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I’m glad to see this, I really am, as Midnighter was such a great series. But given the dismal sales, I wonder why DC is taking this gamble?

Thoughts?

Indeed. Hopefully, DC learns you’ve got to do more with great series than just publish them.

Respectfully, DC knows their sales numbers better than we do. Whether it was the book’s digital sales or the trade performing well via the book shops, they’ve seen fit to give it another try. And I really couldn’t be more pleased.

“DC knows their sales numbers better than we do.”

Have you looked at DC sales numbers? If there’s ever been a publisher who deserved to have its competency questioned, it would be DC. Pros usually know more about the business. That doesn’t mean they know better.

Mike

I’d assume they’re trying it again because they think that adding in Apollo will give the perception of it being more Authority, although given the Authority’s track record in the last ten years, I dunno why that’s enticing.

Man, good thing they locked-down talent like this.

I tried to give this book a try, but the art gave me a headache. I like the style, I like the attempt at experimental layouts, but I just can’t look at it without cringing. Maybe it’s the coloring. I dunno. It’s like a sadist JH Williams.

And of course: the series is now cancelled, as part of DC’s “Rebirth” event.

Too bad! But it’s been reincarnated once since Wildstorm! Maybe Vertigo next? Orlando ‘ s accurate narrative portrayal and ACO’S edged lines and panel split action stretches are a sight to behold! The grit in the emotional structure of this series has been what held me.

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