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Has DC Done Something Stupid Today?

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Note: Not every article here resulted in a counter update. Some are included because they are related to updates, to enhance the narrative.

It Has Been 50 Years Since DC Comics Did Something Stupid
in News with Benefits

The company nearly drove legendary artist Al Plastino to tears with stupidity that occurred over fifty years ago.

A Sad J.H. Williams Reveals What Might Have Been for Batwoman
in News with Benefits

With Williams and W. Haden Blackman's final issue of Batwoman out this week, Williams muses about the plans the pair didn't get to execute.

NYCC: Dan Didio Answers the Tough Questions (With the Easy Answers)
in News with Benefits

Didio was asked about creator walkoffs, the abuse of female characters, and marriage in the New 52 at the Sunday Conversation with Dan Didio panel at New York Comic Con.

DC Spoils Earth-2 Batman Identity in Toy Tweet? - UPDATED
in News with Benefits

In a tweet advertising some upcoming Earth-2 action figures, DC may have spoiled the identity of Earth-2's Batman.

Top Five Reasons The Rumored DC 'Five Years Later' Event Will Be Totally Awesome
in News with Benefits

A recent rumor says next year's September gimmick from DC will be a "five years later" event and a weekly series, and The Outhouse tells you why that would, like, totally rule.

Diamond Sales Stats Show Villains Month 3Dnado Was Hugely Successful
in News with Benefits

And this, fanboys, is why we can't have nice things.

Dear DC: You Learned Nothing from Villain's Month
in News with Benefits

With the final 3D covers having shipped (or not shipped) to shops today, DC declares victory on Villains Month.

DC Claims Retailers LOOOOOVE 3Dnado
in News with Benefits

In a recent blog post, DC Comics publicizes the quotes of three whole retailers who like the Villains Month 3D covers.

DC Shocker: DC Can't Even Meet Original 3Dnado Allocation Numbers
in News with Benefits

The company must have felt retailers were receiving too many of these 3D covers.

DC Now Preemptively Driving Creators Off Next Year's Books
in News with Benefits

The company is working to make sure future generations of readers can enjoy DC's stupidity too.

DC Shocker: Company Apologizes for Harley Quinn Suicide Contest
in News with Benefits

After exhausting all possible avenues to shift the blame, DC is forced to publicly admit they were wrong.

State of the Stupid Address: Fallout From DC's Stupid Week
in Features

Now that the dust has settled on DC's week of epic stupidity, where do things stand?

DC Shocker: Dan Didio Doesn't Know Difference Between Batwomen
in News with Benefits

The DC Co-Publisher doesn't know the difference between Silver Age Batwoman Kathy Kane and Modern Batwoman Kate Kane.

Jim Lee Speaks on Harleygate, Teaches Fans About Context
in News with Benefits

The DC Co-Publisher explains why everyone was overreacting to a contest asking artists to draw Harley Quinn naked and committing suicide.

The Week in DC Stupidity: When You Can't Decide Which Article Should Go On the Counter
in News with Benefits

We can't figure out which article should be the official counter update, so we'll just list them all and U DECIDE!

What? No! Aquaman is not Married to Mera! Why Would You Think That?
in News with Benefits

At Baltimore Comic Con, DC dispels rumors that Aquaman and Mera were the only married couple to escape the Nu52s "no marriage" edict.

DC Shocker: Marc Andreyko Takes Over Batwoman, Williams and Blackman's Run Not to Finish? Updated: It Won't.
in News with Benefits

Andreyko will take over the series as of Batwoman #25, an issue before the current creative team was to finish their run.

Dan Didio Responds to Williams/Blackman Controversy
in News with Benefits

Hey, two years is actually a great run, and anyway, hopefully the next team will do a better job.

DC Releases Script for Harley Quinn Contest, Internet Outraged
in News with Benefits

Unsurprisingly, DC didn't stop to think about the PR consequences of their actions.

DC Runs Low on Talent to Drive Away, Holds Open Search for More

in News with Benefits

DC holds an open search for more creators it can abuse.

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