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Dave Wallace · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

Could be. I didn't realise that sales on DD were slipping.

jumonji · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

Blind Alley · Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:18 pm Post subject:

There's another interview of Diggle on Newsrama.
http://www.newsarama.com/film/030924-DD-Diggle.html
He's basically stating the same things as in the Marvel.com interview but there are a few "new" points...

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I haven't posted here in a while (although, I've been taking a look at any new Daredevil news here whenever I am able to spare time), but I was (and am) absolutely floored by this.

Ed Brubaker has done a very good job with the title (his best work remains "The Devil in Cell Block D"... second, in my opinion, may be "Without Fear"). I was certain, like most others, he would stay on for another year or so. That was the impression I share with others that he still had a long-term plan for the title and a passion for those Daredevil stories yet to tell (although, like others have pointed out, Captain America is his chief Marvel work).

I'm not aquainted with Andy Diggle. I am intrigued by his Hawkeye: Dark Reign mini-series. But it seems he has a solid grip on the character, based on the interviews posted here.

But, I'm just shocked.

It might be where Ed Brubaker will pull a Frank Miller and come back some time down the line to re-visit the character (like how Frank returned with the classic "Born Again" arc).

That does not mean I am against Ed moving on and Andy picking up the torch (I am excited about the cliff-hanger idea... Ed wanted to repeat that concept when Bendis left and turned the reigns over to him). I think Andy will do well with the character and the title. Still, Ed and Michael did very well with their (seemingly abbreviated) run.

This strikingly abrupt creative turn over might lead to the fact that the Daredevil monthly is vacant in May solicits.

I am confident Ed and everyone will go out with a bang with this "Return of the King" arc. The cover for DD# 500 alone is breathtaking!

Thank you Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark for bringing us an interesting take on the character. You guys did a very good job. It will really be tough to see you guys go.

Andy Diggle, I am intrigued with what you have to offer the character, its mythology and its readership. I'll definately be along for the ride.

Still, color me shocked, man.

james castle · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:39 am Post subject:

I picked up the Lady Bullseye trade yesterday. After reading the first issue in which Matt talks to and then sleeps with Dakota and we learn that 1. Lady Bullseye exists, 2. she's connected to the Hand, 3. she saw Bullseye once, 4. she wants to kill some people I'm not all that bothered by Brubaker leaving.

Obviously I haven't read the entire arc yet but I can't believe people who buy single issues aren't trying to burn Marvel to the ground. Decompressed is one thing but the content of the first issue of Lady Bullseye could easily be covered in 3-4 pages. "Character development" only works as an excuse for so long.
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Dave Wallace · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:54 am Post subject:

Gloria · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 2:56 pm Post subject:

I am sad at the prospect of Brubaker leaving DD, and even more sad at the recent announcement that Lark is leaving also.

I thought that Brubaker had longer-term plans for DD, in fact, all his past interviews gave hints in that direction, and in every arch there was a new element of wrapping loose ends left from the Bendis Era.

In short, I was sure that, with Matt out of jail, back in the bar, and with a sound team of secondary characters (with the welcomeadditions of the now-returned Becky, Dakota and Black Tarantula), Brubaker was preparing himself to deliver further goods... And more since I expected master Izo to have an Orson Randall type of relationship with Matt. I wonder if Diggle will adopt any of the ideas Brubaker had for further plots.

Will I drop the title? damn, I didn't drop it even when Miller left, so I'll be staying.

Yes I'm character-driven gal: I wouldn't miss the adventures of Foggy Nelson for nothing in the world
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vtsoxfan7 · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject:

Damn, this was a rough week or so for fans of this current DD run! As much as I liked Alex Maleev's DD, I've grown to like Michael Lark's even more. I was really hoping that he would carry over to Diggle's run even if for just a few issues.

I'm interested to find out what else he may move onto...another project with Brubaker? They've done quite a bit of work together between DD and Gotham Central.

I've hesitated to start thinking about who else I'd like to see on the book since I've enjoyed Lark's pencils so much. Now that the end is in sight I'd LOVE to see David Aja take over. His work on both the Immortal Iron Fist and DD #116 were great. Clay Mann wouldn't be too shabby either. Very Happy

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Gloria · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject:

vtsoxfan7 · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

Gloria - good looking out. I did manage to overlook #88.

Can anyone tell me who the guy to the left of Kingpin is supposed to be on Djurdjevic's cover for #500? Not the pale guy to the left and just below (Tombstone) but the one up top between Kingpin and Matt? The only big recurring character (friend or foe) that isn't pictured as far as I can tell is Foggy and that guy doesn't really look the part...it's the only character I'm not placing...
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Dave Wallace · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:56 am Post subject:

jumonji · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:07 am Post subject:

I think that's supposed to be the Fixer actually. That's the only one I can think of. He looks nothing like Foggy and is sort on the villain side of the page. He also seems to loom over Jack Murdock in the ring. It doesn't make perfect sense to have him be that prominent, but in a sense I guess he would be the villain that created the hero, at least the one who dresses up in a costume.
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Dave Wallace · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:09 am Post subject:

Good thinking, it could well be the Fixer.

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