DC Next Dawn Bullpen

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...and had to wait for a quiet Friday night but...
FEBRUARY'S LOVELY SOLICITS ARE UP!

Huzzah! Thanks nx.

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...and had to wait for a quiet Friday night but...
FEBRUARY'S LOVELY SOLICITS ARE UP!

Thank you for posting. Your efforts are appreciated.

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Reflecting recent cash-ins.

Reward Points Update

Here is the official reward points tally. Consider this your punch card. Reference our rewards list for what you can turn in your points for. Here’s how points are allotted:

You will get:
*1 point for turning your monthly solicitation for the title in on time
*1 point to each title you plot when you make your monthly purchases
*2 points for being the highest selling title that month.
*1 point for Holiday Special participation



Punch Card

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JUSTICE FOR ALL SEASONS
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Nx01a’s reserved points
STARRO WARS: STAR-CROSSED
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MYSTERY IN SPACE
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Editing the points to reflect a 6 point x3 cash-n for GREEN LANTERN...

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Further editing for another 6 point x3 cash-in for THE FLASH....

[randomideaguy]

Nice. I'm sending the Titans to space soon, and Donna's background as a Darkstar may come up. Any preferences on how Kyle Rayner is treated if he does cameo? Or would it be best to just leave him alone.

Mainly the purpose would just be a GL to show up and deliver a mission to the Titans.

Then for Detective in March I'm thinking about using Bruce (obv), then probably Jason & Steph. Not sure about the villain as of yet.

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Nice. I'm sending the Titans to space soon, and Donna's background as a Darkstar may come up. Any preferences on how Kyle Rayner is treated if he does cameo? Or would it be best to just leave him alone.

Mainly the purpose would just be a GL to show up and deliver a mission to the Titans.

Then for Detective in March I'm thinking about using Bruce (obv), then probably Jason & Steph. Not sure about the villain as of yet.

I don’t have Kyle in my stable, so if you want him then he’s yours to do with as you please! I have had some major status quo shifting events for Green Lanterns in general occur in the GL book, specifically around the destruction of the Central Battery. But Hal, John, and the crew are working on that now...

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DETECTIVE COMICS #12 (Mary Sue Parker fate, as it was originally planned has not been discovered. Perhaps it shall be. Only Batman '66 would know.)

I quite enjoyed trying to shape the Detective story based on what came before. Its interesting how different plotters take concepts in totally different directions!

Speaking of, RIG is up next month in the Batman Challenge! After that, we're open for volunteers again!

[randomideaguy]

DETECTIVE COMICS #12 (Mary Sue Parker fate, as it was originally planned has not been discovered.Perhaps it sall be. Only Batman '66 would know.)

I quite enjoyed trying to shape the Detective story based on what came before. Its interesting how different plotters take concepts in totally different directions!

Speaking of, RIG is up next month in the Batman Challenge! After that, we're open for volunteers again!

I have some theories on what happens (which I posit in the write up) but no proof yet. I end with Bruce supposedly "figuring it out" so that should set up whoever wants to tie out that little story.

Turned in Detective & Teen Titans so far, since I found a way to (tangentially) connect the two. Holding onto Outsiders for the moment, but I should have that by the end of the month. I'm having Bronze Tiger leave at the top so that Marvel2100 can put him wherever he needs.

I probably missed the post, but where did HED go?

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I probably missed the post, but where did HED go?

As I understand, he’s been busy and has missed some solicitations but is still participating (and is currently planning an event called “Negation” over on the AoM side).

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As I understand, he’s been busy and has missed some solicitations but is still participating (and is currently planning an event called “Negation” over on the AoM side).

"Busy" is a bit of a misnomer, though I've a few online classes to be keeping up with. It's more that my ADD hasn't been cooperating! In terms of punctuality, I've mostly relied on getting lucky in regards to hyperfocusing. I wrote the first, like, 16 issues of SotS over a single weekend back when I joined, believe it or not.

In terms of what my recent hyperfocus has been on... well, yesterday I read all of Annihilation and it's tie ins, doing research for Negation.

With Red X, I have a plan, and I don't want to derail it by half-assing solicits. With Sensation, SotS, Ultimates... I'm at the end of some long running stories and want to stick the landing.

I'm considering taken a more official break after I deal with Negation, not permanent but just as a recharge. I'll let you know.

[randomideaguy]

With losing Bronze Tiger next issue, I’m worried that Outsiders isn’t “black enough” (tm). Thinking Bumblebee would be a fun addition, although she’s never been on the team. (Also assuming she’s free). She’s one of my favs, but I was wondering if there were any other recommendations? There’s Rocket, Technocrat, Freight Train, Icon, Static, Thunder, etc... off of the top of my head.

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In terms of what my recent hyperfocus has been on... well, yesterday I read all of Annihilation and it's tie ins, doing research for Negation.

A good thing to focus on, one of Marvel's greatest events by far!

Also, very impressive busting out 16 issues in a weekend. I usually come up with a basic idea of where I want to go with my books over the next 5-10 issues... but then they end up going in all different directions whenever inspiration hits.

With losing Bronze Tiger next issue, I’m worried that Outsiders isn’t “black enough” (tm). Thinking Bumblebee would be a fun addition, although she’s never been on the team. (Also assuming she’s free). She’s one of my favs, but I was wondering if there were any other recommendations? There’s Rocket, Technocrat, Freight Train, Icon, Static, Thunder, etc... off of the top of my head.

There's no restriction on who can be on the Outsiders, the team is yours to steer! If you want Bubblebee, she can be yours! Underrated character imo.

[randomideaguy]

"Busy" is a bit of a misnomer, though I've a few online classes to be keeping up with. It's more that my ADD hasn't been cooperating! In terms of punctuality, I've mostly relied on getting lucky in regards to hyperfocusing. I wrote the first, like, 16 issues of SotS over a single weekend back when I joined, believe it or not

A good thing to focus on, one of Marvel's greatest events by far!

Also, very impressive busting out 16 issues in a weekend. I usually come up with a basic idea of where I want to go with my books over the next 5-10 issues... but then they end up going in all different directions whenever inspiration hits..

Agreed, that is very impressive! I’m turning around an idea in my head that might work for. Question: if I did an alternate Earth with lots of characters, would the character list still need to be 13 specific characters I’m using? Or could it be something like “all Earth-2 residents unless somebody else wants to use them”?

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Agreed, that is very impressive! I’m turning around an idea in my head that might work for. Question: if I did an alternate Earth with lots of characters, would the character list still need to be 13 specific characters I’m using? Or could it be something like “all Earth-2 residents unless somebody else wants to use them”?

Its a little tough because our whole universe is an "Earth-2" of sorts. Our characters are similar to the main DC universe versions but also as different as we want them to be. So if you were to use an alternate universe character, it should be a VERY different version of that character so that no toes are stepped on. At the same time, DC has established multiversal characters. For example, the Calvin Ellis Superman or the Batman Who Laughs are alternate universe characters but, at the same time, are their own distinct characters. So, ideally, I'd like to still limit it to the 13 specific characters. Also, reward points would mean little if you had carte blanche on characters.

We did make an exception for CK's DCEU title at launch but that comic did have a narrower focus due to its nature as movie-only continuity and I would like to keep that the exception rather than the rule.

That said, if you travel to a made-up alternate earth and want to have something original like, say, Dinosaur Earth featuring Superdinosaur and the Jurassic League, that'd be fine and you could use that without drafting Superman or the Justice League.

Make sense?