Comments on: Blackest Night Post-Game Speculation

By: Tom BITD

Tom BITD — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:11:54 +0000

In my mind, it would be Jason who would be antagonistic toward Ronnie–given how, you know, his Black Lantern self made him an accomplics in the murder of his girlfriend and all….I think Jason would know on an intellectual level that the Ronnie he’d me merging with isn’t the Ronnie simulcrum that killed Gen….but on an emotional level he might never quite get past it.

By: The Irredeemable Shag

The Irredeemable Shag — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:50:08 +0000

My thanks to everyone for the comments. Keep ’em coming!

@Doug – Here is who I would expect Geoff Johns to put on his JLA team: Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman (Bruce Wayne, whenever he’s back), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Flash (Barry Allen), Hawkman (post-Blackest Night), Aquaman (post-Blackest Night) and Firestorm (post-Blackest Night).

@Shig – I’d rather have a Jason Rusch/Martin Stein Firestorm, but I think it’s inevitable for Ronnie to come back. I love Ronnie, but I think Jason and Stein would be more interesting. The Jason Rusch Firestorm has been part of the JLA since 2008. However, the most recent issue of JLA will be Jason’s last for now. Next issue there is a new line-up for the JLA without Firestorm. That’s what I was referring to. Sorry for any confusion.

@Tom BITD – What makes you feel Ronnie is antagonistic towards Jason? The Black Lantern certain is, but I think the real Ronnie and Jason got along well in Firestorm vol III. I could see there being some tension with Ronnie knowing how to handle most situations (but being stuck in an advising capacity) while Jason goes about problems a different way (and makes mistakes). Just my two cents.

By: Tom BITD

Tom BITD — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:27:13 +0000

I think it’s very significant that, back before DC went with the present version of Firestorm, Johns has submitted a proposal where Ronnie would share the Firestorm persona with Doreen Day–since there’s nothing worse in life than sharing your head with your ex-girlfriend.

I suspect that the Rousch/Raymond amalgam appeals to Johns because it’s a similiar set-up to the one he presented back in the day–namely, Ronnie sharing the amalgam with a character who’s anatognistic toward him.

By: Shig

Shig — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:46:12 +0000

I would prefer Jason and Stein, and that Ronnie stay dead. I think it’s pretty clear that one of the results of Blackest Night will be Batman’s return from the dead, and if I had my way, he’d be the only one. (I don’t think I’ll get that wish, but I still hold out hope for my other one: Barry and Hal greeting Batman’s return with a simple, “Oh. Hi, Bruce.”)

Are you sure Firestorm’s not in the current JLA? If not, he’s sure been doing a lot of “consulting” on this Royal Flush Gang fiasco.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:20:05 +0000

I think Ronnie’s destined to come back.

If Johns is writing a second JLA, the Black Lantern roster would look real good as a foundation for that team.
Aquaman
Martian Manhunter
Hawkman
Hawkgirl
Elongated Man
Firestorm

Good stuff. All these characters have massive followings and not one of them has ever had a real successful run as a solo character, save Firestorm.

By: outburst

outburst — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:53:40 +0000

I want Ronnie back.