I wouldn't mind DC using Universe 'X' (or '10' as it is now) for them again. And have that be were they are exclusively.
The JLA/JSA/Freedom Fighters first crossover remains one of my fave JLA stories!
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So, rather than the "Nazis-won-WW2" scenario of the old school Earth-X, it might be interesting if a modern Earth-X were one in which a fascist takeover of the U.S. occurred post-9/11, kind of an exaggerated version of the "security state" idea. I can see the Clock as a kind of V (for Vendetta) kind of character who inspires others to become super-heroes.
You could actually adapt a lot of Golden Age stories into this kind of setting. The first issue of Uncle Sam Quarterly, for example, features him foiling a criminal attempt to takeover the Senate and institute a draft of twelve-year olds, for example. Perhaps the senator whose identity Black Condor takes could be a member of the fascist party, while maybe Phantom Lady's father could be a part of the opposition party.
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That's actually a fantastic premise to revitalize the FF and Quality characters. The last relaunch was kind of similar to that though it wasn't pulled off as well as it could be as was over the top in its sci-fi craziness (re: Pres of USA is a robot).
Love the idea for the Clock kicking things off.
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: That's actually a fantastic premise to revitalize the FF and Quality characters. The last relaunch was kind of similar to that though it wasn't pulled off as well as it could be as was over the top in its sci-fi craziness (re: Pres of USA is a robot).
Yeah, I think a lot of Graypal were doing fits in well with what I have in mind. I think they were hampered by, among others things, having to set it in the main DCU.
quote:Originally posted by Sarcasm Kid: Spider Widow and Raven
Awesome choice.
Another character I've found fascinating recently: Wonder Boy, who is basically Quality's Superboy analogue.
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