Diggle, Lobdell, Pak & Snyder Celebrate Superman: Part II

[CBR News]

Andy Diggle, Scott Lobdell, Greg Pak and Scott Snyder, the writers of DC Comics' Superman titles, continue to discuss the Man of Steel's ever-growing legacy.


Full article here.

[lovelikewinter]

Lobdell managed to snub Lois again. He mentioned Jimmy but went out of his way to avoid Lois' involvement. Guess he can't take criticism. Diggle loves Lois- a good sign!

[DochaDocha]

Lobdell managed to snub Lois again. He mentioned Jimmy but went out of his way to avoid Lois' involvement. Guess he can't take criticism.

Sigh...

I can't believe I'm going to do this, but do a CTRL + F on that article. There are 5 hits for "Lois." Four of them belong to Diggle, and one for Lobdell. Why don't you complain that Pak and Snyder didn't mention Lois? This is why threads get derailed so often.

I'm glad we got some clarification when Diggle's run will take place. Kind of neat that we have two in the past, and two in the present. I'm reasonably excited for all four titles.

[DochaDocha]

Double post, sorry.

[shingi70]

Surprised there aren't people in this thread and the other one complaining.

Also DC would be smart to take Lobdells idea for having two different covers each month.

[TomariS]

Diggle: I would happily write a Lois Lane solo series, too. I think she's a great character. I'm trying to figure out ways to get her into that story, but I don't have it yet. I'll figure out a way.

Aghhhh...that would be AWESOME, MR. DIGGLE!! IF it happens someday, count me in!!

Diggle: There actually isn't a whole hell of a lot of Clark Kent in "Action," certainly in the early run. As I said, I am ramping up the action level because it's "Action Comics." I've got it set a year in the past, before Lois went over to the TV division, so I get to start it off where we actually get to see Lois and Clark out in the field, being foreign correspondents. That was a lot fun. It was just before she met her current boyfriend, John Carroll. I know there are a lot of people out there who like the idea that Superman is with Wonder Woman...but there are also a lot of people that like the idea of Lois and Clark being together. It's not like I have them getting together, but it's been to fun to at least suggest that maybe they could have and might want to, but it's really not supposed to happen.

Interesting choice of words...

[misslane38]

Interesting choice of words...

I took it to mean that "it's not really supposed to happen" because Diggle's initial arc is set in a past we already know didn't include Lois and Clark getting involved in any sort of romantic sense.

[misslane38]

Sigh...

I can't believe I'm going to do this, but do a CTRL + F on that article. There are 5 hits for "Lois." Four of them belong to Diggle, and one for Lobdell. Why don't you complain that Pak and Snyder didn't mention Lois? This is why threads get derailed so often.

I didn't have a problem with the content/tone of the interview, but you know what? A post like yours and the one I'm posting below are more derailing than someone commenting on the actual interview. Because while others are discussing the content posted (the article), you're commenting about the poster.

Surprised there aren't people in this thread and the other one complaining.

I'm not complaining because I have nothing to complain about. Nothing about this particular interview surprised me or bothered me aside from largely insignificant quibbles. What I would complain about, however, is this incessant need to call me or others out for opinions that most assuredly would be attacked if they were negative and expressed honestly. This happened before in another thread, too. Piece of advice: talk about the article and not fellow fans.

If either of you have anything further to say that's off-topic, please feel free to send a PM.

To get back on topic... what interests me most are Snyder's book and Diggle's look at Lois and Clark as foreign correspondents. Pak said some interesting things as well. I'm not sure what to think about Diggle's plans after the flashback to earlier in continuity, so I am trying to keep an open mind about it. One thing these upcoming books make clear is I definitely want to read more about Lex Luthor and Lois Lane. They've always been the most interesting supporting characters to me, because of how they can act as foils and inform readers' and Superman's view of humanity. I don't have any issue with Jimmy Olsen, but that's because I'm completely ambivalent about him. Every character seems to have his or her fans, so I mean no disrespect to those that like him, but I couldn't care less about additional stories about him. That said, I'm glad Clark has a good friend in him. So, no complaints really. Sorry to disappoint. It's Friday and the Man of Steel publicity has been fun this week, so I guess I'm in a positive frame of mind.

[direction9]

I didn't have a problem with the content/tone of the interview, but you know what? A post like yours and the one I'm posting below are more derailing than someone commenting on the actual interview. Because while others are discussing the content posted (the article), you're commenting about the poster.

no, misslane. the post that is accurate is less derailing than the post that is inaccurate.

[direction9]

ok so diggle's villain does sound fantastic

[misslane38]

no, misslane. the post that is accurate is less derailing than the post that is inaccurate.

I'll respond to your post via PM where such comments should be made.

[lovelikewinter]

Sigh...

I can't believe I'm going to do this, but do a CTRL + F on that article. There are 5 hits for "Lois." Four of them belong to Diggle, and one for Lobdell. Why don't you complain that Pak and Snyder didn't mention Lois? This is why threads get derailed so often.

I'm glad we got some clarification when Diggle's run will take place. Kind of neat that we have two in the past, and two in the present. I'm reasonably excited for all four titles.

Snyder has talked in depth about his love for Lois and her place in his story. Pak is writing Batman/Superman where I'm sure that the interaction between those two will take importance- and where Lois might not be.

Lobdell does seem like the weak link in the line up. It's like having a buffet of lobster, filet mignon, fine wine and cheese from a can on Ritz crackers. One of those things is not like the other.

[DragonPiece]

The villain Diggle teases is very interesting, I'm ok with there not being much Clark in his run since we have 3 other books he can be in.Scott Lobdell continues to excite me, now that we are out of H'el, we can get back to the developments he started in #13! Glad Lobdell and Snyder are talking to each other, I didn't realize Snyder's book was in the present, but it is nice to know they will be in continuity. Especially since Lobdell just had Clark quit his job at the planet, it would be odd if a writer did not get the memo on that. And last but not least, Pak sounds very interesting. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of the younger Superman, it should be very interesting too see again.

Overall, so excited! June can't get here enough, Grant Morrison kept us well for the past 2 years, but now we have 4 great writers getting ready to tackle the man of steel! Can't wait!

[DochaDocha]

Snyder has talked in depth about his love for Lois and her place in his story. Pak is writing Batman/Superman where I'm sure that the interaction between those two will take importance- and where Lois might not be.

Lobdell does seem like the weak link in the line up. It's like having a buffet of lobster, filet mignon, fine wine and cheese from a can on Ritz crackers. One of those things is not like the other.

I apologize for being harsh in the first post. Sorry about that.

You can't go ahead and say because Lobdell didn't spell out his plans for Lois in this interview that he "can't take criticism." You have to acknowledge that's a bit of a stretch. He wasn't asked; in fact, nobody specifically was. Diggle just volunteered that info. There's a time to criticize, and I think you're jumping the gun.

Peace.

[B. Kuwanger]

Villains this, ramifications that...no Jimmy in a turtle suit? Bummer. Lobdell says Superman-only stories get boring. That's kinda funny following what Diggle said, but funnier considering his own run for the past few months.