tv echo February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 (edited) No, they're not using Felicity to sell comics at all... DC Comics @DCComics · 10h 10 hours agoThe odds are stacked against Ollie as he takes on Seattle in GREEN ARROW #39. Preview --> http://bit.ly/1zN5rXC https://twitter.com/DCComics Edited February 3, 2015 by tv echo 3 Link to comment
Password February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 I won't lie it's pretty frikin awesome that she's in the comics. 2 Link to comment
BkWurm1 February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 I suppose all mug shots are really unflattering? Link to comment
Guest February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Felicity looks like an old man on the front of that comic. Wtf! Link to comment
Trini February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Why is he pulling back the bowstring when he has no arrow loaded? Comics art, amirite? Link to comment
Genki February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 (edited) Awwwwww! That's so sweet. That is sweet, but my mind might have gone somewhere a little more gutter-ward from the dialogue, *Ehem* Edited February 4, 2015 by Genki 9 Link to comment
Sunshine February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Well, the latest issue of Arrow 2.5 explained why there is no bronze tiger in the upcoming Suicide Squad episode. They killed him off. I wonder if it is movie related and they couldn't use him anymore? Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Well, the latest issue of Arrow 2.5 explained why there is no bronze tiger in the upcoming Suicide Squad episode. They killed him off. I wonder if it is movie related and they couldn't use him anymore? Can't be because of movies because Deadshot is appearing in both film and TV. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Can't be because of movies because Deadshot is appearing in both film and TV. Is he? I heard Deadshot and Harley were totally off limits to Arrow now that the SS movie was announced. Link to comment
Velocity23 February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Isnt Michael Rowe filming 3x17? At least MG tagged him on twitter with the script. Link to comment
KirkB February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Why is he pulling back the bowstring when he has no arrow loaded? Comics art, amirite? Actually, there is an arrow past the cheetah guy. I'm guessing Oliver fired as he was jumping at him. Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Is he? I heard Deadshot and Harley were totally off limits to Arrow now that the SS movie was announced. Yup, he's totally in 3x17. He actually had an interview recently and he talked about being on set and lots of other pretty cool stuff. Here. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Yup, he's totally in 3x17. He actually had an interview recently and he talked about being on set and lots of other pretty cool stuff. Here. Cool, thanks. Glad it was just a rumor since I liked Deadshot in his last 2 appearances. Link to comment
Chaser February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Something about Felicity there reminds me of Parker from Leverage. That's not a bad thing. 1 Link to comment
Trini February 4, 2015 Share February 4, 2015 Actually, there is an arrow past the cheetah guy. I'm guessing Oliver fired as he was jumping at him. Yeah, since he fired, the bowstring should be in the resting position; the artist has him stretching it back. Not that comics covers are known for being accurate to life, or physics.... Link to comment
Soulfire February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 I just want to point out that with Green Arrow #39 they have put Felicity Smoak, who was supposed to be a one-off character in a CW TV show, in the same issue as Batman. Batman. That's a big deal and I'm feeling an enormous sense of second-hand happiness and pride (it's a thing ssh) for Emily Bett Rickards right now. 10 Link to comment
foreverevolving February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 Oh wow... Zehra turns out to be working for King. Yea, I didn't predict that at all. (Roll eyes). Thanks for posting the scans! Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 (edited) I just want to point out that with Green Arrow #39 they have put Felicity Smoak, who was supposed to be a one-off character in a CW TV show, in the same issue as Batman. Batman. That's a big deal and I'm feeling an enormous sense of second-hand happiness and pride (it's a thing ssh) for Emily Bett Rickards right now. She was already in an issue with Batman and Lex Luthor #35. Unless you're saying she's interacting with Batman in #39?Going back to GA title sales. I'd bet good money at this point that the GA title saw a huge boost in digital sales from Arrow/Felicity/Olicty fans because these scans are floating all over the freaking internet by 7am Wednesday morning. Almost makes me want to stay off my computer until I can actually get to the store since the entire comic is posted online. Edited February 5, 2015 by Morrigan2575 2 Link to comment
calliope1975 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 I actually picked up GA #39 yesterday in my shop just to have a little piece of Felicity history. I don't know if I'll continue with the book, but since all my comics are ending (Hawkeye, Deadpool) I might start picking it up. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 Oh FFS they're ending my Deadpool comic? I thought losing X-Factor was a blow, without Deadpool all I'll have left is GA and Uncanny (which is actually really good). Now, I'm pissed. Link to comment
calliope1975 February 5, 2015 Share February 5, 2015 It's Deadpool so I'm sure he'll be back at some point, but...yeah. http://www.nerdist.com/2015/01/exclusive-gerry-duggan-jordan-d-white-death-of-deadpool-marvel-comics-deadpool-250-aka-45/ Link to comment
MarDelSol February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 Going back to GA title sales. I'd bet good money at this point that the GA title saw a huge boost in digital sales from Arrow/Felicity/Olicty fans Probably not. DC is already dumping Andrew Kreisberg and the other guys and bringing in a new creative team in a few months. 1 Link to comment
apinknightmare February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 Not sure if this goes here since it's not technically Green Arrow, but DC's launching a new Black Canary book. There's really not much on it other than the announcement at the link. Link to comment
dtissagirl February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 (edited) I really like Fletcher's Batgirl, so that gives me hope for the BC book. Green Arrow is getting Ben Percy as a writer starting June. Never read anything by him. Edited February 6, 2015 by dancingnancy Link to comment
tv echo February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 Maybe that's why the EPs decided to go forward with the new BC on the show - to market the character (despite the differences with the comic book version) in order to sell the comic book. Perhaps visions of a future BC or BOP spin-off show as well. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 Probably not. DC is already dumping Andrew Kreisberg and the other guys and bringing in a new creative team in a few months. That's hysterical it's like the early days of the re-launch all over again. I wish they kept Lemiere on the title, guy was a great writer. Good thing no one took me up on the bet...all though in my defense that was mostly me bitching about the fact that 90% of the book is spoiled before I even have my morning tea. Link to comment
strikera0 February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 (edited) Probably not. DC is already dumping Andrew Kreisberg and the other guys and bringing in a new creative team in a few months. LOL, that was quick. Hopefully, they will have better luck with the relaunch now that they are allegedly dumping The New 52: After three and a half years, DC is finally calling it quits on The New 52. Starting June 3rd, 2015, they plan to launch 24 new titles, complete with new writers and new artists to helm them. This will be in addition to 25 titles that are currently running, but will no longer have the iconic New 52 stamp on their covers. “This heralds in a new era for the DC Universe which will allow us to publish something for everyone, be more expansive and modern in our approach and tell stories that better reflect the society around us,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio in a press release. “Whether you’ve been a DC fan your whole life, or whether you are new to comics – there will be a book for you beginning in June.” We’re going to see a tighter focus on what made the Top Three (Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman) great, but we will also see a reinvention of other characters like Cyborg, Black Canary, and Starfire. We will also get a preview of the new universe to come at this year’s Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, with DC Comics: Divergence, which will feature three 8-page previews of Snyder and Capullo’s Batman, Johns and Fabok’s Justice League, and newcomer Gene Luen Yang’s partnership with “Amazing” (did you get it?) artist John Romita, Jr. for Superman. “More than ever before, DC Comics fans are being exposed to our rich portfolio of characters through multiple sources, including an unprecedented number of highly successful TV shows, video games and upcoming major motion pictures. We are looking to extend that experience within publishing to ensure there is a comic book for everyone. For example, fans of the Arrow television show may want more stories about Black Canary. Now they can find modern, fresh takes on the character in the pages of her standalone series both in stores and digitally.” Could this new direction mean a possible connection between the live action DC shows across television networks and DC’s comic book library? If so, the DC Universe is about to get a whole lot bigger. With the critical and commercial successes of Arrow, The Flash, and Gotham, and the launch of future television shows Titans on TNT and Supergirl on CBS, being a comic book fan is becoming much more exciting. Some people may not like the rush into the mainstream (or even outright despise it), but change is coming and the universe DC is building is on track to continue growing and thriving across multiple forms of media. Check out the official list of new and current titles that will make it to store shelves after the Convergence storyline ends, and the gallery of preview art: 15 CONFIRMED NEW TITLES Red Hood/Arsenal by writer Scott Lobdell & artist Denis Medri 25 ONGOING TITLES Batgirl by writers Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher & artist Babs Tarr Deathstroke by writer Tony Daniel & artist Tony Daniel Flash by writers Rob Venditti, Van Jensen & artist Brett Booth Green Arrow by writer Ben Percy & artist Richard Zircher New Suicide Squad by writer Sean Ryan & artist Carlos D’Anda Teen Titans by writer Will Pfeifer & artist Kenneth Rodafort Source Edited February 6, 2015 by strikera0 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 (edited) The article I read said they weren't dumping the New 52 Continuity, that this wasn't a reboot. Just dumping the name New 52. Starting June 3, the publishing line will feature 24 new comics and 25 ongoing comics. Despite the New 52 coming to an end, DC Comics confirms this is not another reboot, and it is not returning to a pre-New 52 universe. http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/6/7991377/dc-comics-is-bringing-an-end-to-the-new-52 Edited February 6, 2015 by Morrigan2575 Link to comment
Starfish35 February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 I wonder if they'll keep Felicity in the Green Arrow comics, or if that was an AK thing. Link to comment
CabotCove February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 (edited) Probably not. DC is already dumping Andrew Kreisberg and the other guys and bringing in a new creative team in a few months.Such is the power of Felicity Smoak LOL.Green Arrow #37 -20 904 Edited February 6, 2015 by Conell Link to comment
ban1o February 6, 2015 Share February 6, 2015 They are including a Black Canary Comic as well interesting. I'm glad Kreisberg is gone. Lemire's run was so much better. Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Per Ben Sokolowski on Twitter, no more Diggle and Felicity in the new comics. Glad I didn't start my subscription. I was about to after that fun issue. Oh well *shrugs* Link to comment
jay741982 February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Oh no I hope they don't decide to kill off Diggle and Felicity on the show in the future or revert back to No chemistry toxic laurliver in the show Link to comment
statsgirl February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Why are they dumping Diggle and Felicity in the comics? The characters have the potential to bring in new readers from the TV show. I hope they're not going to reinforce the GA/BC duo. It's already bad enough with the comics Canon! insistent viewers. Link to comment
SmallScreenDiva February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Why are they dumping Diggle and Felicity in the comics? The characters have the potential to bring in new readers from the TV show. I hope they're not going to reinforce the GA/BC duo. It's already bad enough with the comics Canon! insistent viewers. Sounds like there's a separate Black Canary comics so not sure if they're pairing them again. But dropping "old" characters is quite common, from what I gather, when a new creative team inherits. AK and the other writers dropped several characters from Lemire's run, right? I'm curious about how long DC has been planning this creative overhaul (I mean writers/artists, not storylines). Did AK and Co. know theirs was going to be a limited run? Also, could this have played a part in the fast-tracking of TV BC? Anyone on this forum with ties to TV production and/or the comics world? Link to comment
JJ928 February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 The writer on twitter said the new GA was going to be more of a continuation of Lemire's run, but darker. I'm not attached to any comic, I read these for the Arrow aspects. I read Lemire's run because of Diggle & AK's because of Diggle/Felicity. My boyfriend, is really bummed though. He was hoping for a less dark Green Arrow & it sounds like it's going to be darker than Lemire. Doesn't sound like he's adding Black Canary, sounds like he's picking up Lemire's team minus Diggle. 1 Link to comment
Orion February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 To be honest, as a first time comics buyer, I can't say I was impressed with the storytelling. It seemed that the writers were more interested in throwing guest appearances into the comics than actually writing a Green Arrow story; gee that sounds familiar. One issue was taken up with the Green Lantern and that story went nowhere. Batman and Lex Luther showed up in one and again that story went no where. I'm not even sure who the lion woman was suppose to be in the last issue. Felicity and DIggle of the comics seem to have the same issue that Felicity and Diggle of the show has - the writers have absolutely no idea what to do with them. I was never impressed with the artwork - the goggles were bad. Despite those problems though I would have continued to buy them and support the Team Arrow dynamic that I love in any form but with them being removed it's an extra latte a week with the money this saves me. 4 Link to comment
calliope1975 February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 I guess that one issue of GA I bought Wednesday will be my last. I'm so tired of dark, grimdark story telling. Maybe that new Hawkeye book will be good, and at least I have Kamala Khan. Link to comment
olicityfan25 February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 No more Diggle and Felicity? Well they just lost a buyer. Link to comment
foreverevolving February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 It is possible that Felicity and Diggle will be dropped, but than again, did Diggle has been part of the GA before AK took over, so there is always a potentional that the new team will decide to keep them around. Link to comment
apinknightmare February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 It is possible that Felicity and Diggle will be dropped, but than again, did Diggle has been part of the GA before AK took over, so there is always a potentional that the new team will decide to keep them around. Nope, Diggle's gone too, per one of the show writers (and co-writers of this run). I guess there's a chance, but I assume he'd know. Link to comment
statsgirl February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 If every time a new creative team comes on, they can just throw out the previous version and create their own, no wonder comics canon is such a confusing mess. I think it's a marketing mistake to drop Diggle and Felicity and thus the readers that they could get from viewers of the TV show but what do I know? (Other than a former job at an ad agency, that is.) 4 Link to comment
foreverevolving February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Nope, Diggle's gone too, per one of the show writers (and co-writers of this run). I guess there's a chance, but I assume he'd know. which writer are you referring to, Ben? I believe it was posted online that he is not staying with the new writing team, therefore, it is possible that he has no idea what the new team is planning and they may chose to keep Diggle and Felicity (or one of them) in some capacity, or add them back later on. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 (edited) which writer are you referring to, Ben? I believe it was posted online that he is not staying with the new writing team, therefore, it is possible that he has no idea what the new team is planning and they may chose to keep Diggle and Felicity (or one of them) in some capacity, or add them back later on.The new writer said he's taking GA darker, no connection to Arrow TV Show and bringing back Emiko. He writes Detective Comics, sounds like he wants to basically turn GA into what he normally writes instead of a GA title.Benjamin Percy (@Benjamin_Percy) tweeted at 10:34 AM on Fri, Feb 06, 2015:@civilianreader @hodderscape @PatrickZircher It's a reboot w/ a much darker, more literary aesthetic. True Detective w/ superheroes.(https://twitter.com/Benjamin_Percy/status/563722512794537984?s=02)I loved Lemire's mythology but JFC why does everyone want to go "darker". True Detective was a great TV Show but that's not really GA at all. Edited February 7, 2015 by Morrigan2575 1 Link to comment
ban1o February 7, 2015 Share February 7, 2015 Well the sales dropped after Kreisberg took over (probably due to much inferior storytelling imo) so maybe they think making it more like Lemire's run will boost sales. Link to comment
BkWurm1 February 8, 2015 Share February 8, 2015 Thus ends my foray into the comic book world. Link to comment
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