Bendis on Superman

[Trey Strain]

What do you think will be the result?

[jimmy]

What do you think will be the result?

I'm hoping for the very best!!

[Miles To Go]

Bendis can be hot or cold with me, I know his faults, but I think his worst stuff usually comes from team books.

[Netherman14]

I voted "Unsure/No opinion", because I'd rather wait and see what he does first.

[rosawater]

I voted for unsure. For me, he's saying all the right things and now I'm even a little excited. However, I'm still unsure on how this is going to play out.

[micahbevans88]

I'm not all that familiar with Bendis since I mostly stick to DC. From the interviews, I like that he wants to give metropolis the same sense of place that Gotham has. That's something I've felt has been lacking from the Superman line because the reboots he's seen regularly since crisis undermine any world-building momentum. People are concerned at seeing books like super sons canceled, but I'd bet on that being because of a larger, comprehensive vision being put into place for the superbooks, so I'm okay with seeing what they have in store.

On the other hand, it's concerning hearing that Bendis wants to address 'truth, justice, and the american way' because those things are under assault. I don't really see it that way, and while I can enjoy politics being explored in comics when it's done in an intelligent way, I'm not convinced that bendis is on the level of someone like alan moore, and my concern is he'll turn the character or books into a leftist mouthpiece over preserving the integrity of the character.

[Last Son of Krypton]

I'm unsure. Hope for the best, expect the worst.

[Sacred Knight]

Realistically, I don't know. If I were to make an educated guess though I'm leaning toward better, just on the basis of how much I disliked Rebirth for the most part. It'll have to be REALLY bad for me to not find it at least an improvement. Which is always possible, but I think the odds right now lean toward me finding things better off.

[micahbevans88]

Realistically, I don't know. If I were to make an educated guess though I'm leaning toward better, just on the basis of how much I disliked Rebirth for the most part. It'll have to be REALLY bad for me to not find it at least an improvement. Which is always possible, but I think the odds right now lean toward me finding things better off.

What is it you disliked about rebirth?

[Sacred Knight]

I'd be faster to list what I liked. I liked the post-Reborn costume. I liked the classic Cyborg Superman coming back. I liked Maggie Sawyer and Bibbo being seen again. I loved the standalone issues Our Town and Good Night Moon. That's about it.

[micahbevans88]

In my headcanon, the new 52 supes was connor kent, who took over as superman after the death of superman saga (which occurred much later in continuity than it actually did) and clark took the opportunity to abscond with lois and raise jon in secret as he covertly helped people in his black superman costume, only to return to the public eye upon connor's death.

[Dolores - The Worst Poster Ever]

On the other hand, it's concerning hearing that Bendis wants to address 'truth, justice, and the american way' because those things are under assault. I don't really see it that way, and while I can enjoy politics being explored in comics when it's done in an intelligent way, I'm not convinced that bendis is on the level of someone like alan moore, and my concern is he'll turn the character or books into a leftist mouthpiece over preserving the integrity of the character.

Based on what I read of his recent Iron Man volume and the reaction to it, his Superman will be more centrist than anything but people that are more right wing than they I'd like to admit will complain that he's writing Superman comics that are left-wing.

[Soubhagya]

I am unsure. I have heard a lot of criticism about his work of past few years to feel comfortable. But i am more positive. His talent is undeniable and a new place to work often rejuvenates writers. I am most positive for one thing. He is trying to put some focus on the Daily Planet and Superman's role as a reporter. Both have been quite ignored for sometime. Hearing him it looks like he has a lot of passion for Superman. He is telling mostly good things. So, i am in a wait and watch mode yet, hopeful of good things.

[Dr. Skeleton]

Not a fan of Bendis given his history. With him, you just never know what he's gonna do.

[Miles To Go]

Based on what I read of his recent Iron Man volume and the reaction to it, his Superman will be more centrist than anything but people that are more right wing than they I'd like to admit will complain that he's writing Superman comics that are left-wing.

How about writing characters people actually enjoy and relate to? It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with your politics

People don't like Riri because she's a perfect mary sue who every character props up and there are no real consequences to anything she does. No consequence, no drama, drama's what sells tickets, not how much you preach left-wing propaganda.