tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post2333899565018181002..comments2024-03-24T07:53:37.246-04:00Comments on J.M. DeMatteis's CREATION POINT: UNSOLVED MYSTERIES, SPIDER-MAN EDITIONUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-79835329066343115592010-11-02T11:42:11.172-04:002010-11-02T11:42:11.172-04:00I understand, Yojimbo. I worked on four episodes ...I understand, Yojimbo. I worked on four episodes of LEGION and I'd love to have them on DVD. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to see them any time soon. Maybe some day...J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-75681953531631535442010-11-01T22:02:17.053-04:002010-11-01T22:02:17.053-04:00Thanks again, Mr. DeMatteis. I always get a little...Thanks again, Mr. DeMatteis. I always get a little more excited when your name pops up in regard to DC Comics animation. <br /><br />A lot of fans, over the weekend, got riled up when two more episode titles of The Brave and The Bold got released ("The Knights of Tomorrow!" and "Darkseid Descended!") leading to further Internet speculating )that 'ol thing). Since there's one episode title left to be revealed for season 2; a lot of fans are confused if its your first JLI episode with Etrigan or a Captain Marvel Family vs. Monster Society of Evil episode.<br /><br />As for the split set of Batman: The Brave and The Bold, I've noticed it's become a common practice ever since the DVD market allegedly was hit by the bad economy so much that companies claim that to justify producing complete collections, fans have to buy these barebone half sets first. I, for one, dislike that excuse but Legion of Superheroes, James Tucker's previous animated series, hasn't gotten any season sets-partial or complete after the even worse 4 episode soccer mom editions didn't sell well. So I'll support what I can get on DVD.Yojimbohttp://www.dcauresource.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-30093022637227793042010-11-01T16:47:14.949-04:002010-11-01T16:47:14.949-04:00Yeah, that is pretty crazy talk coming from me. I ...Yeah, that is pretty crazy talk coming from me. I thought about not posting it because I've never heard of such a thing, myself.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757900790505370004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-40588472938785562852010-11-01T16:36:59.745-04:002010-11-01T16:36:59.745-04:00Money as a motivating factor, Kyle? I'm shock...Money as a motivating factor, Kyle? I'm shocked, do you hear? SHOCKED! :)J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-11045492928812529482010-11-01T16:29:03.059-04:002010-11-01T16:29:03.059-04:00If I had to guess I'd say the season is split ...If I had to guess I'd say the season is split up mostly for money reasons. I've noticed a trend to release Season X.0 and X.5, then after that release the complete Season X.<br /><br />Some buy the first two, some buy the last one. Others buy both because they prefer the complete season set but didn't think they'd release a complete season since they had the two part sets.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757900790505370004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-58467464143261616322010-11-01T10:40:13.497-04:002010-11-01T10:40:13.497-04:00LOL! I wasn't going to ask, but the thought ha...LOL! I wasn't going to ask, but the thought had crossed my mind...David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-50994122025873909722010-11-01T10:36:27.170-04:002010-11-01T10:36:27.170-04:00Never apologize for your posts, David: they'r...Never apologize for your posts, David: they're always welcome, always interesting and always appreciated.<br /><br />You've half-convinced me to go out and buy that first B&B collection and not wait for a more complete, future edition. To answer your next question -- no, I don't get 'em for free.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-67129329009956683082010-11-01T10:31:29.591-04:002010-11-01T10:31:29.591-04:00I'm not sure why they're breaking it up li...I'm not sure why they're breaking it up like that, except maybe because the seasonal parameters of Cartoon Network shows go beyond the usual thirteen or so episodes. IIRC, the two-parter that finishes out this DVD WAS originally billed as a season finale. It was the big Owlman/Joker story. <br /><br />I'm familiar with some other cartoon series they break up like that, and unfortunately, I doubt they'll collect Season 1 in its entirety. The next best thing might be waiting until they've collected all the seasons, and buying the "Complete" collection. <br /><br />The JLU Season One disc collection went the opposite route. It's technically considered two seasons, but since it was all building up the Cadmus/Braniac/Luthor arc, they put it all under the season one banner. Odd, I know. <br /><br />Suffice to say I'm just thrilled because even this is so much better than the four-episode blocs we got before. I wouldn't pay ten bucks for 4 episodes--to quote the Joker about taking on the IRS, "Even I'm not THAT crazy!"<br /><br />My son loved the Tornado Tyrant episode. It's still the most powerful to date, so I'm glad you did what you did. That conversation about good and evil has stuck with me, as has the tearjerker finale. <br /><br />You're very welcome for the link. Hope you'll have the opportunity to follow the conversation as it develops over the week.<br /><br />I suppose I'll take a breath now! Sorry for the longwinded response. I have the courage of a thousand men when it comes to facing down Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-12932726295941457182010-11-01T09:49:37.578-04:002010-11-01T09:49:37.578-04:00I'm waiting for the full season, David. Don&#...I'm waiting for the full season, David. Don't know why they're breaking them up that way. <br /><br />"Hail the Tornado Tyrant" was an interesting one, especially the ending, which must have been pretty intense for young viewers. That was one of those "Are you SURE you want me to do this?" moments.<br /><br />Thanks for the CBR link!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-33016588824593931012010-11-01T09:26:38.235-04:002010-11-01T09:26:38.235-04:00Look forward to it. BTW, for those interested, Sea...Look forward to it. BTW, for those interested, Season 1.1 of BATMAN: BRAVE AND THE BOLD is available now at amazon:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Brave-Bold-Season-Part/dp/B003M8NGLC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1288617654&sr=8-2<br /><br />"Day of the Dark Knight" and "Eye of Despero" are featured. Both very good episodes--though my personal favorite of yours is still "Hail the Tornado Tyrant!"<br /><br />Also of note, there's now a thread on CBR devoted to your Spider-Man work:<br /><br />http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=344846David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-8762969533084107342010-11-01T08:58:23.383-04:002010-11-01T08:58:23.383-04:00I actually have NO CLUE what order these things ar...I actually have NO CLUE what order these things are going to air, Yojimbo. You'll probably know before I do!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-66392047226863388192010-11-01T08:57:17.432-04:002010-11-01T08:57:17.432-04:00It's a fun episode, David -- with the JLI trav...It's a fun episode, David -- with the JLI traveling into the far past AND the far future.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-72739869007722256112010-11-01T00:14:13.868-04:002010-11-01T00:14:13.868-04:00Thank you for the quick reply! Very interesting. &...Thank you for the quick reply! Very interesting. "vampiric threat" made me think I...Vampire. Wow, so it looks like your JLI episode is going to be the season finale, that sounds like a fun opportunity for a writer to close out the season.Yojimbohttp://www.dcauresource.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-6240889335563963852010-10-31T22:11:59.769-04:002010-10-31T22:11:59.769-04:00You said it better than me, Kyle. I came onboard t...You said it better than me, Kyle. I came onboard to the Flash legacy via Wally, so it's no surprise I prefer him. My first Flash read was actually Waid's "The Return of Barry Allen"! And it was a pretty good example of why Barry's death enriches the DCU. <br /><br />Ditto on GL. My first real GL experience was "Emerald Twilight." Notice a pattern here?:)<br /><br />Time travel, JMD? You're singing my song!David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-84377874045813991502010-10-31T15:17:23.989-04:002010-10-31T15:17:23.989-04:00No, Yojimbo, it's not. The first of my two JL...No, Yojimbo, it's not. The first of my two JLI scripts features the Demon and a vampiric threat. The second one is a time-travel episode with Bats, the JLI and Rip Hunter.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-48515699837900353992010-10-31T00:56:01.224-04:002010-10-31T00:56:01.224-04:00Just some some new episode titles for Batman: The ...Just some some new episode titles for Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Is "Darkseid Descended!" your JLI script, Mr. DeMatteis?Yojimbohttp://www.dcauresource.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-73063003470551505792010-10-30T20:12:01.623-04:002010-10-30T20:12:01.623-04:00David,
I also prefer Wally as the living, functio...David,<br /><br />I also prefer Wally as the living, functioning Flash. Barry's death has a place in DC history that, to me, is something no one else can ever have and was a true heroes death. He died so Everything could live. To me, his being back full time (and altering his past in the process) really cheapens his death and the character as a whole.<br /><br />I felt the same way about Colossus; he chooses to die in order to cure the legacy virus, to save the lives of every mutant living or who would come after. <br /><br />I feel some deaths in comics are so noble, so heroic, that should not be lessened by a return.<br /><br />Hal's in Final Night was one of those. One of Earth's greatest heroes driven mad with loss, grief, and anger redeeming himself by giving his life to save the Earth. Almost no one believing in him any longer and he does it anyway.<br /><br />I really didn't see his being chosen to host the Spectre as bringing him back for two reasons; First off, he was still dead. Sure, he was interacting with the living but the character himself was still very much dead. And the second is that it showed just how far his final act really went towards his own personal redemption that he ends up becoming the Spirit of Redemption.<br /><br />Hal and Barry returning, I'm not strongly opposed to either...I just find them unnecessary, especially with Barry's return pushing Wally aside after Johns spent so much time fully developing the character.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757900790505370004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-15670146661114695382010-10-30T14:29:49.982-04:002010-10-30T14:29:49.982-04:00Kyle,
I prefer Wally West as Flash and Kyle Rayn...Kyle, <br /><br />I prefer Wally West as Flash and Kyle Rayner as GL, which isn't to say I'm strongly opposed to Hal or Barry returning to the roles. I just tend to think the 'legacy heroes' aspect of the DCU is something special. <br /><br />Although I didn't read the Hal Jordan Spectre, I like the idea of challenging an established character to fit a new role. And the redemption angle sounds like a good fit, like everything fell into place.David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-8201405109099333962010-10-30T10:58:05.567-04:002010-10-30T10:58:05.567-04:00One of the things I enjoyed about writing that SPE...One of the things I enjoyed about writing that SPECTRE run, Kyle, was the fact that, through some of those stories, I was able to express exactly how I was feeling about life, the universe and everything. You don't get those opportunities all the time. <br /><br />Happy to hear you've started work on your book: keep going...and let the story lead you on.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-58527148326933648762010-10-30T10:53:40.554-04:002010-10-30T10:53:40.554-04:00Of all my single issue runs, I'd have to say m...Of all my single issue runs, I'd have to say my most re-read is your Spectre run (well, Day of Judgment, the JLA Day of Judgment Tie in, and Legends of the DC Universe Hal-Spectre issues, and THEN the Spectre series to be exact). It actually kind of irked me that when Green Lantern: Rebirth came out it seemed to disregard most of your Spectre series.<br /><br />I understand the nature of the industry is to pick and choice continuity as they please, but at that point in his career Geoff Johns still seemed to be a firm believe in all continuity. Don't get me wrong, though, I still really enjoyed Rebirth for what it was...I just felt it was unnecessary.<br /><br />Maybe it's because I first started my foray into the Green Lantern world with Kyle Rayner, but I felt Hal was much better as the Spectre rather than coming back to the land of the living.<br /><br />(Also, have officially begun work on the previously mentioned book since it was mentioned. A sci-fi story written with an age range fairly similar to that of IMAGINALIS in mind)Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757900790505370004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-2628735758636571752010-10-29T16:12:57.018-04:002010-10-29T16:12:57.018-04:00Well said, David.Well said, David.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-53905787720082784342010-10-29T16:11:11.366-04:002010-10-29T16:11:11.366-04:00Ben Reilly's a perfect example of something th...Ben Reilly's a perfect example of something that 'grokked' with me over time. Loved him from the beginning, hated the revelation he was the original Peter Parker, and came to understand it many, many years later. <br /><br />That's one reason I love comics so much. I'm constantly drawing "new" treasures from "old" storehouses.David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-6029020093922977892010-10-29T15:11:13.246-04:002010-10-29T15:11:13.246-04:00Well, I certainly never expected the Clone Saga ma...Well, I certainly never expected the Clone Saga material to be collected, so anything's possible, David!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-27691931099541188192010-10-29T15:08:32.080-04:002010-10-29T15:08:32.080-04:00I suppose the most likely scenario to bring that a...I suppose the most likely scenario to bring that about would be a Fate, Spectre, or GL storyline that heavily references your work. These things tend to move in cycles, so maybe it's around the corner...David Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087646905757912129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-67735390339075059602010-10-29T12:06:01.496-04:002010-10-29T12:06:01.496-04:00No SPECTRE trade, David, much as I'd love to s...No SPECTRE trade, David, much as I'd love to see one. For that matter, I'd love to see my DR. FATE run collected, but I don't see it happening any time soon.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.com