Those Who Forget the Past Are Doomed to Wear Straps and Pouches

[johnny_kaos]

With DC Comics primed and ready for a new implosion, we've been getting a seemingly-endless stream of announcements for the 52 new titles that DC will be debuting in September. As is to be expected, some of these could be alright, while others OH GOD WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS I CAN'T EVEN

Okay, now that I'm done shaking and choking on my own vomit, let'

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[johnny_kaos]

I think the worst thing about that Teen Titans cover is Tim's costume. Not just because it's hideous (although it most certainly is), but because I can see elements that could have made for a decent design. Everybody else just looks full-out retarded, but the base for Tim's costume there - the red-on-black part - doesn't look bad, and I genuinely like the idea of him having a Gatchaman-style cape/wings. What makes it so hideous is that his upper half is covered in straps and pouches and shit, that all take away from the decent design they were built upon. I also don't know what the fuck is up with those red things on his legs, but they look dumb and I guarantee they don't do anything.

Also, Superboy has a tattoo. How do you tattoo someone who's invulnerable? Did they use a kryptonite needle?

I don't get the "bring Wildstorm characters into the DCU" thing, either. But at this point, Warner Brothers might as well just buy out Marvel, Dark Horse, and Image, too. That way, they can incorporate the X-Men, Spider-Man, Hellboy, Spawn, the Mask, and Invincible into their lineup; who cares if it makes sense for Omni-Man and Superman to exist in the same universe?

Also, "whatever Grant Morrison's gonna end up doing" turns out to be Action motherfucking Comics. That might make this whole stupid thing worthwhile.