Originally Posted by
Lee Stone
My guesses:
Dan DiDio (highlights: Omac, Phantom Stranger, DC Comics co-publisher) - -if this were New52, I'd say yes. If only because he has given himself the image of being someone who likes to take credit for doing things 'right' and putting his own stamp on things. But in the Rebirth era, I would have to say no. I think he's thankfully being reined in a bit. At least for the duration that Rebirth is successful. Not likely.
Tom King (highlights: Grayson, Batman, Omega Men) -quickly became a buzz worthy writer, with works like Grayson, Omega Men and Vision. And working on Omega Men showed that he can do sci-fi, even though it was still slanted from a military/espionage angle. However, he is kinda busy with Batman. And I personally think he belongs on a new Checkmate, Nemesis or Spyral series. Something that plays to his strengths. Slimly Possible.
Hope Larson (highlights: Batgirl, Ignatz award winner) -even though she's a buzz worthy creator, she doesn't fit the profile of Legion when looking at her past works. And considering the age of Saturn Girl and the suspected background, from what we've seen so far, and the build up they've given both Legion and JSA, I'd say no. Doubtful.
James Tynion IV (highlights: Detective Comics, Batman, Talon) -another Batfamily writer. I just don't really see him branching out of the Bat-books. Especially on a title like Legion. Might not fit his style. Don't think so.
Paul Levitz (highlights: Legion, Huntress, former DC Comics president) -the writer that's most synonymous with 'Legion', being the one who was the most successful with the franchise, spawning Great Darkness Saga and an era of greatness that rivaled Wolfman's Titans and Claremont's X-Men. The highly skilled scriptwriter is the creator of the Levitz Paradigm that writers have studied regarding weaving subplots and juggling ensemble casts. Sounds great so far. Except new readers don't take too well to 'old school' writers, even if they write with a fresh style. And his last run didn't set the world on fire. His disconnect with the team for so long left him out of touch with who readers were most interested in and spent too much time on Brainiac-5 and (in the 2010 prelude series) Earth-Man.
On the flip-side, when the 2010 series was relaunched for New52, it was hijacked by editorial and stripped of several popular characters to launch Legion Lost and the New52 Preview book was suspiciously missing promotional info for both titles (the only two titles not to be featured in the free giveaway).
However, with the look of Saturn Girl and the push towards bringing the DCU back to familiar roots, Levitz becomes the most likely candidate. And a hot artist could easily overcome any stigma readers have over 'old school' writers. Very possible.
Keith Giffen (highlights: Legion, JLI, JL3000/3001, Ambush Bug) -another creator with strong ties to the Legion and a master plotter. He was one of the definitive artists during Levitz's celebrated run and even had his own strong period with the 5YL revival. With the recent JL3000/3001 series, he proved he could still do sci-fi. And just like Levitz, having a modern 'hip' artist that sells could bring in new readers, while his skill at plotting would keep their interest. Another very possible.
Dan Jurgens (highlights: Booster Gold, Superman, post-JLI League) -Jurgens has ties to the Legion, but not as profound as Levitz or Giffen. He had a good turn at doing art for Levitz's defining run on the team. Created Booster Gold, even tying his origin into the Legion slightly. He also had a brief run on the post-JLI League that culminated with the 'Death of Superman'. Panic in the Sky was a really good space storyline that utilized a large cast. So he has had experience with writing groups of heroes. However, Legion may be too large of a cast. And he falls into the 'old school' camp even though he's kept current by staying busy with various titles that involved Booster Gold. Has a strong grasp of time travel, which is a constant Legion trope. And Booster (or his sister) could easily be given a new home in Legion. Possible.
Yannick Paquette (highlights: Wonder Woman, Seven Soldiers, Swamp Thing) -very talented artist but no real experience writing. Legion may be too high-profile for him to cut his teeth on. Not likely.
My personal choice would be...
Keith Giffen on plots with Paul Levitz on scripts.
Maybe even with Jurgens or Paquette on art.