DC Comics Solicitations for September, 2012

[drakeon]

Shame on DC moving Rocafort off of Superman.

He's arguably the draw for RHatO, and taking him off will most likely hurt that book.

And that's not to knock Turner but Rocafort's art is very distinct.

This is very dissapointing news. I will still follow Red Hood cause I love the characters and direction, but Rockafort was a HUGE influence on the style and action. Different art can completely change a book even if the script remains the same. However, seeing his sci-fi style drawing the technology of Krypton has me interested. I also love Lobdell, so i may just have to try out Superman again. (dropped it with #6 originally)

[drakeon]

Where does it say these are only promotional art? They look like what a #0 issue would be. Simple covers that stand out from the regular numbered issues. Similar to what they did with the logo month...

[FanboyStranger]

Final volume of Scalped. End of an era for Vertigo.

[Paladin King]

Final volume of Scalped. End of an era for Vertigo.

Indeed, and the end of one of the best series in comics.

Btw, Gregg Hurtwitz is taking over Detective? Oh please, PLEASE let that be permanent. No more Tony Daniel!

Anyway, picking up for sure:

Team 7 #0 (purely to see how Justin Jordan does on a DCU book)
Justice League #0
Aquaman #0
Wonder Woman #0
The Flash #0
Action Comics #0
Batman Incorporated #0
Batman #0
Green Lantern #0
Dial H #0
Justice League Dark #0
Animal Man #0
Swamp Thing #0
Demon Knights #0
American Vampire #31
American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares #4
Saucer Country #7
Sweet Tooth #37


Maybes:

52 Omnibus
Sword of Sorcery #0
Talon #0
Detective Comics #0 (if Hurwitz is indeed staying around)

[Jack-In-The-Box]

This will be the first month in a long time where I will be picking up 0 titles. I don't mean to disrespect the current titles, but the truth is that the Vertigo brand is not what it used to be.
50+ titles all with the same cover. Could DC be any more obvious with the "collect them all" attempt? Whatever happened to a good story?

[Zawisza]

That Frankenstein cover is the best cover of the lot.

[paulski]

Actually Reis is doing the variant cover, Frank is doing the official. But you're right about this one just being promotional art like the rest.

I know that's what they said initially, but how can ALL of these covers just be 'promotional art'? I'm fairly sure these covers are pretty much the finished product.

[Kikaider]

I'm happy DC churning out all these books. I am going to need to fill a few gaps as I need some titles after DC cancellations. I hope Freddie Williams gets another series quick. I am a bit frustrated at how many Batman and Superman family books there are.

[Just Endless]

K, seriously guys, I get it, you despise your fanbase, but this is ridiculous. Goddamn it.

[Yeopop]

I support your idea.

[paulski]

I'm happy DC churning out all these books. I am going to need to fill a few gaps as I need some titles after DC cancellations. I hope Freddie Williams gets another series quick.

Looks like he's the new artist on Green Arrow.

[JessieMidnight]

Love this cover!

[Kikaider]

Originally Posted by Kikaider
I'm happy DC churning out all these books. I am going to need to fill a few gaps as I need some titles after DC cancellations. I hope Freddie Williams gets another series quick.

Looks like he's the new artist on Green Arrow.

Well, my knee-jerk was "crap!", as I am not a fan or Green Arrow, and then I saw Winick' name, and that is the deal killer. Why, DC, WHY?!?

[Kikaider]

K, seriously guys, I get it, you despise your fanbase, but this is ridiculous. Goddamn it.

What do you dislike most about these solicits, Just Endless? Just curious.

[kalorama]

Well, my knee-jerk was "crap!", as I am not a fan or Green Arrow, and then I saw Winick' name, and that is the deal killer. Why, DC, WHY?!?

Because when left to his own devices (and not having to execute the ill-conceived shotgun marriage) he writes a damn good GA. I don't care much at all for Williams' art, but if Winick is back on the character, I'll give the book a 3rd chance.