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Denfeld redesigns the DC universe

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P. Horus Rhacoid

06:51 / 28.01.06

Yeah, I'm not sure about this version of Green Lantern either. Seems a bit too similar to Green Ghost from Invincible.

13:43 / 28.01.06

[Stunned awe]

14:33 / 28.01.06

Hey Denfold, any plans of doing the Marvel universe? I'd be interested in seeing your take on Ghost Rider, I think he's been stuck in the same look for too long. And that Iron Man has looked shoddy for a decade now.

00:00 / 29.01.06

Jack has too many projects on his hands already. DC has asked me to step in. I give you the new Powergirl and the Martian Manhunter:

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It is more gritty and realistic, when Detective John Jones is promoted at work because he is a hero cop, but then it comes out that he is a superhero cop and his secret identity is blown. He is kicked off the Force becuase it is unfair to the other cops. And he becomes a p.i. and his partner is the streetwise Power Grrl. But they don't use their powers they use their wits to solve crimes.

00:17 / 29.01.06

The Fury of Iron Man:

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00:28 / 29.01.06

J'onn's new look is totally Miami Vice. OLD SCHOOL Miami Vice. Gotta love the arching eyebrow, too. This is getting dangerously close to stuff that will probably actually happen in the DCU...

00:56 / 29.01.06

eddie thirteen, I modeled him on Fish from Barney Miller:

Less searchable M0rd4nt

20:30 / 29.01.06

I think it would give PURPOSE TO DIRECTION if one of their suits was a demon.

01:04 / 30.01.06

Tsk. I'm sick of these new "kewl" Image-style artists like this hack, redesigning character costumes that were perfect when I was 16 in 1981 and everything was written by Roger Stern. This "Denfeld" guy is probably one of those EUROPEAN comics creators who have no respect for superheroes and just like to piss on them. Shame on you all for buying into this!

Besides, it's all very well and good to have come up with these "gnarly" redesigns, but I'd bet my beard that Denfeld is one of those creators who'll sign up for a 12-issue monthly run and then be CONSTANTLY LATE. If you can't put out a comic book each month, why bother to make comics at all?

Now, the one picture I really DO like is that first striking Green Arrow on the first page. You see how REALISTIC it is? Note the undynamic composition. Doesn't it look like some guy dressing up in a funny costume and posing for a static magazine picture? THIS is the kind of stuff I would like to see more of.

Oh, by the way, JB, if you're reading this thread, I loved the last issue of DOOM PATROL!

A

01:34 / 30.01.06

Denfeld! Give the Doom Patrol a hip'n'edgy makeover for the new millennium!

Robot Man should be 40 feet tall and able to transform into a Spaceship, and also an emormous antimatter particle cannon.

Danny the Street should be a flying armoured death fortress.

I'm sure you have some detailed notes you can draw on for the rest of the characters.

01:34 / 30.01.06

Mr. Q, wemay be able to do something with your revamped Martian Manhunter. Very nice, and it allows him to hunt men down. However with Power Girl we need something a little edgier. Sweet Christmas!

01:47 / 30.01.06

Well I didn't know we were into being total misogynists who objectify women of color.

A

01:52 / 30.01.06

I love it! Is Power Girl's name Lucy Cage?

Next, please do Power Man, second last son of Krypton... Earth 2... Atlantis..... umm you know what I mean...

01:55 / 30.01.06

This is ridiculous. I'm never reading this thread again.

02:07 / 30.01.06

I...bet...you...WILL.

A

03:28 / 30.01.06

Qalyn, your Power Girl looks very nice, but there's clearly been some foot-binding going on, no doubt to ensure that she can't get away from her cruel master, J'onn J'onnz, the Martian Womanhater. Lucy Cage, however, merely has a colossal rack, which is partially exposed, probably so it doesn't overheat. So don't talk to us about misogyny, buddy.

03:58 / 30.01.06

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19:46 / 30.01.06

Sorry, Jack, but Ted would know Lambrettas are mechanically far superior to Vespas. Is this an alternate universe? Or is he fighting against the mods of blue intolerance?

Anyway, given your lack of calls from Marvel, for which we are all deeply sad, have you thought of trying some of the independents? I hear some cranky Canuck recently went a bit doo-lally and stopped writing about a teddy with a big snout. Interested?

PS. Can I have a signed photo? You rule.

Less searchable M0rd4nt

19:47 / 30.01.06

It would add depth and richness to the character if the scooter was a demon. I think it should be Ba'al.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

20:13 / 30.01.06

All this begs the question: how many times can one actually *heart* Denfeld before dying from cardiovascular something-or-other?

I fear for my health, I really do.

LOVE the new Swamp Thing.

21:24 / 30.01.06

I think it should be Ba'al

Is there an Italian version of Ba'al? It is a Vespa, after all. Perhaps Buf'ala.

Elijah, Freelance Rabbi

21:42 / 31.01.06

New from Wizard!

Just released some modifications to the new design of Blue Beetle. Following a public outcry BB has been teamed up with a really cool new character. I am totally stoked about the new demonic scooter sidekick he has been given.

BB refers to his buddy as "Spumoni" because the demon's true name is unpronounceable to humans. What BB doesn't know is that if the name is ever uttered in our plane of existence the scooter will turn into a BEUTIFUL WOMAN!

Look for a cameo from Booster Gold in his new costume!

Cowboy Scientist

02:45 / 16.03.07

Back from the land of the dead!

Iron Fist

Ghost Rider

Cowboy Scientist

02:46 / 16.03.07

Mmm... ok, they're not DC characters.

03:51 / 16.03.07

heh, ghost rider made me chuckle.

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