Lobdell Looks Forward On "Superman"

[CBR News]

"Superman" writer Scott Lobdell spoke with CBR News about the shockwaves emanating from the conclusion of "H'el On Earth," the future developments in the world of Clark Kent and his romantic life with Wonder Woman.


Full article here.

[Desaad]

Looks like Rocaforte is still on the book.

That's a significant clash in style with Kuder, IMHO, somewhat jarring. I enjoy them both - Kuder moreso, for a Superman book, as I've reiterated constantly - but together might not be the best.

I'd rather they steal Walker over from the GL line and throw Rocaforte over there, having Kuder/Walker as the pairing here.

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

Get out of my head!

Kuder + Walker would make an awesome tag-team.

[Sacred Knight]

Well, unless Lobdell is just throwing out the name willy-nilly (which I doubt), Diana Prince is a go in this continuity. Looking forward to seeing that housewarming party, lol. (A coke says Lois and Diana do not get off on a positive foot).

Cool to hear that kryptonite is intentionally being made way more dangerous. It certainly jacked up Kal and Kara in their first two portrayed New 52 encounters than I remember in a while. In very, very short supply but very, very dangerous. That's how I like my kryptonite.

Keep that team in your back pocket Desaad, there's always next creative change, and three possible titles for one or both of them to land to boot.

[brik-el]

Lobdell said it best when he answered the last question.......

"Superman's 75th Anniversary is coming up this year, which is a pretty huge time to be on the main "Superman" title. Do you have any big plans to celebrate the anniversary in an upcoming issue or arc?"

"For shame! Every issue of Superman should have big plans and be a reason to celebrate the World's Greatest Superhero!"

It looks like Kroder is just helping out.
Lobdell said nothing about Rocafort leaving.

[Talisman]

So glad to see Rocafort is still on this book. I like the new effects of kryptonite on the Supers. Can't wait to see how more dangerous this is for everyone.

[Desaad]

I like the new effects of kryptonite on the Supers. Can't wait to see how more dangerous this is for everyone.

Don't get too excited. That stuff never lasts. It's just one of those things. Expediency and story dictate preclude it.

[Talisman]

Don't get too excited. That stuff never lasts. It's just one of those things. Expediency and story dictate preclude it.

One can always hope. I'm sure eventually it's going to lose it's punch much like the Legacy virus did back in the 90's, but I'll just enjoy it while it lasts.

[manduck37]

Sounds like some interesting stuff coming. Though I get a bit nervous when I see things like "Bob Harras sent me a note saying what if...". How about "what if we just let our writers write their own stories for once?". It reminded me of Kevin Smith's story about Wild, Wild West where the producer wants to throw in a giant spider for no reason. The notes about too much Clark and not enough Superman were kind of irritating too. Some of us readers would like to see the side of Superman's character that doesn't just punch things. I would like to see some character depth here. The interactions between Lois and WW sound like fun though. Perhaps we can finally see the Superman/WW relationship that DC has been talking about for months.

[Desaad]

One can always hope. I'm sure eventually it's going to lose it's punch much like the Legacy virus did back in the 90's, but I'll just enjoy it while it lasts.

For sure. This stuff tends to last for about as long as a creator has control of a character, and even then one shouldn't expect it in guest appearances.

As long as we're not back to Loeb's "Kryptonite bullet = okay Superman", I'll be fine.

[Shinomune]

Kenneth Rocafort not leaving Superman? YAY!!!

[burroughs]

I still don't believe that they gave a Superman title to this loser.

[adkal]

Mixed feelings - not to sure about Diana turning up to a house-warming party being thrown by Lois and 'being a source of awe for Jonathon, Jimmy and Perry White (among everyone else at the party!)', but I'll wait and see how it plays out (maybe they'll go with the 'cosplay-theme' and pass her off as a lookalike of Wonder Woman...)

A 'legion' of Red Sun warriors - hyperbole annoys me in descriptions like this, but, again, I'll wait and see.

Oh, and we're shifting back to the 'Superman isn't necessarily good for us' (I did enjoy Kurt Busiek's take on this).

[AnthonyCM]

Kenneth Rocafort not leaving Superman? YAY!!!

Sadly, I can't agree with you here. I don't mind Rocafort's art in general, but his Superman looks far too young for my tastes.

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

Mixed feelings - not to sure about Diana turning up to a house-warming party being thrown by Lois and 'being a source of awe for Jonathon, Jimmy and Perry White (among everyone else at the party!)', but I'll wait and see how it plays out (maybe they'll go with the 'cosplay-theme' and pass her off as a lookalike of Wonder Woman...)

Hm. That raises a question for me. Is Diana a recognizable figure in the current DC Universe?