Jerry Ordway talks about the potential damage done to Mary Marvel
On Comics Should Be Good, Jerry Ordway sent in his thoughts about the potential darkening of Mary Marvel, sister of Capt. Marvel. He tells at least one thing that really raises my eyebrows: what Peter David once wanted to do with her: have her violated. What?!?
I see that a few of the commentors on this one say that we should wait-and-see before passing judgement on this. Unfortunately, that's exactly the problem: DC isn't willing to tell anything clearly, which by now is dishonest. If they're not taking Mary down the dark highway, there's no reason why they shouldn't just say so. It will cost them no sales in that case, and no one will be discouraged then from reading it. They could actually help restore credibility to themselves then. What should be the use then of reading Countdown?
Refusal to say clearly what direction they'll take might not be a confirmation that they'll really go down the dark path, but it does show a lack of communication and respect for the audience.
I see that a few of the commentors on this one say that we should wait-and-see before passing judgement on this. Unfortunately, that's exactly the problem: DC isn't willing to tell anything clearly, which by now is dishonest. If they're not taking Mary down the dark highway, there's no reason why they shouldn't just say so. It will cost them no sales in that case, and no one will be discouraged then from reading it. They could actually help restore credibility to themselves then. What should be the use then of reading Countdown?
Refusal to say clearly what direction they'll take might not be a confirmation that they'll really go down the dark path, but it does show a lack of communication and respect for the audience.
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