You didn't like Naomi? You monster!
I mean, you're not wrong about Bendis but Naomi, I think, might have what it takes to stick. It's early yet, and we'll have to wait and see how season 2 does, and if it makes it as far as season 3, but I think we've got a solid foundation that *could* last long-term....if DC has some actual follow-through for once.
Popping up in Bendis' other books definitely doesn't make her A-list, not even close. But give it time; if DC doesn't abandon her she just might have what it takes to endure. I dunno if she'll ever be A-list, but if she becomes an IP that actually sticks around that'll be a small miracle, considering she's not a Big 7 legacy.
I really liked Aztek too. Yeah, he's kinda screwy but I don't think it would take that much effort to straighten out. Did you read Orlando's JLA? He introduced a new Aztek but I had dropped the book by that time, maybe the new kid has potential?
Yeah, quality use will help make people forget the 80's Vibe but I think it'd be a rough road getting there.
Is it bad that I'd still have him like dancing? New52 Vibe was a decent book and I loved the hook but Cisco had zero personality. I'd write him as being a music and dance fan, just not the stereotype he was originally. Probably make him an engineering student, to borrow a bit from the CW too.....
You know I'd be all over a 'Storm-Beetle-Stargirl book! Love all those characters so much.
And the Latinx (that's the right term isn't it?) characters could definitely use their own Milestone.....so could our Asian American (or just Asian) characters for that matter. Maybe DC should call Al Ewing? He made Mighty Avengers way better than it had any right to be, after all.
Oh, for those who didn't read it, Mighty Avengers was an Avengers B title that spun out of the events of Infinity (during Hickman's run) featuring minority characters, several of whom were pretty new and/or totally unknown. On paper, it was such a gimmick it never should've lasted, but it was really damn good.