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by **nietoperz** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:51 pm

S.F. Jude Terror wrote:Drew Magary is going to be the new Green Lantern writer, and instead of producing comics, he's going to live blog it.

Which Nac will then live blog.

In issue #1, Hal Jordan will eat a bunch of shitty donuts, then make some unfunny observations about banal stuff. It'll be great!

by **Herald** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:53 pm

Juan Cena wrote:
Unless Didio gets the boot too.

There's a new guy running Warner Bros (at least he will be on March 1) So there's a good chance heads may be rolling throughout that part of the Time-Warner Empire. And since DC is under the WB umbrella, you might see Didio's head rolling too.

I get a feeling that Johns leaving GL could be a foreshadowing of his leaving his Chief Creative Officer role as well.

Be careful not to create a Hope Spot, my friend. You don't know what this new guy's going to do.

by **Zechs** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:55 pm

nietoperz wrote:According to the solicits, it isn't just Johns who is leaving: all four Lantern books' creative teams will jump off in May.

by **Herald** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:59 pm

nietoperz wrote:Which Nac will then live blog.

In issue #1, Hal Jordan will eat a bunch of shitty donuts, then make some unfunny observations about banal stuff. It'll be great!

At this point, it sounds better than Geoff's "You know what we need this issue?? YET ANOTHER LANTERN CORPS!!!!!" :roll:

by **IvCNuB4** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:59 pm

Fuck ! Nieto is correct. Maybe just a shifting of writing responsibilities due to Johns leaving?

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-comics-may-2013-solicitations.html

by **Juan Cena** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:09 pm

nietoperz wrote:
Johns is currently writing three other monthly ongoings, plus Trinity War and the Batman: Earth 1 sequel. It makes sense that something had to give. I mean, I know we enjoy wild speculation here, but still. Next you'll be telling us that the new GL writer is obviously Wingman aka Wally West. Or Ryan Conklin.

Kevin Tsujihara, by the way, is an old friend of DC Comics. I don't suspect he's going to be rocking any boats,

I'm not the one who suggested the idea that jobs might be in jeopardy at DC.

As all this is happening, Kevin Tsujihara has been tapped to be the new Warner Brothers CEO. When there’s a new CEO, there tends to be an assessment of the unit for the new guy to look at and frequently there are some changes. If I were Diane Nelson/Dan DiDio/Jim Lee, I’d want my numbers nice and polished and consistent by the time the DC unit gets its time under the microscope. Now, given how recently that announcement was made, it isn’t likely that it directly caused a wider cleanup of the lowest sales tier. Don’t discount the watchful eye of corporate transition as DC makes more announcements between now and SDCC.

So you can go take you patronizing little ball elsewhere.

by **Juan Cena** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:23 pm

S.F. Jude Terror wrote:Drew Magary is going to be the new Green Lantern writer, and instead of producing comics, he's going to live blog it.

Doubt it, even though Magary's first SF novel was nominated for The Arthur C. Clarke and Phillik K. Dick awards. I'm sure Deadspin, GQ, and Kissing Suzie Kolber keep him busy enough.

by **False Prophet** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:31 pm

Grayson wrote:
Somebody posted almost that exact same comment over at Ricch's site earlier...I am now suspicious.

I'm the same guy, and screw it, I'm recycling jokes today.

by **habitual** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:34 pm

Juan Cena wrote:
Doubt it, even though Magary's first SF novel was nominated for The Arthur C. Clarke and Phillik K. Dick awards. I'm sure Deadspin, GQ, and Kissing Suzie Kolber keep him busy enough.

Guys that live blog about the Grammys don't generally win those awards.

Hab

by **Grayson** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:38 pm

False Prophet wrote:I'm the same guy, and screw it, I'm recycling jokes today.

I KNEW IT!

by **PhoenixEquinox** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:25 pm

I'm afraid for the future of GL cause it's my favorite branch of the DCU but I hope Johns leaves like Bendis or Brubaker left Daredevil with a crazy cliffhanger that leaves everything in an interesting but ridiculous place for whoever's next.

My fingers are crossed for DnA but I'd put money on Giffen cause of his sudden departure from the Legion before his run started. I don't think he'll be in for the long haul but Giffen'll be on for at least the next few months. Can't really say for the other GL titles though. Red Lanterns will probably get axed sooner than later though.

by **HNutz** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:26 pm

Grayson wrote:Wow, that really is shocking. I knew that Johns couldn't stay on the title forever but it felt like he was trying to. Wonder who they will get to replace him.

I think either D&A or Waid would do good, but I don't see that happening.

by **sdsichero** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:45 pm

IvCNuB4 wrote:Fuck ! Nieto is correct. Maybe just a shifting of writing responsibilities due to Johns leaving?

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-comics-may-2013-solicitations.html

Mass firing?! :shock:

by **Stalzer2002** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:48 am

sdsichero wrote:
Mass firing?!

Johns must be a Dothraki. When the Khal dies, his bloodriders die with him.

by **HNutz** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:00 am

nietoperz wrote:
As all this is happening, Kevin Tsujihara has been tapped to be the new Warner Brothers CEO. When there’s a new CEO, there tends to be an assessment of the unit for the new guy to look at and frequently there are some changes. If I were Diane Nelson/Dan DiDio/Jim Lee, I’d want my numbers nice and polished and consistent by the time the DC unit gets its time under the microscope. Now, given how recently that announcement was made, it isn’t likely that it directly caused a wider cleanup of the lowest sales tier. Don’t discount the watchful eye of corporate transition as DC makes more announcements between now and SDCC.

Wait... Morrision's leaving Superman soon.

Coincidence? Or will he be moving over to GL?