aquaman's supposed to appear too, and it's nice to see Bumblebee in the lead.

Green Lantern Legacy
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...green-lantern/

This looks interesting.

Superman Smashes the Klan (set in 1946)
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...graphic-novel/

Can't wait to read this.

Harley Quinn
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...n-drag-queens/

This sounds like a...very interesting Harley novel

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Catwoman
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...graphic-novel/

Hey, Selina with long hair.

Mera
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...uaman-mermaid/

Sounds like it's an Arthur/Mera love story from Mera's point of view, right when she first comes to the surface to kill Aquaman only to end up falling in love with him.

Teen Titans
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...raphic-novels/

Still a little mum on what Titans we'll be seeing in this, beyond Raven and Beast Boy.

Gotham High
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...z-gotham-high/

This feels like a mash-up between Gotham and a Batman high school AU.

Wonder Woman
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02...empest-tossed/

This sounds really interesting, although Diana's outfit feels more Donna-ish.

I wonder if they're splitting Steve into two characters or if the other one is Trevor Barnes?

**ross61** · 02-19-2018, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by kurenai24

All these books and all the diversity they have to show for it is dc superhero girls and an asian green lantern kid...

And out of those 15 books 9 of them features or centers on Batman related characters.

Jesus Christ....

**Frontier** · 02-19-2018, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by kurenai24

All these books and all the diversity they have to show for it is dc superhero girls and an asian green lantern kid...

And out of those 15 books 9 of them features or centers on Batman related characters.

Superman Smashes the Klan, Black Canary, and Super Sons appear to be going for diverse casts.

I expect the same will be true for Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn.

And if the Dear Justice League art is any indication we've got Simon and Kendra appearing there.

Gotham City High also has a Latina Selina Kyle.

**El_Gato** · 02-19-2018, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by ross61

Jesus Christ.... Couldn't help DC

*finished that sentence for you.

**Frontier** · 02-19-2018, 08:55 PM

I don't think they need help because all these novels look pretty cool and interesting, but that's just me

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**kurenai24** · 02-19-2018, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by ross61

Jesus Christ....

Why are you saying the Lord's name in vain, he can't help DC be a smart company, it's like they want to attract the same undiverse readership as before only in kids form.

**El_Gato** · 02-19-2018, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Frontier

I don't think they need help because all these novels look pretty cool and interesting, but that's just me

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Meant with diversity.

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