I completely agree with the sentiment that comics need the “something different” and that “not another freaking Batman comic” would be welcome. But I think the concept behind the Green Team is appalling and I won’t be trying it out. I won’t say much more than that. Given some of the things I’ve said in the past, you can probably imagine why. I hope that’s vague enough to survive moderation and to not start a fight.

2) I’m so glad Rob got to meet Alan Brennert. Not wanting to steal Rob’s thunder, but I too had the pleasure of Mr. Brennert’s company for lunch back when I lived in California. I wrote to him and told him how the 1980s Twilight Zone episode “Her Pilgrim Soul” had inspired me to write my first musical for community theater, which in turn got me into music school as a music major. He was quite tickled by that, and since I already lived in southern California, it was easy for us to hook up. “Her Pilgrim Soul” in my opinion is the very best episode of any Twilight Zone series in all its incarnations, and that’s saying something. I also think it may very well be one of the finest pieces of fiction ever aired on commercial television. I also recommend his other Hawaiian-based novel (other than “Honolulu”) called “Moloka’i.” I thoroughly recommend it; I couldn’t put it down.

3) A few months ago, I pointed out an error that Shag had made in referring to Multiplex’s alter ego as “Dalton Black.” In the original series run, his name was “Danton Black,” not “Dalton Black.” Shag graciously acknowledged the correction on one of the podcasts. However, I should note that under the pen of Dan Jurgens, the alter ego of Multiplex is now officially “Dalton Black.” It suggests to me that Mr. Jurgens may very well haved relied on this site and/or the podcast for some amount of research!

4) Put me down as another supporter of the concept of reviewing the 80s run of Firestorm. As much as it’s been fun to review the new issues as they come out, it’s the 80s run that was such an integral part of my childhood. I look forward to hearing the Shag and Rob take on this classic run. I think going back to it, we’ll all be amazed at how much story was once packed into a comic book, back when comic books considered themselves to be an actual form of literature rather than research-and-development storyboarding for the television and film industry.

5) Is Martin being currently bald supposed to suggest that he is now the DCU’s Professor X?

@Siskoid, Yeah, I guess Stormwatch fills that role, but I have never read an issue of it in any incarnation so I really couldn’t tell you much about it. Same goes for the Suicide Squad. So I guess I really don’t know what I am talking about on that front! I still liked Aquaman #20 anyway.

As far as offbeat DC books, I also recommend The Phantom Stranger. Rob will probably balk at it, but the book has been reading like a Vertigo title and is a compelling and full read month in and month out.

Part of the problem with those books (and the DCU Presents) is that they were built on the 6 issue story model. That’s not a showcase, it’s a commitment. They should make it in the model of 1st Issue Special, throwing new stuff and old characters in one-and-done stories. See if anything sticks.

On a monthly basis, DC Universe Presents was a Showcase type book (just not an anthology) and that was recently cancelled.

I completely agree that the Green Team is a fun, offbeat book with lots of potential. Can’t be bothered with the Others though.