Dwayne McDuffie Off JLA

[tcjohnson]

8. A reader asked that, with as much as they’ve seen Len Wein writing Justice League, and as much as Dwayne has stated publically that he’s not enjoying writing Justice League, is Dwayne McDuffie still writing Justice League?

DD: As of right now, Len’s the writer of Justice League, and once his arc is done, we’ll be able to announce the new direction for the series.

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I hope we fans bitchin' didn't get you off the book.

[staredcraft]

I feel it was more of a dodge to the question than it was a straight off "He's gone" answer...but then again I'll wait until I hear it form the man himself (I mean I just talkde to him last weekened and he seemed ot have plans still)

[Dwayne McDuffie]

8. A reader asked that, with as much as they’ve seen Len Wein writing Justice League, and as much as Dwayne has stated publically that he’s not enjoying writing Justice League, is Dwayne McDuffie still writing Justice League?

DD: As of right now, Len’s the writer of Justice League, and once his arc is done, we’ll be able to announce the new direction for the series.

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/050928- ... l#comments

I hope we fans bitchin' didn't get you off the book.

Nope, it was my own doing. I was fired when "Lying in the Gutters" ran a compilation of two years or so of my answers to fans' questions on the DC Comics discussion boards. I'm told my removal had nothing to with either the quality of my work or the level of sales, rather with my revelation of behind-the-scenes creative discussions.

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed, because next summer was planned to feature a JLA-driven crossover, where my book's story line would have been the driving force. I'm distressed by where I left Black Canary, as my intention was to use the current subplot to strengthen her character and relationships with the new membership, and instead I'm leaving her at the bottom of a hole I'd intended to rebuild her from. I was also just about to get a regular artist for the first time since I've been on the book, which would have been nice. That said, I'm sure DC's going to put together a creative team that will generate major excitement around JLA, which is as it should be.

As for me, I'm still busy story-editing both Ben 10: Alien Force (just nominated for 3 Emmys!) and the upcoming new Ben 10 series "Ben 10: Evolutions." As far as comic-related stuff, the all-new "Milestone Forever," is still on track for late this year/early next year, and the Milestone trade paperback program is in full swing, with Static Shock, Icon and Hardware volumes already on the way. I've also recently completed a console video game script that I can't talk about yet, but that will be of interest to anyone reading this thread. I'm currently writing a Direct-To-Video animated feature for Warner Animation, the second of two I've taken on this year. Again, I can't say what they are until they're officially announced, but they're likely of interest to superhero fans, and one of them I can't help looking at as what-could-have-been. You'll see what I mean.

[tcjohnson]

Well... that sucks. Sorry it went down that way.

[sonofbaldwin]

Dude, I'm so sorry this happened to you.

[Morning Sunglasses]

Damn. It's not much of a consolation at all, but Ive always appreciated your forwardness when it came to behind-the-scenes sort of things. I was so very excited when you jumped on the title, and I'm sorry to find out that most of your stories never reached fruition because of the company politics.

Is it too early to ask if this will have any impact on Milestone integrating into DC?

[oddballuk]

I am really sorry to see you off the book Dwayne. I've really been enjoying what you've been doing and knowing you won't get to wrap up the Black Canary character arc or do the big stories you had planned for the next year makes me really sad.

I always respected your honesty on the boards (though I don't frequent DC's own Boards) and of what i've seen I thought you were merely being open and honest and not offensive (and if the offending comments occured on DC's own boards then how come they never commented earlier before there was anything for LITG to print?).

I am glad to see that "Milestone Forever" and the TPB program will continue on. My initial reaction was greater than that of losing you on JLA but that it might sour future Milestone projects under DC. It is good to see that there will be more from you at DC and i'm still eagerly awaiting your Milestone mini.

On a side note. Really enjoyed JLA #33 today. I especially loved Hardware in this issue and you wrote some very good moments for Zatanna.

[Darth Scorpius]

I'm currently writing a Direct-To-Video animated feature for Warner Animation, the second of two I've taken on this year.

Personally, I don't read comic books as much as I used to. I'm more interested with this little tidbit.

[John_Cage]

This really stinks. Really stinks.

Have a good day.
John Cage

[Greg]

Just read about this. This is fucking bullshit.