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Laura 'ad astra' Sack writes...

Small note on issue 22:
I had thought to do comic book reviews during the break. Since I missed so many I planned to review them as rereading the graphic novels.... Yeah, didn't get to it. I will eventually. One thing I would say about the issue before last- The Dick/Babs interaction was heartening and extremely interesting in the larger picture. (Like the most recent issue having young Dick point out that she's good at everything.) It has all the indications of serious romance, and yet we just saw a incorrigible flirt and an implied one night stand with Bette, and no hint of jealousy on Bab's side. Intriguing. Oh- I finally took noted he wears his escrima sticks on a hip holster and not the traditional back scabbard. You lose the cool draw, but the more I think of it it makes sense. Aside from a little torque, the thigh doesn't move. The back moves all over the place, and Dick's way of moving is extremely fluid.

Greg responds...

Credit for design goes to Phil Bourassa with input mostly from Brandon Vietti. (I kibbitz a little too.)

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Laura 'ad astra' Sack writes...

Darkest
I was so proud to have been caught up...and then I just sit on commenting on the last ep to air until the queue fills and closes. If not for the unasked for (and undesired) hiatus I'd be even further behind. (Asterisks next to the questions. The rest are just observation.)

First the shorts
-Teen Titans Go -two sets of dates...cute.
-Aardman - ok. I'm disappointed in me that I'm not liking them more.

Now the show itself- (numbered thoughts, the asterisk is at the only question.)
1. "I am aware of my role in the larger picture, are you?" -One hell of scary line from a 'henchman'. Henchman+clue=?

(Though your kids are probably far too old for you have seen Wordgirl, it has a fantastic comedic version of henchmen+clue: A villain's super intelligence comes from having 2 brains. Unfortunately the second brain came from a mouse, and his hyper intelligence is almost exclusively focused on acquiring cheese. In the midst of an elaborate plan that involved stealing gold to turn into cheese, the henchmen attempt to ask why he does just use the gold to ~buy~ cheese?)

2. I like how Tommy & Tupances' way of talking is archaic, not stupid. And they are far from stupid muscle.

3.I had some note asking about Tigress being a traditional name. Wish I remembered what I meant.

4. Mal sounds so sweet ...and sad. Lives in Mt. Justice and has none of the brashness he had in high school. I get a sense of a life interrupted. I'm looking forward to getting that story. ("Duncan to Watchtower"...what a voice!)

*5. Can L'gan understand the Reach? Thinking of that translation spell from way back.

6. Easier to destroy than create. Impulse is astute.

* 7. What did Kaldur 'say' to Sphere? He laid hand on it and it backed down - was it just recognition? We can guess why Wolf ignored Tigress; Wolf sensed no malicious intent and recognized her. (The spell works on appearance and sound, not scent, right?)

8. I still really miss the sweet scarab...but again, that's not a complaint. Different story. I just really liked the other story too.

9. KABLOOIE! Wow. Just Wow.

Okay, beyond 'just', also it's nice to see Mal the hero. And "Will Sphere be okay?" had me cheering; Yes! Not forgetting the robots. When whichever Crisis it was started by killing Skeets and no one cared but Booster Gold, I was furious that no one would even acknowledged him as a sentient friend, (or annoyance, I guess). Which led them into not realizing Ted Kord was equally murdered. [Yes, I know; Skeets got better. (In a way I still don't understand as being the same being.) They all get better in comics.] It wasn't an oversight that actually was the point. It was just an oversight, and a type that bugs me.

10. Nightwing/Kid Flashes' conversation - Actual worry, conversation, doubt. You feel it as it would if it were really going on. Just because we come from outside the story, and we see Aqualad not being a triple agent, there's no reason for the characters to have a sense of surety or confidence. Well done.

11. Darkest...Welcome to the Light Kalduran: I do like a clever word play.

Next week on DC...~sniff~ At least its almost here.

NOTE TO FELLOW FANS:
I REALIZE MANY FANS HAVE LEGITIMATELY SEEN IT FROM iTUNES, BUT FOLKS! YOU KNOW MANY FOLKS HAVEN'T SEEN IT, STOP INTEGRATING IT INTO POSTS WITHOUT SPOILER WARNINGS! It's basic consideration.

Greg responds...

3. Maybe you were asking if the name came from the comics? If so, it does.

5. No. Not when they're talking in their native tongue.

7. He didn't say anything. Did you hear something? Anyway, Sphere's reaction to Kaldur was pretty much the same as Wolf's reaction to Artemis.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Triela D writes...

Hey Greg!

Since you're caught up with the questions, I thought I would ask a quick one. Or five anyway.

1. Is Klarion capable of love? As in a relationship of some kind (spouse, friend, etc).

2. Does Klarion enjoy being the Lord of Chaos? Or is it just a title to him?

3. In terms of, the Light, do any of the other members consider Klarion a nuisance due to his obvious immaturity?

4. How does Klarion feel about Doctor Fate? (as an enemy or person in general)

5. How does Doctor Fate feel about Klarion? (as an enemy or person in general)

Thank you for answering all of my former questions!! Take Care!

Greg responds...

1. Um, sure. As long as you're not looking for a long-term commitment.

2. He's A Lord of Chaos, not THE Lord of Chaos. And clearly, he does enjoy it.

3. I'm sure they've all had their moments of frustration, but overall he brings a lot to the table.

4. I'll leave that to your interpretation. If it's not already clear from the series itself, I don't know how I can make it any clearer here.

5. Ditto.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Anonymous writes...

What happened to Gar's pet monkey?

Greg responds...

SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Anonymous writes...

Hi Greg! I just want to say that I love the show and tie-in comics, and that I really can't wait to learn more about several things, like Impulse's past.

1) The design on Impulse's costume kind of looks like Blue Beetle's armor in some ways (the patch under the neck, the little notches). Was this a coincidence, or related to Impulse's past?

2) Have there been any attempts to enroll Bart in middle or high school? (I wouldn't know if any potential schools would have a grade system like Gotham Academy or the traditional 9-12 being high school system, which is why I'm saying either)

3) Is Impulse literate?

Greg responds...

1. I haven't noticed any significant similarities, but maybe you should ask Phil Bourassa.

2. Yes, Bart is enrolled in school in Central City.

3. Yes.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Anonymous writes...

Why did Miss M not change back to her white form when she puts on the collar?

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"Her form is not unstable when she shape-shifts. So when he [Parasite] absorbed her powers, she was weakened and more-or-less stuck. As you may have noticed, she NEVER reverts because she falls asleep or loses consciousness, etc."

[Response recorded on August 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Ryan writes...

I was wonder why wally west is slower in this incarnation compared to Barry and Bart, in the mainstream universe new earth wally is the fastest flash(and possibly the fastest being ever)yet gets lap like its nothing in "bloodline"

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Anonymous Writes:

"Why is it that Barry runs at the speed of light and Wally runs at the speed of sound? Was the experiment Wally created done wrong or something like that?"

Greg Weisman says:

"Basically, yes. It blew up the West garage, and Wally was nearly killed in the process. It did not work as well as Barry's."

[Response recorded on November 27, 2012.]

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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ALI writes...

When is Barbara Gordon/Batgirl's birthday?

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.]

"I generally don't give characters birthdates unless it matters in a specific story."

[Response recorded on December 21, 2012.]

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Erica writes...

Do you think that cartoon network would allow you to show a blatantly gay couple in Young Justice? Probably not have them full-on make out like Super Boy and Miss Martian did, but like, show them on dates and flirting and direct statements that they are in a relationship and such.

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"We show LGBT characters on the show all the time. We just can't acknowledge it. There's a difference. And I never said the LGBT characters on the show were closeted. I never said anything one way or the other about whether or not they were closeted - or at least, I don't remember saying anything about it. A character like Marie Logan can be out as far as she's concerned, without mentioning it out loud on the series.

And, there. I think I've just answered your question. (See also: Lexington.)"

[Response recorded on March 5, 2013.]

"Okay, I'm pretty sure I NEVER said we were going to acknowledge an lgbt relationship on the show. I'm quite certain that we would not be allowed to on television. NOT ALLOWED. I don't know where you got any other idea. I've been pretty consistent about how I FEEL about this. I think it's cowardly. But I've also admitted that I'm complicit in that cowardice, as I know that if I insisted on bravery - and remained adamant - I would at best be overruled and at worst FIRED. And I need my job. I'm not proud of this, and I'm not happy about it. But that's the current situation. I imagine it does hurt, and I wish I could ameliorate that pain. But at this point in time, I cannot. I'm sorry.

Instead, what I've tried to do is write the characters consistently in the hope that someday things change and that some subtleties put in place now will help in their own small way to inch us forward. I also hope to have more freedom in the YJ companion comic, as comics have a history of being more progressive in this area. But we'll have to see. I'm afraid that for now, that's the best I can do."

[Response recorded on September 18, 2012.]

"Things have progressed... some. But almost not at all in anything perceived as children's programming."

[Response recorded on August 14, 2012.]

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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MARCUS(YOUR SHORTEST BIGGEST FAN) writes...

Hello Greg i'm such big fan of young justice, I tune into almost every episode, I collect the comics, and I own the entire season 1. I hear season 2 just came out and Im wondering will it include the cut season 2 theme song and whether it will be different from season 1? Hope that's not a stephanie brown request.

An Ask Greg Helper responds...

Greg Weisman says:

"I have no control over what appears on the DVDs. None."

[Response recorded on July 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on March 12, 2013


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