Comments on: SDCC Thoughts on Diggle Named New Thunderbolts Writer

By: Ian A.

Ian A. — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:32:14 +0000

Maybe they can get Jock on covers? He’s not DC exclusive, is he?

Speaking of covers, anyone know who did the image above (which I’m guessing is the cover to Diggle’s first ish)? Looks like maybe Scott Hampton.

By: Cayman

Cayman — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:21:58 +0000

He seems like a good choice.

Too bad he’s not bringing Jock with him.

By: DubipR

DubipR — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:11:37 +0000

In complete agreement with Ryan. DC dropped the ball (again) and let one of their unsung talents go away. This, along with the Cooke news from IDW, was probably one of the better news stories from the Con. I’m really looking forward to see what Diggle can do on the Bolts.

By: Ryan Day

Ryan Day — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:01:20 +0000

This seems like another case of DC discovering a talented writer and then doing nothing with him. His Green Arrow was great, but that and his Batman Confidential story were about the only things he did in the DCU. With all the dull and generic stuff DC is pumping out, they couldn’t find a spot for him – like a regular Batman gig, or maybe Green Lantern?

In contrast, Marvel gives him a mid-tier title, and I’ll bet if that goes well he’ll be working on some higher-profile stuff in no time. (See also: Jason Aaron.)

By: Matt D

Matt D — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:03:19 +0000

It’s good news and all but I’m not sure if I wouldn’t have rather just kept Gage on the book. His first issue was very good and I think he’s generally better at handling things that are in canon than Diggle who doesn’t seem to want to deal with the headache, from interviews I’ve read.

By: Jacob T. Levy

Jacob T. Levy — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:49:34 +0000

Yeah– best Hellblazer’s been in many years.

By: Tom Fitzpatrick

Tom Fitzpatrick — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:22:06 +0000

but he’s leaving HELLBLAZER.
bummer.