Kinda missed my point, yo.

I, me, in my personal opinion, feel as though an opportunity to update/improve/tweek a character was missed here. I don’t need to read older comics to see where a current one could use some improvement. Again, whats the point of a reboot if you leave most everything the same and don’t take any risk?

And I dig Scott McDaniel, btw. He made that out of sight DD costume that almost everyone at my comic book shop hated, but I loved.

You make my point with Gambit, as he is a GREAT example of a character who could use some modernization. Notice that the movie Gambit and comic book Gambit shared very little in the way of costume?

Regarding dreads .. dunno, man. They seem more like a phase people go through. One they dont generally look back on with fondness.

What I’ve seen of Static Shock looks great, some of his best stuff in a while. Some of the scans I saw from Trinity looked like he was faking a few things–but that book didn’t deserve his best anyway.

I’d be reading Static Shock if I weren’t priced out.

Let’s not put the hate on Scott. I’ve known Scott for almost 20 years now, and have watched his style grow during this time. You do have a right to opinions about his work, like it or not, but let’s not be spiteful about it.

Scott has A very cool style, which sets him apart from all the other Jim Lee clones. That’s the best thing that I love about comics and comic artists, is the difference in style. Static Shock has received many good reviews, and frankly for Scott’s first go at co-writing, not bad overall.

Just give it a chance, I think Scott’s is doing one hell of a job.

Tod
Lucasfilm/Topps

I would so want to read that! ^_^

“He probably left due to that costume. He is in a full bodysuit and needs a jacket?”

He had a jacket and a full body suit before. Read the original Milestone run. And so does Gambit of the X-Men.

“Also, maybe this is personal preference, but I think the dreads could go. They add to Static’s clunky and dated look.”

Clunky and Dated? Dreads are still in style. It’s not like he as an Afro or Jeri Curl.

Also, maybe this is personal preference, but I think the dreads could go. They add to Static’s clunky and dated look.

I mean, this is a relaunch, right? Mix it up!

And Mike, don’t drive yourself too crazy with the grammactical errors, verb confusion, etc. I read a review on this site where a guy wrote “To be honest” three times in one review. Was he being dishonest before?

>First DC relaunch writer leaves title
Implies he was the first writer of the DC relaunch, either in hiring or publication. Should read:
“Rozum Becomes First DC Relaunch Writer to Leave” or somesuch

>DC announced he’d be getting a solo series with writer Felicia Henderson and McDaniel on art which instead turned into a one-shot in honor of McDuffie following his passing.

Implies the ongoing becoming a one-shot was related to McDuffie’s death. Should read “DC announced he’d be getting a solo series with writer Felicia Henderson and McDaniel on art which instead turned into a one-shot that also honored McDuffie following his passing.”

Sigh. Well, we’ve lost the writer. So maybe you’ll get your wish and the artist will go. I’m going to hang in there and see where this comic goes (for now).

Uh, just about anyone.

As usual, please put your money where you mouth is. If you like Static Shock, then buy the issues. If not, then why the sprock are you even commenting on this series?

I gave up on McDaniel years ago. His art is terrible now. Like I said the last 5 years he’s been a mess. I didn’t buy this book because I knew McDaniel was on it. Same with the last 5 or 6 DC projects he’s done. The only thing good about his art is that he can meet a deadline.

Second (Ken), I agree that maybe there was friction between McDaniels and John Rozum, but I wouldn’t say McDaniel’s art is that bad. Once again, give him a chance (on the art). Damn.
It’s only the first issue people.

Here’s hoping DC wises up and finds a way to bring back Xombi as a better vehicle for Rozum.