tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post8979892056720720625..comments2024-03-21T06:36:04.196-05:00Comments on The Idol-Head of Diabolu, a Martian Manhunter blog: 1999 Fanzing Interview With John OstranderDiabolu Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-21731142122563288772011-08-05T02:56:12.247-05:002011-08-05T02:56:12.247-05:00I could see someone like Despero or Mongul showing...I could see someone like Despero or Mongul showing up. That could be epic.<br /><br />I really doubt J'Onn knows anything out of whatever they deem to be nU continuity. Besides it looking like he's one of the radically changed heroes within <i>Flashpoint</i>, Dan Didio is emphatic about there being no back doors out of the reboot. It's been specifically stated that no one has pre-FaP memories.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-73183225089857287572011-08-04T20:51:06.026-05:002011-08-04T20:51:06.026-05:00Frank, maybe one or two of J'Onn's old adv...Frank, maybe one or two of J'Onn's old adversaries could join some of the foes of Stormwatch.<br /><br />Hmm, I wonder if the big secret alluded to about J'Onn is that he knows that reality has rebooted.will_in_chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468337654400802576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-71602995831095141152011-08-04T19:37:09.832-05:002011-08-04T19:37:09.832-05:00Actually, Ostrander's disregard for continuity...Actually, Ostrander's disregard for continuity would be a perfect fit in the DCnÜ. I'm surprised Gail Simone did give him the hook-up on "Scalphunter" with Liam Sharpe or something.<br /><br />I like Paul Cornell okay so far, but I see no indication that he will have any use for Martian Manhunter rogues. It seems like J'Onn is the token DC character in a relaunch of the Authority, which could work out swell. I sure hope so, as that could lead to a solo series that might get mileage out of <i>Showcase Presents...</i> In the team context though, he'll probably be the wet blanket atop wetwork-- his old JLI role with a twist.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-48100407707519157892011-08-04T18:09:08.729-05:002011-08-04T18:09:08.729-05:00You know, I don't dislike him as a rule, but t...You know, I don't dislike him as a rule, but there is a certain arrogance there that prevents him from being truly great. Compare and contrast Grant Morrison's treatment of the Human Flame with Ostrander's "Zo'ok."mathematicscorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15439579069513071094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-66142262900956077552011-08-04T17:53:32.071-05:002011-08-04T17:53:32.071-05:00I would hope that Stormwatch will take the liberty...I would hope that Stormwatch will take the liberty to revive some of J'Onn's old enemies and make use of his various continuities. <br /><br />I think that the character of the Martian Manhunter could have been handled a lot better. I hope that J'Onn and Stormwatch fare better than what I suspect will happen to a lot of the DCnU. (My prediction: A full reboot within two years.)will_in_chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468337654400802576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-39017532915173877152011-08-04T17:42:36.142-05:002011-08-04T17:42:36.142-05:00A big revival planned for #50?A big revival planned for #50?Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-34400721475099964322011-08-04T13:06:56.522-05:002011-08-04T13:06:56.522-05:00One of the things that confuses me with Ostrander ...One of the things that confuses me with Ostrander is what he did with Malefic. He intended Malefic to be the arch enemy, but why would he kill him off so early?Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-89116071995357583002011-08-04T01:10:46.622-05:002011-08-04T01:10:46.622-05:00it never occurred to me before but Ostrander has t...it never occurred to me before but Ostrander has this whole Doc Brown from Back to the Future look going on.Shlomo Ben Hungstienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238927958290618109noreply@blogger.com