Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:36 am Post subject: Ion rumour
Apparently the Ion mini finishes with Kyle punching his way into the bleed and possibly encountering The Carrier. Seems to tie in with the Kingdome Come references in JSA and the hints being dropped in 52. I assume Nightwing is involved somewhere after all the stuff about him being the centre of the DC universe and how he and Kyle are supposed to be dead.
Shame that so much important stuff has been revealed in a title as dreadful as Ion, especially when the other titles covering the topic are so good. But it sounds interesting at any rate. _________________ Blog archive 2006
I know DC have something major planned for later in the year...
Here's an image DC have recently posted:
Got it? Good.
And have you noticed that the Robin costume featured is the one from Kingdom Come...? _________________ With Great Power, Comes Great... Potential to ROB BANKS!!! HAHAH! THAT'S HOW TO BEAT THE RECESSION!!!
Looks like Doc Midnite to me but you're probably right. I hope this isn't the lineup for the main crossover, anything with Barda and Scott Free in a big role is already pushing panic buttons for me. Sure DC are fast becoming masters of revamping duff characters, but with them...I mean, the guy's an escape artist called Scott Free for gods sake. There's a limit to what a writer can do for a character like that.
Why do crossover previews for DC always have to be pictures of Superman crying, Wonder Woman giving him a cuddle and Batman looking grim. Can't we just cut to the chace and get a picture of The Flash looking concerned? _________________ Blog archive 2006
In that picture, Big Blue just wants to get closer to WW's rack! Lookit that, he's just about using them as ear muffs!
And I'm concerened with that picture. Who the HELL is that lying dead, on the far right? That better not be who I think it is.
But Ion encountering the Carrier? Bloody hell, about TIME something happened with the Authority. They didn't even show up in the first issue of their own book. Let alone the 4 month over due 2nd issue.
You're going to have to enlighten me as to what exactly is going on in the DCU at the moment, the only thing I get is TT and the Flash, but all thats told me is something is going on with Batgirl, and Inertia is back, as well as Match, who's gone from being a perfect Superboy clone, to being Bizzaro Jr.
I want answers! What exactly has been going on in 52? Why is Nightwing dressed as Red Robin? Whats going on with Ion? Why are he and Nightwing meant to be dead? Why does Batman have a Sword?
IN FACT! What the hell is up with Batman in that picture?! He's wearing like a gown!? _________________ Let There Be Lightning
Why do crossover previews for DC always have to be pictures of Superman crying, Wonder Woman giving him a cuddle and Batman looking grim. Can't we just cut to the chace and get a picture of The Flash looking concerned?
Supes isn't upset. He's just found a way to get a good look at Wonder Woman's boobs! _________________
You're going to have to enlighten me as to what exactly is going on in the DCU at the moment, the only thing I get is TT and the Flash, but all thats told me is something is going on with Batgirl, and Inertia is back, as well as Match, who's gone from being a perfect Superboy clone, to being Bizzaro Jr.
I want answers! What exactly has been going on in 52? Why is Nightwing dressed as Red Robin? Whats going on with Ion? Why are he and Nightwing meant to be dead? Why does Batman have a Sword?
IN FACT! What the hell is up with Batman in that picture?! He's wearing like a gown!?
Well Bats was training in Asia during 52 and there have been a lot of eastern connections in Morrison's run so that could be what's going on there. The thing with Ion and Nightwing is that apparently in the original pitch for Infinate Crisis Nightwing was supposed to die but was replaced with Kyle and then Conner. Then in Ion the Monitors reappeared and told Kyle that certain people were meant to have died in Crisis and that he was one of them (I can't remember where Dick found out that he was as well it might have been 52). Basically certain DC characters are already dead in the eyes of the universe and the fact that they are still alive could cause reality to collapse on itself, hence the Monitors want to kill them. The thing about Nightwing being the center of the universe is based on a real life observation that he can be used to link almost all of the DC characters in some way and that he is kinda the window through which we see the DCU. It's been hinted at in some books but whether it actually means anything or is just a sly wink to comments of the DC staff is anyone's guess.
In terms of other DC stuff, J'onn found out that he's not the last martian and has gone off the deep end. He's on the run from the government and breaking his oath of non murder left right and centre. (I think I can get away with pointing out how good this title is one more time before I start to sound crazy); JLA have reformed with a very different lineup and Red Tornado is REALLY important; JSA have some new members, are discovering links with the Kingdome Come universe and starring in one of the best books currently shipping. So far as 52, I'm not going to speculate too much on it because I'm really enjoying it and I just like to take every issue as it comes rather than trying to second guess it (despite DC Nation's attempts to blow the plot every week). _________________ Blog archive 2006
I think there may be an upcoming arc in Batman where he goes back to Egypt...? I may be wrong but I'm fairly certain that's the case, and I guess his costume redesign is due to that story.
...and if you were Superman, wouldn't you wanna get closer to Wonder Woman's big, pointy breasts? _________________ With Great Power, Comes Great... Potential to ROB BANKS!!! HAHAH! THAT'S HOW TO BEAT THE RECESSION!!!
Why the hell are DC trying to tie in the Wildstorm universe with the DCU? I thought the whole point of the various Crisis was to give ONE Universe!
Pre Infiante Dissapointment they did a cross over with Superman/Majestic/Captain Atom which i believe they are still resolving.
All well and good. Quite enjoyed it.
But if they want to merge Wildstorm and the DCU - get the hell on with it! Dont muck around hinting at Kingdom Come links - which is yet another Universe anyway - Elseworlds remember?
The problem here is Kingdom Come is one of the best DC stories ever and they are desperatly trying to link it in with their main universe as they can't come up with anything half as good by themselves at the moment!
No... I think the plan behind Infinite Crisis was to ultimately restore the Multiverse... whether it was intended to be part of that story or not, I couldn't say...
I'm thinking DC Multiverse within the next 18 months. You heard it here first! _________________ With Great Power, Comes Great... Potential to ROB BANKS!!! HAHAH! THAT'S HOW TO BEAT THE RECESSION!!!
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