Task Force Z by Matthew Rosenberg and Eddy Barrows

[hairys]

Wow, a lot of trust for Rosenberg in this thread. What are his good stories? I'm only familiar with his X-Men stuff, which I didn't like. Thanks.

[Zorkel567]

Wow, a lot of trust for Rosenberg in this thread. What are his good stories? I'm only familiar with his X-Men stuff, which I didn't like. Thanks.

The only thing I’ve read of Rosenberg so far was his Grifter story in Batman: Urban Legends. I’d never read Grifter before outside of his appearance in Batman 101. I thought the story was really strong, Grifter was hilarious, though the ending was a little rushed. Overall though I greatly enjoyed the story and am interested to see what else he puts out.

[Zaresh]

Matthew has released a new newsletter a bunch of minutes ago. This is what he wrote about TFZ over there:

TASK FORCE Z rises from the simple question “what if we made the Suicide Squad even more fucked up?” Red Hood is in charge of a team of recently deceased villains as they work for a chance of getting their lives back, literally. The team includes the coprses of noted bad people Bane, Man-Bat, Mr. Bloom, The Arkham Knight, and newcomer Sundowner. But more bodies will be added along the way, I promise.

I am joined on this book by a murderer’s row of talented people. Eddy Burrows is pencilling, and my god is it gorgeous and creepy. Eber Ferreira is inking beautifully. And Adriano Lucas is laying down his brilliant colors. And the whole thing was put together by the mad scientists of editorial Paul Kaminski and Dave Wielgosz. I couldn’t ask for better partners on this one.

I will be getting more into it later but for you continuity nerds- Yes, this is in continuity. Yes, it will reflect the events of Chip and Eddy’s Red Hood story in BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS. Yes, this relates to FUTURE STATE and FEAR STATE. Yes, we know Man-Bat is in JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. Yes, Jason and Bane are going to have a “conversation” about Alfred. Yes, it’s going to be a real screwed up book.

Also.

Wow, a lot of trust for Rosenberg in this thread. What are his good stories? I'm only familiar with his X-Men stuff, which I didn't like. Thanks.

I've read Hawkeye Freefall and Tales of Suspense: Hawkeye and Winter Soldier. Both are fun and enjoyable, and even deal some heavy, serious stuff in between in the case of Freefall (Freefall is pretty good, actually). Also, I've heard 4 Kids Walk into a Bank is pretty good too.

[Zorkel567]

I'm glad to hear that Task Force Z will address Urban Legends' Cheer story, and am interested in how it relates to Future State and Fear State. Tynion has said they've been aiming for a unified Bat-verse, and it's definitely feeling that way IMO.

I'm curious, regarding Arkham Knight. It seems she's dead present-day, but as far as I know, is leading a team of Arkham Knights during Future State. I'm assuming he's aware and will address that, but it's still a notable change.

While I'm looking forward to Fear State, I hope this doesn't deal too much with that. I'd rather the first arc be used to establish the characters and the premise, rather than getting pulled into the event like I Am Batman is.

[Frontier]

I'm glad to hear that Task Force Z will address Urban Legends' Cheer story, and am interested in how it relates to Future State and Fear State. Tynion has said they've been aiming for a unified Bat-verse, and it's definitely feeling that way IMO.

I'm curious, regarding Arkham Knight. It seems she's dead present-day, but as far as I know, is leading a team of Arkham Knights during Future State. I'm assuming he's aware and will address that, but it's still a notable change.

While I'm looking forward to Fear State, I hope this doesn't deal too much with that. I'd rather the first arc be used to establish the characters and the premise, rather than getting pulled into the event like I Am Batman is.

Well, I don't expect certain characters to stay zombies forever (Bane).

[Hypo]

[Dark_Tzitzimine]

On one hand, I'm glad the helmet is back. On the other, he looks like an action figure now. Also, I guess the editorial really wants to phase out his guns.

[Frontier]

Jason looks like he's hunting vampires.

[Dark_Tzitzimine]

After he raided Deathstroke's closet

[Korath]

They had to put Jason on it in an ongoing, had they? Now I have to buy it. PLus he does look cool with this new helmet ! Even if I liked the MK suit.

[Restingvoice]

Jason looks like he's hunting vampires.

Nah, vampire hunters wear leather. The Belmonts, Van Helsing, Buffy Summers, Bruce, and Dick...

[Zaresh]

Jason looks like he's hunting vampires.

Maybe he is. Vampires and demons.

It really gives you that old pulp vibe.

But yeah, I'd add some leather there. The design lacks some more colour and contrast.

[Godlike13]

The crowbar needs to go, it’s a bit too on the nose.

After he raided Deathstroke's closet

Better then raiding Dick’s.

[Sergard]

The crowbar needs to go, it’s a bit too on the nose.



Better then raiding Dick’s.

True. Slade has a surprisingly better sense of fashion than Dick.

[sifighter]

Jason looks like he's hunting vampires.

Wrong Rosenberg book