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[Timbales]

for anyone who didn't know who Roberson was before, they do now. Well played, sir.

[Benderbrau]

for anyone who didn't know who Roberson was before, they do now. Well played, sir.

and what they all know is that he's an idiot. Play failed.

[achilles]

for anyone who didn't know who Roberson was before, they do now. Well played, sir.

All I know about him is that he wrote some stuff I didn't read, was upset at DC, and burned his bridges to them, and probably Marvel at the same time.

[GHERU]

He doesn't seem very successful from his bio. What has he done?

he won a bunch of awards for book almost 100 people read, you ignorant sack of shit

*please note, I meant "ignorant sack of shit" in the classical sense and not as an insult - if you take it personally you only show how ignorant you are when it comes to the discussion of sacks of shit, comic books, literature, and the physics of submarine usage and in no way reflects back on me as a warn-able offence

**yea I brought it back from a week ago, what of it

[Timbales]

and what they all know is that he's an idiot. Play failed.

you know what they say, there's no such thing as bad press. Look at the Kardashians

[Juan Cena]

Well he wrote and directed it. That should be enough. Brad Bird should own the rights.

By that theory, Grant Morrison should own Superman.

[GHERU]

you know what they say, there's no such thing as bad press. Look at the Kardashians

I can see his next comic already
"From the guy who couldn't wait till the Cinderella book you were looking forward to come out before he quit/got fired!"

[ReturnoftheMack]

By that theory, Grant Morrison should own Superman.

Now you're getting it.

/Alan Moore'd

[GHERU]

By that theory, Grant Morrison should own Superman.

no
Morrison's grandchildren should own Superman
just like Kirby's grandchildren should own Spider-Man

[Juan Cena]

I look forward to God arriving on Earth and taking back ownership of everything he created

HOOAH!

[SilverPhoenix]

"you have to understand ...the Siegels had just recaptured half of the copyright for Action Comics #1 and I felt very good about that. That seemed like a very positive step. And then over the course of the last few months there has been the counter-suit against the Siegels’ lawyer, Marc Toberoff, and I was less sanguine about that...but the real kind of proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back was the announcement at the beginning of February of Before Watchmen, which I just thought was unconscionable." - Chris Roberson

No I don't understand. What the fuck does any of that have to do with you??

Roberson is a creator, so while he may not be directly involved in the Superman Copyright case, you best believe that the results of the case affects his, everyone else who is or wants to become a creator future in the Graphic Storytelling medium.

As for the interview, I can safely say that I'm extremely impressed with how Roberson is handling himself and the situation he finds himself in. While DC Publishing continues to make themselves less likable in my eyes (emphasis on the personal side of this stance), Roberson comes across as knowledgeable and articulate. Even if he's not 100% right in this situation (something that happens a lot less in real life than people realize), I can safely say that I'll listen to what he has to say, which means I am definitely looking forward to the next thing he releases.

Meanwhile, I find myself dropping more books from the DC Universe (Vertigo is still cool with me) line as the weeks go by. Sure, there are still people doing excellent stuff there, but I find that my tastes are steering me away from stories where the Illusion of Change takes precedence over a more progressive narrative. It also doesn't help that JMS, Didio and Lee are acting the way they've been acting ever since Before Watchmen was announced.

Is my opinion without it's contradictions? Of course it's not, but it's one I'm sticking to.

[Juan Cena]

no
Morrison's grandchildren should own Superman
just like Kirby's grandchildren should own Spider-Man

There is a bit more evidence in Kirby's role in the creation of Spider-Man than there is in Morrison's role in Superman's creation.

[Herald]

Here's an interesting insight in Mr. Roberson's neighbourhood.

http://www.tcj.com/i-have-not-yet-had-any-conversation-with-any-creator-who-doesnt-agree-with-what-ive-said-an-interview-with-chris-roberson/

I'll buy whatever he works on next just on principle.

An excellent interview.

I especially like his comment on Jim Lee saying "He should have come talked to me", as if Jim would have had DC immediately scrap the Before Watchmen project because Roberson "talked to him".

[doombug]

I'm looking forward to whatever creative property he writes comes out.

The negative reaction he's getting online still is just insane.

[Miracloman]

you know what they say, there's no such thing as bad press. Look at the Kardashians

I doubt Mr. Roberson have the impressive tits and asses the Kardashian sisters have.