I partly agree. The Squadron does work best when they are used for the types of stories that DC would not use the JLA for. (Obviously, this is not just Ennisian shock value.) But, DC is more willing to publish certain types of comics now than they were in the 80s (such as the above-mentioned 'Red Son" or "Master Men"). It is harder to publish a meaningful "Squadron Supreme" series now than it was 30 years ago. It can still be done. But, there is less reason and opportunity.

Gruenwald wrote the Squadron as well-meaning but flawed. But, after the 12 issue series, he had nothing to say with them (despite the fact that he kept using them for whatever reason). Hickman and Ewing wrote Hyperion as having lost his confidence after failing to save two worlds ("Avengers World").

Wendig's recent "Hyperion" series was the closest to a good series that the Squadron got after "Secret Wars".


But, I am not sure that Robinson is wholly to blame. He may not have been given the information or direction that he needed from Marvel editorial. Squadron seemed out of step with Marvel on a few points, and some of the blame may have rested above Robinson. (No way to know either way unless Robinson or Marvel talk about it.) The low point was the arc focusing on Spectrum and Black Bolt. But, it was not the only problem the series had.