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There was a lot of stuff coming out the last week or so about the upcoming Legion appearances. But I was so sick of the responses here, I just couldn't bring myself to post any of it here. I was literally on my Twitter at the same time that Bendis was posting images, etc. and was about to come here and share it and then stopped myself and asked what was the point? No one here cares or would just post nothing but snarky comments. And so, I didn't do what I wanted to do.
Then this week, I resented that. I was pissed, actually. Why can't I post here about something I'm looking forward to a message board that I own? Especially news about the Legion! So, I've decided to make this thread and enforce my rules on it.
Originally Posted by Catonyx
Bendis promises the return of the Legion of Super-Heroes and possible Infinite Frontier connection:
In the DC Connect catalog, besides the cover, on the page's top left corner, there is "THE GOLD LANTERN SAGA, PART ONE!"
And the sollicitation under the cover:
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One thousand years in the future, a Legion of Super-Heroes comes together to dedicate their lives to recapturing the great age of heroes of the 21st century. When the heroes discover that reality is falling to a great darkness in both times simultaneously, the Justice League and the Legion of Super-Heroes must team up to stop it all. But what is the connection between the secrets of the new Gold Lanterns and the coming of the Great Darkness? A monumental DC epic event miniseries!
From Bendis' newsletter -
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JL/LOS
First of all, after the soft announcement of JUSTICE LEAGUE/LEGION OF SUPERHEROES in the solicitation for the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANNUAL coming soon?
we have the official announcement of JUSTICE LEAGUE VERSUS LEGION OF SUPERHEROES by myself and my frequent AMAZING DC collaborator Scott Godlewski.
Scott and I have done Young Justice and Justice league together and I have enjoyed every single page we've made. He was my number one choice for this very special project.
For those of you who haven't read our Legion relaunch yet go check it out. it's one of the most visually beautiful books I have ever had my name on. RYAN SOOK!
It also soft teases up this very reader friendly new DC storyline inside JL/LOS called: THE GOLD LANTERN SAGA.
We introduced the Gold lantern in our last Legion of superheroes run and, delightfully, his first appearance in the book sold out and went to multiple printings.
And now we're gonna turn over all our cards on the gold lantern mysteries. Some of you have already asked how this new miniseries will reflect all of the many changes going on in the DC universe right now. it will reflect all of them. Yes, all of them.
(And this isn't even close to the coolest Legion news I?m sitting on. Stay tuned.)
Originally Posted by Bendis via Twitter
Yes. But I want to be honest and clear the Legion does not appear in the gorgeous @sanfordgreene illustrated Justice league annual. There are a lot of reasons to buy the annual And it does set up the JL/LOS storyline but for Legion completist's they don't appear
Originally Posted by Travis Mercer via Twitter, Oct. 17th
It's my birthday today, and though well wishes are great, I hope that you might consider supporting me by pre ordering my dc comics story in the new holiday special: https://subscriptions.dccomics.com/ipd/1445 Or tell your local shops. Can't reveal much but here's a clue about my story?
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Originally Posted by Travis Mercer
PS: this story is in continuity and adds a brand new element so for you legion fans...DON'T MISS IT! Long Live the Legion
Originally Posted by Brain Michael Bendis via Instagram, Oct. 26th
GOLD LANTERN by @scottgodlew #scottgodlewski from the just announced JUSTICE LEAGUE V LEGION OF SUPERHEROES . All the information is available in the latest edition of the #jinxworld newsletter. Link in bio! More on #justiceleague , #legionofsuperheroes, #joyoperations, @DarkHorse #jinxworld and more. Subscribe. Share. Preorder. I love you. Make some comics. Read some comics. #longlivethelegion #bendisgallery
Originally Posted by Travis Mercer via Twitter, Nov. 2nd
!!!!REMINDER!!!! FOC for Tis? the season is November 7th. Tell your comic shop so you don?t miss out on our Legion story! There some big surprises before @BRIANMBENDIS and @scottygod big legion vs justice league SO DON?T MISS IT!
Originally Posted by Brain Michael Bendis via Instagram, Nov. 2nd
Now in color HAWKGIRL & DAWNSTAR by @travisgmoore @tamra.bonvillain coming soon in JUSTICE LEAGUE V LEGION OF SUPERHEROES by @scottgodlew #scottgodlewski just announced. All the information is available in the latest edition of the #jinxworld newsletter. Link in bio! More on #justiceleague #hawkgirl #dawnstar #legionofsuperheroes, #joyoperations #bendisgallery
Originally Posted by Travis Mercer via Twitter, Oct. 17th
It's my birthday today, and though well wishes are great, I hope that you might consider supporting me by pre ordering my dc comics story in the new holiday special: https://subscriptions.dccomics.com/ipd/1445 Or tell your local shops. Can't reveal much but here's a clue about my story?
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Originally Posted by Travis Mercer
PS: this story is in continuity and adds a brand new element so for you legion fans...DON'T MISS IT! Long Live the Legion
Okay, I was wondering about this - Sarky had mentioned quite a while ago about a holiday special containing a Legion connection. I'm wondering how that manifests itself here...
Interested in the Post-Zero Hour Reboot Legion? Check out:
Glad you posted this. Like I said in the other thread I am just glad to see the Legion getting some more high profile exposure.
I hadn't seen the Hawkgirl/Dawnstar pick before. Interesting teamup I would like to see.
(Oh and thanks for calling us out if we have been becoming too snarky. We all need to be kicked in the pants occasionally. What are friends for if they can't do that?)
Originally Posted by Michael McCalister via Twitter, Nov. 4th
Hey, everyone! Final Order Cutoff for 'Tis the Season to be Freezing' is this weekend! We have some really fun holiday stories in store for you! This book will make a great stocking stuffer for the comic fan in your life!
Originally Posted by Travis Mercer via Instagram/Twitter, Nov. 4th
Final Cut off for Tis' the Season to be Freez'n is this weekend so get ordering! Will have lots of sneak peaks And surprise for you soon but in the meantime...let's travel to travel to the 31st century and get excited!
@BRIANMBENDIS and @rileyrossmo1 Future State Saturn girl!!
I'll say this - I'm not a fan of the Future State designs, but damn, does Travis draw an awesome Imra or what? And I'm guessing the Legion tie in is the Polar Boy story by Bernatovech. I'll read it!
Thanks for posting these, Nighty - part of the reason that I joined Twitter (as detailed in the groaning thread) was because I couldn't see the images posted on social media of things coming down the line. Of course, I don't have IG, as I won't cooperate with anything that Zuckerberg is a part of, but now the creators are shifting from one platform to another, requiring the masses to be a member of all. I absolutely won't do that, knowing the cost and all the social media gatekeepers in the way, so these posts are a welcome service.
So thank you again for posting these images.
Which also means that we have about six weeks until we get to talk about a Legion story with the safeties off.
Interested in the Post-Zero Hour Reboot Legion? Check out:
Which also means that we have about six weeks until we get to talk about a Legion story with the safeties off.
Actually "safeties are off" on all of the other threads. I'm not trying to curb people's posting in general. Everyone can continue to post whatever they like here, here, here, etc. Anywhere but this specific topic/thread.
There are people who hate this version of the Legion, Bendis, black Lightning Lad, Sook's designs, etc. etc. They have every other thread open to them to complain, make fun of...whatever they need to get off their chests (as long as they obey the general rules) anywhere, but here on this topic/thread. This is the ONLY one I'm policing for me and whoever else just wants to enjoy themselves and this version of the Legion. You can even link to this thread (or quote it) if something's posted here that you need to complain or have a negative comment you want to share.
"All these threads are yours, except the promo one. Attempt no moaning there. Use them together. Use them in fun."
I'm drawn to the Conway love of Vixen and Firestorm in there. Super Pets should be interesting. As Polar Boy's history shows, picking the tone can prove to be problematic. I know my view of them changed when I actually got to read their stories.
"...not having to believe in a thing to be interested in it and not having to explain a thing to appreciate the wonder of it."
Guys this is what I was trying to tell you about for the last few months! My friend Rich is the one writing the Polar Boy story. I've seen glimpses of it and it looks good! You won't believe who else is in it.
I saw a page on Twitter from the story earlier today - Travis' pencils really do look great, so I'm looking forward to seeing this!
Originally Posted by Rich Bernatovech via Twitter, Nov. 5th
Preview page from the Polar Boy story in DC Comics 'Tis the Season to be Freezing' ! I'm so proud to have worked with amazing talent on this @travisty17 @norm_rapmund @adalhouse @mikhalmc @dccomics
Final Cut Off orders for this issue are this weekend! Don't forget to order!
Originally Posted by Travis Mercer via Twitter, Nov. 5th
The Polar boy redesigned! Hope you all like it! It was such a great experience taking the current legion aesthetics and getting to contribute! Hope you all like! The whole team worked so hard to Being you a great story! @DrumfishRich ! @mikhalmc @NormRapmund @adalhouse @DCComics