Shouldn’t the fact that the people upstairs are not only talking about Jason, but are interested in testing the water for a solo Red Hood run be a good sign? Maybe I’m just being optimistic here but I have to assume that means they see potential in the character and have faith in Lobdell to make it work. I just don’t see DC making Jason go psycho again because that’s not the version that’s made him more popular than he’s been in a long time (maybe ever?)
I just think that once the arc is over, there’s a greater chance that Jason will end up even further away from his pre-flash point characterization than closer to it.
I think Lobdell is within acceptable bounds, often very frank about what he thinks. And with this interview, I can't help but be excited about what's in store, because he clearly is. As for the tibit on where this direction came from, I like to think of it as less a mandate but more like an opportunity. As he said, RHATO is a favorite in the office (surprised!), possibly enough that higher-ups might have become more invested in the potential Red Hood could have, rather than just let his book be kind of there. Coupled with what Lobdell himself said about Jason masking a lot of his issues in the presence of his friends; and that after seven years of RHATO, solo-Jason should be an interesting thing to examine. Meaning in order to further explore the character, this direction must happen eventually. If Lobdell says he cried writing #27, I absolutely can't wait to see it.
Lastly,
This is totally my jam.I’d like to think the best series are the ones that are always changing, no?
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Idk. Maybe I'm not understanding the "more like Clint Eastwood, less like Punisher" bit. I can argued that Frank is based off of those Wastwood-type characters. But I trust Lobdell, either way it'll be an interesting direction.
Imagine being proud to have negative traits. I can’t relate.
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"I've never seen such violence rendered so beautifully." - That's a ... statement. Aesthetic violence in RHatO. I don't know if I should be curious - or scared.
Glad to hear that Bizarro and Artemis are not "tossed aside".
And I'm getting more and more excited to see how Jason will act on a solo run compared to his time on a team - and how the latter affects his behavior.
Not looking forward to issue 27. I don't think Lobdell cried tears of joy. I can already imagine what is going to happen.
It's a hard time for Roy fans. I'm still hoping that Roy will be fine and that he gets a (mini-)series afterwards.
I'd like to see some characterization that combines his appearances in RHatO, Titans and Green Arrow.
Only knowing his RHatO run and having seen a few glimpses of Titans and GA I still feel like I don't really understand Roy's character.
Okay, so they ended up doing exactly what I suggested they would.
Messily and obviously just cross out the title to make it new. :P
Sorry for the small image size.
EDIT: Wait I just noticed even the bat symbol on the left is crossed off. HAHA
This cover looks a bit too many colours than expected. @_@
But now that Lobdell mentioned it, looking at this again, I definitely think Woods is pretty good at rendering fight scenes.
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