Scott Snyder Plays Joker in "Death of the Family"

**CBR News** · 02-14-2013, 05:58 AM

Fan-favorite writer Scott Snyder discussed love and death in "Batman" #17, the explosive final issue of DC Comics' Batman-driven crossover event, "Death of the Family." And that's no joke.

Full article here.

**adam.walters** · 02-14-2013, 06:14 AM

Only read the first couple paragraphs so far.

Just me or does it seem like the writer is teasing the board participants that didn't enjoy this arc?

**The Baked Batman** · 02-14-2013, 06:19 AM

"I would say that the story coming up in 2013, as corny as it sounds, as much as it makes me sound like P.T. Barnum, is definitely our most ambitious. It starts in "Batman" #21 and is a 9 to 10-issue story. It features another one of my favorite rogues and essentially, it's going to be our boldest take yet."

Oh god, DotF just ended and he's beginning the hype for the next arc already....

**Mr. Holmes** · 02-14-2013, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by The Baked Batman

"I would say that the story coming up in 2013, as corny as it sounds, as much as it makes me sound like P.T. Barnum, is definitely our most ambitious. It starts in "Batman" #21 and is a 9 to 10-issue story. It features another one of my favorite rogues and essentially, it's going to be our boldest take yet."

Oh god, DotF just ended and he's beginning the hype for the next arc already....

Yeah to hell with this book.

Not even going to bother to check out these threads for the next arc.

**SpideyZERO** · 02-14-2013, 06:24 AM

Interesting read. Although I do hope he dial down the hype a bit.

That Andy Kubert art is awesome!

**Tandaemonium** · 02-14-2013, 06:26 AM

A new comic site/blog needs to rise out of this cross-site scandal - one that is adequately funded and not afraid to dare not write puff pieces while maintaining a high level of consistent quality.

This is just out of hand now. Comparisons to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Wow. The desperation and insecurity is staggering. With all due respect, Snyder is no Moffat. He's not even in the same playground as whoever runs Elementary.

It's fine if the reviewers actually enjoyed the issue. No one begrudges them of that, but to do so in such a way that is clearly imbalanced not based on any contrarian opinion but based on their own history of past reviews is an attack on their own credibility and deserves their integrity to be called out into question.

**adam.walters** · 02-14-2013, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by The Baked Batman

"I would say that the story coming up in 2013, as corny as it sounds, as much as it makes me sound like P.T. Barnum, is definitely our most ambitious. It starts in "Batman" #21 and is a 9 to 10-issue story. It features another one of my favorite rogues and essentially, it's going to be our boldest take yet."

Oh god, DotF just ended and he's beginning the hype for the next arc already....

At least there are 3 issues between now and then.

**WhitOro** · 02-14-2013, 06:31 AM

"If I only had one chance to write" (2 times only in this one) / "Our most ambitious yet" / "our boldest take yet"
Snyder is a nice guy, but he repeats himself way too many freaking times. He said this practically in every single interview he has done since Court of Owls.

**Mr. Holmes** · 02-14-2013, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Tandaemonium

A new comic site/blog needs to rise out of this cross-site scandal - one that is adequately funded and not afraid to dare not write puff pieces while maintaining a high level of consistent quality.

This is just out of hand now. Comparisons to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Wow. The desperation and insecurity is staggering. With all due respect, Snyder is no Moffat. He's not even in the same playground as whoever runs Elementary.

Wow, what the hell? I didn't even notice that, and now I wish I didn't.

Comparing this to the ending of Reichenbach Falls really undermines the genius work that Moffat and Gatiss put out.

**Aquacatlungfish** · 02-14-2013, 06:44 AM

At this point I just ignore Snyder's interviews. His stories come off a lot better without the hype.

That being said, Kubert's art looks badass and I'm quite looking forward to the two parter and the Riddler arc. Riddler needs more panel time.

**infinitEEntropy** · 02-14-2013, 06:48 AM

Wow, that preview art for Batman #18 looks terrible.... definitely dropping this book. May come back for issue #19 but I doubt it after that ending of Death of the Family.

**pikul** · 02-14-2013, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by The Baked Batman

"I would say that the story coming up in 2013, as corny as it sounds, as much as it makes me sound like P.T. Barnum, is definitely our most ambitious. It starts in "Batman" #21 and is a 9 to 10-issue story.

oh, the stupidity.
Just pray it doesn't crossover with the other bat-titles or it's gonna be another nice 45-issue storyline...

**FHIZ** · 02-14-2013, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by The Baked Batman

Oh god, DotF just ended and he's beginning the hype for the next arc already....

Um, YEAH. That's what happens. An arc ends then the next one starts. What the hell is he supposed to do?

**Gray Ghost** · 02-14-2013, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by infinitEEntropy

Wow, that preview art for Batman #18 looks terrible.... definitely dropping this book. May come back for issue #19 but I doubt it after that ending of Death of the Family.

Seriosly now, if you don't like the book fine. But calling this art terrible is negative for the sake of being negative.