As Taschen prepares to re-issue writer Paul Levitz's "75 Years Of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Myth-Making" as a 5-volume, expanded series, Levitz talks about the past, the present and the future of DC.
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11-26-2012, 08:58 AM #1Mild-Mannered Reporter
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Paul Levitz Talks Taschen Re-Issue, Explores DC Comics History
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11-26-2012, 12:48 PM #2New Member
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Levitz has always been a class act. I wish I had as much faith in the people now running DC as he does (or at least as he seems to have in Jim Lee). Though I'm enjoying some "new 52" books, I'm really sad that they've managed to turn me off from Green Lantern (Johns has totally jumped the shark as far as I'm concerned), Justice League, and my beloved Superman.
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I'd better get these for free, dammit.
That's debatable. Ask Alan Moore.
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11-26-2012, 01:35 PM #4Elder Member
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I don't think even Alan Moore has a particular problem with Levitz, but for the company he represents. Levitz did as much as he could for Moore -- it's no coincidence that "Before Watchmen" never came out under Levitz, Levitz specifically apologized for the V For Vendetta gaffe, he's done a ton for creators rights.... Originally Posted by Jeff Brady
Honestly, Levitz was too conservative for my tastes, as a publisher. He stopped things like "The Boys" and "The Authority" from continuing forward despite their success both creatively and financially, he refused to allow the publication of Flex Mentallo for the mere vague possibility of litigation (litigation DC already won), he lagged on digital... I think he often played it 'safe'.
But that he was an incredible force not just for creators rights but for creator respect is undeniable, and that he cared about getting new and quality voices out there -- that he gave as much slack as possible to Berger and Vertigo - is irrefutable and more clear than ever.
I have immense respect for the work he did, both as a creator and as a publisher. He was an intellectual, and a gentleman, and while there have been some positives from Didio and Lee's takeover, there is no doubt in my mind that Levitz understands the importance of the creator, and the importance of quality, more acutely than they do or ever will.Check out my New Blog! Just a random assortment of ideas, thoughts, and reviews!
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I would prefer a future without Paul Levitz on it.
That said:
Originally Posted by pogofan
Pfft. Yeah, let's ask Alan Moore, I'm sure he has really positive things to say about anyone working on DC (Or the industry for that matter). Originally Posted by Jeff Brady
Comic Books are fun, Comic Book fans not so much.
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Levitz censored a real historically documented advertisement that ran in LOEG for "Marvel Douche" and had the whole run pulped. Originally Posted by Desaad
We agree on this.Honestly, Levitz was too conservative for my tastes, as a publisher. He stopped things like "The Boys" and "The Authority" from continuing forward despite their success both creatively and financially, he refused to allow the publication of Flex Mentallo for the mere vague possibility of litigation (litigation DC already won), he lagged on digital... I think he often played it 'safe'.
But that he was an incredible force not just for creators rights but for creator respect is undeniable, and that he cared about getting new and quality voices out there -- that he gave as much slack as possible to Berger and Vertigo - is irrefutable and more clear than ever.
I have immense respect for the work he did, both as a creator and as a publisher. He was an intellectual, and a gentleman, and while there have been some positives from Didio and Lee's takeover, there is no doubt in my mind that Levitz understands the importance of the creator, and the importance of quality, more acutely than they do or ever will.
Shows how much you know. Originally Posted by Rakzo
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11-26-2012, 02:15 PM #8Senior Member
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Of course my friend.
Comic Books are fun, Comic Book fans not so much.
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11-26-2012, 02:21 PM #9More human than human.
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Not a lot, then yes.
Saludos desde el exilio a una generación de destructores.
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Oh ho ho ho, I forgot how seriously people take this kind of subjects here. Okay, no more jokes from me.
Pfft. Yeah, right.Comic Books are fun, Comic Book fans not so much.
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Um, Todd Klein? Originally Posted by Rakzo
"'Kirby got a shitty contract too, so get over it' isn't a great tagline."
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11-26-2012, 02:54 PM #12More human than human.
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hohohohohohohohohohohhohohohohhohohohohohohohohoho hohohohohohohohohohohhohohohohohohohohohho Originally Posted by Rakzo
Saludos desde el exilio a una generación de destructores.
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I skipped this the first time because of the price tag and the inconvenient size, but I'll definitely be buying these trimmed down volumes.
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11-26-2012, 03:25 PM #14New Member
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Agreed on Levitz, and totally agreed on Johns on GL. Time for a change. Originally Posted by pogofan
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11-26-2012, 05:43 PM #15Senior Member
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Ugh this just makes me want to buy the giant book lol. But the new smaller books will have additional content... Must... Hold... Out...
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