Supergirl #16 Preview

[gwangung]

Id much rater see her act like a woman much like the Bronze Age Kara. Just because she is Called Supergirl doesn't mean she needs to act like one.

I.e., "it's not what I would have written."

[Sacred Knight]

Hmm...still enjoying the story but the art and the writing in this issue is noticeably declined compared to past Supergirl issues. What's up with that?

[Desaad]

Hmm...still enjoying the story but the art and the writing in this issue is noticeably declined compared to past Supergirl issues. What's up with that?

We lost Green a while back as scripter, that I'm sure is part of it.

[DarkKnghtJared]

Well, I guess it was alright, but the problem is most of the plot/fight hinges on the weird decision on Flash's part to never even think of mentioning the fact that H'El's plan involves killing every living being on the planet. You would think that would be, like, at least the third or forth thing you would say to someone if they're trying to convince someone to stop helping with said plan without that knowledge.

[Iopy]

Hmm...still enjoying the story but the art and the writing in this issue is noticeably declined compared to past Supergirl issues. What's up with that?

DC requested Asrar go to a standard pencils and inks style instead of using markers like he had been doing up through issue #0. I like the markers a lot better.

[adkal]

Well, I guess it was alright, but the problem is most of the plot/fight hinges on the weird decision on Flash's part to never even think of mentioning the fact that H'El's plan involves killing every living being on the planet. You would think that would be, like, at least the third or forth thing you would say to someone if they're trying to convince someone to stop helping with said plan without that knowledge.

Superman told him to do several things, some as contingencies...why that one never came up, though...*shrug*

Maybe they figured that H'El would tell her that they were lying or that this was something they would claim in order to dissuade her from her (nonsensical) 'let's go back in time and change things' foolishness...

[Iopy]

Well, I guess it was alright, but the problem is most of the plot/fight hinges on the weird decision on Flash's part to never even think of mentioning the fact that H'El's plan involves killing every living being on the planet. You would think that would be, like, at least the third or forth thing you would say to someone if they're trying to convince someone to stop helping with said plan without that knowledge.

This pretty much nails it. Everything depends on Flash not mentioning the thing that is motivating him to be there. Well, that and the convenient kinetic energy powered weapon we've never heard of before (and probably never will again) being the exact the necessary to turning the battle, just before H'El transports Flash out of the Fortress. Is there any power this villain doesn't have?

[Desaad]

DC requested Asrar go to a standard pencils and inks style instead of using markers like he had been doing up through issue #0. I like the markers a lot better.

Are you sure? The quote I saw said he chose to go that way. The new style was almost universally praised, so I think it has to do with the comparative productivity (ie, the markers and washes took longer).

[adkal]

And this Superman is so secretive from his colleagues - other than Batman, it seems (BFFs!!)

[Iopy]

Are you sure? The quote I saw said he chose to go that way. The new style was almost universally praised, so I think it has to do with the comparative productivity (ie, the markers and washes took longer).

Actually, his tweet said it was a mutual decision. But I think you're right that the change was for productivity's sake. Asrar can do more work (such as his new Marvel book) this way, particularly if he gets help with the inks like on issue #15.

Universally praised? Really? When did comic fans agree on anything?

[Iopy]

And this Superman is so secretive from his colleagues - other than Batman, it seems (BFFs!!)

Flash: "Supes, why didn't you tell me you have a zoo?"
Superman "I didn't think it was necessary."
Flash: "An entire menagerie or alien animals, carnivores? You sent me in there and didn't think I needed to know?"
Superman: "Um... I forgot?"
Flash: "And there's a dog in there too. He's as strong as you, and he's got your logo on his collar. What's up with that?"
Superman: "Oh, yeah... um... he's... uh... kinda my childhood pet."
Flash: "Yeah? Did you think I might be interested in knowing there was a super watch dog in there who didn't know me?"
Superman: "He's a good dog, he wouldn't hurt you!"
Flash: "So, he knows your cousin anyway. I'd be Beggin Strips by now if she hadn't stepped in."
Superman: "He's protecting the place. All my trophies, my weapons, the bottled city...."
Flash: "Whoh, whoh, wait a minute! City? You've got a city in there too? Great! Let me guess, it's filled with people just like you."
Superman: "No, not like me. They're more like Kara."
Flash: "They're more like the girl who was trying to kick my butt. Just great."
Silence
Flash: "So, anything else we need to know?"
Batman: "Superman and Wonder Woman are sucking face when they think we're not looking."
Stunned Silence
Batman: "Just sayin'."
Shocked Silence
Wonder Woman: Silent face-palm
Batman: "I'm Batman."
Superboy, admiringly: "Dude!"

[dupersuper]

How hard it is to spit out the words "His plan will destroy the sun" to Kara? Yeesh.