New books after Brightest Day

[Neutrino]

So way back when after 52 we got Booster Gold and Infinity Inc. as new books. With Brightest Day right now holding some very iconic characters and some less so, we can probably expect some new launches afterwards. So what do you guys think will be coming up?

DC would probably like to have every character showcased get a new volume, but considering the... variable quality of each story, that doesn't seem likely. This is the whole line, I might add, not just the main book. So if you want to suggest a Carol Ferris book, go ahead.

[PympMyQuinjet]

I think an Aquaman book, or at least an Aqua-family book, is inevitable. Also, I don't think a Firestorm book is out of the question.

[Ben D]

Id actually like a book that focuses of the leaders of the corps by themselves month by month.

Martian manhunter with patrick gleason as artist. i dont care who writes, im buying.

[Jimmy Bond]

Aquaman in Adventure Comics.
Hawkman Mini or ongoing
Firestorm mini
Martian Manhunter ongoing or mini

A book featuring one of the color Lanterns.

[Morgenstern]

I am more worried about some books getting cancled after the end of Brightest Day..then looking forward to new ones.

[Spiffy]

Aquaman in Adventure Comics.
Hawkman Mini or ongoing
Firestorm mini
Martian Manhunter ongoing or mini
Personally I think the "Adventure Comics" banner should be used as a revolving door to keep underexploited major characters in the fan consciousness. So if they all aren't going to get mini-series (I'd doubt any would get ongoings) I'd take characters like Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Hawkman, and maybe even Firestorm, and give each of them a 2-4 issue story arc in Adventure over the next few years. In continuity stuff too, rather than the way some of DC's other current "anthology/revolving door" titles work.

[Jimmy Bond]

Personally I think the "Adventure Comics" banner should be used as a revolving door to keep underexploited major characters in the fan consciousness. So if they all aren't going to get mini-series (I'd doubt any would get ongoings) I'd take characters like Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and Hawkman, and maybe even Firestorm, and give each of them a 2-4 issue story arc in Adventure over the next few years. In continuity stuff too, rather than the way some of DC's other current "anthology/revolving door" titles work.

Especially if there are no more co-features, that would make sense.

[Neutrino]

Does anyone else really, really want a Deadman (preferably restored to his old powerset) book? The hard part is thinking of somebody who could write it that would... perhaps Nick Spencer could manage it, he's getting on Supergirl pretty soon. Or John Layman (Chew). Deadman is such an indie character, he needs an indie creator.

[Hawkman]

Robinson's definitely doing something Hawkman-related, and right now--and maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part--I'm putting my money on a straight-up ongoing.

Aquaman seems like the most likely character of the bunch to get a new series out of Brightest Day.

Martian Manhunter seems about as likely as Hawkman, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him get one, as well. At least a mini-series.

I'd guess Hawk and Dove if they weren't already appearing in Birds of Prey, but that being the case, seems unlikely. Too bad, though; I'd actually prefer to see them featured in their own series.

Deadman seems equally unlikely to me, but then again, I never thought Booster Gold would get his own series after 52, so I'm not counting this possibility completely out, either.

Firestorm, I don't think has a chance, I'm sorry to say. Could just be me projecting my disinterest in the character, though. Unfortunately, Firestorm's story is by and large my least favorite of the bunch.

On the least likely end of things, but something I would nevertheless like to see DC take a chance on, would be a different Lantern book of some sort. Much like Green Lantern Corps, but obviously featuring a different Corps. Preferably the Blue Lanterns, if I had a choice in the matter. I'd read it, anyway.

[Morgenstern]

Much like Green Lantern Corps, but obviously featuring a different Corps. Preferably the Blue Lanterns, if I had a choice in the matter. I'd read it, anyway.

Well couldn't they simply cut the "green" from the title and feature stories from all the corps?

[Hulk_Is]

I definitely want an Aquapeople-book first, Hawkpeople-book second, and if it's a must - Firestorm/Deathstorm.

[Artificial idiot]

I'm hoping a Justice League International ongoing may spawn from Generation Lost! :)

[zryson]

new books after brightest day? i hope they do a new aquaman series. even a mini-series or one-shot would be nice. assign top talent and i would buy it in a heartbeat like many other aqua-fans.

[doctormistermaster]

I for one would be willing to read Firestorm and Martian Manhunter would maybe check out Aquaman if they kept the creative team.

I hope that JLI and an Atom book do come out of all this as well

[Ex_]

Considering how hackneyed the current Martian Manhunter story is, there's no way I'd buy a Tomasi-penned MM ongoing.

If a Firestorm book lost the Deathstorm persona and the "If we argue, we'll destroy the world!" gimmick, I'd buy it.

If the writer decided to show Aquaman with a little personality, I'd buy it.

If the Hawkman and Hawkwoman book was interesting and Shiera wasn't portrayed as a subservient mistress, I'd buy it.

[Lemurion]

I love the idea of rotating arcs between Aquaman/Mera and Hawkman/Hawkwoman in Adventure. I think that would be great.

[Cayman]

Hoping for an Aquaman and Mera title and a Big 7 JLA.

[Uxas]

I think that a Johns/Reis Aquaman, Tomasi/Gleason MM and Robinson Hawkman are the most likely.

[Shipwreck Jenny]

Well couldn't they simply cut the "green"

No. Blue Lantern Corps would actually be a nice story to tell in a stand-alone series. It's unfortunate that DC Comics has not elaborated on their tale, going so far as to bring Ganthet back as a regular Green Lantern. Which was a horrendous idea to say the very least. Perhaps it suits the character, a Guardian of Oa realizing his emotions and going through the motions.

However, Saint Walker reigniting that sun so long ago? That sent goosebumps down my body and I wanted more of that. It could be a story that doesn't need to take place anywhere near Earth. Saint Walker traveling the cosmos, bringing hope to civilizations and people(AS IN ALIENS) in crisis. How could this not be done? It's a great idea, and yet DC Comics is sitting on their thumbs again, enjoying the money that's raining down from our purses and wallets from the onslaught of events they shill out.

[Skaddix]

No. Blue Lantern Corps would actually be a nice story to tell in a stand-alone series. It's unfortunate that DC Comics has not elaborated on their tale, going so far as to bring Ganthet back as a regular Green Lantern. Which was a horrendous idea to say the very least. Perhaps it suits the character, a Guardian of Oa realizing his emotions and going through the motions.

However, Saint Walker reigniting that sun so long ago? That sent goosebumps down my body and I wanted more of that. It could be a story that doesn't need to take place anywhere near Earth. Saint Walker traveling the cosmos, bringing hope to civilizations and people(AS IN ALIENS) in crisis. How could this not be done? It's a great idea, and yet DC Comics is sitting on their thumbs again, enjoying the money that's raining down from our purses and wallets from the onslaught of events they shill out.

We can't have a Spin off Corps book, clearly we need another half a dozen batman books stat.

[Shipwreck Jenny]

We can't have a Spin off Corps book, clearly we need another half a dozen batman books stat.

I cannot help but agree! Yes! We clearly need another half a dozen Batman books right away. How will we live without them? I couldn't imagine this Wednesday without all the mind-numbing bullshit that's to come. Blackest Night, Brightest Day, The Road Home, and "Suck Our Dicks: Another Useless Event". How could I ever live without them?

[Desaad]

So we (essentially) know we're going to be getting an Atom and a Hawkman book from this. It's been pretty confirmed, I think, that a Corps book not about any GLs was coming out, with the first issue already having been written.

I think that a JLI book, coming out of Generation Lost, is almost inevitable at this point. It's gotten across the board great reviews, it's selling pretty decently, etc. Hopefully it'll stay tied into Booster Gold and Power Girl, as Generation Lost has been, forming it's own little corner.

Supposedly a writer (Lemire is what I sussed out, though it wasn't confirmed) was offered a Firestorm title, but turned it down do to having already a big work load. I could see another writer being given the title.

As mentioned, Aquaman getting some sort of starring vehicle seems like a foregone conclusion. Whether it's a title of his own (Aquaman, Atlantis, whatever) or he takes Adventure over from the Legion Academy, I don't know.

I can't imagine that they'd give Martian Manhunter a starring vehicle unless someone had a passion for the character. But, of course, Tomasi DOES have a passion for the character, so it's possible.

Finally, a JLA title with The Atom, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, and Aquaman, in addition to all the other big guns, will quickly become feasible and will undoubtedly be written by Geoff Johns.

Of those mentioned, I'll definitely pick up a Jeff Lemire written "Atom" ongoing, a Geoff Johns JLA, and a Winick Generation Lost. I'd give a Tomasi Martian Manhunter a shot (though I'd rather someone like Ostrander or Spencer or Cornell get the title), a Firestorm book (depending on the creator), or a Corps book (depending on creative team).

[Ex_]

I wonder who is going to get the Firestorm book. He's one of my favorite characters, and I want him in the best hands.

[FailureByDesign]

Surely Johns/Morrison/JMS have way too much on their plate at the moment to handle any new book with these characters so i'd rule them out.

[El Sombrero]

If Johns is done with Brightest Day though, then he'd technically have enough time to start a new book...

I'd be kind of surprised if he's not writing Aquaman when this is done. He obviously loves the character, and given Aquaman's many failures in the past you'd think DC would want Johns to "revamp" him for their modern DCU the way he did GL and Flash.

[FailureByDesign]

If Johns is done with Brightest Day though, then he'd technically have enough time to start a new book...

I'd be kind of surprised if he's not writing Aquaman when this is done. He obviously loves the character, and given Aquaman's many failures in the past you'd think DC would want Johns to "revamp" him for their modern DCU the way he did GL and Flash.

I agree, i think if anyone should/deserves to its Johns.
On his twitter though i saw a post where he states that after BD he will only be doing Flash/GL because of his new workload. Obviously i hope this has changed because i would buy it in a shot..even if its just Johns doing what he did with adventure comics and doing 6 issues that launch it.

[Desaad]

If Johns is done with Brightest Day though, then he'd technically have enough time to start a new book...

I'd be kind of surprised if he's not writing Aquaman when this is done. He obviously loves the character, and given Aquaman's many failures in the past you'd think DC would want Johns to "revamp" him for their modern DCU the way he did GL and Flash.

Johns loves almost any character, barring the non superheroic ones (New Gods, for instance, he's said he's never had any great affection for).

One of his absolute favorite characters was Superboy. He wrote him in Teen Titans, pitched a revamp of the book in Superboy, and wrote the first few issues of Adventure Comics. And yet he left that book after under 6 issues. Same deal with Booster Gold.

I'm just saying, simply being one of his faves isn't enough to get him to write your book. I think Aquaman has more chance that Superboy, because I think Johns sees Aquaman as potentially more economically viable, but if anything is going to happen it's going to be a Geoff Johns Justice League once Robinson is done with his run, or a relaunched JLA title as a companion to the Justice League of America book.

As for the Firestorm book, it seems like DC is pretty locked in with their writers at the moment. They don't seem to be spreading out too much. So to that end, I'd expect the exclusive writers who aren't overloaded with work already to get the book. Someone like Sterling Gates (just off his Supergirl run) might be an obvious (and, at least as far as I see it, disappointing) choice. Fabien Nicieza is another (criminally underused) writer, though he's obviously limited to the Batman books at the moment.

[Hawkman]

No. Blue Lantern Corps would actually be a nice story to tell in a stand-alone series.

I'll cut it off there for the sake of space, but your entire post all but precisely sums up my sentiments. I don't want an ensemble Corps books because that to me would take away the focus and thereby the development that a title centering around one particular Corps--in this, the Blue Lanterns--would have.

[FHIZ]

I can see Aquaman and Martian Manhunter getting books first. Firestorm would be second priority, and Hawks could get a mini.

Though, the question remains, who won't make it out alive? Didn't Johns say that not all of the 12 would survive?

[Desaad]

I can see Aquaman and Martian Manhunter getting books first. Firestorm would be second priority, and Hawks could get a mini.

Though, the question remains, who won't make it out alive? Didn't Johns say that not all of the 12 would survive?

I'm thinking Max Lord might die by the end of Generation Lost, just to give closure to the story.

Hawk and Dove add nothing, so I can't imagine the utility of keeping them alive. They certainly aren't integral to Birds of Prey.

Deadman will almost certainly return to his status quo of being dead.

I see the rest staying alive.

[paulski]

Just gimme an Aquaman book by Johns and Reis and nobody will get hurt.

[Brother Justin Crowe]

Wish list:

Martian Manhunter
JLA (Big 7)
JLI (ongoing)

[hondobrode]

I want a Hawk book in the worst way. Thinking it'll happen, probably with James Robinson. Puts Rags Morales back on the book.

Also surprisingly looking forward to the almost certain Aqua book.

Firestorm... I really loved the last title and was disappointed at its cancellation.

The Atom would be great in the Hawk book. Why not just make it Hawkman and the Atom like it was years ago ?

I've never seen the Martian Manhunter as a character that could successfully hold his own ongoing, though when the Big 7 JLA under Morrison was firing on all cylinders, Ostrander and Mandrake made the title run quite a while. Tomasi's impressive and I'd probably try it under his writing.

[SJNeal]

An Aquaman book is probably at the top of my post-Brightest Day wish list. An ongoing JLI series is a close second though...

[chrisgiff]

I want a Hawk book in the worst way. Thinking it'll happen, probably with James Robinson. Puts Rags Morales back on the book.


Robinson leaked that he is writing a Hawkman book at the NYCC. sorry if someone already said that.