a Force of Nature! Black Lightning Appreciation Thread '19

[lemonpeace]

DC Forum Appreciation Thread rules:

1) No negative comments about the honoree of this thread. It's an appreciation thread, not a non-appreciation one.

2) No negative discussion about any competitors of the honoree of this thread (i.e. John Stewart in the Hal Jordan thread). No ifs, ands, or buts. Find another non-appreciation thread to do that, just not here.

3) No negative comments about other versions of the character. For example, if you like the DCU version of Cyborg, but hate the DCnU version (or visa versa), just appreciate the earlier version and keep your comments about the latter to yourself.

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"Justice, like lightning, should ever appear to some men, hope; and to others, fear!"
- Jefferson Pierce

[Raijin]

*sighs* I’m still so upset that we aren’t getting this guy on a monthly basis....yet.

[lemonpeace]

*sighs* I’m still so upset that we aren’t getting this guy on a monthly basis....yet.

it's unfortunate, We should've gotten him in two books by now (first story in OTher History of the DC Universe and leading Outsiders) but both are mysteriously delayed indefinitely at the moment. Luckily, between his show's acclaim and his shine on Young Justice, I would like to believe he's gathered enough goodwill to keep him in DC's consciousness long enough they'll get it together and give him more regular on-page appearances.

[MajorHoy]

Well, at least last month he was in

[Raijin]

it's unfortunate, We should've gotten him in two books by now (first story in OTher History of the DC Universe and leading Outsiders) but both are mysteriously delayed indefinitely at the moment. Luckily, between his show's acclaim and his shine on Young Justice, I would like to believe he's gathered enough goodwill to keep him in DC's consciousness long enough they'll get it together and give him more regular on-page appearances.

An ongoing series would be nice too. I get tired of him being restricted to teams and minis. He deserves to have his world fleshed out. It gets to the point where people are saying he works better in an ensemble. He can work solo too.

[MajorHoy]

An ongoing series would be nice too. I get tired of him being restricted to teams and minis. He deserves to have his world fleshed out. It gets to the point where people are saying he works better in an ensemble. He can work solo too.

But, how have sales of his solo-titles (ongoing and limited series) been in the past? Are they strong enough to support a regular, on-going title?
(I don't know the answer to how they've done in the past myself, but it is always a question that has to be considered, no matter how much some of us may WANT something.)

[Iconic]

His solo is contingent on how much effort DC wants to put in.

The rogues are there and can all be updated. The supporting cast is there and can all be redefined. The main thing DC continues to lack is showing a character like this as being important. Showing them as a major character in their events. Developing some clout throughout the DCU. Having them not be subservient to other heroes.

Back that up with a writer who really wants to build up the Black Lightning corner of DC that the fans trust. Someone that actually has some pull at DC.

[Raijin]

But, how have sales of his solo-titles (ongoing and limited series) been in the past? Are they strong enough to support a regular, on-going title?
(I don't know the answer to how they've done in the past myself, but it is always a question that has to be considered, no matter how much some of us may WANT something.)

Lesser characters have been given solo titles.