Comments on: Dwayne McDuffie fired from Justice League

By: Lala

Lala — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:57:44 +0000

I canceled my subscription. The firing was a joke and something they planned to do anyway. Mcduffie said nothing objectionable to anyone with the sense god gave a donkey--which means Dan Dildo.

By: John Simmons

John Simmons — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:24:42 +0000

Well, this is the best news I've heard from the comics industry in a long while.

Dwayne McDuffie hasn't written a solitary good word since he's been on that title. With him off it, maybe it will improve.

Oh, and if you bitch about your boss in public to the customers? Your ass should be fired. Maybe you should have been thankful to have a job in this economy at all, McDuffie. You don't bite the hand that feeds you.

By: QCCBob

QCCBob — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:27:38 +0000

Ummm, I've been as critical of McDuffie's run as anyone. That nightmare issue #32 was so bad on every level that someone above the creative team should have been canned, BUT the posts that supposedly got him fired were simply the man defending himself. Why should he take the blame for a subpar comic when it was not entirely his fault? The dirty laundry mentality is kind of ridiculous here. Besides my guess is it really was sales, we've lost almost 40% since he started, and the ego saving excuse made to him probably (and stupidly) wasn't expected to made public.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:27:32 +0000

His run was craptastic. To be honest, if I were writing JLA, I wouldn't even want to deal too much with the big guns, too much baggage, and you can't do too much with them- nothing life altering, certainly, because it would not be allowed. He could have used the opportunity to build a "no name" character into an iconic hero in his own way, instead of whining "boo-hoo, I don't get to use the big guns." Though I think JLA should use the big guns, but he could have stepped up to the challenge, used the second stringers in a big way, and make his mark. But, whatever...

By: Kirth

Kirth — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:14:06 +0000

JLA hasn't been readable since BEFORE "Obsidian Age". And how long ago was THAT??!!

It's a miserable, corporate, place-holder title.

By: Hysan

Hysan — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:55:45 +0000

You know, I was irritated by this decision just based on my lack of patience for Didio and his decisions and the fact that except for BEYOND! I never saw a McDuffie comic book I didn't enjoy.

But watching most of you suddenly become Didio apologists when I think it's safe to say most of you were cursing his name over the lack of continuity between Final Crisis and 52....I now remember why most creators hate fandom.

Thank you for reminding me.

By: M

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:16:16 +0000

I never read past his first 8 issues or so, but they really were godawful. That Injustice League arc was some of the worst JLA I'd ever read. And I don't think editorial fiat can be blamed for how bland and 'nothing' it was.

By: James Trapp

James Trapp — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:33:56 +0000

Brent Lambert posted this:

@ James Trapp:
"Go to a farm, ask for a ton of crap, and try to see if you can sell at a newstand. Seriously? You admit to him having been handed a ton of crap and them criticize him for not being able to spin gold out of it. Do you hear yourself? That’s ridiculous. I just had to comment on that bit of backwards logic."

But the thing is, McDuffie wasn't given crap, he was given good heros! He had to deal with the company making alot of changes on him, and thats the crap I was talking about. but he still had great characters to work with. I don't think he has any excuse for making poor storylines.

And with meltzer having the big three, he still would have done a good job without them, thats the type of writer he is!

By: Bryan Taylor

Bryan Taylor — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:03:20 +0000

I would love to see Dan Didio and Joe Quesada hold hands and take a long walk off of a short pier.
The current comic book situation would almost have to improve.

By: Saint P

Saint P — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:36:24 +0000

Growing up I had very limited income. I picked up Justice League of America because it had all my favorite superheroes and more. I was a fan of the Superfriends TV show and especially Challenge of the Superfriends. It was very cool to see my favorites from the Superfriends and more like Zatanna, Red Tornado, Elongated Man, etc. I enjoyed being able to see the ultimate team in one book. But even back then, not all the heroes made it into the story. I think part of it came from the writer. Writers in the past have admitted they did not know how to handle certain heroes in Avengers, JLA, X-Men, etc. I don't know what exactly was promised or not when Dwayne signed up to take over writing the Justice League of America but when you think of the Justice League you think of the big guns. When you buy a Justice League t-shirt or comic book, you don't have the lesser known eras like Extreme Justice, Justice League Detroit, or JL Task Force. Should Dwayne have been so vocal, I agree with previous entries, I don't think he was being negative, he was just explaining the circumstances as they were occurring. I think he may have received some feedback via his website or through DC that fans weren't happy with the stories or direction and whenever we are attacked we want to defend ourselves which he was doing. I think his hands were tied when it came to telling stories. Maybe if Dan does a Q&A at San Diego this year, somebody can bring it up to him. The other thing is, we as a society are fascinated by what happens behind the scenes. They have behind the scenes shows on the cable networks for upcoming movies, tv shows, etc. You can't tell me that nobody who read The Avengers/Justice League of America mini-series didn't know anything about all the heartache and years it took before it was actually published. CBR gives us the lowdown on many upcoming series and one of the things sometimes asked, is why did it take so long for this to occur. I don't think Dan has an easy job and you have to find a balance. With that said, I don't like the direction that DC has taken in the last few years has been the best. I didn't like the bringing back of the multiple earths or Infinite Crisis (and I have heard there were issues with that series) but not everything either Marvel, DC, Image, Darkhorse or any other comic company is going to appeal to everyone. Dwayne's firing may be the best for him. He has many projects that will keep him going creatively. I think it would have been better if DC announced he was taking a sabbatical but would be back. I think Dwayne has many Justice League stories to tell, it's just the environment within the DC Universe right now isn't conducive to the stories he has in mind. Maybe he can get the powers that be to bring back the JL cartoon series because that would be cool. And might be able to tell them then. I think it ended to soon. Sales and time will tell the tale of the future of the Justice League.