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I have read a lot of stuff here that basically didn't like what you have done since the start of the latest, Legion #1.
And while i will say that not everything was too my taste, i thought you had a solid run. Overall grade, B-. Given that you have gone after some of the greatest writers and written stories in comics history, that ain't bad.
But what i really wanted to thank you for was what you did at the beginning, and at the end.
First, you saved the Legion. The book was quickly headed for the chopping block. You came in with a fresh take, and while not everyone loved it, you did what was needed. You saved the legion.
Second, your last story didn't have some "dramatic lasting repercussions" that some other team would have to try and smooth over. You left enough subplots that a new team can come in and do something with, one or two that must have something done with, but nothing that cant be worked out pretty easily.
You respected the book, the fans, yourselves, and the medium. Cheers to you, and i hope to see what you do and where you land after this.
Good luck.
Rick Bennett
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Thank *you* Rick for starting this thread. I'm aware that not everyone's as devoted a fan as I am, but their contributions deserve to be acknowledged, especially now.
I'll always be grateful to DnA for bringing me back to the Legion and restoring some of my fondest memories of the Silver Age. For that, and some whopping good stories, too. I'm re-reading their run from top to bottom now, as if it were a novel, and I'm enjoying it even more than before.
From: Reimagined Trom | Registered: Jul 2003
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If it weren't for DnA, I wouldn't have become a Legion fan, so I owe them a huge debt of gratitude!
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From: Outpost Gallifrey | Registered: Dec 2003
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DnA also brought me back to the Legion after "Archie Legion" left me cold. They reinvigorated the title, maybe even saved it. Despite the criticism of their last few arcs, I think their place in Legion history is assured -- and imo it's a good one.
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I stopped reading the Legion because of DnA's terrible writing. I couldn't believe how little they understood the concepts that made the Legion great.
The only reason I started reading again was because I heard a rumor they were leaving. Praise Allah.
Ken
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Thanks for the input Proty II, though you seemed to have missed the "spirit" (not too mention the title) of the thread.
My thanks to DnA for adding an operetic feel, great battle repartee and bringing Legion back to an adult level. According to our survey, many of the characters were better off for your writing and I agree.
ps. Please tell Waid/Kitson that those weren't McCauley's glasses?
From: East Toledo | Registered: Jul 2003
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I have to thank DNA for Wildfire, Shikari, Timber Wolf, Dreamer and even for Chuck Taine and Gear, and also for bringing my interest in the Legion to a whole new level.
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Thanks to DnA for ending a run of bad Legion stories and making this title great again. Despite any ups and downs, there is no doubt that when Legion Lost #1 came out, I was 100 times more excited than when the Legion had another beach issue and the story focused on Kinextz find a new bathing suit.
And thanks for Wildifre, and for bringing him back without mentioning that horrible reboot origin.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: And thanks for Wildifre, and for bringing him back without mentioning that horrible reboot origin.
I'll second that! The new origin could've easily lead to some really bad two-personality Wildfire stories. Thank goodness DnA were fans of the old Drake!
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i have to say, i pretty much enjoyed all of DnA's Legion issues !!! along with OLIVIER COIPEL, they made me excited over the Legion again !!! [ almost as much as those highlight 80's years, for me !!! ]
their only weakness [ for me ] was that some of those longer acts, went on a little too long !!! and also some story elements were never followed up on ......
cheer's Dan and Andy !!!! good luck in the future !!!!
Matthew.
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A nice thread.Thanks DnA for testing our heroes mettle thru some horrific situations...the Blight; being Lost; the Progeny; Saturn Girl's id; the Progenitor; being disbanded; Ra's Al Ghul; Computo; Universo; Darkseid; The Credo. You gave the Legion respect among fanboys by giving them tough adversaries to overcome. Thanks for Shikari, and Timber Wolf. Thanks for fleshing out Gear, Wildfire, Kid Quantum, Umbra, and Monstress. Thanks for listening to the fans dislike about Sensor the snake, Monstress, and Wildfire's re-boot origin.
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