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Rob In Chicago writes...

Hey Greg,

Once again, you and your team are incredible. Each new episode of YJ is better than the last. I'm sure that you are bummed about the unscheduled hiatus, but I (and I'm sure everybody else who has followed you since Gargoyles) will be there Jan 5th, feeling like it is Christmas morning. Perhaps absence will make the heart grow fonder. But enough of the propers, as I've had a question that I've been wanting to ask you for months.

1) Have you seen Looper? If not I STRONGLY suggest that you do. I would imagine it is right up your ally.

2) If so, I wanted to hear your take on the time travel aspects. How does its interpretation of multi-verse/multiple timelines mesh with your working theory on Gargoyles. You have talked at length about working vs non-working paradoxes. As the movie suggests, "I don't want to talk about time travel because if we start talking about it then we're going to be here all day talking about it, making diagrams with straws." So, let's face it, it isn't an exact science.

2)Obviously, it doesn't hold true to your interpretation, based on the ending (I'm not going to spoil it for anyone here), but do you think that it implies a working or non working paradox? If you see it and are like "WTF?", there is a great piece online, where they actually lay it out with straws that I would suggest.

Just wanted to see if you had checked it out and get your spin.

Thanks once more to you and your team (and The Team) for Young Justice. I have a feeling that it is going to come back to serious fanfare and you'll be answering questions about Bibbo's blood type for years to come. At least I hope so.

Happy New Year! I know this next one will be a big one for you!

P.S. You teased something about Gargoyles a few weeks ago... anything? Just a tiny taste? A morsal for a long time fan?

Greg responds...

1. I have not.

2. (You had two question twos.) But since I haven't seen the movie, I can't respond to either.

P.S. I did? I seriously don't recall. What did I say?

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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EXALT writes...

1)Why did you choose Matth Hagen for the YJ version of Clayface?
2)What's the Parasite's true identity? Raymond Jensen (since, during Performance, he used the alias of Ray)?

Greg responds...

1. He was the Clayface we were doing. The others were very different Clayfaces. Or am I not understanding the question?

2. Yes.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Laura 'ad astra' Sack writes...

Regarding Stargate: The Hunted.
I would have watched it. (I think I tried the first ep of the cartoon that did get made. Whatever it was, it wasn't Stargate.)

You said "Besides, night looks cooler om action animation than day does." That reminded me how day shots in Gargoyles used to jump out due to their rarity. Though I must add that one of the best tv action sequences anywhere is Elisa evading and taking out the goon squad while running through Central Park in the morning. (I also thought of B:TAS, but who doesn't think of Dark Deco when they hear nighttime and animation?)

One thing intrigued me; you made the large alien (name escapes me at the moment) only 12- a member of a long lived, quick growing species, but still a child. I would think living thousands of years would lead to an extended childhood, not quick growth. What made you choose that? (If you don't recall, what are your current thoughts on it?)

Greg responds...

I'm a little lost. Are you referring to Ohnu? If so, I think the idea was to keep the cast young and inexperienced. And I liked the idea of a man-child.

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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Laura 'ad astra' Sack writes...

Regarding the two additional guests to Rocket's shower- clearly their identity is a spoiler. When they finally do show up in one form or another, will you let us know it was them?

Greg responds...

In an interview posted today on World's Finest, I've basically outed them. They were Donna Troy and Mary Bromfield.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/youngjustice/backstage/interview12.php

Response recorded on March 12, 2013

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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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