Transformers and Joe continue to do strong against the irresistible force of Absolute DC as we approach the launch of M.A.S.K.
There’s no getting around it. Everyone seems to have unanimously rejected the Robert Kirkman run on Transformers, along with unanimously rejecting Jason Howard’s art. The reasons are numerous (Elita Prime, the rushed nature of his first arc due to it being overstuffed, the fact that thanks to Invincible’s production he seems to have burned through any and all goodwill, enthusiasm, and benefit of the doubt) but the fact is that everyone seems to hate what he’s making and will not give it a chance by default, including really bizarre and slanderous comparisons to Charlie Kirk (?!) from Twitter.
With that said, finding a new artist and a new writer takes time. And while Kirkman in an interview with Rob Liefeld said he wanted to write the book (and have Howard on art) for the long term, that does not seem to be a wise move. Realistically, with talent availability being what it is, not to mention how long it takes to write a comic and have it approved, how long would it realistically take to get a new creative team to take over? Is it realistic? Or are all the complaints ultimately falling on deaf ears?
Joe vs Night Force, as Zartan pulls the strings!
Joe vs Night Force, as Zartan pulls the strings!
Also a Baroness and Duke cover that once again has me hoping the EU show isn’t done by the Invincible animators.