Rumors, Canon, And No More Clark

[bradygirl_12]

Hi, guys! The rumors swirling around DC's reboot are hilarious and mind-boggling, none more so than that by 2013 the Siegels get Lois, Clark, Krypton, and the 'S' symbol, and DC gets Superman, so no more of the former.

Okay, if that happens, it won't affect my writing personally. I know some people need canon to write, but think of it this way: you are lucky in this DC Comics fandom. If current continuity doesn't do it for you, choose the many that came before it! Try being a fan with only two hours of canon (a movie) or a few seasons of TV shows. Comics has over 70 years of canon! And besides, isn't fanfic a reinterpretation of canon as YOU see it?

There are fandoms out there that haven't had new canon in literally decades! And yet they're thriving! If everyone dumped a fandom because of no new canon, there wouldn't be much of fandom around in general.

Just a thought, because if the unthinkable happens (now we know why DC is re-designing the 'S' symbol) and Clark is split into two like Kirk by the transporter in The Enemy Within, the fandom could collapse with the exodus of a lot of people, or it could thrive if you choose to keep your own canon going. Remember all the fuss about Bruce being killed by Darkseid? A lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth and it turned out pretty good.

I can't dictate your Muses, but it'd be a damned shame if people left if that strange predicted scenario comes to pass. If I allowed canon to influence me too much I wouldn't be writing much of anything right now, to be honest. I don't often write gore and despair, you see. ;)

Anyway, if DC is smart (I know, I know!) they'll pay the Siegel and Schuster families and quit mucking around with the future of their flagship character. And I sympathize with the families, but what good is owning all those elements if you can't get Superman? Aren't you restricting your own future earnings by messing with the character so drastically? I know they don't trust DC (with good reason), but isn't it time for both sides to stop the crap and compromise? Jeez Louise, they're like the NFL players and owners haggling over billions and unable to come to an agreement! *rolls eyes*

Comments

[nrrrdy-grrrl.livejournal.com]

See, this is why you're on my flist. xo

[bradygirl_12]

*bows* :)

[milleniumrex.livejournal.com]

Apparently the lawyer for the families has been running his own game, poisoning the relationship between the parties so that he could attempt to control Superman with a friend of his, a powerful hollywood agent. DC is trying to get him removed from the case because of this.

He's probably the big stumbling block. Once he's out, I imagine DC will pay the families what they want to make this go away for good.

[bradygirl_12]

Hmph! Typical sleazy behavior! I hope that he's the problem and they can get rid of him. Sounds like he's not serving his clients well.

DC would be royal idiots if they let their most famous character be shredded like this, but let's face it, it's DC.

[ladyoneill.livejournal.com]

Oh I wouldn't dump the fandom, I'd dump the comics. I don't know why people would dump the fandom, unless they only write canon (and there are people who do). I actually see little point in writing canon stories; it's more fun to explore the stuff you'll never see.

My worries are all Bat Family related and I will dump the books if they revert and wipe out my favorite characters, but I'll probably still write the occasional fic since they're not canon anyway.

[coldfiredragon.livejournal.com]

I don't think they will be dumping a lot of bat family characters. There was an announcement about the number of Green Lantern titles they are going to be running and most of the big events around Blackest Night and the corps of multi-colored lanterns seem to be staying in effect.

My best is that it will be similar for batfamily, they will keep as much major stuff in play as possible, considering all they've done with it so far this past year. Morrison is too large a player at DC to just sit by while they erase all his work and planning.

That's my take on it at least... The only things I want out of this mess, that I'm keeping my fingers crossed for, is that my bump Dick back to Nightwing and do SOMETHING about Slade's horrible writing of late. I'm confident they will because at the moment Slade's completely blind courtesy of Drago. I don't see that sticking.... though if any character could pull off being fuctional and robbed of his ability to see it would be Slade.

[bradygirl_12]

I think there's going to be Nightwing #1 so it looks like he's back to his old persona.

I can't fathom comics TPTB thinking. Gives me a headache. ;)

You're right about Slade. If anyone can do it, he can! :)

[bradygirl_12]

I dumped the comics decades ago. :)

Canon is there to jumpstart me. I keep the essence of the characters but do my own thing. If I stuck to canon I'd never write Steve/Diana! :)

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

I love this post. You are awesome. :D

Jeez Louise, they're like the NFL players and owners haggling over billions and unable to come to an agreement! *rolls eyes*
Uh, don't even get me started with those idiots. I can't believe they had to have court ordered meetings. It seems that the more money that gets involved, the greedier everyone gets.

On a more cheerful note, I saw an adorable Clark/Bruce drawing on Tumblr and someone was saying that they bet that DC is breaking up Clark/Lois to finally hook up Superman and Batman and how it would be much more preferable to Supes/Wondy. I was amused. If only, right? :D

[bradygirl_12]

Of course! ;)

Argh, don't get me started, either! Stupid greedheads!

LOL! If we could get a canon Clark/Bruce, it might be worth the wank. ;)

[karraparis.livejournal.com]

Well These just make me laught. Wayne and Lee know better then to mess what everyone thinks of as DC staples.

The Wonder Womman in Flashpoint is kickass! And Steve Rocks!

[bradygirl_12]

Silly people! :)

Diana is kick-ass at all times. And she loves her Stevie! ;)