Legion World Forums LEGION CLUBHOUSE The Legion of Super-Heroes Visionaries of Tomorrow first time post from chris batista

It seems there will be a slight delay. The script for the Superman story won't be done for a little bit. I'll be doing an issue of the Teen Titans that will lead directly into Countdown. The issue will feature both Nightwing and Donna Troy. And yes indeed, it is great to see the New Gods take the spotlight. I loved Walt Simonson's run on Orion. He'sone of the few writers who actually gets the Fourth World. His twist with Mr Miracle is one of the best additions to New God lore.

Much agreed on Simonson's Orion run. Very underrated book.

I'll be looking out for that Titans issue. Nightwing's one of my favorite DC characters.

You'd have another definite buyer right here--I'd love to see that type of mini done by you Chris.

Looking forward to the Superman/New Gods stuff too. Agree completely on Simonsin's Orion (and his back-up stuff in Byrne's Fourth World).

I just spent some time this week with Andy Lanning at the NY Con. We went over some specifics regarding the Superman story and the ideas just keeep getting better. I'm currently busting my ass on the Titans and can't wait to draw this story. The support on this site has been incredibly fulfilling. I hope you all like the final product.

Chris,

I can't wait to see your work on Teen Titans your work on 52 has been great, I really loved issue 40 with how you drew Steel.

Is there anything you can tell us about the issue of Teen Titans?

The issue guess stars Nightwing and Donna Troy. It does connect directly into Countdown. There will be a brief but memorable scene with Jason Todd. Overall there's not much I can reveal. The issue is more of a set up for the next story. I am totally digging drawing Nightwing. One of my absolute faves. I hope you all enjoy the final product!

I, for one, certainly did! And the fact that Nightwing is one of your favorites really showed. Your Donna was beautiful, too (many artists can't seem to capture this).

I hope you get to draw either of them-- or any of the Titans characters-- on a more permanent basis, soon.

I've heard rumblings that there might be a book featuring the more 'adult' Titans. If there is, I think you should get your name in the hat!

Of course, you'd always be welcome to return to the Legion, too!

TEEN TITANS has rarely looked better... I wish Chris would do that title every month!

#47 showed up in my latest sub shipment, and I couldn't remember why I ordered it! Then, I saw Chris' name in the credits... LOVED it! Go, Tim! :applause:

Spectacular job on this issue of TT Chris! Nightwing & Donna have rarely looked better. Hope to see much more.

I really enjoyed the issue. The art rocked all the way through. And I have to agree that Dick and Donna haven't looked so good in ages.

Yeah Nightwing and Robin both looked awesome!

Hey everybody! It's been awhile. Glad you guys dug the issue. It was great to draw Nightwing and Donna and the Titans off course. It reminded me of my run on the Legion. I wish I could have done some of the Deathstroke stuff. I won't be doing the Sci Fi mini featuring Adam Strange, Animal Man, and Starfire. Adam Beechen is writing it. Such a shame, my pitch with Dna regarding the same characters would have kicked ass. We were going very dark sci fi stuff, I think we really would have taken fans by surprise. I'm crackin' away on Superman confidential. DnA really delivered on the story. Thanks again to you all for your continued support!

Crap! I didn't realize you were doing Superman Confidential. I'd skipped on putting that on my list. Has your arc already started Chris?

I just started on the first issue. I don't know when it will be solicited. It's a 3 issue arc with DnA. I'm about 11 pages in and am getting to take a little time on it. Just read the script for the second issue and WOW! Wait til you read Superman's first meeting with Orion. This a great spin on those old tales.

Sounds great Chris. This will definitely go on my pull list.

Hey, just got my TT issue last week and really loved the art. I'm a big Tim Drake fan and I think you drew him really well, along with Nightwing. In fact you drew everyone really well. You managed to show that there was an age difference between the older and younger Titans without making either set look goofy or exaggerated.

Chris don't know if I said this before but my favorite work of yours was long ago in Spaceknights. Man, you really made those guys cool.

I think Marvel is going to redesign them. I am happy Marvel is using them again but said they didn't keep your designs.

Thanks a lot Steph. Tim was indeed a pleasure to draw. I wanted to make sure he looked young compared to Nightwing and Jason Todd. Congrats on graduating! I caught the Spaceknights in the Annilihation prologue. I was'nt digging the designs in spite of Mike Perkins excellent work on the issue. Spaceknights always give me bad memories but I was proud of the designs. Shame they're gonna ditch them. It always makes me sad when I think of how I never got to do the relaunch the way I felt it should be done. Keep in mind, I wanted DnA to do it with me but editorial did'nt let me. Sigh.......I wish you could have read the original pitch Jorge. I hated what Starlin did with it.

Chris, any idea what's after Confidential for you? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there's an ongoing for you on the horizon--I definitely get the feeling you want to work with DnA more!

Chris, well with DnA now in the Marvel cosmic sandbox maybe we can see some of what was planned? I honestly only collected it for the art.

I was even tempted to try and buy some of the original pages.

Seconded. It's criminal that nobody's got you on a regular book.

Tell us the gig you want and the editor we need to hassle!

I was asked to do the Adam Strange, Starfire, and Animal Man 8 issue mini but it would have meant not doing the Superman story.I was aching to do this story all through 52, which was not that much fun to draw, and I did not want to give it up. I was supposed to do Nova with DnA a while back, and I gave up on that for 52. Certainly 52 was a far higher profile but Nova would have been more enjoyable. DnA and I have such a great time working together, we're hoping this Superman arc gets some notice for our efforts as a team. With the editorial changes on 52 a good deal of my plans did'nt come to fruition. I wanted to do an Animal Man ongoing but it did'nt happen and I've previously mentioned my plans for Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man that did'nt fly. It's a shame because I promise you, the planned miniseries by Adam Beechen, would'nt have matched what DnA and I came up with. I wanted to let everybody know that I will be in Artist's Alley in San Diego this year. I always attend but I rarely sit still. This year I'll be sitting. I'll be happy to show you the pencils for Superman if you attend. Much ass has been busted to bring the pages to life! If I could pick a gig after this story....it would be working with Geoff Johns on Superman and the Legion. That would be heaven. Oh yeah...I would love to do the Marvel Family.

Chris, what Marvel comics were you a fan of growing up?

Also do you like doing more cosmic stories or superheroes?

I loved anything KIRBY created. Thor was my absolute favorite. Walt Simonson's run is unmatched. Reads even better these days. I hated when they junked all his ideas after his departure depi. Fantastic Four was a top fave.Those were the days when John Byrne was God. I was a huge Marvel fan growing up. Happy to see the Avengers getting their respect these days. John Romita Jrsite my love of Defalco and Frenz on Spiderman and Iron Man give me happy memories. Micronauts.....ah yes....Michel Golden and Bill Mantlo. Pure bliss, I would love to get a shot at them. I prefer superheroes but if you can throw in some Sci Fi, I'm happy. Legion was a very happy middle ground.