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Nathan writes...

1. What was the gem in Misplaced called?
2. Where did Ultra Humanite get his scar across his mouth?
3. Do you know why Young Justice Invasion only has 20 episodes instead of 26?

Greg responds...

1. Ambre Jeune Perdu.

2. It came with the body. (For more on this, see issue #19 of our companion comic book.)

3. That's how many Cartoon Network ordered.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Zach Baker writes...

Hey Greg!

I recently saw this line from an interview with Steven Bochco in the early 80's, talking about Hill Street Blues (which currently has its first two-and-a-half seasons on Hulu Plus, by the way):

"Maybe the biggest problem with Hill Street, in terms of popular success, is that it is a show that demands to be watched. And most people do not watch television. They simply are in its presence."

I love that quote. What an insightful way to encapsulate about what was essential and great about Hill Street Blues, without going into all the details of what made it so outstanding. Just leave at this: unlike nearly anything before it, in many ways it was a show that demanded to be watched. I think that characteristic also applies to Gargoyles as well, no doubt due to the major influence Hill Street Blues had on the show (as you've often mentioned).

Nowadays, that quality, of being a show that "demands to be watched," is characteristic of so many excellent shows that appear on HBO, Showtime or AMC (before hitting DVD boxsets and iTunes), places where popular success isn't the one and only yardstick. And again and again, we've seen how this kind of series can flourish in the atmosphere of creative freedom offered by these outlets.

Can viewers hope that someday soon, that kind of environment will produce an animated serial drama that has the same level of quality, complexity and acclaim as these channels' current headline series? If so, what might it take for that to happen?

Greg responds...

Hey, Zach. Long time no see. I'd heard that quotation about Hill Street before, and couldn't agree more.

I appreciate you think Gargoyles falls in the same category. It's flattering and certainly what we strived for. I don't pretend that we were as good as Hill Street Blues, but no one can accuse us of not going for it.

As to your question, I like to think that W.I.T.C.H., Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice and Young Justice: Invasion also qualify. At least at Gargoyles' level. So I think it's already possible. But that's just my - apparently not so - humble opinion.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Caterina writes...

I know this is all about the young heroes but will Batman and Wonder Woman have any interaction?

Greg responds...

By now, hopefully, you've seen that they already have. And if it weren't for that fact, my response would have been SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT. So why clutter the queue with this kind of question?

I don't mean to pick on you, Caterina, but I'm trying to EDUCATE Ask Greg posters as to what MAKES SENSE to post.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Rikki writes...

Does Zatanna like Robin the way he likes her? Because she was ok with his flirting but I don't see a big connection with them.

Greg responds...

Then you're not looking very hard.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Kevin writes...

I didn't mean to disrespect Aquaman in my last post. I didn't mean that he was less of an effective hero it is just refreshing that the other members of the league are not so overpowered that they make him look weak in comparison. I would also like to thank you for having YJ updates. It is a very interesting way for fans to look at the production process of animation so keep it up!

Greg responds...

Thanks.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Kevin writes...

1. In Misplaced I noticed that Wotan's magic was red when it was orange in Revelation. Not to nitpick but was he harnessing the power of chaos instead of the magic he normally uses?
2. When Martian Manhunter uses telekinesis to enhance his strength is he the same level as some of the heavy hitters of the league or is he closer to Aquaman's strength level? I don't like to ask who is stronger then who I am just trying to find out what is Aquaman's combat prowess in the league is.
3. What were the Pentagram symbols in Misplaced based on?

Greg responds...

1. Don't ask the color deficient guy.

2. Combat prowess and raw strength are two different things. Superman's the strongest of the Leaguers. Icon, Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman are up there. Aquaman and a telekinetically enhanced Martian Manhunter and a Quantum-energized Captain Atom are close. I'd put Red Tornado, Hawkman and Hawkwoman just behind them. Neither Flash nor Plastic Man nor Zatanna nor Atom have super-strength, but their powers can sometimes give them more oomph. At the "bottom" are folks like Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Black Lightning, Rocket, though of course, they're all way stronger because of their training than the average human being. And of course, you have the Green Lanterns, who can use willpower and rings to mimic strength too - and maybe even top Superman when they're on their game. Same - in his own way - with Doctor Fate. I think that covers the whole League.

3. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Ryan writes...

I am really off my game in asking questions or writing them anyway. Why is it that when Wotan casts magic some of it is nonverbal and other times he uses Latin to cast them?(SUCCESS!) For example in Revelation he summons lightning against the team without speaking, but when he fights Doctor Fate he uses several incantations.

Greg responds...

Actually, Wotan did speak to summon the lightning in Revelations, using the Archmage's old spell, in fact.

But in any case, Wotan has many tools in his toolbox.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Ryan writes...

I forget to include a question mark on the last post,I try to write proper English so writing a declarative statement on site where you ask questions is quite embarrassing.
But since I do not want to waste your time are the terms magic/sorcery used in your shows different from each other or are they just the same thing.

Greg responds...

I think of magic as the substance and sorcery as the manipulation of that substance. But I'm not sure if we've been terribly consistent about it. (And you forgot a question mark again.) ;)

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Ryan writes...

Why isn't Peredur fab Regnal considered to be one of the Arthurian survivors.

Greg responds...

SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Is Morgan Le Fay one of Oberon's Children?

Greg responds...

ASKED AND ANSWERED.

(See, even Gargoyles fans are capable of not following the guidelines...)

Response recorded on May 03, 2012

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Lydia writes...

Hey,
Just wanted to put it out there. I thought it interesting that although Zatanna and Zatara are probably Catholic, they practice magic. If you want to get technical, the Catholic Church is against the use of magic. (I am Catholic)
But I know this is a fictional story, so the rules can probably be bent a bit :)
Keep up the good work! Love the series!

Greg responds...

I know a LOT of Catholics who consider themselves Catholic but don't follow EVERY tenant of the religion. (For that matter, I'm a Jew that doesn't follow many tenants of MY religion.) It doesn't have to be a 'fictional story' for that.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymously Write writes...

Even though their not Dating dose Wonder Woman has feeling for Batman

Greg responds...

It depends what kind of feelings you're talking about.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Alexi writes...

How old is Dr. Serling Roquette?

Greg responds...

Serling is 22 as of the end of Season One.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Gregorio writes...

First, I just have to say this is most definitely the best DCAU show since Justice League Unlimited finished. There's something in it for everybody; there's just two questions I've got for you...

1) Is Wally eventually going to learn to be more imaginative with his powers? When they amount to being able to "Run really, really fast", it's really easy for him to turn into just another comic relief.

On another note, I really like what you're doing so far with Superman being extremely awkward around Superboy and so far being a terrible role model... it kind-of really fits him, IMO. And, on a related note to that, my second question: Are we ever going to see the Kents in this show?

Greg responds...

Technically, we're not part of what most fans consider the DCAU, but thanks.

1. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

2. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Bob writes...

What is the color of Rocket's powers? Is it blue or pink? Cause in Revelation it was pink and misplaced it was blue. I know weird question

Greg responds...

I don't know. I myself am Red-Green color deficient, so I'm not the best person to answer color questions.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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DickGraysonLover writes...

Do Kid Flash and Robin hang out together as Wally and Dick, seeing as they are BF's?

Greg responds...

Sometimes.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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The greenman writes...

Great show. Please keep up the excellent work.

YJ questions

Did Martian Manhunter ever assume detective John Jones identity?

Can Aqualad control the temperature of his water power?

How did Bibbo get a diner? Is this from the comics?

Other than the Secret Society, did Spider-Man's Sinister Six inspire The Light?

Greg responds...

1. Uh, yeah. If you've been watching, you've seen John Jones already in "Targets".

2. I doubt it.

3. On Earth-16 he owns a diner.

4. Not at all. The Sinister Six is an attack squad. The Light is the polar opposite of that.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Big Me writes...

1)How do feel abou batman and wonder woman being a couple? And about WW and superman?

2)Any chance of a TV movie for YJ?

Greg responds...

1. It all depends on how one develops the characters, but I'm not one of those guys that feels like either couple is an absolute must-see. Nor am I the type to think either is anathema.

2. No one's raised it over here.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

How did you cast Alyson Stoner as Barbara Gordon?

Greg responds...

How? Uh, Jamie Thomason and/or his talent coordinator called her agent, I assume. If you're asking how did we DECIDE to cast her as Barbara...?

I'm not sure I remember, but there were a handful of actresses who auditioned for Miss Martian (including Lacey, Mae and maybe Alyson) who didn't seem quite right for M'gann, but who were really good nevertheless and whom we kept in mind for future rolls.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

If I found out about leaks of a show being posted on youtube, is there anyone I could tell about it? I just feel gross knowing I'm part of a fandom that would do things like that.

Greg responds...

There's really nothing to be done, I'm afraid.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

1) Could you please tell me the blood type of every DC character that has appeared on the show and arrange the list by astrological sign and birth date excluding those characters who were born in a leap year?

2) What happens next?

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"I haven't tracked this with the kind of specificity you're asking for."

[Response recorded on April 13, 2012.]

Greg Weisman says:

SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

I was just wondering has Chad Lowe replaced Rob Lowe as the voice of Captain Marvel or will Rob Lowe return in the future to voice the character? Was there a reason for the switch in the first place?

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"Rob was no longer available, and Chad - with Rob's blessing - kindly stepped in."

[Response recorded on April 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymously Writes writes...

I wonder if You know is Justice League Doom is going to have a Sequel

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"I haven't even had the chance to see it."

[Response recorded May 1, 2012.]

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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ILUVROBIN writes...

I'm SOOO sorry if this has been answered, but I don't think it's been: when is Robin's birthday? I know you said that some of the teams' bdays are spoilers, but I was assuming that was because of Wally's bday in ep. 20

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"Some of the birthdays of the Team are SPOILER REQUESTS. Others I just haven't needed to figure out yet."

[Response recorded on February 23, 2012.]

Response recorded on May 02, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

What happened to Zatanna's mother?

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."

[Response recorded April 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on May 02, 2012


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