Remember when Grant Morrison said that after All-Star Superman ended, they’d do “three two-part All Star Superman specials with some unusual artists who’ve never drawn the character before”?
Well, Chris Weston’s volunteered.
Weston’s hand goes up for All-Star Superman gig
Friday March 7, 2008, 7:41 am
My mind is ’sploded. If DC says no to that, then they got problems.
Comment by Nobody — March 7, 2008 @ 9:06 am
DC having problems should be news to precisely no-one.
Comment by Ken — March 7, 2008 @ 9:10 am
That was… unneccessary.
Comment by Nobody — March 7, 2008 @ 9:11 am
I figured Morrison had the artists he wanted in mind…
But there is this guy, J. Michael Straczynski, who’s supposedly doing some DC work and who really likes Superman. Maybe Weston should see if he can track him down.
Comment by Phil Sandifer — March 7, 2008 @ 9:19 am
Awesome, love his work.
Comment by Coremark — March 7, 2008 @ 9:26 am
Weston’s got my vote! (if we’re voting, that is)
Comment by Steve J. — March 7, 2008 @ 9:37 am
Please humor me, Ken, but what exactly does your comment have to do with this story? I don’t quite see how a very talented artist volunteering to work on a critically acclaimed title suggests any sort of problems on the part of DC. So, thank you for brining absolutely nothing to the conversation.
Despite its unfortunate title abbreviation (um… ASS), All-Star Supes is probably the most enjoyable title on the market. I’m sorry that the ride is coming to an end so soon, but I’m thrilled to hear that Grant is looking to explore that “universe” a bit more. Here’s hoping he and Chris Weston are able to make something happen.
Comment by Kamandi — March 7, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Yes, please.
Comment by chrishaley — March 7, 2008 @ 11:00 am
Ken can speak for himself, but I think his comment (or “joke,” if you will) has to do with the one he replied to rather than the story itself. No sense reading so much into one sentence of snark.
Comment by Rich — March 7, 2008 @ 11:01 am
Rich gets it — my comment was in response to Nobody’s.
Comment by Ken — March 7, 2008 @ 11:17 am
I was there at Bristol last year just after Chris bought the All-Star Superman hardcover and had brought it back to his table - he was absolutely thrilled with his purchase, so I know how sincere he is about this.
I give you another vote of confidence, as if one is needed!
Comment by Tom Daylight — March 7, 2008 @ 11:22 am
I’d buy this even if Chuck Austen were writing it.
Comment by Court — March 7, 2008 @ 11:23 am
Nice art, but I’m confused as to why DC’s ending AS-Supes after just 12 issues. Yeah, it took too damned long to get those 12 issues out… But still, this is one bonafide success for a company that’s really had its ups and downs (and mostly downs)the past couple of years. It’ll be easier on my wallet, but I’ve enjoyed it enough to want to see it continue.
If Morrison wants to move on, so be it. I prefer his AS-Supes to his Batman, but them’s the breaks. Why not bring in a new writer (JMS?) to take over the reins?
Either continue the storyline Morrison began, or launch a new 12-issue arc that’s unrelated to Morrison’s in every way. Make it that author’s own, continuity-free, take on Superman. Since it appears that Morrison really is going to kill his Superman off at the end of his arc, that latter idea might be the way to go.
The All Star concept (Miller’s AS-B&R aside) just seems like too good idea to bring to an end. Wasnt this supposed to be DC’s answer to Marvel’s Ultimate books?
Comment by Shaun — March 7, 2008 @ 11:39 am
My question is: was Ken’s “snark” really harmless? What did he gain except a chuckle for himself. What good is that to everyone else? It certainly doesn’t ADD anything of value.
Comment by Generalzod33 — March 7, 2008 @ 11:57 am
It’s ending at 12 issues because that’s the story Morrison wanted to tell.
That Weston illo… BACKGROUNDS? In All Star Superman? Wow, how… different.
Comment by The Constant Coyle — March 7, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
YES, YES, YES! Weston rules! Glad to see this happening.
-D
Comment by Dwight L. MacPherson — March 7, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
Damn! I always thought Weston was mediocore until I started reading the Twelve. His art there blew me away. This page does no less. His art is pretty friggin awesome.
Comment by TheMaxx — March 7, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
If that image of Bizzaro doesn’t convince DC, I’ve got no idea what will. I was honestly unaware of Weston until the Twelve. He’s blowing me away with each issue. DC…give this man a job!
Comment by Craig — March 7, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
One good “snark” deserves another: “no one” isn’t hyphenated, Ken.
As others have mentioned, your observation was completely unnecessary. The next time you feel like being “clever,” please keep those urges to yourself.
Comment by Davis — March 7, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
I remember somewhere that Weston mentioned that Morrison wanted to write a Bizarro & Man-Bat comic titled “World’s Freakiest” with Weston drawing. I wonder if they could do that with the All Star Superman comic?
Comment by Jake W — March 7, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Who’s Chris Weston? If I haven’t heard of him, then he’s certainly not All Star material.
Comment by ColourMan — March 7, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
colourman…the new arbiter who’s ASS material!
Comment by Steve J. — March 7, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
“As others have mentioned, your observation was completely unnecessary.”
Thus putting it in stark contrast with all of those other blog comments across the Internet which are necessary.
Comment by Ken — March 7, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Could be that they are not looking to continue the “All-Star ___________” line after their recent policy change of not letting books come out late. Looks like All-Star Flash and All-Star Wonder Woman are never going to happen.
Comment by FD — March 7, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
I’m sorry I don’t know who Weston is, but his art looks pretty good. The thing is … I don’t think it’s right for this book. First off, we’ve already seen Bizarro, and he looks nothing like that. Also, his depictions of the characters are too “Curt Swan”. While this series has been all about the Silver Age, it has still maintained a very cutting edge futuristic look to it. Weston’s art above looks more like the characters came out of the 1950s. I would love to see him on another book … but not this one.
Comment by KryptoKnight — March 7, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
I’m okay Weston, but I don’t really consider him an “All Star” creator.
Comment by HartyPotter — March 7, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
Man I love me some Weston! I recently re-purchased the Invisible trades, as I only had a few regular issues and the rest in PDF form from a torrent board (see…it DOES lead to purchasing the books!) and my favorite issue is the one with Jim Crow the Voodoo guy, and Chris Weston drew it. (He even put his name on a tombstone in the cemetary on page 3…love it!)
Comment by Laz Green — March 7, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
“Too Curt Swan”?
The man was one of the best Superman artists in history? Let Weston ape him any day rather than the latest manga art-style drivel.
Comment by FD — March 7, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
I will stand up on my desk and wave both arms if that gets me in the ballgame.
Comment by Dean Trippe — March 7, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
That’s awesome. It’s really weird that this article is up since I just finished The Twelve #1-2 and wondered why Chris Weston doesn’t get more work.
Comment by JL_Amato — March 7, 2008 @ 11:38 pm
That’s friggin’ shweet, sign him up.
Comment by Daniel — March 8, 2008 @ 2:54 am
I want Weston on a new Ultimates relaunch when Loeb and his mediocrity crew leaves comics forever.
Comment by Jeremy — March 8, 2008 @ 3:14 am
What does “three two-part All-Star Superman specials” mean? 6 issues? 3 issues with two stories each? I’m lost on this.
Comment by Dan — March 8, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
6 more issues is all DC want to commit to? that’d take ALL STAR SUPES to #18 - if they keep the numbering.
Meanwhile JIM LEE reckons he might be on ALL STAR BATS til issue #22?
Is it really this hard to be in sync these days?
2 ICONS, 2 books, both should be given a green light til issues #25 respectively, mind u, it might take 10 years to get there, but still.
And, yep, bring on WESTON.
Comment by RonnyRon2008 — March 8, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
Constant Coyle, you missed my point completely. I understand that Morrison’s story arc was just 12 issues. My question, why stop a good thing there and why not continue the book with a new writer and a new 12 issue (or something)arc? I guess I thought that DC would keep it going, doing just that.
JMS, love him or loathe him, is a high-profile writer who’s expressed interest in writing Superman. That could be a great fit for a new, continuity-free, arc.
As someone else said, it seems like other All Star books aren’t going to happen. Even though they were announced once upon a time, All Star Wonder Woman and All Star Batgirl appear to be DOA. That’s a shame, because WW’s relaunch was disaster and I’d loves me some WW free of all the baggage her book carries. Likewise, I’d enjoy seeing some Barbara Gordon as Batgirl again. All Star Flash (with Barry Allen) would’ve been a treat as well.
Lateness problems aside, how is it Marvel’s kept their Ultimate universe going strong but DC’s All Star line is such a bust, generally speaking? Or is that the only thing that’s killing it?
Comment by Shaun — March 9, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
The Ultimate line was done at the time when Spider-Man comics were at a low, and X-Men was…….. I guess just there. The All Star line was running during the time of more and more emphasis on “IMPORTANT” company wide crossovers (Civil War, Infinite Crisis, etc).
Comment by Jake W — March 10, 2008 @ 2:17 am
All Star Wonder Woman might still be going, it’s just that they probably want to be sure Adam Hughes has a sizable number of issues done. All Star Batgirl is the one that has a status unknown because Johns and Jones are busy on other things.
Comment by Jake W — March 10, 2008 @ 2:18 am
Thanks Jake! As a reader bogged down by those “important” events and turned off by most crossovers, it would be nice to see the All Star line continue.
Miller & Lee, as funny as their book has been, need to wrap it up soon (sometime this decade would be nice), and I’d like to see a new All Star Bats book in someone else’s hands. I’m not hot on Morrison’s reliving the Silver Age in Batman proper (and Batman RIP looks lame), so maybe an All Star Bats book was the right place for all that.
Mostly, I’m just sorry to see All Star Supes end. I think it’s been just a tad overrated, but I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been fun. My biggest disappointment, however, is that it seems like Morrison really is going to kill his Supes off. I honestly didn’t think he’d do that. Hope I’m wrong!
Comment by Shaun — March 10, 2008 @ 11:25 am
I believe that Weston and Morrison both collaborated on The Filth together? Looks pretty good on Superman. Me like. As far as ASS goes, it’s been a very enjoyable ride. Maybe it should just be left as is for all others to aspire to. Something that says “Now THIS is Superman done right”. Now, ASBAR? Whole nother can o’ worms there…
Comment by musclebound — March 10, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Pick Chris, Grant, Pick Chris!!!
Comment by Wchoco32 — March 26, 2008 @ 11:17 pm